Eclipse

• Bigleaf hydrangea
• Mophead cultivar
• Deciduous shrub
• Blooms on new and old wood
• Attracts bees and butterflies
• Strong stems hold dark burgundy plum foliage that hold their color
• Border, mass plantings, hedge, accent, foundation
• Mounding

Height: 3-5 Feet
Spread: 3-5 Feet
Hardiness Zone: 5-9

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Eclipse' Characteristics

• Exposure: Part Shade, morning sun
• Soil Type: Well draining
• Attributes: Low Maintenance 
• Bloom Color: Yellowish white center that fades to a fire pink
• Habit: Mounding
• Season of Interest: Summer through Fall
• Care: Little pruning necessary, but if need to prune, best practice is pruning back flowering stems to next set of buds. Overall pruning should be done early Spring when you can see a healthy set up buds. Prune out weak or damaged stems. A thick layer of mulch around the base of the plant helps to maintain a moist surround. This plant should be in a sheltered location if planted in colder climates.