Hydrangea macrophylla 'Eclipse' PBR
Bigleaf Hydrangea
- Shrub
- 90-140 cm high
- Red to dark red flowers
- Red to purple foliage
- Valuable foliage plant
A unique mophead hydrangea with striking dark purple foliage, all season long. Combined with the deep pink to wine-red flowers, it creates a beautiful contrast that brightens up any garden or pot.
Garden use
Use
Garden style
For wildlife and biodiversity
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Planting density
Plant about 1 - 2 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 90 - 140 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | June - September |
| Flower colour | deep pink, crimson |
| Leaf colour | brown purple, purplish brown |
| Growth habit | wide |
| Growth rate | medium |
| Hardiness | down to about -25°C |
Site conditions
| Light | sunny, morning sun, evening sun, open shade |
|---|---|
| Moisture | average, moist |
| Soil | pervious, light, normal |
| Soil fertility | normal, high |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Hydrangea macrophylla 'Eclipse' |
|---|---|
| Genus | Hydrangea |
| Family | Hydrangeaceae |
| Common names |
NL: Hortensia EN: Bigleaf Hydrangea DE: Bauernhortensie |
| Breeder | Bailey Nurseries (Georgia, VS) |
| collection | First Editions |
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