Eclipse® Bigleaf Hydrangea

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Bailmacseven' PP34,544, US Pat Pend

Eclipse Bigleaf Hydrangea with cranberry blooms in the garden

Eclipse® Hydrangea, the first true dark-leaf mophead hydrangea, offers season-long beauty with intense, dark purple leaves that hold their color, even in warm climates. The striking foliage, paired with gorgeous amethyst or cranberry-colored blooms, will pair perfectly with anything in the garden and are sure to make a dramatic impact. Maturing at 3-5 feet tall and wide, Eclipse® will stand out, whether used as a focal point in the garden or in decorative containers.

  • Height

    3-5'

  • Width

    3-5' Wide

  • Exposure

    Morning Sun, Part Shade

  • Hardiness Zone

    5-9

  • Heat Zone

    9

  • Shape

    Mounded

  • Foliage

    Dark Purple

Bonus Attributes

  • Good for Cut Flowers icon

    Good for Cut Flowers

Caring Tips

  • pruning

    Summer After Flower

  • watering

    Medium To High

  • fertilizing

    BalancedNPK

Watering Distilyium with watering can

Know your zone

Zone Hardiness Map

The colored areas show where this plant thrives. Knowing this will help you select the most appropriate plants for your zone.