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First Editions® Eclipse® Hydrangea

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$49.99 - $79.99
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  • Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 3 - 5 Feet
  • Mature Spread 3 - 5 Feet
  • Growing Zones 5 - 9

The stunning and unusual dark foliage of the Eclipse Hydrangea will stand out in any garden. Producing dark purple leaves, this Hydrangea macrophylla grows to around five feet tall and develops large cranberry-purple colored flowers. This cultivar demonstrates outstanding disease resistance, especially against powdery mildew and leaf spot. 

Suitable for growing in zones 5 to 9, the Eclipse Hydrangea is equally at home at the back of a border or in a large container. This hydrangea is considered low maintenance, especially with its excellent resistance to diseases. It naturally forms a pleasing rounded shape and is ideal for foundation planting or for creating a low informal hedge.

First Editions® Eclipse® Hydrangea Care

The Eclipse Hydrangea thrives when grown in partial sun, but can tolerate full sun in cooler climates. It favors fertile and free-draining soil with a pH of 4.5 to 6 and will benefit from an application of slow-release fertilizer in early summer. Frequent irrigation is needed until a good root system has developed and on an ongoing basis to keep the soil on the moist side. Mulching with organic matter will help prevent moisture loss and keep the weeds at bay.

Eclipse Hydrangea should be pruned in early spring. Simply prune back overgrowth to above a pair of buds and remove any dead branches. When grown in a container, more frequent watering will be needed than when grown directly in the ground. 

First Editions® Eclipse® Hydrangea Spacing

When mature, the Eclipse Hydrangea can reach a size of 3-5 feet all over. If planting in a group you can space this plant around 4 to 5 feet apart center to center.  

First Editions® Eclipse® Hydrangea Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 9
Plant Type: Perennials
Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 3 - 5 Feet
Mature Spread: 3 - 5 Feet
Spacing: 3 - 5 Feet
Habit: Mounded
Flower Color(s): Purple
Flower Description:
Bloom Period: Spring
Foliage Type: Deciduous
Foliage Color(s): Purple
Foliage Description: Purple Shades to black
Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering
Watering: Average
Resists: Disease, Pests & Insects
Tolerates: N/A
Attracts: N/A
Container Role:
Uses: Combinations, Containers
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest
Brand:
Common Name: Eclipse Hydrangea
Other Name(s):
Scientific Name: Hydrangea macrophylla 'Bailmasecven'
SKU:
1231014934-pc

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Known As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Known As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Known As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Known As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Known As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Known As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Plant Shipping

Below are some factors we consider when determining when to ship the plants depending on the timing of the order.

Winter to Early Spring

We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.

Summer

If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.

Fall into Winter

We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!

Winter

Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!

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Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

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