Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 31th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
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This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: Idaho, AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states.
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