Hydrangea mac Eclipse #2
Hydrangea mac Eclipse #2
Eclipse® Bigleaf Hydrangea
Unusual dark purple foliage, Colorful blooms
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First true dark-leaf mophead hydrangea, offers season-long beauty with intense, dark purple leaves that hold their color. The striking foliage is a great backdrop for the amethyst or cranberry-colored blooms. Will work with anything in the garden and will make a dramatic impact. Low maintenance and outstanding disease resistance.
Botanical Name- Hydrangea macrophylla 'Bailmacseven'
Pronunciation- hy-DRAN-jee-uh mak-roh-FIL-uh
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width-
Mature Height-
Sun Exposure- Part shade
Soil Preferences- Medium moist, well-drained
Current Size- #2
Bloom Color- Cranberry red
Bloom Time- Summer
Companion Plants- Ferns - textural interest, layered shade
Fauna Attracted- Bees (especially lacecap types), butterflies, hoverflies
Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C13
Yearly Care Instructions- Prune spent blooms after flowering, leaving buds for next year. Keep soil consistently moist and mulch well. Fertilize with an acid-based formula in spring if aiming for blue blooms.
Trimming Instructions- Prune after flowering if it blooms on old wood, removing spent blossoms. For remontant types, trim lightly in late winter.
Fertilization Instructions- Feed with a balanced or slightly acidic fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14 or 4-6-4) in spring; moderate to high feeding need. Incorporate compost into clay for best flower production.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Holly-tone
Possible Issues- Aphids, powdery mildew
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