Hydrangea 'Eclipse' smartbulb-collection Plant it with the top

Plant it with the top slightly exposed and water when the soil starts to feel dry

The flowers are also excellent for cutting

though it has enough personality to hold a border together almost single-handedly

Adding a sunny burst of color to the mix

Hydrangea 'Eclipse' smartbulb-collection Plant it with the topHydrangea 'Eclipse' is a statement shrub for gardeners who like their foliage with a little theatre. Its huge dark purple, almost black leaves hold their colour through the season, even after pruning and during warm spells, giving Hydrangea 'Eclipse' a dramatic depth where many hydrangeas would gradually slip back to green. Against this moody backdrop, the flowers appear in cream with rich shades of purple pink to cherry red, depending on soil pH. The