Just when we thought the breeders couldn't come up with a really new and unique Hydrangea along comes Eclipse. We can't say anything without talking about the foliage first. Eclipse is a true dark leaf mophead Hydrangea with deep purple to almost black foliage that retains its color throughout the season, even in warm climates. What's more, from late spring through summer and well into fall abundant large clusters of flowers in shades of cherry to cranberry red or fuchsia to purple are a striking contrast to the foliage. The flowers are actually bicolor with each flower having a cream colored center. Eclipse has high disease resistance so is sure to be a standout and conversation piece throughout the seasons. At 4 to 5 feet tall and equally as wide, this dark beauty is a fine candidate for the landscape or in pots, planters and other containers that can be situated on patios, porches decks and around other outdoor sitting and living spaces.