Hardy Perennial
FROM £39.99
First true dark-leaf mophead hydrangea!
Dramatic, dark purple leaves that hold their colour
One of a premium range of First Editions® shrubs bred for exceptional performance
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Height Up to 150cm (5ft)
Spread Up to 150cm (5ft)
Hardy Perennial
patiocottage gardenscut flower gardenspecimen plantwoodland garden
sun or semi shade
First Editions® transforms your garden with a premium range of trend-led shrubs that deliver style, strength, and year-round appeal. Each variety has been carefully selected through rigorous trials to ensure exceptional performance—boasting stronger blooms, earlier and longer flowering, improved hardiness, and outstanding resistance to heat and disease. From vibrant displays to reliable structure and natural privacy, these shrubs bring colour, texture, and balance to every corner of your outdoor space while thriving in a wide range of conditions.
The first ever truly dark-leaved mophead hydrangea, Hydrangea 'First Editions® Eclipse®' offers a stunning combination of richly coloured flowers paired with dramatic black foliage. The intense purple-black leaves hold their intense colour even in warm, sunny climates, forming a dramatic backdrop to large flowerheads that range from dark amethyst to cranberry red depending on soil pH. This prize-winning sensation makes an eye-catching focal shrub for a mixed border, or large container. Pair it with yellow foliage for an exciting contrast. Height and spread: 90-150cm (3-5ft).
Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication only.
Show Codes
1 x 3 Litre Potted Plant (Height 30cm+) (KF8726)
2 x 3 Litre Potted Plants (KF8727)
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Caution: irritant to skin and eyes,harmful if eaten
Seeds and garden supplies will normally be delivered within the time period stated against each product as detailed above. Plants, bulbs, corms, tubers, shrubs, trees, potatoes, etc. are delivered at the appropriate time for planting or potting on. Delivery times will be stated on the product page above, or in your order acknowledgement page and email.
Orders for packets of seed incur a delivery charge of £2.99.
Orders which include any other products will incur a delivery charge of £6.99.
Where an order includes both packets of seeds and other products, a maximum delivery charge of £7.99 will apply - regardless of the number of items ordered.
Large Non-standard items may incur a higher, lorry delivery charge. Charges will be calculated at checkout, but an example of the lorry charges are listed below.
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For more information on how we send your plants please visit our Helpful Guide on plant sizes.
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