Hydrangea 'Eclipse' smartbulb-collection though it has enough personality

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

Adding a sunny burst of color to the mix

Bred by the celebrated Chris Laning

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

Clematis 'Lindsay' thrives in sunny to partially shaded spots with well-draining soil

Hydrangea 'Eclipse' smartbulb-collection though it has enough personalityHydrangea '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