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Sawtooth Hydrangea

Hydrangea Serrata

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Overview

The Sawtooth Hydrangea, Hydrangea serrata, is a compact, deciduous shrub, typically reaching 2-4 feet high and 4-6 feet wide. It boasts lace-cap flowers in shades of blue or pink, influenced by soil pH, from midsummer to early fall. Preferring partial shade and moist, well-drained soil, its serrated leaves offer a lush backdrop. Ideal for borders or mass plantings, it provides season-long interest and attracts pollinators. Zone 5-9 hardy.

Sun HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 7–10Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Sawtooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea Serrata) — which measure between 2 to 6 inches in length; pruning in late winter or early spring encourages vibrant new growth
Sawtooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea Serrata) — shrub for half; pruning in late winter or early spring encourages vibrant new growth and a robust flowering displaySawtooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea Serrata) — which measure between 2 to 6 inches in length; pruning in late winter or early spring encourages vibrant, image 96Sawtooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea Serrata) — especially during dry spells; influenced by the soil's pH level - acidic soils tend to produce blue flowersSawtooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea Serrata) — fertile florets surrounded by larger sterile onesSawtooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea Serrata) — this hydrangea species thrives in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 9; pruning in late winter or early spring, image 92Sawtooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea Serrata) — it offers a compact growth habit perfect for foundation plantings; or as a standalone specimen in a garden, image 94+100

Culture

Sun
Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
7–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Sawtooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea Serrata) — which measure between 2 to 6 inches in length; pruning in late winter or early spring encourages vibrant new growth
Sawtooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea Serrata) — shrub for half; pruning in late winter or early spring encourages vibrant new growth and a robust flowering display
Sawtooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea Serrata) — which measure between 2 to 6 inches in length; pruning in late winter or early spring encourages vibrant, image 96
Sawtooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea Serrata) — especially during dry spells; influenced by the soil's pH level - acidic soils tend to produce blue flowers
Sawtooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea Serrata) — fertile florets surrounded by larger sterile ones
Sawtooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea Serrata) — this hydrangea species thrives in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 9; pruning in late winter or early spring, image 92
Sawtooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea Serrata) — it offers a compact growth habit perfect for foundation plantings; or as a standalone specimen in a garden, image 94
Sawtooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea Serrata) — moist soil and appreciates partial shade; pruning in late winter or early spring encourages vibrant new, image 76
Sawtooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea Serrata) — Preferring partial shade and moist, well-drained soil, its serrated leaves offer a lush backdrop
Sawtooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea Serrata) — which measure between 2 to 6 inches in length; pruning in late winter or early spring encourages vibrant, image 68
Sawtooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea Serrata) — this hydrangea exhibits a lush green canopy throughout the growing season
Sawtooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea Serrata) — typically reaching 2-4 feet high and 4-6 feet wide
Sawtooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea Serrata) — Ideal for borders or mass plantings, it provides season-long interest and attracts pollinators; pruning in late winter
Sawtooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea Serrata) — Blooms predominantly take on a soft blue or pink hue; ideal for borders or mass plantings, it provides, image 73
Sawtooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea Serrata) — moist soil and appreciates partial shade
Sawtooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea Serrata) — blue flowers in the garden; or as a standalone specimen in a garden setting.<br><br>Distinguished by its, image 82
Sawtooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea Serrata) — this hydrangea exhibits a lush green canopy throughout the growing season; ideal for borders or mass, image 69
Sawtooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea Serrata) — typically reaching 2-4 feet high and 4-6 feet wide; ideal for borders or mass plantings, it provides, image 85
Sawtooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea Serrata) — The plant's crowning glory is its profuse lacecap flowers; influenced by the soil's pH level - acidic, image 99
Sawtooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea Serrata) — shrub for half; pruning in late winter or early spring encourages vibrant new growth and a robust, image 84
Sawtooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea Serrata) — With a mature height ranging from 2 to 4 feet and a similar spread of 2 to 4 feet
Sawtooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea Serrata) — Preferring partial shade and moist, well-drained soil, its serrated leaves offer a lush backdrop, image 59
Sawtooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea Serrata) — scientifically known as Hydrangea serrata; ideal for borders or mass plantings, it provides season-long interest and
Sawtooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea Serrata) — fertile florets surrounded by larger sterile ones; pruning in late winter or early spring encourages vibrant new
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