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Tuff Stuff Mountain Hydrangea

Hydrangea Serrata 'Tuff Stuff'

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Overview

The Tuff Stuff Mountain Hydrangea (Hydrangea serrata 'Tuff Stuff') is a resilient reblooming shrub suitable for zones 5-9. It boasts lace-cap flowers transitioning from pink to blue in different soils, blooming early summer to fall. Mature size is about 2-3 feet tall and wide. Prefers partial shade and well-drained, moist soil. Offers visual interest with its sturdy, red stems and serrated leaves, enhancing woodland gardens or borders.

Sun HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 5–10Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Tuff Stuff Mountain Hydrangea (Hydrangea Serrata 'Tuff Stuff') — Prefers partial shade and well-drained, moist soil
Tuff Stuff Mountain Hydrangea (Hydrangea Serrata 'Tuff Stuff') — Offers visual interest with its sturdy, red stems and serrated leaves, enhancing woodlandTuff Stuff Mountain Hydrangea (Hydrangea Serrata 'Tuff Stuff') — Mature size is about 2-3 feet tall and wideTuff Stuff Mountain Hydrangea (Hydrangea Serrata 'Tuff Stuff') — It boasts lace-cap flowers transitioning from pink to blue in different soils, blooming earlyTuff Stuff Mountain Hydrangea (Hydrangea Serrata 'Tuff Stuff') — perfect for adding a splash of color to any landscape design

Culture

Sun
Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

Mature height
2–3 Ft.
Mature width
2–3 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Tuff Stuff Mountain Hydrangea (Hydrangea Serrata 'Tuff Stuff') — Prefers partial shade and well-drained, moist soil
Tuff Stuff Mountain Hydrangea (Hydrangea Serrata 'Tuff Stuff') — Offers visual interest with its sturdy, red stems and serrated leaves, enhancing woodland
Tuff Stuff Mountain Hydrangea (Hydrangea Serrata 'Tuff Stuff') — Mature size is about 2-3 feet tall and wide
Tuff Stuff Mountain Hydrangea (Hydrangea Serrata 'Tuff Stuff') — It boasts lace-cap flowers transitioning from pink to blue in different soils, blooming early
Tuff Stuff Mountain Hydrangea (Hydrangea Serrata 'Tuff Stuff') — perfect for adding a splash of color to any landscape design

Photograph: Michele Dorsey Walfred, CC BY 2.0 · source

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