Hydrangea serrata 'Tuff Stuff Ah-Ha'
Mountain Hydrangea
Photo courtesy of Proven Winners
- Pink or blue lacecap hydrangea
- Color affected by soil acidity
- Dark green foliage
- Blooms summer-fall
Border or Bed
Cold Tolerant
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Garden
Long Blooming
Low Maintenance
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil and partial shade to shade. Tolerates full sun only if provided consistent moisture. Water regularly until established and weekly from then on. Fertilize in spring with a slow release acidic fertilizer. Little pruning may be necessary but plants can be pruned after leaves have emerged.
Height: 2-3 ft
Spread: 2-3 ft
Price Level 1: $54.99~#3
Bloom Color: Blue, Pink
Zone: 5-9
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Long Blooming
- Mass Planting
- Dried Flower/ Foliage
- Cold Tolerant
- Salt Tolerant
- Focal Point
- Garden
- Border or Bed
- Summer Bloomer
- Low Maintenance
Exposure:
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Dark Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Fall
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Songbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Hydrangea
Common Name: Mountain Hydrangea
Compact, deciduous shrub with toothed, ovate, green leaves. Long-blooming flowers appear in flattened clusters with scattered showy sterile florets forming an outer ring around the tiny interior flowers, blooming mid summer to early fall. Flower color is based on pH. Great mass planted in a sheltered location, in shrub borders and as a specimen.