A Tuff Stuff Mountain Hydrangea Is Tougher Than It Looks

Tuff Stuff Mountain Hydrangea Care

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• Common name: Tuff Stuff hydrangea
• Scientific name: Hydrangea serrata, Zones 5 to 9
• Light needs: Part sun to full sun
• Soil: Moist, well-draining
• Watering needs: average
• Attracts: Butterflies

If bigleaf types of hydrangeas are not reliably blooming in your yard, you need to meet the Tuff Stuff family. Tuff Stuff hydrangeas are also a reblooming type, bred from durable mountain hydrangeas. They flower in spring on old wood and again later in the growing season on new wood. With higher cold tolerance, mountain hydrangeas have a better chance of reblooming than bigleaf hydrangeas, so they are a better choice for gardeners in Northern zones.

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These compact plants are relatively easy to grow, even if you’ve struggled with hydrangeas in the past. Plant them in a location where they get at least 4 to 6 hours of sunlight. Regular pruning is not needed, but you will need to deadhead to remove spent flowers and remove any dead wood. The foliage is not prone to wilting, but you may need to water your shrub on very hot days.

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Tuff Stuff Ah-Ha works well in smaller gardens or containers, reaching only 2 to 3 feet tall and wide. Double florets resemble tiny waterlilies and are either pink or blue, depending on your soil acidity. Tuff Stuff Red produces a vibrant display of reddish-pink blooms. Tiny Tuff Stuff is even smaller, topping out at only 18 to 24 inches tall.

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Where to Buy Tuff Stuff Hydrangea Plants

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Look for these mountain hydrangea plants at your local garden center. You can also order them online from retailers including The Home Depot.

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