Hydrangea serrata 'Tuff Stuff' #28672.
New hardy, Re-blooming Hydrangea. Provides months of blooming enjoyment. Extremely interesting reddish-pink lacecap flowers. Creates masses of color from early summer until frost. Once your Tuff Stuff has been planted into the ground, it will fill out & become a denser shrub.
The semi-double to double florets begin with creamy coloration in the center before maturing to intense pink. Acidity in soil can shift the color from pink to blue. Tolerates Full Sun IF consistent moisture is provided.
PRUNING: Dead-head spent flowers only, just after blooming is finished for the year. Blooms occur on new & old wood. Also, Prune weak or winter damaged stems in early Spring. Native to Japan - referred to as 'the Tea of Heaven'
BEFORE PLANTING: Keep in mind how big the shrub will be at maturity. Space your shrub away from your home a little over 1/2 the spread length. For instance: if your mature spread is 6' then plant it (at least) 4' from the base of your home.
*Deer Resistant* Delightful Hydrangea Specimen
Photos courtesy of our growing friends at Spring Meadow Nursery in Grand Haven, MI & Toms Creek Farm & Nursery in Denton, NC
| Ornamental Characteristics |
| Category |
Flowering Shrub |
| Foliage Type |
Deciduous |
| Height |
2 - 3' |
| Spread |
2 - 3' |
| Shape |
Mounding |
| Primary Foliage Color |
Green |
| Seasonal Foliage Color |
Sheds its leaves during colder months |
| Flowering Season |
Summer through Frost (Re-bloomer) |
| Flower Color |
Reddish-Pink (Lacecap) |
| Specimen Quality |
Yes |
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| Environmental Characteristics |
| Growth Rate |
Moderate |
| Sun Preferences |
Partial Shade or Full Sun |
| Water Preferences |
Moist: Prepare planting area for adequate drainage. Poor drainage results in root rot.
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| Cold Hardiness Zone |
5 - 9 |
