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This is my second year for this plant, first year it didn't do much, but second year it is just stunning. I have it in a pot and the leaves are actually a darker color then the pictures show and the pink flowers just come out beautifully against the darker colored leaves. Not sure why the leaves aren't green but I just love it.
Tiny Tuff Stuff™ Mountain Hydrangea Hydrangea serrata
Exposure
- Part Sun to Sun
- Sun
Flower Season
- Summer
Mature Size
Height: 18" - 2'
Spread: 18" - 2'
Height: 46cm - 61cm
Spread: 46cm - 61cm
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Details
18 - 24 Inches18 - 24 Inches18 - 24 Inches46cm - 61cm46cm - 61cm46cm - 61cmFeatures
Very hardy reblooming hydrangea! We love Hydrangea serrata because they are so bud hardy and bloom reliably.
This is a real beauty, with flowers so delicate and refined that it seems strange to call them tough - but they are. As mentioned, extremely bud-hardy, each year it produces abundant lacecap flowers comprised of doubled sepals. It is a rebloomer. While this plant leans to blue, the flower color may range from blue to pink to white, all soft, delicate shades perfect for refined gardens.
The flowers age to an attractive pink, and tip down in a distinctive arching fashion. It has smaller, narrower leaves and an abundance of dainty flowers that cover the plant every summer. It has never failed to bloom in our western Michigan trial gardens. Add aluminum sulfate to the soil to encourage blue flower color.
Continuous Bloom or RebloomerCharacteristics
Plant Type:ShrubShrub Type:DeciduousHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:18 - 24 Inches 46cm - 61cmSpacing:18 - 24 Inches 46cm - 61cmSpread:18 - 24 Inches 46cm - 61cmFlower Colors:BlueFlower Colors:PinkFlower Shade:Blue flowers in acidic soil, pink in more alkaline soil.Foliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:greenHabit:MoundedContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Sun to SunLight Requirement:SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBlooms On:New WoodBlooms On:Old WoodBloom Time:Early SummerBloom Time:Mid SummerBloom Time:Late SummerHardiness Zones:5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9bWater Category:AverageUses:Border PlantUses:LandscapeUses:Specimen or Focal PointUses Notes:Landscapes
Maintenance Notes:Prefers moist, well-drained soils. Soil will affect bloom color. In acidic soils with good aluminum availability the flowers will be light blue. They will turn lavender-pink in more basic soils. Pruning is generally not needed, but the plant may be shaped immediately after the first bloom of the season.
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Tiny Tuff Stuff™ Hydrangea serrata 'MAKD' USPP 24,842, Can 5,125 -
20 Reviews
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Maureen McKenzie, 1 year ago
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Failed to grow for me last year, which was okay & somewhat expected for a new plant. However died off over the winter in my zone 5 garden. Never got to see a bloom.
Celes, Wyoming, United States, 2 years ago -
The name says it all! I grew this last year in a container all summer and it bloomed like crazy. Planted in the ground in September and it greened right up this spring and it is blooming like crazy again this summer. It is not a large hydrangea like my endless summer; it is much smaller but the blooms are very vibrant and it has a much nicer shape than the floppy ahi variety. I planted in dappled shade so it never gets a full blast of sun.
K Statzer, Missouri, United States, 3 years ago -
I planted three of these last year in a new garden. Nothing at all the first year, though the plants were robust and full. I almost pulled them out for the composter last fall. I am so glad I didn't. The plants are covered with blooms this year, and I see more tiny buds coming up. I'm loving everything about them this year. I will be adding more.
Les In Georgia, Georgia, United States, 3 years ago -
I bought this at my local greenhouse last year, planted it in a sunny area and had blooms all summer that were beautiful, always changing and morphing in color as they remained blooming. It is just wonderful! This year it is coming in very vigorously and very healthy, Can't wait for the show to begin. The foliage is lovely as well. As far as I am concerned this is the perfect small shrub. Nothing to prune, except the dead blossom stem in the spring. I am planning to buy several more. Ultimate in easy care and beauty.
Lucy Palmer, Maine, United States, 4 years ago -
I planted three of these on the north side of a cedar fence where they get sun and shade in the location. They quickly grew into full size within 2 seasons. Flowering the first year was skimpy. The leaves would wilt during late afternoon from the blast of west sun. They are thriving now and producing TONS of blooms are are gorgeous when I tweaked their care. Here is what I did to get them established and flourishing. When planted I supplemented the soil with worm castings and organic fertilizer. I water them when I notice the leaves drooping. In July/August this means everyday watering. I feed them heavily using time release Osmocote Smart-Release. Indoor and Outdoor Plant Food at least two times during summer. The first time I fed them they produced a thick cover of pink lilac colored flowers , re blooming later in summer a smaller show of flowers. They like moist soil, and droop when too dry. I do not prune them, their shape is nice without pruning, and in spring they bloom on new and old wood. I love this small shrub and the extra water and plant food rewards you with tons of delicate lacey flowers to enjoy. They must get enough water and plant food. I wish I could post a photo of them in full bloom they are gorgeous.
Lynne McGuire, Missouri, United States, 4 years ago -
This is easily one of my favourites! Great blooms and the bees go crazy for it. I planted 3 in 2018 and bought 3 more this past summer! Can’t say enough about this outstanding little shrub!!!
Sandie Harman, Canada, 4 years ago -
This is easily one of my favourites! Great blooms and the bees go crazy for it. I planted 3 in 2018 and bought 3 more this past summer! Can’t say enough about this outstanding little shrub!!!
Sandie Harman, Canada, 4 years ago -
I planted 3 of these in spring 2017. The first year only a few blooms early and then no more though the plants grew a lot of new foliage. I moved them to where they'd enjoy more moist soil. One plant had a few blooms low down on old wood, the other two no blooms. They have all grown lots of new good looking foliage but never a bloom on any new wood. I have been a Master Gardener since 2009 and believe these shrubs to be well-place and cared for. Disappointing to not have blooms. They receive about 5 hours of early morning sun.
DiAnne Hatch, Illinois, United States, 5 years ago -
This hydrangea is gorgeous, I get so many compliments on it! It has grown pretty quick and every year I get an abundance of pretty flowers!
Jennifer Winship, British Columbia, Canada, 6 years ago
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