Hydrangea serrata Tuff Stuff™ (Mountain Hydrangea)

Hydrangea serrata Tuff Stuff™ (Mountain Hydrangea) is a compact, rounded, deciduous shrub laden with delicate lacecap flowers in summer and early fall. The flower heads are composed of large, showy sterile sepals radiating around a central cluster of tiny fertile florets. The florets are bright pink or deep purple-blue, depending on the soil pH. The profuse blossoms are beautifully framed by the foliage of ovate, serrated, dark green leaves. The foliage turns attractive shades of red and purple in the fall. This Mountain Hydrangea selection is noted for its cold tolerance and its ability to repeat flower on new wood. It is an outstanding landscape shrub that is ideal for small gardens.

• This deciduous shrub has a round, bushy habit, typically growing up to 2-3 ft. tall and wide (60-90 cm)
• A full sun or part shade lover, it is best grown in rich, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Tolerant of sun if the soil remains moist.
• No serious pest or disease issues. Watch for aphids, capsid bug, hydrangea scale and vine weevil.
• Perfect from foundation plantings to container plantings. Massed in a sheltered location or as an accent plant.
• To change the color of your Hydrangea, add aluminum sulfate to the soil to make the flowers bluer or add lime to the soil to make them pinker. Treatment should occur ahead of time (late fall or early spring)
• The tidy habit of this Mountain Hydrangea means no pruning required.
• Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or hardwood cuttings in winter
• Hydrangea serrata species is native to Japan and Korea.
• May cause mild stomach ache if ingested, contact with foliage may aggravate skin allergies.
• Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.