Tuff Stuff Mountain Hydrangea (Hydrangea serrata 'MAK20' TUFF STUFF)
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Available May 9
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Reddish-pink lacecap flowers bloom early summer until frost. The semi-double to double florets begin with creamy coloration in the center before maturing to intense pink. |
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Ah yes, the Hydrangea serrata 'MAK20' cultivar, commonly known as "Tuff Stuff" hydrangea. Here are some details about this unique Japanese mountain hydrangea variety: "Tuff Stuff" hydrangea, is prized for its exceptional cold hardiness and reblooming capabilities. It's a compact, mounded cultivar that typically reaches 2-3 feet tall and wide at maturity. The star-shaped flower heads emerge lime green, then transform into shades of pink, blue, or lavender depending on soil pH. Unlike many other hydrangeas, the flowers on 'Tuff Stuff' maintain their vibrant color throughout the bloom period, rather than fading. This cultivar is highly resistant to harsh winter conditions, making it a reliable choice for northern gardeners. It's known to reliably rebloom, producing multiple flushes of beautiful, long-lasting flowers from summer through fall. The dark green, serrated leaves provide an attractive backdrop for the colorful blooms. 'Tuff Stuff' prefers partial shade to full sun exposure and moist, well-drained soil conditions. Hydrangea serrata 'MAK20' makes an excellent low-growing border, foundation, or container plant. Its compact, resilient nature also makes it well-suited for small-space gardens. Gardeners value this tough yet beautiful Japanese mountain hydrangea for its exceptional cold hardiness and repeat flowering abilities. |
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Mature Size | 24 - 36 inches tall. 24 - 36 inches wide. | ||||||||||
Sun Exposure | Partial Shade - Full Sun | ||||||||||
Moisture Tolerance | Medium | ||||||||||
Zones | 5a - 9b (Usually hardy to -20° F) | ||||||||||
Tags | Container, Deciduous, Extended Bloom Time, Formal Garden, Foundation, Full Sun, Good for Accents, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Cut Flowers, Good for Hedges, Good for Mass Planting, Low Maintenance, Medium, Normal Soil, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Perennial, Rabbit Resistant, Reblooms, Showy Flowers, Shrub, Tolerant of Moist Soil, Well-Drained Soil | ||||||||||
Bloom Period | April-October | ||||||||||
Flower Color | Reddish-pink
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We try very hard to source exactly what you’d like, but sometimes growers run out of plants! While this variety is a great deal at the price shown, we know that it has limited availability. If you want the plant even if it might be more expensive, or in a different size or quantity -- after you place your order, just send us a quick note at help@northshoreplantclub.com. Then, we’ll try to get you some version of this from one of our growers. And if we can’t get it from anywhere, of course, we’ll send a refund!
Plants which are well-adapted to our local climate are most often field-grown (outside). Field-grown plants are generally cheaper and have the advantage of already somewhat acclimated to our cold winters, but that means they’re not artificially far along in the spring and tend to bloom at the normal time in our area.
Spring annuals and tender perennials are typically grown in Greenhouses so they can be ready and luxurious exactly when customers want them. Some perennials are also “forced” into early bloom in greenhouses. In May, there can be a very big difference between field-grown and greenhouse-grown plants of the same type. The latter typically look good right away (so they’re a great choice where that’s important), but we typically pay a premium for it.
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