Tuff Stuff Ah Ha Mountain Hydrangea
Blue or pink blooms depending on ph.
Tuff stuff ah ha mountain hydrangea. Hydrangea serrata is native to moist woodland mountain valleys in japan. Home proven winners hydrangea tuff stuff ah ha enlarge image. In hotter climates such as zones 8 and 9 you must provide afternoon shade for some relief. Links tuff stuff ah ha reblooming mountain hydrangea http bit ly 2tyupnd crimson queen japanese maple http bit ly 2kj6gtd henri studio weathered. These unique hydrangeas fare better in cold weather than their cousins big leaf hydrangeas making them the perfect choice for landscapes and gardens in usda zones 5 and 6. Reblooming hydrangea blooms last all summer. Tuff stuff red is the newest edition to the tuff stuff series of mountain hydrangeas.
Tuff stuff ah ha mountain hydrangea live shrub with pink to blue flowers hydprc3136101 the home depot. Adjusting the ph balance of the soil and the addition of aluminium sulphate can change the flower colour from pink to blue in some cultivars. Hydrangea tuff stuff ah ha dinner plate size blooms. Huge double florets nestle together to form star shaped blossoms in pink or blue dependent on soil ph. Hydrangeas are shallow rooted and benefit from a 2 3 layer of shredded bark mulch. Tuff stuff ah ha hydrangea care we recommend planting this in an area with at least 4 hours of sunlight to ensure the best flowering performance. Proven winners 1 gal.
It shares the showy blooms and beautiful pink or purple color of big leaf hydrangeas but because it grows wild on the chilly mountain tops instead of the mild seaside it naturally developed substantially better cold tolerance. Hydrangea tuff stuff ah ha common name mountain hydrangea ah ha old man winter cold tolerant even in zones 5 and 6. Macrophylla except it is a smaller more compact shrub with smaller flowers and leaves. Lacecap flowers strut their stuff continuously from early summer to frost. Blooming on both old and new wood mountain hydrangea are known for their improved hardiness. Beautify your outdoor or garden space with the selection of this amazing looking proven winners tuff stuff ah ha live shrub with pink to blue flowers. Pruning tuff stuff ah ha hydrangeas is not necessary.
You should not cut back or trim this plant at any time of the year as doing so will remove flower buds. Tuff stuff ah ha mountain hydrangea growing and maintenance tips all hydrangea naturally undergo some colour change to their flowers as they age. Tuff stuff ah ha hydrangea does not need pruning except to remove any dead wood in early spring. Formerly listed and sold as hydrangea macrophylla var. But indeed tuff stuff mountain hydrangea lives up to its name. Only 24 36 inches tall.