22+ Tuff Stuff Ah Ha Mountain Hydrangea
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Hydrangea tuff stuff ah ha common name mountain hydrangea ah ha old man winter cold tolerant even in zones 5 and 6.
Tuff stuff ah ha mountain hydrangea. Tuff stuff red is the newest edition to the tuff stuff series of mountain hydrangeas. Lacecap flowers strut their stuff continuously from early summer to frost. Links tuff stuff ah ha reblooming mountain hydrangea http bit ly 2tyupnd crimson queen japanese maple http bit ly 2kj6gtd henri studio weathered. Hydrangea tuff stuff ah ha dinner plate size blooms. Tuff stuff ah ha hydrangea does not need pruning except to remove any dead wood in early spring. 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. Hydrangea serrata is native to moist woodland mountain valleys in japan.
Only 24 36 inches tall. Serrata it is similar to big leaf hydrangea h. Tuff stuff ah ha mountain hydrangea growing and maintenance tips all hydrangea naturally undergo some colour change to their flowers as they age. Ideal for small space gardening. Macrophylla except it is a smaller more compact shrub with smaller flowers and leaves. Tuff stuff ah ha mountain hydrangea live shrub with pink to blue flowers hydprc3136101 the home depot. But indeed tuff stuff mountain hydrangea lives up to its name.
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. Huge double florets nestle together to form star shaped blossoms in pink or blue dependent on soil ph. 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. Pruning tuff stuff ah ha hydrangeas is not necessary. Blooming on both old and new wood mountain hydrangea are known for their improved hardiness. Reblooming hydrangea blooms last all summer. Home proven winners hydrangea tuff stuff ah ha enlarge image.
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. 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. In hotter climates such as zones 8 and 9 you must provide afternoon shade for some relief. Blue or pink blooms depending on ph. Hydrangeas are shallow rooted and benefit from a 2 3 layer of shredded bark mulch. You should not cut back or trim this plant at any time of the year as doing so will remove flower buds.