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Tiny Tuff Stuff™ Mountain Hydrangea
Tiny Tuff Stuff™ Mountain Hydrangea
$51.75
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Quantity
20 in stock
Hydrangea serrata 'MAKD'
Choose Tiny Tuff Stuff™ Mountain Hydrangea for tight beds, edging, and containers where a full-size hydrangea is too much. The tradeoff is bloom size: you get small lacecap flowers, not big mopheads.
Buy This If
- You need a compact hydrangea.
- You like lacecap flowers.
- You can water during dry spells.
Skip This If
- You want a screen.
- You want huge round blooms.
- Your site dries out fast.
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | B | It gives a neat, finished look up close, but it will not carry a large bed from a distance. |
| Growth Rate | B- | It fills in steadily rather than racing, which suits small spaces but requires patience. |
| Maintenance | B+ | It needs basic watering and light cleanup, with less pruning worry than many bigleaf hydrangeas. |
| Deer Resistance | C | Hydrangeas aren't deer-resistant, but they aren't a deer favorite either. Deer may nibble tender new growth and flower buds, so protect plants where deer pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | A | This is one of the better hydrangeas for tight beds, low borders, and containers. |
| Screening Value | F | It is too small and open to provide privacy or block views. |
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend this for the front of a bed or a container, especially where a standard hydrangea would crowd the walk or cover nearby perennials.
Plant Facts
| Mature Height | 18 - 24 inches |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 18 - 24 inches |
| Hardiness Zones | 5a-9b |
| Spacing | 18 - 24 inches |
| Sun | Part sun to sun |
| Moisture | Average; prefers moist, well-drained soils |
| Growth Habit | Mounded |
Customers Usually Ask
Will the flowers stay blue?
Blue tones depend on soil chemistry; color can shift more lavender or pink in less acidic soil.
Does it need pruning?
Keep pruning light; remove dead wood and spent flowers rather than cutting it hard.
Can it grow in a pot?
Yes, if the container drains well and you keep up with watering during heat.
Why buy for fall color
- See the actual color before you buy it
- Foliage, berries and late bloom — all three seasons of interest
- Fall planting means roots established before winter
Grown and hardened off for New England conditions
We grow and acclimate our Proven Winners stock right here in New Hampshire, so it's ready for New England winters before it ever leaves our nursery.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-32054
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