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Tuff Stuff Ah-Ha Hydrangea – Mountain Hydrangea
Tuff Stuff Ah-Ha Hydrangea
Add vibrant beauty and exceptional reblooming power to your garden with Tuff Stuff Ah-Ha Hydrangea (Hydrangea serrata ‘Tuff Stuff Ah-Ha’). This standout mountain hydrangea features abundant, lacecap-style flowers that bloom in shades of rich pink, blue, or lavender, depending on soil pH. Its continuous flowering from late spring through fall ensures months of color, while its compact, mounded habit makes it perfect for borders, foundation plantings, or containers. Hardy and low-maintenance, Tuff Stuff Ah-Ha is a reliable choice for gardeners of all skill levels.
Key Features:
- Abundant Lacecap Blooms: Large clusters of vibrant, star-shaped flowers in pink, blue, or lavender hues.
- Reblooming Variety: Blooms repeatedly from late spring through fall for consistent color all season long.
- Compact Size: Grows 2-3 feet tall and wide, ideal for smaller gardens, borders, or patio containers.
- Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts bees and butterflies, supporting a thriving garden ecosystem.
- Cold Hardy: Designed to withstand colder climates, ensuring reliable blooms even after harsh winters.
- Low Maintenance: Hardy and easy to grow, requiring minimal care once established.
- Shade Tolerant: Thrives in partial to full shade, perfect for brightening low-light areas of your garden.
Care Tips:
- Plant in well-drained soil with partial sun to partial shade for optimal growth and flowering.
- Adjust soil pH to influence bloom color: acidic soil for blue flowers and alkaline soil for pink flowers.
- Water regularly, keeping the soil evenly moist but not soggy.
- Mulch around the base to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature.
- Prune lightly after flowering to shape the plant and remove spent blooms.
Whether you’re enhancing a shaded border, creating a low-maintenance foundation planting, or adding charm to a container garden, Tuff Stuff Ah-Ha Hydrangea offers a stunning display of blooms and reliable performance. Its reblooming habit and adaptability make it a must-have for a colorful, worry-free garden.
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