Shrubs & garden character · Western North Carolina field companion

Tuff Stuff™ mountain hydrangea

Hydrangea serrata

Generally bud-hardy and compact; maintain consistent moisture.

Sun Exposure: Morning sun–part shade
Mature Height (ft): 2–3
Mature Width (ft): 2–3
Bloom Season: Early summer–fall

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Sun Exposure

Morning sun–part shade

Growth Habit

Compact rounded

Mature Height (ft)

2–3

Mature Width (ft)

2–3

More growing details

Bloom Season

Early summer–fall

Bloom Color

Blue or pink lacecap

Evergreen / Deciduous

Deciduous

Native Status

Non-native

WNC Notes

Generally bud-hardy and compact; maintain consistent moisture.

Drought Tolerance

Low

Wet-Soil Tolerance

Moderate

Deer Resistance

Low

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**Hydrangea Serrata 'Tuff Stuff' flowers (Wake County, NC)**◐ Part sun or part shadeCathy Dewitt ↗ · CC BY 4.0
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