Tuff Stuff Ah-Ha® Mountain Hydrangea
Shrub
- Reblooming hydrangea promises flowers all summer long!
- Double florets look like waterlilies.
- Compact size is perfect for small spaces and containers.
- Improved bud and stem hardiness.
- Zones 5-9, sun/part sun, 3' tall x 3' wide at maturity.
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Description
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Patent #: USPP 29832
Common name: Mountain hydrangea, Lacecap hydrangea
Zone: 5 - 9
Sun exposure: Part-sun (4-6 hours sun) to sun (> 6 hours sun)
Height x width: 2 - 3' tall and wide
Flower color: Blue or pink
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Summer - fall
Bloom time: Summer, fall
Features: Space savers, Proven Winners, heat tolerant, container plants, best sellers, best for beginners
Uses: Background, foundation planting, hedge, massing, ornamental, specimen, container planting
How to Grow
Light: Most varieties tolerate full sun in the North, but benefit from afternoon shade. They tolerate full sun only if grown with consistent moisture. In the South, plants require afternoon shade. Intolerant of drought, with foliage tending to decline considerably in dry conditions
Water : Water to keep soil moist, but not wet.
Spacing: 2-3 feet
Fertilizing: Fertilize once in spring with a fertilizer designed to encourage blooms (such as 15-30-15).
Winterizing: Remove any fallen foliage. The roots are shallow, so apply an extra 2-3" layer of mulch for insulation before winter.
Maintenance & pruning:Bloom on old wood, which means they have their flower buds for the following season all through winter, so they should not be cut back. Avoid pruning your mountain hydrangea except for dead wood in the spring.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
I contacted your help and sent a picture. The response was inconclusive. They said it could be not enough water or too much water :(.
Your hydrangea seems to be experiencing leaf scorch. Occasional minor damage is primarily an aesthetic concern, but severe or recurring damage may indicate an underlying problem with the plant’s health or planting location such as inadequate watering, exposure to strong light (sunlight or reflected light), high temperatures, or dry, windy conditions. For further assistance, please contact [email protected] with your order number and photos of the plant.
I planted this in fall 2021 and is frequently the case the hydrangea didn't do too much its first year. However you can see now in the second year I have tons of beautiful blossoms!
I ordered Tuff Stuff Ah-Ha And the bloom looks different than what is shown on your website. Did I receive the right plant?
Hello! From the picture that does look like Tuff Stuff Ah-Ha® mountain hydrangea. It can bloom blue or pink depending on your soil. If you have concerns about your plant don't hestiate to reach out to us by emailing our team at [email protected].
I received my gallon-size Tuff Stuff Aha. It is so much better than a quart size I purchased from another company in the past. I'm not sure if the quart- size is going to make it. It is still alive, barely. The gallon size is very lush with lots & lots of big leaves.
It's Gorgeous!
Healthy looking !
The plants arrived well packed and with lush leaves. Despite following instructions, the roots were quite shocked by the re-planting. The plants recovered well but several leaves have brown edges. They prefer shade for part of the day. No sign of flowering yet so it could be next season until I could give the 5th star. Would buy again.
I received my plants on time, the plants had been well packaged, and the plants were healthy and intact!
I’ve made multiple purchases from this company, and once again, I’m a happy-planter! Highly recommend this company.
I love it 🌷
All arrived health & well packaged.
The plants arrived in great condition and already looks beautiful in the ground.
Everything so far from this company has arrived super well packaged and what I expect it to look like. My new go to online plant vendor.
Arrived pakaged well. Will buy from this seller again
I am very pleased with the plants I purchased online. They arrived, healthy, well packaged and thriving. Would definitely order again.
Beautiful healthy established plants! They all look great!
I ordered 7 plants and every one arrived in excellent condition. The packaging is secure, protective and innovative. I followed planting and watering instructions and all of the plants are healthy and doing nicely.
I can not give a review until they have grown up.
I will say with all the flower companies that Ihave dealt with
I have never seen such beatifully healthy plants. my compliments
to your crew. Packaging and shipping also.
MARK HEGYI
Tuff Stuff Ah-Ha® Mountain Hydrangea
Appears to be thriving; very hardy.
Also purchased 3 types of rose bushes
The Rose bushes don’t appear to be thriving so much; however I will give it more time .
I PLANTED THESE IN A POT ON SOUTHSIDE OF MY HOUSE AND LOOKS LIKE THEY CAN NOT HANDLE HOT SUN. IT WAS 87 DEGREES TODAY AND IT PARCHED LEAVES. I MAY TAKE OUT ON CONTAINER AND PUT IN SEPARATE POT UNTIL QT SIZE GETS BIGGER. DON'T LOOK LIKE THEY ARE GOIN TO MAKE IT.
Hello! We’re sorry you’re having trouble with your plants. All of our orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee, but outside of that timeframe, we cannot be responsible for the care of your plants. If you’d like to talk to our customer service team, you can reach them at [email protected]. Happy gardening!
Love them, very healthy, already thriving despite fall planting. I know they will do great things come spring and summer and I can't wait! As usual, thanks to Great Garden Plants, my reliable "go to" for purchases.
Beautiful. I hope grow up soon.
Not happy it’s struggling to survive I’ve never had such a hard time with one
Hello! We apologize that you received plants that are not up to our standards. While we try our best to provide exceptional service, some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control, and issues like this can sometimes happen. Please email pictures of the plants to [email protected], making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line so that we may provide the best assistance possible. Rest assured, we have a 60-day guarantee on all our plants. If you received your plants within that timeframe, we would be happy to apply your warranty once we receive the pictures. Happy Gardening!
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3 stars for ease of transaction, shipping, and cost but I unfortunately this died about two weeks after I planted it. I did follow their well-designed planting guide and zone suggestions but I suppose things just don’t work out sometimes!
We are so sorry to hear your plants died! Please send photos of the plants to [email protected], make sure to put your order number & name in the subject line so that we may provide the best assistance possible.
Received in excellent condition. Planted as a foundation plant and it is taking to its new home well. I’m in 7b (Raleigh nc) and plant is in dappled sun throughout the day with some periods of hot sun for a few hours (not over 4)
Looked very weak on arrival- gave it a go anyway… tried all summer to revive them but they couldn’t make a go of it. Order a very large order and everything else is great except the hydrangeas. They didn’t make it through the first summer.
We apologize that you received plants that are not up to our standards. While we try our best to provide exceptional service, some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control, and issues like this can sometimes happen. Please email pictures of the plants to [email protected], making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line so that we may provide the best assistance possible. Rest assured, we have a 60-day guarantee on all our plants. If you received your plants within that timeframe, we would be happy to apply your warranty once we receive the pictures. Happy Gardening!
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It is with broken heart and tired minds, that I have to report that my beautiful Tuf-Stuff Mountain Hydrangeas have died. They were so beautiful when they arrived to me. But overly hot (115) days & nights (80's) and now drought watering restrictions only 3 days a week and now cold to freezing temps (29 to 35) have done my beautiful Drama Mama's in. I tried everything during the heat and everything during this horrible cold to keep them alive. I truly am depressed about them. I have a very tiny front yard and I am desperately trying to bring in some flowers, besides roses (not much of a rose fan). So I am now looking for something else and I will eventually find something, but I took such loving care of these, and they could no longer stay. So depressed...
Hello! We're sorry to hear that you've had a difficult gardening season. It is more likely that your hydrangeas have gone dormant and are not dead. It is normal for hydrangeas to lose their foliage in winter. Once spring returns, your hydrangea should bounce right back to life! If you have any additional questions or concerns, please email us at [email protected], as we are always happy to help diagnose any potential problems.
Got my second one. Lost the first one. Doing everything possible to keep this one.