Shrubs

Hydrangea serrata 'MAK20'

Tuff Stuff™ mountain hydrangea

Tuff Stuff™ mountain hydrangea. Photo courtesy of Proven Winners.

A compact mountain hydrangea with lacecap flowers in pink or purple-blue and handsome dark green foliage. It flowers first on older stems and again on new growth, extending the display through summer. Its rounded habit suits low borders and foundation beds.

At a glance

Sun: Part sun to sun; afternoon shade in hot sites
Mature size: 2–3 ft. tall × 2–3 ft. wide
Water: Even moisture; well-drained soil
Hardiness: USDA zones 5–9
Bloom: Pink or blue-purple; spring–summer

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Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Resistance & tolerances

Wet soil: Moist, well-drained soil; avoid standing water.

Pollinators & wildlife

Attracts: Butterflies

Seasonal interest

Foliage: Deciduous.

Growing & care

Pruning: Avoid routine cutting back; remove dead wood in spring after new growth reveals live stems.
Flowering wood: Old and new growth.
Flower color: Varies with soil chemistry.

Sources & photo credits

Proven Winners

NC State Extension

Photo: Photo courtesy of Proven Winners · Authorized nursery promotional use

Reviewed September 21, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.