Shrubs

Hydrangea serrata 'SMNMAKTSR'

Tuff Stuff™ Red mountain hydrangea

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

Deep pink-red lacecap flowers stand out against glossy, dark green leaves on a small, rounded shrub. This mountain hydrangea flowers on older and new stems for a long season of color. Use it in low hedges, foundation beds or mixed borders.

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-red to purple, depending on soil; summer–fall

Sizes & prices

#3Proven Winner Mountian Hydrangea that loves the sun. New red flowers all yearCall for price

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

Ask about this plant

Select a section to expand.

Resistance & tolerances

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

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

Proven Winners ColorChoice

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

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