Tuff Stuff Ah-Ha® Mountain Hydrangea

This plant is available for pre-order, with spring 2026 delivery. Comes in 4" pot.
 
Tuff Stuff Ah-Ha® is a spectacular serrata mountain hydrangea known for its massive, waterlily-like double florets and incredible reblooming power. Its serrata genetics give it excellent cold-hardiness and strong resistance to the leaf spot issues that commonly affect bigleaf hydrangeas, keeping the plant clean and attractive through the season. Blooms shift from soft pink to blue depending on soil pH, and the plant reliably produces fresh flowers from early summer well into fall. Bold yet compact, it delivers remarkable beauty with almost no fuss.
 
Zones: 5–9
Sun: Part sun to full sun (morning sun + afternoon shade preferred)
Height/Spread: 2–3 ft tall × 2–3 ft wide
Bloom Time: Summer to fall (heavy rebloomer)
Color Notes: Pink in alkaline soils; blue in acidic soils
Soil: Moist, well-drained; enriched soil ideal
Water: Moderate; protect from drought stress for maximum rebloom
Growth Habit: Compact, rounded, full; exceptional flower coverage
Maintenance: Blooms on old + new wood; prune lightly in early spring only
Deer Resistance: Low to moderate
Best Uses: Foundation beds, containers, small gardens, cottage borders, continuous color plantings
 
Why 4” Shrubs Are a Smart Choice:
• Fast to establish
• Light and easy to plant
• Affordable for hedges + mass plantings
• Young, vigorous roots ready to take off
• Same Proven Winners genetics—just earlier in the journey
 
Small pots. Big potential.