Tuff Stuff™ Reblooming Mountain Hydrangea
Hydrangea serrata 'MAK20' PP #24,820
Full sun, Partial sun
Needs regular watering - prefers consistently moist soil.
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- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | hye-DRAYN-jee-uh sair-AY-tuh |
|---|---|
| Lore | Hydrangea serrata is referred to occasionally as tea of heaven shrub, as it can be used to make a sweet tea. In Japan, ama-cha is an herbal tea made from the leaves, which contain a substance that develops a sweet taste (phyllodulcin). Fresh leaves are crumpled, steamed, and dried, yielding dark brown tea leaves. Ama-cha is mainly used for traditional ceremonies on the day thought to be Buddha's birthday in Japan. In Korea, Hydrangea serrata is used for a herbal tea called sugukcha. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Blooms early summer to frost. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Mounding |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Mass Planting, Specimen, Woodland Garden, Cutting Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Gift Plant |
| Water Needs | High |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - prefers consistently moist soil. |
Prefers fertile, moist, well-drained soils. Tolerates full sun only if given consistent moisture. Supplemental water may be needed in very hot weather. Soil pH affects the flower color; intense pink in slightly acidic to alkaline soils, and bluish in highly acidic soils. Blooms on both new and old wood; prune to shape immediately after the spring bloom. Prune out weak or winter-damaged stems in early spring. Fertilize in spring with a controlled release fertilizer. Protect to minimize damage in harsh winters if grown in zone 5.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9
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