If you’re striving for a classic garden look that also attracts bees and other pollinators, roses are an excellent choice.
If you need some alternatives to hydrangeas, we have suggestions! Maybe you already have a bunch or maybe the deer love them too.
we’re sharing answers to the five most commonly asked questions we get about hydrangeas in the summer to help you get back to just enjoying the view.
When it comes to blooming, Tuff Stuff Ah-Ha® hydrangea can’t stop, won’t stop! At first glance, it would appear that we decided to introduce this beautiful mountain hydrangea solely for its waterlily-like double florets. But that’s only part of the story – it’s also a prolific rebloomer. All summer long, it devotes its energies to creating flower buds on its new growth so that you have a constant supply of fabulous blooms from early summer through frost. Tuff Stuff Ah-Ha® hydrangea will bloom pink or blue, depending on soil chemistry.
| Dimensions | 2 × 2 ft |
|---|---|
| Zone | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Flower Color | Blue, Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Height | 2-3' |
| Width/Spread | 2-3' |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Soil | Moist |
| Bloom Time | Early Summer through Fall |
| Uses | Borders, Containers, Foundations, Specimen |
| Features | Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Compact, Cut flower, Heat tolerant, Reblooming, Salt tolerant |
Heavy pruning isn’t needed, but can be shaped immediately after the early summer bloom. Flower color will be affected by soil pH, with purple-blue coloration in acidic soils with good aluminum availability and pink flowers in more basic soils.
