Tiny Tuff Stuff^™ Mountain Hydrangea Hydrangea serrata

A lovely plant, but while advertised as full-sun, they scorch badly in full afternoon sun. Some handle it better than others, but none thrive. I had to transplant them to a different part of the yard and planted stonecrop as a replacement.

I planted this hydrangea in my garden in Maine three years ago. My gardens are covered with various hydrangeas of every type. I had stayed away from hydrangeas blooming on old wood due to our cold weather. This gorgeous hydrangea is my favorite. It is full of blooms from spring to fall. Is a showstopper in my garden. It gets sun all day. I make sure to keep her well. Watered every day. And this lovely hydrangea produces the most gorgeous colored lace cap blossoms. The blossoms start in the spring and later blossoms change color, so they just look gorgeous together. No pruning needed. Other than water, the happiest, most beautiful hydrangea.

Failed to grow for me last year, which was okay & somewhat expected for a new plant. However died off over the winter in my zone 5 garden. Never got to see a bloom.

I planted three of these last year in a new garden. Nothing at all the first year, though the plants were robust and full. I almost pulled them out for the composter last fall. I am so glad I didn't. The plants are covered with blooms this year, and I see more tiny buds coming up. I'm loving everything about them this year. I will be adding more.

I planted three of these on the north side of a cedar fence where they get sun and shade in the location. They quickly grew into full size within 2 seasons. Flowering the first year was skimpy. The leaves would wilt during late afternoon from the blast of west sun. They are thriving now and producing TONS of blooms are are gorgeous when I tweaked their care. Here is what I did to get them established and flourishing. When planted I supplemented the soil with worm castings and organic fertilizer. I water them when I notice the leaves drooping. In July/August this means everyday watering. I feed them heavily using time release Osmocote Smart-Release. Indoor and Outdoor Plant Food at least two times during summer. The first time I fed them they produced a thick cover of pink lilac colored flowers , re blooming later in summer a smaller show of flowers. They like moist soil, and droop when too dry. I do not prune them, their shape is nice without pruning, and in spring they bloom on new and old wood. I love this small shrub and the extra water and plant food rewards you with tons of delicate lacey flowers to enjoy. They must get enough water and plant food. I wish I could post a photo of them in full bloom they are gorgeous.