- USDA Hardiness Zones 5a - 9b
- Height 18 to 24 Inches Tall
- Spread 18 to 24 Inches Wide
The Tiny Tuff Stuff™ Hydrangea by Proven Winners ColorChoice® is the smallest, most compact hydrangea we offer. Don’t let that fool you though. This shrub packs a colorful punch, with beautiful flowers that rebloom all season long. Being small doesn’t impact the toughness of this plant either. This mountain hydrangea can tolerate very cold winter conditions, and does very well in areas that bigleaf hydrangeas struggle in.
The flowers are either pink, purple or blue depending on soil pH. The blooms will be more lavender or pink in alkaline soils, and blue in soils with a lower pH. Add aluminum sulfate to lower the pH of the soil, and encourage blue flowers.
Tiny Tuff Stuff Hydrangea Care
These miniature hydrangeas need well-drained soil. We also recommend adding a layer of mulch, which does two things. First, the mulch helps protect the shallow roots in cold climates. Second, the mulch helps keep moisture around the plant. And hydrangeas love water, as long as the roots don't sit in it. Plant this shrub in a location that gets at least 6 hours of sunlight. Afternoon shade is best for this plant, especially in hot southern locations.
You do not need to prune Tiny Tuff Stuff hydrangeas. These plants are already small, and grow in a mounding habit naturally. Also, the plant flowers on new and old wood. So pruning may inadvertently remove flower buds for the next blooming season. We do recommend trimming off dead or sick branches as needed throughout the year.
Fertilize in early spring using a controlled-release fertilizer. Do so before new growth starts to appear on the plant. The fertilizer should be formulated for woody plants such as roses or trees.
Tiny Tuff Stuff Hydrangea Spacing
These shrubs should be planted 18 to 24 inches apart, center on center. If you choose to grow Tiny Tuff Stuff as a landscaping border, you can space plants 18 inches apart, center on center. These hydrangeas also do very well in garden planters. Select a container at least 18 inches wide for this shrub.
Hydrangea serrata 'MAKD' Plant Facts
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9 |
| Flower Color(s): Blue, Pink |
| Bloom Period: Summer |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun |
| Height: 1.5-2 Feet |
| Spread: 1.5-2 Feet |
| Spacing: 1.5-2 Feet |
| Habit: Mounded |
| Blooms On: New & Old Wood |
| Watering: Average |
| Shrub Type: Deciduous |
| Type: Mountain Hydrangea |
| Scientific Name: Hydrangea serrata ''MAKD'' USPP 24,842 |
| Common Name: Tiny Tuff Stuff® Hydrangea |
| Brand: Proven Winners ColorChoice® |
- SKU:
- HYDTT
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Addicts Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)
Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)
Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)
We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.
The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant(s). We will cover 100% of the price of the plant, but the warranty does not cover shipping costs. SImply let us know if your plant has died within 1 year of receiving it and we will get you a new one shipped out as soon as possible (depending on the time of the year and availability). We may ask for photos for documentation purposes, but we try to make the process as easy as possible.
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Plant Shipping
Below are some factors we consider when determining when to ship the plants depending on the timing of the order.
Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an automated email with tracking information.
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations