Hydrangea, Tuff Stuff Pink/Blue #3
Tuff Stuff Pink/Blue Hydrangea
Hydrangea paniculata 'Tuff Stuff'
Height: Typically 5–6 feet tall
Spread: Approximately 5–7 feet wide
Spacing: Plant 5–7 feet apart for an even, mounded display
Growth Rate: Moderate (about 1 foot per year)
Deciduous
Description
Tuff Stuff Pink/Blue Hydrangea enlivens your landscape with its dynamic and ever-changing blooms. These striking flower clusters open in a vibrant pink that can shift to brilliant blue when grown in soils with a slightly higher pH (around 5.5–6.5), delivering a captivating display that evolves throughout the season. Its compact, bushy habit and lush, deep green foliage provide a refined backdrop, making it an ideal focal point in mixed shrub borders or as a standout specimen in containers. With a long, reliable blooming period from midsummer into early fall, this hydrangea offers a fresh and inspiring burst of color that will leave a lasting impression.
General Care
- Sunlight: Thrives in full sun to part sun (ideally 5–6 hours of direct light daily)
- Soil: Prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic pH (around 5.5–6.5) to optimize bloom color
- Watering: Provide consistent, deep watering throughout the growing season to maintain even moisture
- Mulching: Apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch to conserve moisture and stabilize soil temperature
- Pruning: Lightly prune after flowering in early fall to maintain its natural, mounded shape
Tuff Stuff Pink/Blue Hydrangea—a deciduous shrub that delivers a continuously evolving burst of color and refined textural elegance all season long.