Hydrangea serrata 'Tiny Tuff Stuff' is a compact reblooming hydrangea with lacecap flowers that shift from pale blue to pink depending on soil pH. Its fine textured foliage and refined size make it perfect for small spaces and containers while its long blooming habit adds consistent summer color.
Height & Spread: 18 - 24 in x 24 - 30 in
Bloom Time: Late spring to early fall
Light Requirements: Part shade to full sun with afternoon shade
Soil Preference: Moist, rich, well drained soil; pH affects bloom color
Watering Needs: Moderate; needs consistent moisture during heat
Deer Resistance: Occasionally browsed
Native Status
This cultivar is derived from the mountain hydrangea, Hydrangea serrata, native to Korea and Japan. It has been bred for improved cold hardiness and repeat bloom.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Pollinators
- Lacecap florets support small native bees and hoverflies throughout the blooming season.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 24 - 30 in apart to create a neat mounded form or stagger in small groupings for extended color.
Landscape Placement
- Ideal for container gardens, patio borders, or as a front of the bed accent in mixed shade gardens. Excellent for foundation plantings and seasonal display.
Companion Plants
- Campanula portenschlagiana (Dalmatian Bellflower) - Offers cascading purple blooms at the base of hydrangeas in part sun.
- Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' - Silver veined foliage creates strong contrast with serrated hydrangea leaves.
- Polygonatum odoratum 'Variegatum' - Adds architectural form and white edged leaves beneath larger shrubs.
- Tiarella cordifolia 'Foamflower' - Provides spring bloom and soft, mounding foliage throughout the season.
- Astilbe chinensis 'Pumila' - Offers late summer color and textural contrast in shaded beds.