Tuff Stuff™ Reblooming Mountain Hydrangea
Hydrangea serrata 'MAK20'
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
#1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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#2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
#3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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#5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
#6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
#7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Tuff Stuff™ Reblooming Mountain Hydrangea highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Flower Color
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodSummer, Fall
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Photos Provided ByProven Winners, Inc - www.provenwinners.com

Growing Zones 5-9
Is it time for a change in your shady borders and beds? The Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Tuff Stuff® Hydrangea (Hydrangea serrata 'MAK20') is here to help you! This is a stunning new version of the classic lacecap Mountain Hydrangea. Since it blooms on old AND new wood, it is an almost non-stop bloomer from early summer all the way into fall!
Almost an "everbloomer" you really need to see Tuff Stuff® to understand its sheer flower power. The blooms are semi-double to fully double in the classic lacecap pattern - tiny dark red or deep purple flowers are in a cluster surrounded by larger florets that are magenta pink or lavender-blue (depending on the soil pH).
The flower heads are much bigger than you might expect from a shrub this size! Combined with the textured green leaves and their dense branching pattern. This gives you more blooms than you'd ever think possible! The large heart-shaped leaves are bright green all spring and summer but turn magenta and burgundy in the fall - while the flowers are still on the plant! Talk about a great color show!
Planting and Application:
Tuff Stuff® is also considerably more compact than other Reblooming Mountain Hydrangeas, making it the perfect choice for containers on your porch and patio, flanking paths or your driveway while elevated in a fancy urn or pot!
Highlight sunny low decks and balconies in pots, or as a low foundation planting that surrounds the perimeter. Likewise, the lacy blooms look gorgeous around the outside of a patio or ground-level deck, and dot the perennial border. Create dense bird-friendly shelters by planting groups or in rows for low screening.
- More Blooms Than You Can Imagine!
- Big Lacecap Blooms
- Pink or Purple/Lavender-Blue Depending on pH
- Great Flowers in Vintage Colors for Cutting & Drying
- Gorgeous Fall Color
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Mountain Hydrangea are hardy natives throughout many parts of the US and are highly adaptable in the home landscape throughout USDA growing zones 5-9. Plant in full sun in cooler summer climates and part shade in hot growing zones, favoring afternoon shade in hot summer sun areas. Plant in enriched well-drained soil with a 3-4 inch thick layer of arborist mulch over the surface of the soil to hold in moisture and keep the roots cool. Prune only to remove dead wood in spring, after the new growth begins to emerge. Because these bloom on old and new wood, pruning too much will remove the new flowers!
- Full Sun & Partial Shade
- Well Drained Moderate Moisture
- Prune Only in Spring
- Appreciates Mulch
- Blooms on Old & New Wood
Let the Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Tuff Stuff® Reblooming Mountain Hydrangea shake up your borders this year! Order today at NatureHills.com today for blooms upon blooms throughout your growing season and beyond!