Tuff Stuff™ Red Mountain Hydrangea
Hydrangea serrata 'SMNMAKTSR'
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| #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 |
|---|---|---|
| #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™ Red Mountain Hydrangea highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Sun ExposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
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Growth RateMedium
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Pollinator Friendly
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Bloom PeriodSummer, Fall
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Photos Provided ByProven Winners, Inc - www.provenwinners.com
Growing Zones 5-9
Are you looking for something new for your shady borders and beds? Something that will bring color and movement? You need to try the lacy Tuff Stuff Red™ Hydrangea (Hydrangea serrata SMNMAKTSR'). The beautiful semi-double to double florets are a delicious two-tone color and the compact habit is great, both for the front of the border and for your favorite containers.
This sweet Hydrangea has it all! Tuff Stuff Red™ has definitely earned its name. It has exceptional hardiness - both bud and stem - which keeps it more beautiful for a longer period of time. Deep rosy-pink and chartreuse green blooms cover the bush in early summer and re-bloom through fall. The bloom clusters form mounds and are held high on the strong stems.
This Hydrangea's blooms are pH-sensitive. More acidic soils will make the blooms purple to blue. Mountain Hydrangeas are very adaptable and versatile ornamental flowering shrubs! Sun or shade, they thrive in nearly any soil and in a wide range of conditions throughout USDA hardiness zones 5 to 9.
Planting and Application:
The full-sized flowers are born on compact plants that make this a very versatile ornamental shrub for your landscape. Besides being a great specimen plant it also is perfect for borders, hedges and mixed gardens. Cottage gardens and pollinator borders get a much-deserved update, while front yard foundation planting and backward patios get a breath of fresh air!
Try it in a woodland area or even in a sunny area. You won't go wrong by adding this beauty to your garden this year! This compact, sweet little plant even does well in a planter for your porch or in container gardens on balconies and patios! Tuck one by your mailbox or line to pathways and driveway with cheerful blossoms!
- Bi-color Scarlet Red & Green Blooms
- Quilted Green Leaves
- Lacecap Florets Are Double & Semi-Double
- Small Compact Size
- Container & Cottage Gardens, Specimen, Bouquets & Low Hedges
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Mountain Hydrangeas thrive in both full sun and partial shade, but they favor afternoon shade in the hotter of the USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9. Plant in a well-drained, moist environment with a 3-4 inch thick layer of mulch over the root system to keep it nice and cool. Prune Mountain Hydrangeas only immediately after the blossoms fade out you'll chance or you may run the risk of cutting off next year's flowers.
- Full Sun & Partial Shade
- Moist Well-Drained Soil
- Appreciates Mulched Organically Enriched Beds
- Only Prune Right After Flowers Fade
- Blue in Acid Soil & Pink in Alkaline
Pink and green lacy blossoms and textured deep-green greenery, Give your garden a big boost with the gorgeous lacecap blossoms of Tuff Stuff™ Red Mountain Hydrangea from NatureHills.com!
