Wow!! - Hydrangea serrata 'O amacha nishiki'

[@sammysworld5485]

I got two mountain hydrangeas in containers. It’s the tiny tuff stuff series. Their blooms last until frost & compact enough without needing to prune. It seems to require more water then the mop heads. Love this plant!

[@ljones98391]

Oh, the wandering plant addict returns home. 🙂. What a beautiful plant!

[@amynelsongreen3243]

I just saw one of these at a local plant sale. The leaf variegation and red stems are just gorgeous! Thanks, Jim!

[@emmalavenham]

Love mountain hydrangeas! They just look so great all year long. We particularly like "Mountain Mania" because of its gorgeous peachy color that fades to a yellow chartreuse with hints of pink - such a statement! Cannot wait to see the big fall show...

[@jenniferhooks2454]

What a gorgeous plant that mountain hydrangea is! I looks wonderful alongside the blue green hostas(?) and red coleus. You put plants together in such interesting combinations. There is visual interest in your garden no matter where one looks.

[@kingpin1118]

I just got one called shirofuji from the unc charlotte botanical garden club sale! Super excited to plant her

[@csellers5818]

So pretty!

[@katiekane5247]

Looks great there! My long term plan calls for planting under & around 2 good size Oaks. I've let the natives there show my where the pockets are. This fall after the Aster & Solidago have bloomed, they're getting moved to the wildflower area & many Hosta, ferns, Geranium, Heuchera etc are going in their spots. It's a trial into "smarter not harder" landscaping, I'll see how it goes! Would love to add this beauty!

[@ProPlugger]

Beautiful hydrangea serrata! Thanks for the helpful tips as always Jim!

[@JimPutnam]

It really is a beautiful one!

[@brielgo]

Todas las Hortensias son unas plantas muy hermosas, 😀👍🏽

[@stephaniejohnson2937]

Love that hydrangea!!!

[@jilladcock5648]

I planted a beautiful mountain hydrangea in zone 6a. Never blooms despite no pruning- I think our late winter impacts it. But it is worth having for the gorgeous foliage. Yours is even more beautiful. I stopped “panic watering” in the afternoon after watching one of your earlier videos so thanks for that advice too!

[@LitlPoot]

yee haw !!! another beautiful hydrangea to look for and add to my collection ...

[@kaylac3367]

I really like the leaves on this one! Please show us the leaf color change in the fall. I imagine it'll be beautiful.

[@JimPutnam]

Will do!!

[@MapleManiac]

Great looking hydrangea. Landscape looks great as usual lol, I don’t know how you do it. Would love to see more of your new pup in the videos if he can stay calm for you 😆 Keep up the good work.

[@marilynbaldwin2934]

A beautiful hydrangea cant to see the red in the fall!

[@notsuitable7954]

You're so good at pronouncing their names. I fumble even trying to read it slowly LOL

[@L4sleeko]

Love the leaves ❤️

[@rdarrett3635]

Stunning!

[@mudchuk]

Oh my! I need it.

[@sandramulchahey8268]

I will look for this variety

[@tracywatt1158]

I feel like I should say "Bless you" after you pronounce the name! Lol

[@canuckviolet3322]

LoL good one!

[@SherryGlow1]

GORGEOUS. I LIVE IN ZONE 8A IN SC.

[@ludmilaishansade4018]

You have a beautiful spot of coleus and begonia by the new gardenia Do you have a video on those plants

[@mdwalker3034]

Hi Jim! I don’t see you using pine bark fines as much in your newer urban garden (vs how frequently you used in your old / larger suburban garden), although you frequently say you have clay soil in your new home. Is there a reason for this or am I simply missing you using the pine bark fines?

[@JimPutnam]

I actually stopped because so many people watching couldn't find it. I covered the area in compost at the beginning of this project. It gets mixed in as I go. Goo question

[@mdwalker3034]

@@JimPutnam Makes sense! I guess I am lucky…I can get pine bark fines at a local Southern States dealer in Annapolis area for a great price. I use it consistently and it has been a huge reason for success in my wet clay soil. Thank you for the explanation. Love your channel!

[@canuckviolet3322]

Thanks for asking that. Had exactly the same thought.

[@NewMindGarden]

Amazing 🌷🌷

[@anitahadley2871]

Wow, that’s beautiful. I’ve been wanting a mountain hydrangea for awhile. I’m not sure how easy that will be to find though.

[@JimPutnam]

Thanks for watching. There is a lot more interest in them recently. We have almost to many H. macrophylla these days.

[@emmalavenham]

The challenge will not be finding it, but finding it that big. There are many small independent nurseries that ship that offer this plant, but in a smaller size.

[@greenrockgarden2851]

Do you ever fill the hole with water before setting the plant in it when the soil is dry like that?

[@bjsikorski3271]

Just got my tuff stuff aha one in mail! Woot she’s much tinier 😬

[@dees.1686]

Beautiful, wish it was hardy to zone 5b.

[@loriledner6528]

Hi Jim, has your zone changed?

[@JimPutnam]

No, I'm in 7b. Almost 8

[@judymiddleswart9350]

Where can I order this hydrangea please reply

[@christinalw19]

I have a shade garden, northern exposure, that must be in a different zone from 10. 🙏🏼 I have hydrangea there for 13 years. Will look for this variety! Love the variegation and it’s Name!

[@kerryjean2223]

First time I've seen this plant. Got two huge pots on layby. Am hoping to plant some sort of Hydrangea in one or both of them. I wonder if I can find this one here in Adelaide South Australia x

[@kathrynmettelka7216]

The hydrangeas are gorgeous and I've been considering whether to grow an oakleaf hydrangea in Z8b. The challenge would drought in Central Texas. I'm not eager to take on a plant that will require extraordinary care, but I love hydrangeas. I know someone who lives on a road called Punctatum. You might know the gardening reference.

[@olsonlr]

What is that begonia with the silvery leaves called and where can I get one?

[@JimPutnam]

Sterling moon. I talked about it in Sunday's video. Plantsbymail has them

[@RevAcres01]

I like the leaves, fall color and compact. Growing limits 6 -9 any advice on pushing this to zone 10 shade. Looking to add more interest to my garden. Thanks!

[@LinusCello75]

Another one to add to my list… I wonder if this needs more sun for the gold dusting to show up. For H. serrata Kogane Suruge, NurCar recommends more sun for the brighter gold leaf color.

[@emmalavenham]

In our experience, these plants color up nicely in filtered sun - just like Ted Stephens (NurCar) recommends - and grow quickly - at least our Mountain Mania.

[@squidsquiddly5970]

Love this Hydrangea! I had a quick question. I have about a 24 ft stretch of full sun between me and the road. I plan on getting a black iron 3 ft fence "I have an old old house" and I planted two alternating shrubs in this area. I have cascade butterfly bush then a white knockout rose. I alternated these one after the other. I was curious if you think that will be a good combo. Thank you

[@samirarashidi7832]

Can you please provide info on watering and general care of plants as we are entering the colder months? When should we stop watering?

[@feleciawallace8420]

I have the same kind of clay red dirt here in Marietta Georgia... for me it's a bit tough to plant in it...

[@suzannebartow6390]

Now here is a plant that I wished I had here in the Pacific NW eastern Washington....Sadly I think I will never see it.

[@Ibis333]

You said it will grow to 4' and then planted it very close to your path. Are you expecting to have to move it when it matures or are you planning to just keep it pruned down? (One reason I ask is that I have a Tiny Tuff Stuff that's maybe just a little bigger than I'd like)

[@gaiachild3950]

With Serratas, you'll probably lose the blooms the next year after pruning, but that's all that will happen. Serratas are advised to never prune for that reason. I have one that's too close to a Bobo that I am debating on transplanting to give them both more room.

[@bettysmith4527]

Is it normal for Hydrangeas (endless summer) to not bloom their first full year in the ground? Zone 5b

[@MadAudi]

Can hydrangea stay in a pot and thrive? I’m in Eastern NC

[@JimPutnam]

They are not the easiest things to keep happy in containers. A hydrangea paniculata variety would probably be easier. Even those become water hogs pretty quickly

[@MadAudi]

@@JimPutnam Thank you!

[@mikeyfoofoo]

You can if you don't mind the watering and feeding as much as hanging baskets. The larger the pot, the easier. I have "Mini Penny" in a large pot on my front porch. It looks great. It's a smaller plant in general which helps. I also have one called "Vintage Blush Hydrangea" in a two gallon pot on a sun porch. It's almost an experiment though. I don't know it would make it through a winter even in my 7b. It seems wimpy. I've had other fancy ones that just can't keep buds during a cold snap. Anyway, I'd only do it if you have a good sense for remembering to water and feed.

[@lindalamberth5997]

I have clay soil about 4 inches down in my soil. Should I plant my Summer Crush, Professor Sargeant, and Miss Charleston camelias with pine bark soil conditioner? I am really enjoying your videos. They are very informative. TYIA.

[@dorindajenkins7825]

👋😃

[@gkespinoza777]

So pretty!