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‘Firefly’
Hydrangea - Climbing
Hydrangea anomala
PP#11,038
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- Variegated foliage
- Versatile vine
- Easy care
- Description
'Firefly,' a unique yellow variegated climbing hydrangea, really shines in the landscape. As summer progresses the gold margin turns to chartreuse. Useful for adding interest to walls, trees, and chimneys. Growers should provide a support at potting time. Also known as Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris and Hydrangea petiolaris; H. anomala is the current accepted name.
- USDA Zone
- 4 - 8 (-30°F/-34°C)
- Exposure
- Full sun, Part sun
- Height
- 10 - 30'
- Width
- 10 - 20'
- Finish Time
- 1 season
- Type
- Deciduous
- Bloom Time
- Early summer
- Flower Color
- White
- Foliage Color
- Green, Yellow
General Care
Soil
Moist, well-drained soils are best; mulch is beneficial.Pruning
Pruning is not generally required; prune selectively as needed to keep plant within desired application. Blooms on old wood; cutting back or shearing before bloom will remove flowers.Uses
Specimen; trellis; woodland gardenGrowing Tips
Climbing hydrangeas are generally slow to establish, but will be vigorous once they are. Climbs by rootlets; provide a strong support. Flower color is not affected by soil pH.Features: Vine, Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Foliage interest
Filters: Botanical genus: Hydrangea, Common name: Hydrangea - Climbing, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Summer, White flowers, Green foliage, Yellow foliage
Features: Vine, Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Foliage interest
Filters: Botanical genus: Hydrangea, Common name: Hydrangea - Climbing, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Summer, White flowers, Green foliage, Yellow foliage