Hydrangea Firefly

Climbing Hydrangea, Vine

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Cultural and Growing Info is provided below.


Variegated Foliage
Fabulous new foliage look for Climbing Hydrangeas. Variegated leaves glow yellow in the spring, maturing to chartreuse in summer. White flowers crown them in early summer. This classic vine is without equal when in bloom and the cinnamon shaggy bark is sculptural when bare.

Code HYFF

Patent PP11,038

Plant Type Shrubs, Vines

Species anomala

Height Tall 30-50'

Spacing Plant 5' apart

Bloom Time Late Spring to Mid-Summer

Sun / Shade Mostly Sunny to Mostly Shady

Zones 4-8

Soil Type Normal

Sold In Plantable Pots (3.5x3.5x4")

Special Features

  • Long-Blooming

Planting Sites

  • Dry Shade Tolerant
  • Seaside/Salt Tolerant
  • Shade Tolerant

Hydrangea General Information

Climbing Hydrangea are truly glorious to see. Flowers extend beyond glossy green leaves to form lace-cap like flowers in creamy white. Slower to establish, it may be 3-4 years before flowering fully. They will need sturdy support - and can reach 30-50'. Vine attaches by aerial rootlets to any surface. Idaho has restricted all potted plant material from being shipped into Idaho at this time.

Hydrangea Plant Care

No pruning is needed, although helping it with some support may be necessary initially until aerial rootlets get attached.