Climbing Hydrangea 'Firefly'

Hydrangeaanomala subsp. petiolaris

Family
Hydrangeaceae (hy-drain-jee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hydrangea (hy-DRAIN-juh)
Synonym
Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Hardiness
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
Danger
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Time
White/Near White
Foliage
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Other details
Deciduous
Good Fall Color
Textured
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
From softwood cuttings
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Vines and Climbers
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

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(Zone 8a) | July 2003 | positive

This is completely new to me (for obvious reasons). As someone who works in the horticultural area, I can appreciate how much of a gem th...Read More

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Troy, VA (Zone 7a) | August 2001 | neutral

The first variegated hydrangea with bold yellow edged leaves to 25 feet.

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