Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
Large, showy flowers make the Candy Kisses Hydrangea a standout in a landscape. The Hydrangea macrophylla 'Firefly' is a prolific bloomer, with flower clusters reaching up to 10 inches wide. The flowers are semi-double, with twice as many petals per flower as other cultivars. Soft yellow flowers have light pink edges. The pink margins are narrow when the flowers first bloom but expand to engulf most of the petals as the flowers mature. Flowers bloom from spring through fall. Ovate leaves are green with dark margins and serrated edges.
The full, rounded form of the Candy Kisses Hydrangea makes this flowering shrub an excellent specimen. Plant several in a row to conceal a foundation wall or elevate the appearance of a walkway or patio. Trim the stems to feature the flowers in arrangements. Pollinators also enjoy the lovely flowers. Grow the Candy Kisses Hydrangea in zones 6 through 11.
Candy Kisses Hydrangea Care
Plant Candy Kisses Hydrangea shrubs in part shade in moist, well-drained soil. The ideal soil will have a high organic content and a neutral pH. New plants need consistent water, while established plants can handle somewhat dry conditions. Water during a dry period to support continued blooming. Apply fertilizer each spring.
The Candy Kisses Hydrangea blooms on new wood, so prune in the fall or late winter before new growth emerges. Remove faded flowers to maintain a neat appearance.
Candy Kisses Hydrangea Spacing
The Candy Kisses Hydrangea stands 4 to 6 feet tall and wide. Space shrubs 4 to 6 feet apart to create a continuous hedge.
Candy Kisses Hydrangea Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 6 to 11 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Partial Sun (5-6 Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 4-6 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 4 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Mounded, Upright
- Water Needs
- Consistently Moist
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Orange, Red
- Flower Description
- Orange, Red
- Bloom Time
- Summer
- Blooms On
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New Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Late winter to early spring, before new growth starts
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Green
- Foliage Type
- , Deciduous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering, Fall Interest
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Candy Kisses Hydrangea
- Also Known As
- Bigleaf hydrangea, French hydrangea, Lacecap hydrangea, Mophead hydrangea, Hortensia
- Botanical Name
- Hydrangea macrophylla 'Firefly'
- Plant Type
- Perennial
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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