A Proven Winners® Color Choice® shrub
Gold Florall award in 2010
The Bobo® Hydrangea, a standout among hydrangea paniculata dwarf varieties, offers a compact solution for any garden, particularly those with space constraints. With a mature size of 2½ to 3 feet in height and 3 to 4 feet in width, this hydrangea is notable for its profuse white flowers that gracefully turn pink as summer transitions to fall. These blooms are not just any flower buds; they are robust, held aloft by sturdy stems, ensuring the plant remains a focal point through its blooming season.
From midsummer to the cusp of fall, the Bobo Hydrangea's flowers become increasingly voluminous, ensuring a dynamic display even in smaller gardens. Its ability to bloom on new wood means a guaranteed show of white flowers turning pink, year after year, despite the challenges of harsh winters. This resilience, coupled with its exceptional flower colors, secured the Bobo Hydrangea the Gold Florall award in 2010 for best novelty plant, underscoring its reliability and ease of care. Remarkably adaptable, it thrives regardless of climate, soil type, pH levels, or pruning practices and shows commendable drought tolerance.
As a Proven Winners® ColorChoice® selection, the Bobo Hydrangea has undergone rigorous testing in trial gardens worldwide, proving its superior health, vigor, and beauty. This hydrangea paniculata variety is celebrated for its vibrant flower colors, robust root system, and resistance to common issues like leaf spot, setting it apart as a garden must-have.
Ideal for full sun to part shade settings, the Bobo Hydrangea adapts well to a variety of soil conditions, flourishing particularly in loamy, moderately moist environments. It's perfect for mixed borders, foundation plantings, and makes a stunningly showy specimen or container plant. To encourage vigorous growth and optimal flower bud production, prune in late winter and fertilize with a slow-release formula designed for trees and shrubs in early spring.
By incorporating this exquisite dwarf hydrangea into your garden, you invite a season-long spectacle of hydrangeas bloom, with flowers that seamlessly transition from pure white to a soft pink, enhancing the beauty and appeal of your outdoor space.
As temperatures drop, some Hydrangea paniculata varieties reward gardeners with soft pink or red hues. This natural shift depends on cool nights and the plant's genetics. In mild climates, blooms may retain their creamy white beauty.
| Genus | Hydrangea |
| Species | paniculata |
| Variety | 'ILVOBO' |
| ppaf | PP22782 |
| Zone | 4 - 8 |
| Bloom Start to End | Mid Summer - Early Fall |
| Habit | Dwarf |
| Height | 2 ft 6 in - 3 ft |
| Width | 3 ft - 4 ft |
| Additional Characteristics | Free Bloomer, Long Bloomers, Award Winner, Fast Growing, Fall Color, Bloom First Year, Easy Care Plants, Butterfly Lovers, Flower |
| Bloom Color | Light Pink, White |
| Foliage Color | Medium Green |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Moisture Requirements | Moist, well-drained |
| Resistance | Heat Tolerant, Disease Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Humidity Tolerant, Pest Resistant, Cold Hardy |
| Soil Tolerance | Clay, Normal, loamy |
| Uses | Border, Cut Flowers, Hedge, Specimen, Fall Color, Containers |
| Restrictions | *Due to state restrictions we cannot ship to the following: Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Hawaii |
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