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Bobo® Hydrangea
Bobo® Hydrangea
$29.25
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Quantity
13 in stock
Hydrangea paniculata 'ILVOBO'
Choose Bobo® Hydrangea for a small bed where you want lots of white summer flowers without a big shrub. The tradeoff: it is not a screen, and it can look too low where height is needed.
Buy This If
- You need a compact hydrangea.
- You want heavy white bloom coverage.
- You prefer simple pruning.
Skip This If
- You need privacy height.
- You want blue flowers.
- Deer browse is constant.
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A- | Bobo® gives strong flower coverage for its size, especially near walkways, entries, and smaller foundation beds. |
| Growth Rate | B+ | It fills in at a useful pace without becoming too large for tight planting areas. |
| Maintenance | A- | Because it flowers on new wood, pruning is straightforward and bloom reliability is strong. |
| Deer Resistance | C | Hydrangeas aren't deer-resistant, but they aren't a deer favorite either. Deer may nibble tender new growth and flower buds, so protect plants where deer pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | A | This is one of the better hydrangeas when you want flowers without a bulky shrub. |
| Screening Value | D | It is too compact to block views, hide utilities, or create privacy. |
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Bobo® when the customer wants hydrangea flowers near the house but does not have room for a full-size panicle hydrangea.
Plant Facts
| Mature Height | 2.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 3.5 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 3a-9a |
| Spacing | 3.5 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Moisture | Average to moist |
| Growth Habit | Rounded, compact, dense |
Customers Usually Ask
Does Bobo® stay compact?
Yes, it is bred for smaller spaces and stays much easier to place than larger panicle hydrangeas.
Do the flowers change color?
They open white and usually age toward soft pink as the season moves on.
When should I prune it?
Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth starts.
Why buy for fall color
- See the actual color before you buy it
- Foliage, berries and late bloom — all three seasons of interest
- Fall planting means roots established before winter
Grown and hardened off for New England conditions
We grow and acclimate our Proven Winners stock right here in New Hampshire, so it's ready for New England winters before it ever leaves our nursery.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-31315
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