Hydrangea paniculata Bobo ('ILVOBO') - Bobo Hydrangea - This dwarf hydrangea is covered in large white flowers during the summer. Gives a great show. Blooms on new wood. Prune in spring. Has shallow roots and is fast growing. Use Bone Meal when you first plant. Do not fertilize the first year. Fertilize once a year with a balanced granular fertilizer. Do not plant any deeper than it is in the pot. Do not add any soil or mulch around the base of the stem. Water deeply once a week for about 20-30 minutes whether is rains or not. Plant at least 3-4 feet from any foundation. Zone 3. 1.25m W x 80cm H. Compact, rounded shape. White flowers in July to September. Insignificant fruit on green foliage turning yellow in the fall. Full sun to part shade. Adaptable soil. 3Gallon. Attracts bees. Not deer resistant. Exposure Part Sun to Sun Sun Flower Season Summer Fall Mature Size Height: 2'6" - 3' Spread: 3' - 4' This plant is hardy in zones 3 - 8 Zones are based on the average annual extreme minimum temperature an area is expected to receive during the winter. They are used to determine whether a plant is likely to be perennial in your area. If the number in the green box below is within the zone range listed for the plant, it will be hardy for you and thrive in your climate. 3 4 5 6 7 8 What is my hardiness zone? NORTH BAY, ONTARIO ZONE 4 DETAILS FEATURES Loads of flowers on a tiny plant! This dwarf panicle hydrangea will turn heads! Bobo® hydrangea is engulfed by large white flowers in summer. The flowers are held upright on strong stems, and continue to grow and lengthen as they bloom. No flopping, unlike some panicle hydrangeas! As blooms age, they turn pink. It is compact and dwarf in habit, and the flowers cover every inch of the plant right down to the ground. This plant was developed by Johan Van Huylenbroeck, the same breeder that developed Pinky Winky® hydrangea. Bobo hydrangea is featured in our "Halfling" magazine ad. Best Seller Award Winner CHARACTERISTICS Plant Type: Shrub Shrub Type: Deciduous Height Category: Medium Garden Height: 30 - 36 Inches76cm - 91cm Spacing: 48 - 60 Inches 1.2m - 1.5m Spread: 36 - 48 Inches 91cm - 1.2m Flower Colors: Pink White Flower Shade: White summer flowers turn pink in autumn Foliage Colors: Green Foliage Shade: green Habit: Mounded Container Role: Thriller PLANT NEEDS Light Requirement: Part Sun to Sun Sun The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours). Maintenance Category: Easy Blooms On: New Wood Bloom Time: Early Summer Mid Summer Late Summer Early Fall Hardiness Zones: 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a Water Category: Average Uses: Container Landscape Maintenance Notes: Prefers good, loamy soil. Adaptable to many soils, moderate moisture required. Blooms regardless of climate, soil, pH or pruning. Prune in late winter/early spring. Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer specialized for trees and shrubs. Follow the label recommendations for rates of application. Bobo® Hydrangea paniculata 'ILVOBO' USPP 22,782, Can 4,910 PICTURES AND INFORMATION COPIED FROM PROVEN WINNERS
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