It can also be used in mixed shrub borders where larger hydrangeas might be overwhelming.
The flowers are initially white but gradually turn pink, then deepen into purplish as fall approaches.
Bobo is not one of those hydrangeas whose floral color is dependent on soil pH.
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If you want tomanipulate the color of your hydrangeas, grow a variety ofHydrangea macrophylla.
Panicle hydrangeas are generally fast-growing shrubs, expanding as much as 25 inches per year.
The standard planting time is spring after the soil temperatures have warmed.
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Like all hydrangeas, the plant is toxic to pets.
Bobo Hydrangea Care
Caring for a Bobo hydrangea is nearly identical to caring for anypanicle hydrangea.
It will do well if planted in somewhat acidic, rich, well-drained soil.
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Neutral or alkaline soils can be amended with sulfur or peat moss tolower the pH.
Unlike other hydrangea species, you’re free to’t change flower color by altering the soil pH.
Temperature and Humidity
Panicle hydrangeas adapt well to the climate conditions throughout zones 3 to 8.
Bobo is less affected by winter burn than some other varieties.
Fertilizer
In rich soil, this plant will not need any feeding.
For the amount to use, follow the product label instructions.
Avoid overfeeding with nitrogen, as this can lead to lush leaf growth but few flowers.
Simply prune the tips of the branches to form the shape desired.
Potting and Repotting
Bobo is small and compact enough to be grown in a container.
see to it the pot has large drain holes.
Add enough potting mix to fill the pot and gently press it down.
Water it well until water runs out of the drain holes.
Like allcontainer plants, potted hydrangea needs more frequent watering than plants in garden soil.
Potted hydrangeas need to be protected from winter chills.
There is no need to bring the containers indoors but provide additional insulation around the container.
you could also wrap the sides of the container with bubble wrap or burlap.
These are more likely to occur in warm, wet climates, or where air circulation is poor.
Water at the base of the plant rather than overhead to reduce the chances of fungal infection.
If necessary, a fungicide spray such as copper can be applied to prevent or treat fungal infections.
Aphids and mites can be occasional problems.
Blasting the plant with water spray can often dislodge these pests.
Or, they can be treated by spraying the plant with horticultural oil or pesticide.
Don’t prune in the spring when you might accidentally remove new buds.
Because Bobo hydrangea blooms on new, current-year growth, dieback over the winter does not affect the bloom.
Space them four feet apart if you want them to stand out as individual plants.
Keep in mind though that poor air circulation can promote fungal infections, especially in humid conditions.
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Ilvovo’ BOBO.Missouri Botanical Garden
Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants: Hydrangea.
