Actually the official name of this Panicle Hydrangea cultivar is ‘Ilvobo’ but we call him Bobo, and short he is! Growing only 3′ high x 3-4′ wide makes it great for the front of the shrub border and a nice addition to the perennial garden. Need a good poolside plant? It makes a huge splash together with ornamental grasses! How about a one-plant patio container? Done.

So how did Bobo come about? It was the product of open pollination from a controlled breeding program in Belgium about a decade ago. It has a mounding habit with strong stems that keep the large airy flower heads upright which is great, especially for weathering our frequent summer storms. And it’s low maintenance – not much need for pruning except for cleaning up spent flower heads. Plant in full sun to partial shade in moist well-drained soil.

Don’t forget about the other smaller growing Hardy Hydrangeas. Check out ‘Bombshell’, ‘Little Lime’ and ‘Little Lamb’ on your next stop over.

Want them for your upcoming jobs? It’s always good to give us a call for current availability.