Bobo Hydrangea Success
Tina Buell (Z9b)
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7 years agoTina Buell (Z9b)
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I have three Bobo hydrangea, two have no buds
Comments (25)Kyla, I don’t cover any of the types of plants you mention, and I rarely cover anything. When we talk about ‘tender’ plants, it would be things that are very sensitive to frost. So think annuals, not usually shrubs and perennials. If they are hardy here, they are used to this weather, which is typical for this time of year. The one exception on your list might be hydrangeas, but not Bobo. It is Hydrangea paniculata and perfectly hardy here. If you have other hydrangeas of the macrophylla type, you might cover those to protect flower buds. And when you cover things, you can use any of those things you listed. Cover at night, and remove first thing in the morning....See MoreBobo Hydrangea .
Comments (2)Wish we could make them bloom now, right? Thanks for sharing!...See MoreIs anyone else frustrated with Bobo hydrangea?
Comments (36)I say not enough love for BOBOs! Our very established BOBOs are doing well but not as floriferous as I have seen in previous years and not nearly as 'blossomy' as I see with @chrysalids...well done. (I am attributing the less flowers to this much drier summer). Here are ours today:...See MoreBobo hydrangea as a companion?
Comments (13)I don't grow Bobo, but Edwards here has an extensive hydrangea list up (their roses are out and hundreds of big clematis, locally grown, are on the floor right now; I just got my second Rouge Royale, which they'll hold in a special greenhouse until it's time to plant). Hydrangeas will be a little later. They say Bobo is good in part shade to sun, and is 2-4 feet tall at maturity. It's good for small gardens and compact. Bobo is hardy to zone 4 and blooms on new wood. Its blooms start pure white and age to a soft pink as the season progresses. This is pretty much what everyone has been saying, but just thought I'd post this because Edwards really knows its plants and grows many of them locally. Diane...See MoreTina Buell (Z9b)
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