4.5 in. Qt. Bobo Hardy Hydrangea (Paniculata) Live Shrub, White to Pink Flowers
- Partial to full sun, zones: 3-8, grows 1-3 ft. T and 3-4 ft. W
- Abundant white summer flowers turn pink in the fall
- Perfect for containers or landscapes
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Price:
$2206
Product Overview
Bobo from Proven Winners is a delightful miniature hydrangea engulfed by large white flowers that bloom in summer and last until late fall when they turn pink. The flowers stand upright on strong stems that continue to grow and lengthen as they bloom.
- 2.5-3 ft. tall and 3-4 ft. wide at maturity
- Partial sun (4+ hours) in southern climates and partial to full sun in northern climates
- Hardy in zones 3-8, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success
- Quart shrubs are 5-8 in. tall and 6 months to 1-year old at shipment, varies by season and plant
- Shrubs shipped from November through April will arrive dormant. Shrubs shipped April through October will arrive green or in bloom.
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Product Overview
- Partial to full sun, zones: 3-8, grows 1-3 ft. T and 3-4 ft. W
- Abundant white summer flowers turn pink in the fall
- Perfect for containers or landscapes
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| Ratings | (77) | (100) | (73) | (24) |
| Additional Characteristics | Deer Resistant | None Listed | None Listed | Insect Resistant |
| Sun Tolerance | Full Sun | Full Sun | Full Sun | Full Sun |
| Common Name | Elderberry | Hydrangea | Hydrangea | Clematis |
| Hardiness Zone | 4 (-30 to -20 F),5 (-20 to -10 F),6 (-10 to 0 F),7 (0 to 10 F) | 3 (-40 to -30 F),4 (-30 to -20 F),5 (-20 to -10 F),6 (-10 to 0 F),7 (0 to 10 F),8 (10 to 20 F) | 3 (-40 to -30 F),4 (-30 to -20 F),5 (-20 to -10 F),6 (-10 to 0 F),7 (0 to 10 F),8 (10 to 20 F) | 4 (-30 to -20 F),5 (-20 to -10 F),6 (-10 to 0 F),7 (0 to 10 F),8 (10 to 20 F),9 (20 to 30 F) |
| Water Requirements | Twice a week | Medium Light | Medium Light | Medium Light |
| Fragrance | Non-Fragrant | Non-Fragrant | Non-Fragrant | Non-Fragrant |
| Best Time to Plant | Spring | Spring | Spring | Spring |
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| Price | $1745 | $2206 | $2280 | $2349 |
| Ratings | (77) | (100) | (73) | (24) |
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Key Features
Specifications
Dimensions
Mature Height (in.)
30
Mature Width (in.)
36
Details
Additional Characteristics
None Listed
Average Shipping Height (in.)
5
Best Time to Plant
Spring
Blossom Color
White
Botanical Name
Hydrangea paniculata
Common Name
Hydrangea
Fragrance
Non-Fragrant
Growth Habit
Mounded
Hardiness Zone
3 (-40 to -30 F),4 (-30 to -20 F),5 (-20 to -10 F),6 (-10 to 0 F),7 (0 to 10 F),8 (10 to 20 F)
Number of plants included (Pack-Size)
1
Recommended Space Between Plantings (in.)
48-60
Returnable
180-Day
Shipped As
Container
Sun Tolerance
Full Sun
Water Requirements
Medium Light
Water Requirements
Twice a week
Wildlife Attracted
No Wildlife Attracted
Wildlife Deterred
No Wildlife Deterred
Questions & Answers
26Questions26Answers
will hydrangea do well in florida sub tropical climate
Asked by bj August 7, 20202
AnswersHi Bj, Thank you for asking. Proven Winners Bobo Hardy Hydrangea is hardy in zones 3-8. Be sure to check out the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map to find out what zone you are in. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact us here (734)654-7485. Kind Regards, Shae
I live is Zone 5A, and would like to plant two of the in the space I have between my two Viburnum...
Asked by Rankor July 8, 20203
AnswersI think as long as you keep it well watered it should be fine. These are pretty tough. I've had one in a pot all summer and it's doing great. You could also sink the pot in the ground and plant next spring. I've had good luck with this too. I live in zone 5b so just a bit warmer than you.
Hi, I live in Los Angeles CA and was wondering if these flowers will do well here?
Asked by Natalia March 13, 20191
AnswerHi Natalia, Bobo Hardy Hydrangea is hardy in zones 3-8. Los Angeles, California is in zone 11, so Bobo will not survive in your area. Annuals hardy in zone 11 will act as perennials for you. If you have any other questions, feel free to reach out to us at helpdesk@provenwinnersdirect.com or (734) 654-7485. Best regards, Amanda
Is bo bo deer resistant?
Asked by Patti July 14, 20185
Answersyes
hydrangea care
Asked by sophie May 27, 20186
AnswersPlant them in the ground with a little bone meal. They grow very well! There is really no maintenance except for watering them when on very hot days. Good Luck!
Will they do well in Northern California delta area?I don't know the #for this area.
Asked by Sandra August 27, 20171
AnswerHi Sandra, to determine your hardiness zone, you can search for "USDA Hardiness Zones Map" and enter your zip code. If your city falls into a hardiness zone from 3-8, Bobo will be able to grow in your area. Anything over 8 would be considered too hot of a zone for this plant and it would be unable to thrive and grow. I hope this helps! If you have any additional questions, feel free to call us at (734) 654-7485. Thanks, Hailee
Will this plant overwinter successfully when planted in a container in zone 6?
Asked by Markie July 14, 20172
AnswersYes, I live in zone 4. Our winters are harsh too.
I bought 4 of the BOBO hydrangeas LAST YEAR. I DO NOT HAVE ANY FLOWERS ON THEM JUST LEAVES. What ...
Asked by DSTGIRL June 14, 20172
AnswersI think these little hydrangeas need a year or two to get therir roots established. You might see something in mid August. Need sun at least 6 hours
Will this hydrangea bloom on old and new wood? We get late frosts here in Virginia and I don't w...
Asked by cstyer1 June 1, 20172
AnswersYes it should be fine. Do not prune for a couple years but they bloom on new branches
If I order this plant online will it flower this summer? Thanks!
Asked by Jay May 30, 20172
AnswersNot likely. It's a very small, young plant (only 6-7in high). I'd be surprised if mine blooms NEXT year even.
Customer Reviews
Overall Ratings
Product arrived practically dead. I’ve received online plants from other nurseries and this one ...
August 1, 2020
Product arrived practically dead. I’ve received online plants from other nurseries and this one was very disappointing.
Very Disappointed
June 3, 2020
I bought 2 of these and planted them both at the same time.. One has grown considerably, while the other is very stunted. If I had seen this in a store, I would not have purchased. I hope they survive.
This product came as a stick with a few green buds. I have planted it in hope that something wou...
April 7, 2020
This product came as a stick with a few green buds. I have planted it in hope that something would sprout and happen. Nothing. Still trying to be hopeful.
It is my fault. I should have read the fine print. I love Home Depot, love hydrangeas, buy them o...
April 3, 2020
It is my fault. I should have read the fine print. I love Home Depot, love hydrangeas, buy them often. But I have never bought live plants on-line. The virus and ensuing shelter in place order have made it impossible to shop for plants in a store, I was glad to have an option to order them to be delivered. I bought ferns from Home Depot in the same order, they came, they were big and beautiful. The hydrangea: It came straight from the Proven Winner company. Proven winner? The plant is 5 inches. Two very skinny, bare 5 inch twigs in a little pot of dirt. For 19 bucks. The fine print way down on the listing says that. the plant shipped will be 5 inches and dormant. I should have read all the way to the bottom. If they had posted a picture of what you would receive, no one would order this plant. You would never see this plant in a Home Depot. Luckily, there was a very nice person in the return department.
I feel mixed about my reviews. I bought both the BOBO Hardy hydrangea and the white ball one and ...
April 17, 2018
I feel mixed about my reviews. I bought both the BOBO Hardy hydrangea and the white ball one and it came alive and well yesterday but super tiny(one is a little shorter than the length of my palm, the other sprouted already)....will need to pay closer attention to it since it's baby like... Probably gonna take a few years to take off. See pictures
I bought 2 of those. One came very big with a lot of leaves. The other one came very little and n...
July 10, 2017
I bought 2 of those. One came very big with a lot of leaves. The other one came very little and not many leaves. Few days after planting the second one all leaves came out and it looks like it is dying. I am very sad because I really needed 2 of them. My advice is to use your local store and buy plants. Online store is not guarantee that it will come as you expected...
Since it's late fall, I won't be able to rate or give an honest recommendation on how this plant ...
November 8, 2016
Since it's late fall, I won't be able to rate or give an honest recommendation on how this plant will be until spring/summer. However, it did arrive healthy, and looks very well so far after planting it. I am truly amazed at the lightening fast shipping of Home Depot-- it felt like an instant transport straight out of my computer screen. Kinda creepy awesome!
Plants were small and may not make it
September 27, 2016
Although I knew what size pot these came in, I expected the plants to be larger and more vigorous. The attached photo was taken within a week of planting and they were watered every day and planted in partial shade. They probably won't make it and definitely not worth the money. Very disappointed.
Response from Proven WinnersOctober 3, 2016
Hi Kate,
We are so sorry to hear that you were disappointed with your plants. We want our customers to be satisfied and successful with their plants, which is why we guarantee that you receive them healthy. Please contact us at our hotline (734) 654- 7485 so that we may take care of you and send replacements if necessary, or a packet of fertilizer to help them grow.
Best regards,
Fallon
We are so sorry to hear that you were disappointed with your plants. We want our customers to be satisfied and successful with their plants, which is why we guarantee that you receive them healthy. Please contact us at our hotline (734) 654- 7485 so that we may take care of you and send replacements if necessary, or a packet of fertilizer to help them grow.
Best regards,
Fallon
Healthy and hopeful
September 17, 2014
This very sturdy, healthy plant arrived well packed and in perfect condition. While small, it is fully leaved and I believe it will grow well in my garden. I am looking forward to its progress and feel that it has been given an excellent start so now it will be up to me to care for it so I can enjoy flowers in the future. Needless to say, if you do not have time to wait, purchase a larger plant. See photos attached.
Good so far
August 30, 2014
The Bobo ColorChoice Hydrangea arrived in great shape -- all the leaves were healthy and attached. The box in which it arrived was sturdy, and did a great job keeping the plant upright.
The care instructions are informative and helpful.
I planted the hydrangea in mid-August, and, a little over a week later, haven't seen any new growth. That being said, though, the plant is still looking healthy, so I'm not too worried and fully expect it to grown in its own good time. Obviously, I can't speak to the full-grown grown health of the plant since it's only a few weeks old, but I'm excited to see this bad boy once it's full grown at around 30-36" H x 3'4" W.
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