{"id":18068,"date":"2023-11-17T13:12:46","date_gmt":"2023-11-17T20:12:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/monsteraholic.com\/?p=18068"},"modified":"2025-05-04T09:17:01","modified_gmt":"2025-05-04T02:17:01","slug":"hydrangea-bobo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/monsteraholic.com\/vi\/hydrangea-bobo\/","title":{"rendered":"Plant FAQs: Hydrangea Bobo"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Garden Answer: Hydrangea Bobo\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ebjF2C5LAc4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3vlrCs3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"904\" src=\"http:\/\/monsteraholic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Hydrangea-Bobo.webp\" alt=\"|\" class=\"wp-image-28153\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monsteraholic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Hydrangea-Bobo.webp 990w, https:\/\/monsteraholic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Hydrangea-Bobo-300x274.webp 300w, https:\/\/monsteraholic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Hydrangea-Bobo-768x701.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a hydrangea bobo?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First off, Hydrangea Bobo are adorable dwarf <a href=\"http:\/\/monsteraholic.com\/hydrangea\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"23175\">hydrangeas<\/a> that put on a fantastic show of blooms! They&#8217;re smothered in big, white puffball flowers that turn a pretty pink over time. They really are the stars of my garden in the summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hydrangea Bobo vs Little Lime<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ve had both Hydrangea Bobo and Little Lime in my garden. Bobo&#8217;s compact size is perfect for small spaces, but I love how <a href=\"http:\/\/monsteraholic.com\/little-lime-punch-hydrangea\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"18073\">Little Lime Hydrangea<\/a>&#8216;s blooms transition from lime green to pink as they mature, adding a vibrant touch to my landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When does bobo hydrangea bloom?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking of summer, that&#8217;s when my Bobos come alive. From June all the way until the first frost, they&#8217;re constantly covered in blooms. It&#8217;s a real treat!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse\"> <a href=\"http:\/\/monsteraholic.com\/hydrangea\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"23175\">100 Species in Genus Hydrangea<\/a><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to prune bobo hydrangea?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, I&#8217;ve learned the hard way that pruning these in spring is a no-no. You might accidentally snip off the new buds that will become those gorgeous flowers. I wait until late winter or early spring to trim mine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How big does bobo hydrangea get?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>My Bobos are on the smaller side, maybe reaching about 3 feet tall at most. They&#8217;re perfect for edging a flower bed or lining a walkway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to prune bobo hydrangea? How to prune bobo hydrangea for winter?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is, pruning Bobo hydrangeas for both winter and throughout the year follows a similar approach! Here&#8217;s what I&#8217;ve learned:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>General Bobo Hydrangea Pruning:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Timing is key:<\/strong> Wait until late winter or early spring, before new growth explodes. Pruning in spring accidentally removes the buds that would become those beautiful blooms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gather your tools:<\/strong> Grab some sharp hand pruners and make sure they&#8217;re clean to avoid spreading disease.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Look at the overall shape:<\/strong> Bobo hydrangeas are naturally compact, so we&#8217;re aiming for a light trim to keep things neat and encourage bushier growth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Snip, snip!:<\/strong> For most branches, remove about a third of the length with a clean cut just above a bud (those little bumps on the stem). This promotes new growth and bushier blooms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Out with the old:<\/strong> Completely remove any dead, diseased, or scraggly branches. The same goes for branches that crisscross and make the bush look messy.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Winter Pruning (basically the same!):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since Bobos are pretty winter hardy, there&#8217;s no need for a drastic winter prune. You can mostly leave them be! But if you see any obvious dead or broken branches during your late winter\/early spring pruning, go ahead and remove them then.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So really, winter pruning for Bobos is more like a light tidy-up while you&#8217;re doing your main pruning for the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can bobo hydrangea grow in shade?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Actually, I planted mine in a spot that gets morning sun and afternoon shade. They seem happy there, and the blooms still come out beautifully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can bobo hydrangea take full sun?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Full sun isn&#8217;t a problem either! I have a friend who planted hers in a sunnier spot, and they&#8217;re thriving. Maybe the blooms get a touch bigger in full sun, but I wouldn&#8217;t worry about it either way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does bobo hydrangea bloom on new wood?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One interesting thing I learned is that Bobo hydrangeas bloom on new wood. That means the buds that will become flowers form on the branches that grow that same year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How far apart to plant bobo hydrangea?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Spacing-wise, I left about 3 feet between mine when I planted them. They&#8217;ve filled out nicely, but you could probably squeeze them in a bit tighter if you&#8217;re short on space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How fast does bobo hydrangea grow?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Growth-wise, they&#8217;re not super fast. But they do put on a good inch or two each year. Mine have gotten to their mature size in about 3 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why are my bobo hydrangea leaves turning yellow?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, yellowing leaves can be a sign of a few things. I had to check mine once when the leaves started to look a bit sad, and it turned out they were just a bit thirsty. Upped the watering a bit, and they perked right back up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is my bobo hydrangea not blooming?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As for not blooming, that could be a couple of reasons. Like I mentioned, maybe some spring pruning accidentally took off the flower buds. Or, if they&#8217;re not getting enough sun, that could affect blooming too.<\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is a hydrangea bobo? 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