Hydrangea paniculata 'Bobo' is a compact dwarf panicle hydrangea celebrated for its abundant upright white flower clusters that gradually age to soft pink. Despite its small size, it delivers a bold floral display from midsummer through fall.
Height & Spread: 24 - 36 in x 36 - 48 in
Bloom Time: Midsummer to fall
Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Soil Preference: Moist, well drained soil enriched with organic matter
Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture
Deer Resistance: Moderately deer resistant
Native Status
This cultivar originates from Hydrangea paniculata, a species native to eastern Asia. While not native to North America, it is well adapted to temperate gardens.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Bees
- Attracts native bees and honeybees to its fertile florets for nectar and pollen during midsummer bloom.
Butterflies
- Visited by butterflies such as Eastern Tiger Swallowtails and Great Spangled Fritillaries seeking nectar on sunny days.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 36 - 48 in apart to allow for its broad mounding shape and full flowering effect.
Landscape Placement
- Ideal for foundation plantings, small garden borders, and container displays. Excellent choice for adding late season structure and color.
Companion Plants
- Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah' - Adds vertical texture and color contrast with red tinged foliage in late summer.
- Heuchera 'Berry Smoothie' - Adds deep pink foliage that echoes the hydrangea's aging blooms.
- Astilbe chinensis 'Visions' - Provides plume like blooms and textured leaves for layered shade planting.
- Hosta 'Patriot' - Offers bright foliage contrast and similar shade tolerance beneath hydrangea canopies.
- Calamintha nepeta - Attracts pollinators and creates a soft foreground with its delicate blue white flowers.