{"product_id":"bubble-bath™-hardy-hydrangea-panicle-hydrangea","title":"Bubble Bath™ Hardy Hydrangea | Hydrangea paniculata 'Bokomabou'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBubble Bath™ Hardy Hydrangea | Hydrangea paniculata 'Bokomabou' USPPAF, CPBRAF\u003cbr\u003eA compact, exceptionally floriferous panicle hydrangea with massive cone-shaped flower heads that open white, age to soft blush and champagne, and bloom reliably on new wood from midsummer through fall—year after year, regardless of winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Deciduous flowering shrub \/ Compact rounded habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight: Full sun to part shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater: Occasional; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature: Zones 3–8 \/ Cold and heat tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth: 3 ft tall and wide \/ Moderate growth rate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePet Safe: No—hydrangeas are toxic to pets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Blooming Easy® | Grown by The Plant Factory | Patent: USPPAF, CPBRAF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCone-shaped flower heads reach 10–12 inches long, creating a dramatic cloud-like display across the shrub’s naturally rounded form—strong stems hold heavy blooms upright without flopping or staking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlooms on new wood every year, so winter dieback and pruning mistakes never cost you a season of flowers—one of the most reliable hydrangeas for cold climates through zone 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite blooms glow at twilight and shift to soft blush and champagne tones over months, making it equally stunning in the garden and as a cut flower for indoor arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune in late winter or early spring, cutting back last season’s stems to 12–18 inches to encourage vigorous new wood and the largest possible flower heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed in early spring with a low-nitrogen, high-phosphorus fertilizer to promote flowering; mulch 2–4 inches deep annually to regulate soil temperature and moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly during dry spells—consistent moisture rewards you with larger, longer-lasting blooms; plant in morning sun with afternoon shade in hotter climates for best performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips within 1–3 business days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully packed to protect roots and foliage in transit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeather holds may apply during extreme heat (95°F+) or cold (34°F and below)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it bloom on old wood or new wood?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNew wood. This means you will not lose blooms to winter dieback or pruning mistakes—it blooms reliably every year regardless of how harsh the winter was.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen does it bloom?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMidsummer through fall. White blooms gradually age to soft blush and champagne tones for months of continuous color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Bubble Bath™ compare to other panicle hydrangeas?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt produces more flowers than typical varieties on a naturally compact, tidy 3 ft form. Cone-shaped flower heads reach 10–12 inches, and strong stems hold them upright without flopping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it as a cut flower?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes—cut stems when blooms are fully open in late summer for beautiful, long-lasting indoor arrangements. Leave dried flower heads on the plant through winter for architectural interest and bird habitat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it deer resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. If deer pressure is a concern, consider protective measures during the first season of establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen should I prune it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLate winter or very early spring. 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