Botanical profile

Hydrangea paniculata 'Zinfin Doll'®

Latin name
Hydrangea paniculata 'Zinfin Doll'®
Common name
Panicle Hydrangea ‘Zinfin Doll’®
Type
Ornamental shrub
Family
Hydrangeaceae

Hydrangea paniculata ‘Zinfin Doll’® is an elegant and highly floriferous shrubby hydrangea, recognized for its abundant flowering and its more refined, balanced habit than that of ‘Pink Diamond’, of which it is an improvement. This variety is distinguished by its dense, conical panicles that open creamy white before gradually evolving to deep pink and then raspberry pink at the end of the season, with uniform and lasting coloration. Its overall habit is upright, dense, and well-branched, with a silhouette slightly taller than wide, making it perfectly suited for structured beds, flowering hedges, and standalone plantings. Like all Hydrangea paniculata, ‘Zinfin Doll’® flowers on new wood, ensuring reliable blooming every summer even after harsh winters. The deciduous, medium green foliage effectively highlights the evolving blooms and extends ornamental interest into autumn.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Watering
Regular
Fertilization
Moderate, flowering shrub fertilizer
Soil type
Ordinary to rich, well-drained
Minimum temperature
-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Summer
Flower color
Pink
Fruiting
Dry capsules of no ornamental interest
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Upright, dense, and well-structured shrub
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
2 m (6 ft)
Width
2 m (6 ft)
Growth rate
Moderate
Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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