Zinfin Doll^® Panicle hydrangea Hydrangea paniculata

Two years ago I purchased two Zinfin doll, my first hydrangea. They are big, bold and beautiful! They are now each 5' tall and 3' wide with large floppy flowers, turning from green to white to rusty pink. I trim them back by 1/3 the first week of May. They winter beautifully in MN harsh climate. I've purchased Bobo and Invincibelle mini mauvett to try this year. I can't wait for them to arrive!!

I grow dozens of Hydrangeas and I've been very impressed with this one. The flowers are huge, but more importantly, the stems are sturdy enough to hold those flowers up. There are other varieties of paniculata Hydrangeas in my yard that I can't say the same thing about. I love how the flowers of Zinfin Doll are white in July, and then turn pink from the bottom up in August. It's a spectacular plant in my garden and I only wish that I could post a photo on this review to show how beautiful it is.

Please remember.... hydrangeas take a while to get themselves sorted out... First year, they sleep - second year, they creep, third year they leap - and are fabulous. This has been my experience with all hydrangeas. Give them time and don't give up on them - they will perform once they get situated Make sure you prune appropriately so that your stalks have a chance to become strong and thick enough to hold up the blooms. Patience is a virtue and these won't disappoint.

For the first time I’ve been able to get a hydrangea to survive. Blooms are lovely!