Zinfin Doll® Panicle Hydrangea
Shrub
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- We no longer offer this product. Create a similar look with our Fire Light Hydrangea!
- Reliable and stunning pink or purple lacecap blooms.
- Glossy foliage looks great all season.
- Zones 3-8, sun/part sun, 6' tall x 6' wide at maturity.
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Patent #: USPP 26,956
Common name: Panicle hydrangea, Peegee hydrangea, Hardy hydrangea
Zone: 3 - 8
Sun exposure: Sun (6+ hours sun) in cool areas; part-sun (4-6 hours sun) in warm climates.
Height x width: 4.5-6' tall and wide
Flower color: White, shading to multiple tones of pink in late summer
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Summer-fall
Uses: Flower gardens, landscaping, specimen, flowering hedge
How to Grow
Light: Part-sun (4-6 hours sun). It especially enjoys morning sun and afternoon shade.
Water: Water to keep soil moist, but not wet. Intolerant of drought, so don't allow the soil to dry out.
Spacing: 6 - 8 ft.
Fertilizing: It is generally unnecessary, but you can fertilize once in spring if soils are deficient or growth is slow.
Winterizing: Remove and destroy any fallen foliage that was infected by powdery mildew. Spread a layer of mulch around the plant for added protection.
Maintenance & pruning: This variety blooms on new wood. In late winter or early spring, cut stems back by about one-third their total height, which builds a strong woody base while also encouraging abundant new growth for lots of flowers and a lush, full look.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
Great start on such a wonderful plant. The first bloom has already come on and have only had them for a few weeks! Can’t wait to see when opens!
Waiting for this plant to grow. It is growing slow. I hope that next year it grows better
So far so good
I ordered this plant with other plants. They came in a package, fast shipping.
However, I did not see this plant. The receipt has the name on it though.
I have emailed [email protected], and wondering how long they will reply to me.
Hello Samantha! I'm sorry to hear you were missing a plant from your order. It looks like our team refunded that plant for you yesterday (7/26). Please allow 3-5 business days for the refund to fully process. Let us know if you have any questions or concerns. Happy gardening!
Beautiful! Great plant
We bought 6 plants and all 6 have summer blooms already. They hold up under the winding conditions we encounter on the top of a hill
Three of the four plants that I ordered died within a week despite following instructions
Hello Parag! I'm so sorry to hear you didn't have success with your new plants. We offer a 30 day guarantee on all of our plants. Reach out to us at [email protected] or give us a call so we can help you further.
arrived at the time I requested, which is very nice option to have. I hardened it off for 2 weeks and into the ground she went. No signs of stress so far. Good healthy plant. Thank you great gardens.
Plant is growing well and already has a bloom.
GGP folks do a great job packing their plants. Zinfin doll arrived with no damage. Healthy young plant with good root system. Too early too know how the plant will perform but so far so good. The other panicles and smooth hydrangeas I received from them last year were the same size when arrived and now a year later all either blooming or forming flowers so I hope Zinfin Doll will be as great !
Are we purchasing actual plants in containers? or just the seeds? either way, I'm thinking this should be said somewhere in your website...thanks!
Thank you for contacting us! We ship young plants as disclosed on each plant page midway down the page.
We carry a variety of sizes. Most of our perennials are grown in a 1 quart container, which is a 4" x 4" pot. Some of our evergreen trees and shrubs are grown in a one gallon container, which is 6" round pot. The sizes are listed on the individual plant pages. As we are strictly an online nursery and ship the plants to all the lower 48 states, we have found that the gallon size is the largest to ship.
The size of the plant itself varies, depending on the variety and the time of year.
Included below is our plant size page:
https://www.greatgardenplants.com/pages/sizes
What are the predators for hydrangeas?
Unfortunately, deer are very likely to damage hydrangeas! To learn about deer and hydrangea damage, check out this article on our sister site: https://hydrangea.com/blogs/growing-tips/are-hydrangeas-deer-resistant-no-but-heres-what-you-can-do-about-it
Zinfin Doll® Panicle Hydrangea - Water: Average, how much is average? Once per day or 3 times per week?
When we say average, we mean soils that are not dry or waterlogged. They grow best in soils that are evenly moist with good drainage. It's hard to say exactly how often to water, as it really depends on the soil, light, temperature, etc of your specific garden. To learn more about how much you should water, check out this helpful blog! https://www.greatgardenplants.com/blogs/content/how-much-water-should-i-give-my-plants
Is the Zinfin Doll Panicle Hydrangea fragrant?
No, Zinfin Doll Panicle Hydrangea is not fragrant!
I bought this last year and did not prune it. The branches at red drooping all over. What should we be doing differently to make it stand and be beautiful. The tags says pruning but the website says no pruning. Help.
It is a zinging doll panicle hydrangea
While we note pruning isn't necessary for future blooms, it certainly does help strengthen the stems of panicle hydrangeas, like Zinfin Doll. I suggest cutting the plant back by 1/3 in early spring! Your hydrangea may be flopping from not enough sun. How many hours of sunlight does it receive? In the north, they grow best in full sun (at least 6 hours direct sun a day), but can handle afternoon shade in hot southern climates.