With the conclusion of March, comes the conclusion of Shrub Madness 2018, and the voters have crowned a new National champion - Zinfin Doll® panicle hydrangea!
It's was a thrilling month - with over 274,000 votes cast and some nail-biting matchups, the public has chosen an absolutely breathtaking plant to represent the best-of-the-best in the shrub world. Thanks so much to everyone who participated in this fun, annual event. For more information about the Shrub Madness plant playoffs, check out the Shrub Madness website.
Let's learn more about our prize-winning plant:
It's no wonder Zinfin Doll® Hydrangea paniculata is the 2018 Shrub Madness champion - it is definitely a very special plant. With colors much like its lacecap cousin Pinky Winky™ hydrangea, Zinfin Doll hydrangea produces loads of beautiful, dense, mophead blooms that emerge pure white, then turn bright pink from the bottom up. Then in late fall, the bright pink flowers bleed into a rich, vibrant red.
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| Zinfin Doll® Hydrangea paniculata blooms |
But Zinfin Doll hydrangea isn't just a pretty face, she's a great garden helper as well! Planted in the sun or partial shade, its large, beautiful blooms attract butterflies and other pollinators; and with a height and diameter between 6-8 feet and an upright and somewhat outwardly spreading habit, this shrub is perfect for providing shade to other plants in your garden that may be a bit more sun-averse.
You can use Zinfin Doll hydrangea in borders, cutting gardens, or simply as a gorgeous specimen plant. A hallmark of Proven Winners® ColorChoice® mophead hydrangeas, Zinfin Doll has been bred to have strong, sturdy stems to keep those big, beautiful flower heads aloft.
Like all panicle hydrangeas; this plant isn't too fussy and will do well in almost any well-drained garden soil; the pH will not affect its bloom color.
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| Zinfin Doll® Hydrangea paniculata habit |
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| Zinfin Doll hydrangea, late-season |
Hardy in USDA zones 3-8, plant lovers from as far north as Minnesota and as far south as Northern Texas and enjoy this 2018 Shrub Madness National champion in their landscapes and gardens.
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