'Zinfin Doll' is a type of paniculata.....the photo is of a macrophylla or bigleaf hydrangea. But here are literally hundreds of cultivars of macs on the market and the actual appearance of the flowers will be heavily dependent on location and soil conditions, so almost impossible to ID a specific cultivar with any accuracy. With those very dark stems, perhaps 'Nigra'. But that's only a guess :-)

The best I can suggest is to ask the property owner. Or see if local plant outlets offer one that is similar.

Hi Gardengal, I saw it outside a library. I'll go back sometimes to check on the stems more closely. Most hydrangeas in my area are either blue or purple due to acidic soil. I seldom saw pink hydrangeas so I was a little surprised.

Located between a concrete sidewalk and a masonry wall, it is very likely the soil pH in that area is more alkaline than acidic. And 'Nigra' does tend to produce whitish flowers that age to a soft pink under those soil condiitons.

Not saying it is.....just that it is a possibility :-) It is very difficult to ID macs with any degree of certainty as their appearance is so highly influenced by soil conditions. And those can vary very widely!!

oh that must be it. I just googled Nigra and it looks just like what I was looking for. Heading over to my local nursery later :-)

Oh that must be it! I am googling Nigra now. Thanks again!

It could be Prezeosia