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Quick Fire ® hydrangea paniculata Continued (H. p. ‘Bulk’, pp#16,812, cbraf) A breakthrough plant that blooms more than a month earlier than other varieties. White blooms appear in late May - early June and turns to a rich deep pink before ‘Pink Diamond’ even begins to show flowers. Bred by noted plantsman Mark Bulk, Boskoop, Netherlands. Propagation is prohibited without a license. Patent/trademark tag required. USDA 3, AHS 8, 6-8 feet, gr 1 Item #: 39042 - 2 1 /4” • 39044 - 4” • 39045 - Quick Turn Hydrangea quercifolia Oakleaf Hydrangea Family: Hydrangaceae (Querci-folia: Latin for oak-leafed) Hydrangea quercifolia Oakleaf hydrangea has large, 8-12” white panicles that appear in late June and fade to pink. Oak-like leaves turn a divine wine in autumn. AWARDS: AGM, PSC. NATIVE: North America. USDA 5, AHS 9, 6-10 feet, gr 1 Item #: 40484 - 4” ‘Alice’ Strong growing selection from Dr. Mike Dirr with large 12” white panicles. Dark green foliage and burgundy fall color. FIRST CHOICE AWARD. NATIVE: North America. USDA 5, AHS 9, 6-10 feet, gr 1 Item #: 40504 - 4” Just as The Great Gatsby is a classic of American literature, H. quercifolia is a classic native plant. Long prized by knowledgeable gardeners, we think it’s time to bring this intriguing North American plant to a wider market. With that in mind, we are pleased to offer three superior new varieties that will introduce all gardeners to the charm of oakleaf hydrangeas. Propagation prohibited without a license. Patent/ trademark tag required. ‘Pee Wee’ A very desirable dwarf selection with a low compact habit. Abundant white flower heads in early to mid-summer. Excellent wine red autumn foliage color. Great for smaller gardens. Discovered by Richard Scott and Russell Blue of Alabama Nursery. NATIVE: North America. USDA 5, AHS 9, 4-5 feet, gr 1.5 Item #: 40804 - 4” ‘Ruby Slippers’ A lovely plant whose white summer flowers quickly turn pale pink, then deepen to rose, and are held upright above the foliage. Flowers may reach 9 inches in length. The dark green foliage turns mahogany-red in fall. The compact habit and large, upright inflorescences make it well-suited for residential gardens. Developed by the USNA from a cross of ‘Snow Queen’ and ‘Pee Wee’. USDA 5, AHS 9, 3-3.5’ tall and 4-5’ wide, gr 1 Item #: 40874 - 4” ‘Sikes Dwarf’ A dwarf, upright selection with handsome, closely spaced foliage and numerous white flower heads. Great for smaller gardens. Discovered by Sarah Sikes. NATIVE: North America. USDA 5, AHS 9, 3-4 feet, gr 1.5 Item #: 40904 - 4” ‘Snowflake’ Huge pendulous blooms with double flowers. Flowers open white, while the older sepals turn dark purple-pink to create a unique show. A graceful weeping habit and wonderful burgundy-red fall color. Discovered by Eddie Aldridge. NATIVE: North America. USDA 5, AHS 9, 5-6 feet, gr 1.5 Item #: 40954 - 4” ‘Snow Queen’ Large, tightly packed, pure white panicles are held upright to create a unique summer flower display. The flowers fade to light pink and the leathery leaves turn a superb burgundy autumn color. Selected by William Flemer III. AWARDS: GMPA, PSC. NATIVE: North America. USDA 5, AHS 9, 7-10 feet. gr 1.5 Item #: 40974 - 4” Gatsby’s Gal TM (H. q. ‘Brenhill’, ppaf, cbraf) A little smaller than other H. quercifolia, but with impressively large flowers, and lots of them. Full panicles of pure white blooms are held upright about the foliage. The flowers are quite large relative to the plant’s compact size, and make this plant a great choice for smaller gardens. Developed by Douglas and Brenda Hill of Cleveland, Alabama. USDA 5, AHS 9, 5-6’, gr 1 Item #: 40934 - 4” • 40935 - Quick Turn Gatsby’s Moon TM (H. q. ‘Brother Edward’, ppaf, cbraf) This is a distinctive, showy take on our beloved native oakleaf hydrangea. Doubled florets are similar to those of ‘Harmony’, but are more weather-resistant. The tightly packed, pure white florets create very full, conical panicles with a unique ‘quilted’ effect. As the bloom ages, it turns a nice shade of green that lasts through most of the summer. USDA 5, AHS 9, 6-10’ gr 1 Item #: 40594 - 4” • 40595 - Quick Turn Gatsby’s Star TM (H. q. ‘Doughill’, ppaf, cbraf) It’s got star power! Doubled blooms are similar to that of ‘Snowflake’, but the individual petals are pointed instead of rounded. The result is a beautiful, lacy panicle – and a very showy plant. Developed by Douglas and Brenda Hill of Cleveland, Alabama. USDA 5, AHS 9, 5-6’, gr 1 Item #: 40984 - 4” • 40985 - Quick Turn ‘Little Honey’ (pp#15,477) A distinctive new oakleaf with bright golden-yellow foliage. A branch sport of the dwarf selection ‘Pee Wee’. The foliage emerges gold and then changes to a pleasing chartreuse as the season progresses. Brilliant red autumn foliage. Discovered by Peter Catt of the UK. The propagation of, and/or the sale of plant parts is prohibited without a license. Patent/trademark tag required. NATIVE: North America. NATIVE: North America. USDA 5, AHS 9, 3-4 feet, gr 1 Item #: 40714 - 4” Hydrangea ‘Ruby Slippers’ See more images on our website www.SpringMeadowNursery.com Flowering Shrubs 50