Hydrangeas * Hydrangea macrophylla 'Pia' * 'Glowing Embers' * 'Harlequin' * ''Mathilda Gutges' * 'Merrit's Supreme' * 'Blue Wave' * Herb Plants * Oregano (Origanum vulgarie), Sage (Salvia officinalis), Thyme (Thymus vulgaris), Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), Garlic Chives, Spearmint

Hydrangeas

Hydrangeas
and
Herb Plants
(Herb plants are offered below
the Hydrangeas)

We ship orders from our plant nursery from May through October.
We are able to ship Hydrangea and herb plants to the following states within the USA: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, and West Virginia. State and Federal regulations prohibit us from shipping to other destinations. If you do not live in one of the states we are permitted to ship to, please do not order. We will not ship your order and will charge you a $3.00 service charge to cancel your order and return your payment.

Hydrangeas are beautiful, perennial shrubs which produce huge flower heads. Most hydrangeas produce ball-like flower heads but some, the lace caps, produce flat-headed flower clusters. Most hydrangeas grow 3 to 6 feet tall and most prefer full sun to partial shade. All are deciduous, meaning that they shed their leaves in fall. Hydrangeas are easy to grow. Most flower in mid summer and many bloom for two to three months. On this page we offer some of the nicest varieties available.

Hydrangeas available for May, 2010 Shipping:
Most of our plants are shipped in 3" to 4" pots. We ship via USPS Priority Mail.
Once you place an order, please watch your email as we may need to contact you regarding the order.

Hydrangea 'Pia' (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Pia')

Maturing at just 18" - 24" high, Hydrangea 'Pia' produces bright pink flowers in mid summer. It should be planted in full sun or partial shade.

Perennial, zones 6-9. $6.00 each

Hydrangea 'Glowing Embers'
(Hydrangea macrophylla 'Glowing Embers')

Maturing at about 48" high, Hydrangea 'Glowing Embers' produces bright pink flowers in mid summer. It is compact and has dark green foliage. It should be planted in full sun or partial shade.

Perennial, zones 6-9. $7.00 each

Hydrangea 'Harlequin'
(Hydrangea macrophylla ''Harlequin')

Maturing at about 48" high, Hydrangea 'Harlequin' produces bi-colored blooms of bright pink and white in mid summer. It has sturdy stems with extremely vigorous growth habit. It should be planted in full sun or partial shade.

Perennial, zones 6-9. $7.00 each

Hydrangea 'Mathilda Gutges''
(Hydrangea macrophylla 'Mathilda Gutges')

Maturing at about 48" high and wide, 'Mathilda Gutges' Hydrangea produces large rounded flower heads most of the summer. Its flowers are of intense violet-blue in acidic soil and deep pink in alkaline soil. In a pH neutral soil, the flowers may range in color from pink to blue to violet Prefers full sun..

Perennial, zones 6-9. $7.00 each

Hydrangea 'Merritt's Supreme'
(Hydrangea macrophylla 'Merritt's Supreme')

'Merritt's Supreme' Hydrangea grows to about 48" high and wide. It's blooms are bright pink with a touch of purple. Easy to grow, it prefers full sun..

Perennial, zones 6-9. $7.00 each

Hydrangea 'Blue Wave'
(Hydrangea macrophylla 'Blue Wave')

A lace cap Hydrangea, 'Blue Wave' grows to about 48" high and wide. 'Blue Wave' produces blue blossoms in acidic soil and pink blossoms in alkaline soil. Easy to grow, it prefers full sun or light shade.

Perennial, zones 5-9. $7.00 each

Herb Plants:

     If you have been contemplating the thought of growing culinary herbs, it may be time to put that idea into action. Most herb plants are easier to grow than vegetables---and almost all are prettier to look at. Some are quite fragrant and others produce beautiful flowers. Each will produce wonderful home-grown flavoring for your food.
     Maybe you would like your herb garden located near the kitchen door, making access to culinary herbs easy. Perhaps you'd like to design an island garden in the middle of your yard, where you can view it from indoors through a window. Or maybe you'd prefer your herbs to be next to the vegetable garden, where you can conveniently harvest tomatoes and basil together.
     We offer only a few of the best known herbs, hoping to satisfy the beginner herb gardener. Advanced herb gardeners will have to look elsewhere for those hard-to-find herb plants.
     If you scroll to the bottom of the page, you will find several recipes utilizing common herbs. Whether you purchase our herb plants or not, feel free to try these tasty recipes.

Herb Plants: I am sorry to say that with the exception of Spearmint,
we are now sold out of herbs for 2010.
Most of these perennials are shipped in 3" to 4" nursery pots or liners.
The herb plants shown on this page prefer full sun. We ship via USPS Priority Mail, from May thru October.

Oregano, Origanum vulgare, culinary herb plants

Oregano
(Origanum vulgare)

Oregano is an aromatic perennial plant which grows 12" - 24" high and flowers July thru August. Aside from its well known use in flavoring tomato sauces for pizza and spaghetti, oregano enhances egg and cheese combinations. It adds dimension to yeast breads, marinated vegetables, roasted and stewed beef, pork, poultry, game, and shellfish. Its flavor combines well with those of garlic, thyme, parsley, and olive oil.

Perennial, zones 4 - 9. Sorry, Sold Out for 2010.

Salvia officinalis, Sage, culinary herb plant

Sage
(Salvia officinalis)

Sage is a hardy perennial herb that grows 12" - 18" high and generally flowers in June or July. Young sage leaves can be eaten fresh in salads or cooked in omelets, soups, yeast bready, marinades, or poultry stuffing. Its flavor harmonizes with beef, pork, chicken, fish, and vegetables. Add finely chopped leaves to sausage and other fatty foods.

Perennial, zones 4 - 8. Sorry, Sold Out for 2010.

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Thyme
(Thymus vulgaris)

Thyme is a small, many branched aromatic shrub. It generally grows 6" - 15" high and 12" - 24" wide. When in doubt, use thyme for flavoring. Thyme works well with veal, lamb, beef, poultry, fish, poultry stuffing, sausages, stews, soups, stocks, bread, herbed butters, flavored vinegars, and most vegetables. Its flavor blends well with those of lemon, garlic, and basil.

Perennial, zones 4 - 9. Sorry, Sold Out for 2010.

Rosemary
(Rosmarinus officinalis 'Tuscan Blue')

Rosemary has needle-like leaves and grows 24" - 24" high. It is hardy in zones 8 - 10. Elsewhere it must be brought indoors for the winter. When using rosemary, its powerfully flavored leaves should be used with discretion. Its flavor harmonizes with those of poultry, fish, lamb, beef, veal, pork, and game, particularly in their broiled or roasted forms. It also enhances vegetables (try it with fried cabbage!), cheese, and eggs.

Perennial, zones 8 - 9. Sorry, not available in 2010.

Garlic Chives, Allium tuberosum, culinary herb plants

Garlic Chives
(Allium tuberosum)

Chives belong to the onion family and like onions, they produce slender, hollow green leaves. They generally grow 12" - 18" tall and produce edible flowers that are great for garnishing salads. Mince the fresh, slender leaves and sue them in recipes. Add chopped chives to soups and stews at the last moment (just before serving).

Perennial, zones 3 - 9. Sorry, Sold Out for 2010.

Spearmint
(Mentha spicata)

One of the most distinctive features of the mints are their square stems. Most mints (including Spearmint) are invasive perennials--but every gardener wants mint in his or her herb collection. Spearmint is the most versatile culinary mint. Milder than Peppermint, it enhances all sorts of meat, fish, and vegetable dishes. It mingles well with fruit salads and fruit beverages. Spearmint usually grows 18" - 24" high.

Perennial, zones 4 - 9. $4.00 each

Lemon Balm
(Melissa officinalis)

A member of the mint family, Lemon Balm smells like lemon with a hint of mint. It grows 18" - 24" high and is attractive to honey bees. Fresh leaves can be chopped and added to fruit salads, chicken salads, and poultry stuffing. It also teams well with corn, broccoli, lamb, and shellfish.

Perennial, zones 4 - 9. Sorry, Sold Out for 2010.

Purple Basil
(Ocimun basilicum 'Kasar')

Basil is an annual herb which grows 12" - 24" high. 'Kasar' Basil is tasty in the kitchen, and beautiful in the herb garden (with magenta-purple foliage). Basil has a rich and spicy flavor which is mildly peppery and a bit minty. Basil became famous because of its use in tomato sauce and pesto but it is also very good in other foods. Try adding it to mild-flavored vegetables, soups, and stews.

Annual. Sorry, not available in 2010.

Parsley, Dill, Fennel, and Cilantro are easy to grow from seed....and seed for these herbs are readily available in stores.

Recipes
Herb Butter Flavored butter adds a special touch to hot breads, baked potatoes, or hot vegetables. Use it to cook eggs or toss noodles and other pasta. Melt it on broiled meats and fish. To make an herb butter, mix 1 tablespoon fresh minced herb (or 1 teaspoon dried herb) with 1/4 cup softened butter. Refrigerate for eight hours before serving.	Herbed Cheese Balls 8 oz. cream cheese 1 cup finely chopped herbs: chives, parsley, rosemary, sage, or thyme Shape the cheese into plum-sized balls and roll them in the chopped herbs. Serve on hot vegetables, or as a spread for bread, crackers, or toast.
Marinade for Beef 1 cup Oil 1/2 cup wine or vinegar 1 clove crushed garlic Salt and pepper to taste Herbs to taste: oregano, rosemary, sage, or thyme Mix ingredients together and pour over meat, cover and refrigerate. Turn meat several times so all portions are marinated.	Herb Mix for Stuffing Good cooks know the value of herbs to stuffings and dressings for pork, poultry, or beef. If you make stuffings often, try creating your own stuffing herb mix. Among the dried herbs that are excellent stuffing additions are ssge, parsley, rosemary, thyme, and oregano.
Pesto Sauce 1/2 cup parsley 2 cups sweet basil 1/4 cup strong herbs (choose one or several from: sage, rosemary, thyme, or oregano) 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pinenuts 1 cup grated parmesan cheese 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil salt to taste Combine ingredients in a blender or food processor. Puree until ingredients are well blended and the consistency of a paste. Pour into airtight containers. Warm and serve over pasta.	Herbal Blend 1/2 cup parsley 1/2 cup chives 1 cup mild herbs (choose one or several from: sweet basil, lemon basil, spearmint, or marjoram) 1/2 cup strong herbs (choose one or several from: sage, thyme, rosemary, or oregano) 2/3 cup vegetable or olive oil Combine ingredients in a blender or food processor. Puree until well blended and the consistency of a paste. Pour into airtight containers and freeze. Frozen herbal blends usually retain their flavor for up to two years. Make several different herbal blends if you have an abundance of fresh herbs. Be sure to label each blend before freezing. (Tip: I pour my blends into ice cube trays and freeze. I remove the cubes from the trays and freeze them. Then I just add a cube to dishes when cooking.
Herb-Cream Cheese Spread 2 (8 oz.) pkgs. softened cream cheese 1tablespoon sour cream 2 tablespoons chopped chives 2 teaspoons dried dill weed 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Combine all ingredients. Beat on medium speed of electric mixer until smooth. Serve with crackers.	Vegetable Dip 2/3 cup mayonnaise 2/3 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon onion, minced 1 tablespoon parsley flakes 1 teaspoon dill weed Mix all ingredients together. Chill for 8 hours. Dip cauliflower, celery, carrots, broccoli, and/or cucumbers.

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Quantities are limited on some of our nursery stock. Plants will be reserved to fill orders in the sequence in which orders are received. Please order at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment. Please do not order plants which are not currently posted with a picture, plant description, and price. When plants are removed from our availability lists, they are temporarily or permanently out of stock.

Rose Franklin's Perennials
Our plant nursery is located in Spring Mills, PA 16875

(814) 422-8968 Email: RoseFranklin@aol.com

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