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Buying plants on line

(55 Posts)
cazthebookworm Fri 22-May-15 14:54:56

I had some lovely clematis from a specialist company, and the plants were extremely well packed, I was very pleased.
Recently I had a new variety of a Daphne shrub from T & M, which was most disappointing. It was describe as having 2or3 branches off the main 10centimetre stem, but there were none. I did complain about this and received a full refund.
I also had 36 plug plants from them, which were packed in a flat box and were minute, about the size of the tip of my finger. I didn't expect them to be quite so small, but have potted them on and most of them seemed to be doing ok.
It is definitely the cheapest way to buy plants, I just object to the excessive postal charges.

shysal Fri 22-May-15 13:52:22

I have bought several plants on-line recently; a Rowan tree, ivy leaf Geranium, Million Bells and Impatiens garden ready plugs, and even a baby Monkey puzzle tree and germinated seeds for a friend. They were all beautifully packed and healthy. They never send before a weekend, to avoid delays in transit.
I highly recommend this method of purchase.

Nelliemoser Thu 21-May-15 15:44:21

anno I have so much of that in my garden I could give you loads of it.

I did an online plant shop some years ago and it took me ages to get the packaging undone.

loopylou Thu 21-May-15 14:42:31

I often buy plants online and so far have been very pleased.
Much cheaper than in garden centres and usually well packed, including roses and clematis.

annodomini Thu 21-May-15 11:12:00

I have had some success buying plants from Ebay. Today a Vinca Minor arrived so safely packaged that I had difficulty getting through all the tape. It's in excellent condition and the compost is still damp. I know it sounds risky buying plants this way, but the vendors depend on getting good feedback from buyers. I have been very pleased with a Buddleia Globosa which I bought about nine months ago and which is flourishing - I hope to see it in bloom soon.