An important element in our garden are heirloom roses. Recently, we purchased several roses and paid a premium price for the roses as well as the shipping. What we received was nothing less than a shock - rooted sticks...rooted sticks with big bugs. These so-called plants came from Ashdown Roses. Once they're out of quarantine, we'll make sure to take photos (as it's a rather surprising sight). At the moment they're sequestered in a separate area of the garden in hopes of ridding the massive aphids from the plants; hopefully, the sticks won't rot away.
Now, this was our third rose order of the season. What arrived from the first two orders were lovely, healthy plants - from two different companies.
Two out of three isn't too bad...we won't place another order from Ashdown Roses anytime soon after this initial experience.
UPDATE:
Ashdown FINALLY responded to our many, many inquiries and sent us a refund for the sticks which inevitably died.
People have also asked what the other company was that provided us with fabulous roses - the name of the company is Chamblee's Rose Nursery. We're planning to place another order with them in a few weeks (and yes, that statement was made with sheer glee!!!).
2 comments:
What a bummer! But that's good to know though, won't be ordering from them. I hope you have posted a review on Dave's Garden Watchdog to alert future buyers. Who were the better companies? I was thinking about buying from the Antique Rose Emporium, but their site doesn't seem to be working any more, and I read some bad things from people who went there directly. It's so hard to find reputable sellers!
Antique Rose Emporium has many lovely roses in their catalog. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to order from them as their site was having issues. I did contact them but their catalog arrived later than anticipated. I'm really happy with the specimens from Chamblee's and can't wait to order from them again. It was an easy transaction and the quality of the plants were outstanding.
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