Buying Plants On Line

[naomi24]

Does anyone buy plants for tubs from on-line companies? Any recommendations gratefully received.

[Vagus]

One of our daughters on law has ordered from a place called Crocus and recommends them. She had a delivery last week.

[TheDevil]

I thought with new social measures that it was quite hard for the online companies to keep up to demand in their warehouse whilst keeping to government advice and social distancing, which is causing a lot of stock to die because they don't have the hands to move it.

So, you need to get in the online queue at the right time. This could be either 2:05 (order before 2 for next working day) so if you order after two, you'll be in the following NWD's orders. Or the time could be early hours of the morning, or it could be 9am.

Good luck.

[TheDevil]

Crocus is good, I ordered a house plant from there. However, good luck, they have a daily order limit which has been hit for today.

https://www.crocus.co.uk/

[pixie374]

Our local garden centres are delivering at the moment, so if you have a local place you like, it might be worth asking them first?

[Coppit]

Today.
https://www.independent.co.uk/extras/indybest/house-garden/gardening/online-garden-centres-plant-nurseries-buy-coronavirus-lockdown-a9439276.html

[TonyV]

I have ordered previously ordered plants from Thompson & Morgan always delivered in good condition and a guarantee. Sorry cannot post a link.

[TonyV]

Oh here is the link.

https://www.thompson-morgan.com/

[TheDevil]

oops, actually it may not be hit yet.

https://www.crocus.co.uk/coronavirus-faqs/ Just saw the pink banner and assumed.

[AuntPollyGrey]

Yes, Sutton Seeds. I've purchased plugs of Red Peppers, Tomatoes, Aubergines and loads of seeds. They are trustworthy and the first plugs arrived well packed and are growing on strongly.

[Togo]

We use these people Naomi, have done for years. Great service dead easy website. We have ordered plants, compost, and equipment here for years no bother. The only advice I would give is do not order the small plants or plugs unless you are a fairly accomplished gardener with facilities to bring them on under glass or in a greenhouse.

https://www.gardeningdirect.co.uk/

[AuntPollyGrey]

oh I'm sure Naomi is an accomplished gardener Toto. You can put the small plants/plugs on a sunny windowsill until the weather gets warmer. Its not rocket science and one does not need a degree in Horticulture to do that ;-)

[naomi24]

Togo, thanks but I'm no gardener. I want plants that I can just 'plant' in tubs - instant results!

Thanks for all the advice everyone. Much appreciated.

Great link Coppit! Very useful indeed.

[naomi24]

Haha! Cross posted APG. Not my thing at all! Useless at gardening. I like it to look nice and colourful but I want it done by magic - or at least by the gardener!!!

[follyfancier]

QVC are doing a lot now they have taken stock from places that had to close

[pastafreak]

As I don't have a garden, I've only ever ordered house plants. Mostly from sellers on eBay, and I've had very few problems. I had 12-15 plants a year ago...discovered eBay...and now have about 120...that includes cuttings I've taken. They are all flourishing.
Some of those sellers also did garden and tub plants. Look at reviews and ratings as a guide.

[ladybirder]

I see several have recommended Crocus which is on Coppit's list. They supply Waitrose and Mr Alan Titchmarsh is something to do with them.
They are very good, I have bought quite a bit from them over the years. Highly recommend.
https://www.crocus.co.uk

[Old_Geezer]

Sure. Most of the big names are ok. Bought quite a bit from Yougarden this past year. That said, recently picked a nice bloom from their catalogue assuming the photo was life size or bigger. Turns out they are about 7mm across :-) Look up what you are buying so you don't get surprised.