Paul Zimmerman Roses and Roses Unlimited

12 years ago

I just thought I should let you know about the fantastic experience I had in dealing with these 2 companies. Back when PZ Roses was Ashdown (last year) I ordered a Papi Delbard from them. Well, it was DOA. They promised me a replacement the following spring. As you know, Ashdown closed. I emailed Paul, and said I'd still love my Papi, if possible, but if, given the chaos, he couldn't supply Papi, well, I'd understand. Apparently Paul's own Papis did not make it, BUT he had RU send me a glorious Papi! What a truly great thing to do! Paul is a wonderful guy, and such a great asset to the rose community. And I must say, I had not ordered from RU before but was very impressed. Lots of top growth, a bud, and healthy roots sticking out of the bottom of the pot. Isn't it wonderful when people are so honest, responsible, and nice?!

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catsrose
12 years ago
Rose people are wonderful people!
jim1961 Zone 6a Central Pa.
12 years ago
Glad to hear you had a great experience!
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aimeekitty
12 years ago
aw... what happened to all Paul's roses? :(
ingrid_vc so. CA zone 9
12 years ago
Aimee, Ashdown's roses are now at Rogue Valley Roses in Oregon.

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lovemysheltie
12 years ago
He's awesome and I LOVE his videos! So educational.
lagomorphmom
12 years ago
Paul, that was a class act. I honestly don't know you except for the videos, but have to say that I'm honestly not surprised. Good job!
pfzimmerman
12 years ago
Aw shucks. :-)

Our inventory of roses is at Rogue Valley and can be purchased there.

Our rose collection is in about 3000 pots behind my house here at our farm/home. Now that's a pot ghetto!

We are trying to find a permanent home for the collection. Preferable in a public setting where we can make a proper rose garden out of it and use it for education etc.
roseman
12 years ago
The partners at RU are personal friends of mine, so I am a bit prejudiced. However, all of my roses come from RU and I have never been disappointed by any choices and never had to replace any due to them not making the cut. If you ever get a chance to visit their operation outside of Laurens, SC, by all means do so. It's a great experience.
karl_bapst_rosenut
12 years ago
Yes, but the road they're on doesn't appear correctly on a GPS. I almost missed it when I stopped there on my way back from Florida in early March. I bought 4 roses which are all doing well then stopped and had coffee with Paul. They are not very far apart. Too bad they couldn't have combined operations.
jim1961 Zone 6a Central Pa.
12 years ago
3000 potted roses, that sure is a pot ghetto. lol
That's even hard to imagine. lol

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