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David Austin roses received today

steve_gw
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago

Received my first (and last!) order today from David Austin roses in TX. See my response to them below:

Received the order today. Was disappointed that the plant of Gertude Jeckyl had only 3" of roots!!
I've
been in the rose business for over 25 years, and did not expect David
Austin roses to have all the roots cut off like a big box store packaged
rose :(
Just makes no sense to do this, there was plenty of room
in the carton for the roots that should have been there.... The other 2
plants were somewhat better with 6-8" but again, pretty poor quality
from the bud-union down, considering the price you get for them....

We'll see if they respond, but damage done for me.... These were bare-root budded plants.

They put more emphasis on making a pretty carton, than the product inside!

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