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8 years ago

Can anyone tell me their experiences with Brecks? I am considering ordering a few perennials from them. My son did send me roses from them for Mothers Day last year and they did well. Perennials might be different. Thanks to anyone who responds. Lesley

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ken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5

8 years ago

back when i started ... i just spent a small order from every supplier that interested me.. and learned for myself ... there was no WWW to compare ...

the trick i learned ... was order early ... and take delivery early ... even if you have to pot things.. and hold them in the garage until proper planting time ...

being up here in MI ... asking for delivery around june 1st ... to avoid late frost freeze .... the best stock was already sent ... and often.. heat spiked in a few weeks.. before the plants could settle in and cope ... not to mention.. instead of getting dormant stock.. i was getting plants already in growth.. and they take the shock much worse ...

but if i took delivery in mid april ... the garage would protect from all but long extreme cold ... and they could come in the house for a day or two ...

there are some bad suppliers... but often.. 90% of success ... is when you get them.. and what you do with them ...

ken

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NHBabs z4b-5a NH
8 years ago
If you check out their reviews on Garden Watchdog, they seem to run about evenly positive and negative, not a good ratio IMO.
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ken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
8 years ago
btw.. i think way back.. i got bulbs from Bs .... and had no problems in fall ... i dont recall ever ordering plants from them ... that was 20 years ago ... lol ...

ken
huckdog1 thanked ken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
arlene_82 (zone 6 OH)
8 years ago
I have placed a handful of orders from Brecks (bulbs and perennials). The quality of the plants I've received has always been fine. Once, my order was "lost in transit" which was annoying, but they issued me a refund right away when I inquired about it several weeks after it was supposed to ship.
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flowergirl70ks
8 years ago
My daughter ordered from them for my birthday in late Oct.It was too late for some of the order and I got the rest of it in the spring. I am well satisfied with all of it. That was 3 years ago, don't know how they are doing now on orders.
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Mizzteek Z6 MA
8 years ago
I ordered bulbs (tulip and allium) and a few irises from them last year. The bulbs are now peeking out from the snow and look very healthy. The irises still look good as well and are starting to grow.
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magpiepix 5b/6a
8 years ago
If you want bulbs, check out Colorblends.com. Fantastic company. Brecks...not so much.

http://www.colorblends.com/
raee_gw zone 5b-6a Ohio
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I have always gotten good healthy bulb and plants from Brecks although I don't order regularly. Once a mix came up the wrong colors (btw, another well ranked nursery sells the same mix, they must use the same supplier -- so I can't really blame Brecks for the error ) and they sent me a new package no questions asked. I am befuddled by the complaints.
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bossyvossy
8 years ago
Got dwarf gladiolus from them and they were great. Have never bought pkants
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