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Title: 3 free giant fuchsias
Post by: tinker on April 19, 2008, 09:00:44: go to http://www.jparkers.co.uk/ click promotions enter code FR88 for 3 free fuchsias (no p@p)
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Post by: Georgie on April 19, 2008, 11:56:17: Ordered. Thanks for that Tinks. ;D

G x
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Post by: Normie on April 19, 2008, 12:15:38: No luck for me - "database error trying to add user"
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Post by: Blista on April 19, 2008, 12:29:11: Afraid i got a database error too - perhaps it can't cope with the flood of interest? Gonna keep tryin though - i'm a persistent lil critter! ;D
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Post by: cambourne7 on April 19, 2008, 12:37:31: worked for me hehe
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Post by: BrightLight on April 19, 2008, 12:37:47: Just Ordered Mine, Had To Get Catalogue First Then Tried Ordering And Went Through

Thanks
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Post by: Blista on April 19, 2008, 12:46:54: Bingo!
I'd just finished emailing them asking if it would be working ok soon, and thought id give it 1 last shot - and off it went - order placed! Thanks for the tips though :)
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Post by: sunner on April 19, 2008, 12:53:26: worked for me Catalouge first and it worked thank you
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Post by: betula on April 19, 2008, 13:01:31: Yes worked for me too :)

Thanks for the tip
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Post by: ceres on April 19, 2008, 13:13:35: Me too! Thanks for the tip. Do we get the free gift with every order 12 double begonias too?
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Post by: Mammoth Onion on April 19, 2008, 14:44:29: Thanks for info, worked for me too ! Hope there as good as T&M's freebees ;D
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Post by: bluehousehill on April 19, 2008, 16:03:36: It worked for me as well... thanks for the tip
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Post by: Clare Cooper on April 19, 2008, 17:10:09: Worked no probs too, 3 more spots of colour for the garden!!
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Post by: lorna on April 19, 2008, 17:25:10: I received email from them, ordered 3free giant fuchsias, also ordered 6 trailing million bells, got confirmation of order and they have also added 12 double begonias. Total cost inc postage £6.90 can't be bad
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Post by: SamLouise on April 19, 2008, 17:25:23: Don't let Rosebud see this thread. She can already open up her very own Kew Gardens of fuchsias as it is.
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Post by: lorna on April 19, 2008, 17:30:29: Sorry Sam, I spoke to Mum (telephone) this morning and I told her about the offer ;D
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Post by: loopyloulou on April 19, 2008, 21:38:15: YAY!!!! finally a freebie that appears to have worked for me!!!! hope the postie doesnt gobble it now :( lots of our post dissapears and as it isnt registerd theres no proof :'( drives me insane but im still going to try!! i love fushias!!!! and the offer of the free double begonias too, wander if theyll get added aswell? doubt it but u never know ;Dfingers n toes crossed! thanx again!! lou x
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Post by: Stan0406 on April 19, 2008, 22:24:05: Worked for me - fab - had to order catalogue so no doubt will end up spending.... but will try and resist. Thanks for tip.
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Post by: manicscousers on April 20, 2008, 16:09:20: yeeey, more plants to find room for ;D
had to order a catalogue
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Post by: honeybee on April 20, 2008, 18:24:35: Thank you soooo much :)
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Post by: Blista on April 27, 2008, 23:30:46: Hi,
I was just wondering if anyone has received either their fuschias or their catalogue yet? I tried e-mailing the company a couple of times, but they bounced back. I might phone them, but just wanted to see if anyone else had received the goodies?
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Post by: sunner on April 28, 2008, 06:30:11: nope not yet
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Post by: BrightLight on April 28, 2008, 06:34:43: Nothing for me yet :'(
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Post by: ceres on April 28, 2008, 07:48:55: I got the catalogue on Saturday. No fuschias yet though.
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Post by: manicscousers on April 28, 2008, 15:55:28: got the catalogue on saturday as well, no fuschias yet but the ones I ordered back in february haven't arrived yet, either ;D
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Post by: loopyloulou on April 28, 2008, 21:36:40: same here, zip nada nil... no suprise, even if they get sent the post office eats them!!!
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Post by: Blista on May 02, 2008, 08:46:04: Haha ok well - looks like i shouldnt get concerned until mid June/July then :)) - what a way to run a business :D
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Post by: cambourne7 on May 02, 2008, 13:00:09: nothing here but i have just used my 5 quid voucher to get a lucky dip of plants for the garden only cost 99pence and p&p
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Post by: manicscousers on May 02, 2008, 16:04:26: my fuschias that were ordered in february arrived today, bit on the small side I thought, still, plenty of time to grow and I only paid 2.95 for 6 ;D
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Post by: daileg on May 02, 2008, 16:22:02: no sorry told me its invalid even tried the catalogue never mind snooze you looz i surpose
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Post by: Tee Gee on May 02, 2008, 20:36:10: Let me in on the secret!

I ordered a catalogue but unable to get the freebie :(

Where have I gone wrong?

To tell you the truth I need a catalogue from them like a hole in the head. I am already on their mailing list a couple of times so now it is three times
Title: Re: 3 free giant fuchsias
Post by: Georgie on May 08, 2008, 10:19:08: Mine arrived this morning. One each of Devonshire Dumpling, Royal Mosaic and Rocket Fire. All are a bit fancy for my taste but certainly very acceptable as a free gift. ;D

G x
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Post by: cambourne7 on May 08, 2008, 11:20:24: goodie that means i am going to get mine soon :D
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Post by: Brogusblue on May 08, 2008, 11:23:41: Hello

Mine arrived too ;D I will Plant a bit later when a bit cooler

Cheers
Brogusblue
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Post by: betula on May 08, 2008, 11:24:23: Mine arrived this morning :)
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Post by: lorna on May 08, 2008, 12:46:31: Not here yet, maybe the rest of my order isn't ready to send yet??
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Post by: cambourne7 on May 08, 2008, 18:00:06: or there stuckin the post i have not had any today as our usual posty is off with the flu so i guess they have not got a replacement.
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Post by: sunner on May 08, 2008, 20:31:05: Got mine today dont know what to do with then yet ....... can you eat them

(http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l58/wrigs_2006/Image037.jpg)
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Post by: big J on May 09, 2008, 12:14:46: hopfully i might get mine soon
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Post by: glow777 on May 09, 2008, 14:34:43: Mine arrived today
Devonshire Dumpling, Royal Mosaic and Rocket Fire
Does anyone now what size hey'll make and whether they are buch or trailing?
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Post by: cambourne7 on May 09, 2008, 14:46:17: No sign of mine yet :(
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Post by: honeybee on May 09, 2008, 20:24:20: Got mine this morning and have put them into a nice terracotta pot.

Thanks so much to Tinker for bringing this to our attention, its very much appreciated :-*
Title: Re: 3 free giant fuchsias
Post by: Georgie on May 09, 2008, 20:40:34: Quote from: glow777 on May 09, 2008, 14:34:43
Mine arrived today
Devonshire Dumpling, Royal Mosaic and Rocket Fire
Does anyone now what size hey'll make and whether they are buch or trailing?

According to my research Devonshire Dumpling and Royal Mosaic are trailing types whereas Rocket Fire is a bush variety.

G x
Title: Re: 3 free giant fuchsias
Post by: loopyloulou on May 09, 2008, 21:42:01: still not even a catalogue, postie must be having fun! i dont ever get the freebies i order no matter where from! junk mail a plenty bills, but goodies?? nah! grrr...... will have 2 rely on pics of yours please people!!!! i LOVE fuschias too! and railing... i need some for a hanging basket.... sob....hate the postie now! (or sorting depo whoever robs them!!!)
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Post by: tinker on May 09, 2008, 21:43:42: got mine today :D
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Post by: Tinkie_Bear on May 09, 2008, 23:40:00: Mine arrived today too, lovely healthy little plants.

Thanks for sharing x
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Post by: Chilipepper on May 10, 2008, 00:28:52: mine came today :)
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Post by: ellie2cats on May 10, 2008, 00:32:53: Sounds too good to be true. Where do they come from ? Have I missed the boat?
If they are really GIANTS I may not have room but I am always willing to have a go.
Ellie2cats
Title: Re: 3 free giant fuchsias
Post by: Chilipepper on May 10, 2008, 00:34:29: go to the beginning of the thread tells you how to get them :)
Title: Re: 3 free giant fuchsias
Post by: glow777 on May 10, 2008, 07:57:50: Quote from: Georgie on May 09, 2008, 20:40:34
Quote from: glow777 on May 09, 2008, 14:34:43
Does anyone now what size hey'll make and whether they are buch or trailing?

According to my research Devonshire Dumpling and Royal Mosaic are trailing types whereas Rocket Fire is a bush variety.

G x

thanks for that G - strangely the little bit of googling I did said Rocket Fire was a trailing as well
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Post by: ceres on May 10, 2008, 08:12:24: Got mine!
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Post by: Georgie on May 10, 2008, 10:31:12: Quote from: glow777 on May 10, 2008, 07:57:50
Quote from: Georgie on May 09, 2008, 20:40:34
Quote from: glow777 on May 09, 2008, 14:34:43
Does anyone now what size hey'll make and whether they are buch or trailing?

According to my research Devonshire Dumpling and Royal Mosaic are trailing types whereas Rocket Fire is a bush variety.

G x

thanks for that G - strangely the little bit of googling I did said Rocket Fire was a trailing as well

Hmmm...I looked it up in my book on Fuchsias and googled too. Perhaps a Fuchsia expert will be along in a moment.

G x
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Post by: lorna on May 10, 2008, 10:40:04: Why am I waiting?? :) Glad to hear 2 are trailing I can have a couple more hanging baskets (if I ever get them ) still waiting for the trailing million bells I ordered. I have received one order I placed with them so hopefully will receive the rest soon
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Post by: Mammoth Onion on May 10, 2008, 13:34:36: Mine arrived this morning, larger plants than T&M's freebies ;D
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Post by: Blista on May 10, 2008, 15:05:31: They arrived yesterday *smiling from ear to ear* (me not the plants) - so I've potted them up and now they're languishing on my balcony.

I've never grown Fuschia's before but they look good and healthy so i'll see how i get on. I've been googling them so I can't go too far wrong hopefully.
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Post by: cambourne7 on May 10, 2008, 15:09:25: still nothing although i filled someone elses details in for them at the same time and theres have been delivered - no fair!

I did get a nice package this morning i am a tester for the fabulous bakin boys and i got some new testers in the post today :)
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Post by: Mushy Pea on May 10, 2008, 20:44:30: Got ours yesterday. ;D

Many thanks Tinker for the heads up on this offer.

Mushy Pea.

PS hope you get yours soon Cambourne7 :D
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Post by: grannyjanny on May 10, 2008, 21:37:50: Mine came today. Daughter also ordered some & has gone away. What a shame I will have to have them.
Thanks for sharing.
Janet.
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Post by: Lauren S on May 10, 2008, 21:48:21: I got mine yesterday and they are very healthy plants.
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Post by: rosebud on May 11, 2008, 15:24:43: Recieved mine yesterday very healthy plants. all potted & settled in. ;D
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Post by: Isleworth on May 11, 2008, 21:15:37: Thanks to Tinker... ;)

Mine arrived yesterday!
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Post by: Clare Cooper on May 11, 2008, 21:23:47: Mine came yesterday, potted and awaiting a growth spurt! Really healthy.
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Post by: ceres on May 11, 2008, 21:42:05: My Devonshire Dumpling is as dead as a dodo. Stem rotted through, all the leaves off slimy and rotting.
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Post by: Ishard on May 12, 2008, 12:47:24: Mine came today and two are healthy, as above, Devonshire dumpling is rotted.

The other two look good and will be planted later.
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Post by: cambourne7 on May 12, 2008, 13:10:16: Mine arrived today and look ok i am going to pot on into a temp area as the area i want to put them into is not ready yet.

Yippie ;D

(even saved the package so i can resue it if needs be ;)
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Post by: big J on May 12, 2008, 15:17:21: right got my plants today [thank you tinker] [c]giant fuchsia devonshire dumpling giant fuchsia royal mosaic[a] giant fuchsia ///////// here's the problem no name paper ripped code number Z019 just in case anyone got the same code might be able to help thanks john
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Post by: ceres on May 12, 2008, 16:00:42: big J, the third one is Giant Fuschia Rocket Fire.
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Post by: big J on May 12, 2008, 16:02:30: thank you ceres :)
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Post by: katyflower8 on May 12, 2008, 16:21:11: Devonshire dumpling is trailing with pink/white flowers - Royal mosaic is trailing with pink/blue flowers mottled flowers. They are both half hardy, so some protection required in winter. Not sure about Rocket fire.
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Post by: manicscousers on May 12, 2008, 16:40:02: yep, got mine today, thanks, matey..all in fine nick and well watered ;D
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Post by: lorna on May 12, 2008, 19:18:33: YEEEEEEEEEEEEES!!! got mine today, very pleased although the balance of my order didn't arrive. Had to go out quite early, saw the postman round the corner and asked him to leave any plants/package he had for me on top of my post box. Bless him, he left a note to say he had left them out of sight down by my wheelie bin.
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Post by: Teena on May 13, 2008, 16:20:17: hi got ours today
took me a while to realise the abc letters are also stamped on the packaging under the labels behind the soil bits ;)
so not easy to see anyway but at least they are here ;D -- more stuff to put in the garden
teena
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Post by: loopyloulou on May 13, 2008, 22:22:19: i actually got mine yesterday! hurrah! couldnt believe it, 2 very healthy 1 looked a little iffy but they had a good drink n got potted out today by the front door as its the warmest spot i could think of so fingers crossed! what do i feed the wee things they must be hungry :) they look like they need fattening up :)
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Post by: betula on May 25, 2008, 16:09:19: Mine are doing well,how are yours coming on?
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Post by: Georgie on May 25, 2008, 19:30:03: Yes I'm pleased with mine so far. :) G x

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30/georgie_girl15/Fuchsias/FreeFuchsias.jpg)
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Post by: betula on May 25, 2008, 20:28:03: Looking good :)
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Post by: Georgie on June 15, 2008, 22:10:58: Everyone of mine are now in bud. How are the rest fairing?

G x
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Post by: cambourne7 on June 15, 2008, 22:17:15: mine are not really doing anything neither are the flowering begonias i got from thompson and morgan ???
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Post by: betula on June 15, 2008, 22:19:15: Mine are good,try to get a pic on tomorrow.
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Post by: stevie77 on June 16, 2008, 09:48:40: Mine were ok when they arrived but the 'Devon dumpling' has disappeared :'( the other two are growing well :)
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Post by: bridgehouse on June 16, 2008, 10:15:24: Mine are doing very well.
No flowers yet though.
Bridgehouse
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Post by: honeybee on June 17, 2008, 21:11:31: Mine have been rubbish and one is now dearly departed :(

I still live in hope though!
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Post by: Georgie on June 19, 2008, 22:41:11: Sounds like a bit of a mixed bag then. ::) Perhaps when they get to flowering stage those who have been lucky enough to receive decent plants could post pictures and offer cuttings? I'd be happy to do this.

G x
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Post by: loopyloulou on June 27, 2008, 22:54:59: my devon dumpling died too, came a bit, urr, fluffy! the other 2 are stumpy wee things still, one has flower buds on the other jus leaves, we shall see! if i take cuttings i wont have any plants left im afraid :'( gimme a few yrs if they survive :) anybody get a decent devon dumpling? still for a freebie i wont b grumbling, spesh as i actually got them and dont normally!!!
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Post by: Ishard on June 28, 2008, 05:30:00: 2 of mine died and the third isnt gonna flower this year as its just too small.

NVM I lived in hope. :)
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Post by: Georgie on June 28, 2008, 18:20:34: Well I'm pleased to say that mine are all surviving. They are in 5" pots and all in bud. Rocket Fire in the second picture is just starting to open. :)

G x

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30/georgie_girl15/Fuchsias/FreeFuchsiaJune08.jpg)

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30/georgie_girl15/Fuchsias/FRocketFireJune08.jpg)
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Post by: valmarg on June 28, 2008, 18:57:39: I should have to say, with the benefit of personal hindsight, I am not a fan of J Parkers.

All decent plant companies guarantee their plants, so, if as in several cases here, you complain to the company, they will replace plants, or refund the cost. Not so, in the case of J Parker they will (instead of sending a credit to your credit card company, or a cheque) send you a credit note. Therefore if you want to get the money back for the poor plants you have bought, you have to give them another order in order to cash in your credit note.

Nasty, 'nice little earner'.

I wouldn't touch them with a bargepole.

valmarg
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Post by: ceres on June 28, 2008, 19:09:13: I emailed them to tell them one of the fuschias had arrived dead. I didn't expect a replacement or anything like that but an apologetic reply would have been nice.
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Post by: valmarg on June 28, 2008, 23:41:00: Sorry ceres, but you should expect a replacement/refund. The company has happily accepted your money and not supplied you with viable plants.

I am not normally nangy, but if I have paid good money for something, and what I receive is substandard, then I either want a replacement of my money back. Most companies I deal with are happy to do this. J Parkers are not.

valmarg
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Post by: Georgie on June 29, 2008, 10:20:42: Quote from: valmarg on June 28, 2008, 23:41:00
Sorry ceres, but you should expect a replacement/refund. The company has happily accepted your money and not supplied you with viable plants.

valmarg

This was a free offer. I agree with Ceres that an apology would have been nice but a replacement unlikely. I wouldn't buy plants from J Parker either, but that discussion is probably for another thread.

I'd like to continue to hear how people are fairing with their free plants.

G x
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Post by: ceres on June 29, 2008, 10:23:21: That was why I didn't expect a replacement!

There seems to be a common theme that the Devon Dumplings were duff stock.
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Post by: Georgie on June 29, 2008, 10:28:41: Yes. If the offer was to lure in new customers - and I can't see why else a commercial company would give things away - it's pretty dumb to give out duff plants. Either that or virtually everyone who took advantage of the offer here is clueless with Fuchsias. ;D

G x
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Post by: Brogusblue on June 29, 2008, 19:47:11: Hello

I did a order to jparker earlier on this year nearly £60 one word some's up the order s***e most of it dead or dying i rang up and complained they said they would replace the order so they did but again another shoddy delivery in the end i did get a small refund but lost near £30 over this not pleased.

I did report them to trading standards and did a report but i suppose i won't hear a thing.

Funny thing my 3 free fuchsias are doing fine one's budding up sorry i can't which as i didn't lable them.

Cheers
Brogusblue
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Post by: Georgie on June 29, 2008, 20:00:03: Quote from: Brogusblue on June 29, 2008, 19:47:11
Hello

Funny thing my 3 free fuchsias are doing fine one's budding up sorry i can't which as i didn't lable them.

Cheers
Brogusblue

Glad to hear the latter part of your message. If the buds are dark red then it is Rocket Fire. If they are creamy white, elongated with deep pink stripes it's Royal Mosaic and if they are creamy white and quite rounded then it's Devonshire Dumpling.

Hope this helps. :)

G x
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Post by: Georgie on July 04, 2008, 23:34:16: My Royal Mosaic is out but still waiting on Devon. Dumpling. How's everyone else doing?

G x
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Post by: Georgie on July 06, 2008, 16:35:45: Despite the wind (and heavy showers) I managed to get a picture of Royal Mosaic and Devonshire Dumpling today. :) G x

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30/georgie_girl15/Fuchsias/FuchsiaRoyalMosaicJul08.jpg)

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30/georgie_girl15/Fuchsias/FuchsiaDevenDumplingJul08.jpg)
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Post by: lorna on July 06, 2008, 17:38:39: Looking good Georgie, really like the Devonshire Dumpling
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Post by: Georgie on July 06, 2008, 19:28:51: Thanks Lorna, me too, it's more subtle. Also I was beginning to think I was talking to myself in this thread. ;D

G x
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Post by: floraldi on July 12, 2008, 15:16:53: Quote from: tinker on April 19, 2008, 09:00:44
go to http://www.jparkers.co.uk/ click promotions enter code FR88 for 3 free fuchsias (no p@p)

It said the code had expired. Shame, I love fuschias although I do prefer the sall ones as I've found the flowers drop off the very big ones. But I od like free things.
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Post by: Georgie on July 12, 2008, 19:17:37: I think I can see where Royal Mosaic got its name. Took this today. G x

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30/georgie_girl15/Fuchsias/FuchsiaRoyalMosaic120708.jpg)
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Post by: lorna on July 12, 2008, 21:47:01: Georgie I like that one almost as much as the ?dumpling one. Which one do you prefer now they have come in to full flower?
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Post by: Georgie on July 12, 2008, 21:50:03: Hi Lorna. Devon Dumpling is still my fave because it's more subtle. I planted mine into a hanging basket today. :)

G x
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Post by: lorna on July 12, 2008, 21:58:23: On Monday I am going to have a good look in my hanging baskets/troughs, don't tell anyone but I have forgotten where I planted my 3 freebies and as my earlier labels were rubbish will have to look at your pics to see if mine survived :o Took a couple of pics of the swingtime you gave me, will post the pics next week.
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Post by: Mushy Pea on August 04, 2008, 07:52:40: Hi Folks,

Only 2 of mine survived.

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/pigbun/DSC00178.jpg)
Royal Mosaic

And I don't know this one.

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/pigbun/DSC00179.jpg)

MP
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Post by: carrot-cruncher on August 04, 2008, 08:14:20: I adore fuchsias. I have nineteen varieties around the garden & two more on order.

CC
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Post by: Georgie on August 26, 2008, 21:03:11: I thought it was time we had an update on our freebies.

Royal Mosaic has been by far the most successful with three strong shoots and a fair amount of side shooting. It's virtually filled the hanging basket now and is flowering well.

Devonshire Dumpling was also doing well with a similar growth habit to Royal Mosaic but in the last week or so it's looking limp and has stopped flowering. I suspect vine weeval but I've not had a chance to check.

Rocket Fire is strong but only has one main stem flowering. For some reason the side shoots are simply not taking off.

How are yours doing?

G x
Title: Re: 3 free giant fuchsias
Post by: rosebud on August 26, 2008, 22:33:21: Georgie, my DEVONSHIRE DUMPLING, has also stopped flowering,
Royal Mosiac, is a joy the flowers are so big & blousey. the other one snuffed it ages ago.