Melianthus major - advice please

[charlie]

ps. Charlie, the spell checker isn't present since the upgrade.

Working fine for me!

[Chad]

Thanks Charlie, I have problems with my software then.

I think I need a new computer with a more up to date operating system. I'm still on windows 8.

Chad

[charlie]

windows 10 and 11 took a bit of getting used to, but worked better for me once I had downloaded something called "Classic Shell" which renders the screen more like I was used to with windows 7

[Chad]

From Suttons.

One of them is dead.

We'll see how good their customer service is now.

Incidentally, is it common knowledge that Suttons, Van Meuwen, The Organic Garden Catalogue, Dobies and Thompson & Morgan are now owned by the same people?

Chad

[charlie]

I didn't know!

[Paul S]

That's some monopoly!

[MartinNicklin]

Yes, if you look they use the same photos for their advertising and they are generally the same cost … and quite expensive at that, for generally quite small plants. The one thing I would say, having had a number of items from them, is that they are very good at replacing or refunds. T and M’s Trustpilot rating over the past few years for instance has gone from poor to excellent, due, I think, to its very good customer care provision with no quibble replacements.
I have to say that I’m generally finding the quality of mail order plants at the moment very hit and miss with some suppliers sending out stock that is clearly unfit for sale. I’m afraid when this happens I’m very quick to respond. There is no excuse for ripping people off.
PS Just checked these on T and M. 3 x 9cm plants for normal price £45 plus P&P. This is why people were complaining. Would you pick one of those up in a garden centre and expect to pay £15+ for it!!! I suspect you’d walk past them or expect them in the 50p throw away section.

[Chad]

Suttons have them on offer at £29.99 for three.

It is certainly stock they need to shift, they will need potting up soon.

Chad

[Stan510]

How could posts be made in 2020?
Melianthus does fine here but I never did try it.

[charlie]

Liz my wife cant stand the smell of the foliage, so although I could probably sneak one in I deem it not worth annoying her! I rather like the look of them (although I dont care for the smell either)