Non ordered plants

Wasn't quite sure where to put this one.
I've received some plug plants that I didn't order. The addie is correct but has the wrong name. I've contacted the supplier who promised to contact me and hasn't. I've 'phoned the only 2 people in the 'phone book with the name on the package and they haven't ordered the plants. Nobody down the street has heard of the name (our postcode is specific to our street). As they're plugs they won't keep in the container for very long. Any ideas?

 

Cajary - you have done all you can. I would pot them up, and let the company pick them up from you if it wants too.

I suspect the plugs cost very little to the company, and I think that they regularly have to replace a certain percentage - which is all included in the price. Some time ago my neighbour ordered a number of different Lavenders. When the arrived they were mostly dead - I suspect that they got caught up in the post somehow. The company replaced them without any question, and without any evidence that the plants were dead. I don't think its a big deal to the company.

 

I wish a company would send me plants I didn't order!

You've done what you can, the company doesn't sound interested. Keep them.

 

I guess the correct recipient will soon get in touch with the company and ask where their plants are and they will get sent out to the proper address. If you weren't a gardener they would have died by now anyway!

 

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Get them potted on Quick!

It would cost them more in postage than they are worth to send them back and they would probable dump them as unsaleable as well!

These companies are geared up to send plants out, not receive them, so enjoy the freebie!

Cheers!

 

Thanks for the advice, guys. I felt a bit guilty 'cause some poor so and so is waiting for their plants and the season is advancing.
Shiney, they are hanging Begonias, assorted colours, 42 of them. I can't use all of them. If it's any help, P.M. me your addy and I'll send the rest up to you. They look very healthy another couple of days won't hurt them.:wink:

 

T+M have sent me some plug busy lizzies that I didn't order,I assumed them to be a gift for being a good customer.All potted up now anyway all 90.

 

Enjoy your winfall I say

 

Thanks for the replies. I actually found the owner. I asked the postman. Why didn't I think of that:dh:
She lives in the local Old peoples Home (probably non PC that).:skp:
She's now got her plants. An 8'x4' balcony to put 42 plants in.
I've ordered from the same company as her. I guess there was a mix up in the addies.:wink: Thanks again.

 

arent posties wonderful - and glad the lady has her plants

what a good soul you are!!

loopy

 

Posties are wonderful,if I am not in my lady puts things in the greenhouse and leaves anote.