There must be a mix up ?

Loofah · Jul 1, 2014

Closest I've come to finding a name is the Grimaldi rose http://www.montecarlodailyphoto.com/2012/11/the-grimaldi-rose.html

Miss JJ · Jul 1, 2014

I have got same problem with ebay seller gardeningrussell . I bought 4 bare root roses with decent prices last autumn as he got more than 100000 feedback . None of the roses came true .
I complained ebay about it but nothing I can do as I am not under buyer protection any more.
All he send me was cheap hybrid tea roses ..I am very upset .
Other ebay seller was selling named rose cheaply . So I took the gamble and bought 4 one cane wonder bare root ..
But fragrant cloud turn out fragrant cloud
Peace become '' Leander '' DA rose
Pink peace become '' teasing georgia'' DA rose
Iceberg become '' winchester catherdral '' DA rose
I am happy......
I bought nearly dead bare root waltz time rose from b&m store for 1.50£ It got 2 tiny buds now .. May be waltz time .. May be not
5 bare root from pound land .. Purple climder .. White climber.. Pink climber and yellow bush rose .. All become .. Super star rose aka topicana ..
My rose garden is a mess .. :-))
I got another mix up from homebase , b&q and wilkason . I am tired of typing :-D

wiseowl · Jul 1, 2014

Good afternoon as far as I know most of the retailers above get their Roses from euro countries when you purchase not so expensive Roses ,you are taking a gamble,a calculated risk if you like,,I have been in contact with Wilkinsons,they buy from Holland as do most of the others,
Without being discourteous and not wanting to cause any offence,so I will apologise in advance before I say "You only get what you pay for"

Miss JJ · Jul 1, 2014

wiseowl said: ↑
Good afternoon as far as I know most of the retailers above get their Roses from euro countries when you purchase not so expensive Roses ,you are taking a gamble,a calculated risk if you like,,I have been in contact with Wilkinsons,they buy from Holland as do most of the others,
Without being discourteous and not wanting to cause any offence,so I will apologise in advance before I say "You only get what you pay for"
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I remember googling wilkason roses and found your thread on searches.
Do you mind telling me what your white swan rose turn out to be? :-)

wiseowl · Jul 1, 2014

Hello JJ my friend I am afraid that it really was a difficult one found it for sale in Madrid its description is white/Blend as it was a gift to my son and he said that it was very tiny almost a patio Rose,next time I visit him in Dorset I shall take a photo of it
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Also In the USA
Bred by Hendrikus Antonie Maria Verschuren-Pechtold(Netherlands, 1951).
Introduced in United States by Jackson & Perkins Co. in 1952 as 'White Swan'.
But not in the UK as yet and Wilkinsons purchased it from Poland.
it was definitely marked Floribunda bit is in fact an Hybrid Tea
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This is the email from Wilkinsons

Dear Woo

Thank you for your email and your enquiry about the Ruby Hotel rose. I have spoken to the suppliers regarding this and they advise that the rose is in fact a Floribunda and the name Ruby Hotel is simply what we choose to call it to distinguish it within our range and from other retailers.
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This is the email I received from Chris at Spalding Bulbs

I can confirm that all of our roses are grown in the Netherlands. If I can be of any further assistance please don't hesitate to contact me.
Kind regards,
Chris Judkins
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JazzSi · Jul 1, 2014

I'm sure these companies selling cheap roses simply buy up unlabeled stock & guess at the name.
Always get mine from specialist rose growers.

wiseowl · Jul 1, 2014

Good evening Jassi my friend since I mentioned to Wilkinsons about "trade descriptions act" they no long stock Roses in my local store,which is a shame as its not everyone as fortunate as us who can afford to pay £10-£20 for a Rose,perhaps I shouldn't have said anything

Lolimac · Jul 3, 2014

Update...

After E-mailing Spalding bulb company regarding the mix up they promptly replied and asked for a description of the Roses that should have been Waltz Time,I sent a photo of them and they have responded promptly yet again apologising for the mistake and are sending replacements in October .Their customer service team have been very polite and helpful so here's hoping for a better outcome

Sheal · Jul 5, 2014

It sounds like Spalding Bulb Co are going to do the right thing @Lolimac.

I was checking out roses earlier and came across this, it looks like it could be your mystery rose in your post #1.

http://www.styleroses.co.uk/buy-plants/rachel-louise-moran-1

Lolimac · Jul 5, 2014

@Sheal ...Yes they've been very helpful and prompt in their replies

The Rachel Louise Moran Rose does look very much like mine,the 'strong healthy upright growth' fits but it lacks any scent

Lolimac · Oct 11, 2014

Lolimac said: ↑
Update...

After E-mailing Spalding bulb company regarding the mix up they promptly replied and asked for a description of the Roses that should have been Waltz Time,I sent a photo of them and they have responded promptly yet again apologising for the mistake and are sending replacements in October .Their customer service team have been very polite and helpful so here's hoping for a better outcome
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Guess what I got today....

My 3 nice healthy looking Waltz Time Roses

Jenny namaste · Oct 11, 2014

nice one Loli,
well done Mr Spalding

lost_in_france · Oct 11, 2014

Great result Loli

"M" · Oct 11, 2014

Excellent!

Now, have they got you on "hold" until they bloom ... just in case?

Sheal · Oct 11, 2014

Roll on next spring Loli!

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