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On Jan 18, 2009, stoverjeff Springfield, OR wrote:
I ordered six mini roses from John's in October of 2008. The plants were shipped quickly and were well packaged. I have kept them under lights in the garage and they are doing well. I expect they will do fine when planted out in the spring.
I recently ordered four miniature roses from John's Miniature Roses. The plants arrived within a few days, were well-packed and all were healthy with leaves on them. I put them in larger pots in a rich soil and left them outside. I am keeping them watered. All four are thriving.
These are the first miniature roses I ever ordered, and I plan to order more from this company. I am well satisfied with the service and quality of the plants.
I have made three purchases from John's and Heirloom roses. The first two orders arrived in late spring, and those roses have thrived. The third purchase was later this year, August, and we have had record highs of 95+ in our zone 6. Two of those roses died. I contacted John's and Heirloom roses. They have not only replaced the two that died, but have offered me a free rose as compensation for my trouble. They have been amazing in resolving this minor problem. Their web sight is informative, and their prices are excellent.
It is true that the roses are small, but mine have caught on very quickly, and have bloomed with abandon this summer.
I would highly recommend this organization.
On Sep 9, 2006, DLOD Bainbridge, NY (Zone 5a) wrote:
Over the years I have purchased many roses from another company but none survived the winter. I decided to try again but from a company that sold own-root plants. My Heirloom roses came in great shape, survived last winter and have thrived this year. Discovering that John's Miniature Roses was associated with Heirloom Roses, I had confidence in ordering from them. 12 plants came in excellent condition and are blooming beautifully now. The 13th looked frail and had brown spots on the stem; after it died I contacted John's and the rose was replaced at no charge. This company sells wonderful miniature roses and the people are very nice to deal with; I have no hesitation in recommending them.
I have been ordering through Heirloom for years and have always been very satisfied. I lost one rose, I think, and they promptly sent me another. The cuttings are small. They are sold in "bands" to keep costs down. Vintage gardens does the same thing. It just puts you a couple months behind. I pot mine for about two months before I put them in the garden just so they get some extra attention. I always recommend them.
On Nov 7, 2005, bksmall San Andreas, CA (Zone 9b) wrote:
After many failures to grow miniature roses from grocery stores, gifts and home improvement stores, I bravely tried three roses from John's Miniatures last Spring. They arrived on time, lively and well wrapped with clear instructions for planting. Now they are blooming on my porch and are a delight to see. I am so glad I tried "once more"! Santa is sending me six new ones this Christmas and I can't wait.
I purchased the minimum order of 3 roses last fall and planted them. I ordered "Ring of Fire," "Lipstick and Lace," and "Carnival Glass." I was a bit disappointed that the "Carnival Glass" died, but I think it was my own fault somehow. I wish the guarantee/replacement policy was a bit better, like most other mail order places. Both "Ring of Fire" and "Lipstick and Lace" survived the winter and are blooming beautifully. I would definitely recommend these two, and "Ring of Fire" is exclusive to them. They both are beautiful! The shipping seemed good, although quite a bit of the soil fell out as they were packaged rather loosely in a large box, but the two that are growing are doing fine. They did seem a little less lush than some other miniatures that I have purchased through the mail, but the great blooms make up for it. I would definitely purchase from them again.
On Apr 11, 2005, garyj59 Sheboygan, WI (Zone 5a) wrote:
I purchased 3 roses in august 04 and received with no problems.I planted them late for my zone in september,they survived the winter and they look great.Would not hesitate to order from them again.
I have ordered from John's Miniature Roses as well as Heirloom and each time my plants have arrived healthy, timely, and have all grown well. I will continue to order from them.
On Aug 12, 2004, jester San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) wrote:
I bought four roses from John's. All four are container planted. Two I had in partial shade (protected from mid-day sun) and two full sun. I live in 8-b (San Antonio Tx) and get a pretty harsh mid-day sun. The two that were always in Partial shade took off right away. The two in full sun have been moved to partial shade. Great roses, great blooms arrived healthy and ready to grow. I look foreward to purchasing more mini's from John's next spring. Recomended seller from my experience.
I ordered six miniature roses from John's in the summer of 2003. They were shipped the following Monday and arrived promptly and in good shape. They were smaller than the miniatures I buy from Nor'east, but they were healthy. Because they were small, it took them awhile to get established in my garden, but by summer's end they were doing well. So far, so good. I'll have to see if they survive the winter.
I have bought most of my miniature roses mail order. John's Miniature roses sent out healthy roses in a very timely manner. I will buy from them again!
