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couscous74
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I ordered this Phal bellina alba back in June from Norman's.
I was very happy when it arrived. It had large leaves 9-10" long and 4-5" wide, with 2 spikes.
I patiently waited about 2 months and it finally bloomed about 2 weeks ago.
But wait, you say, that's NOT an alba.... Well, about 2 days before it opened, I got nervous when I started to see pink developing on the underside of the bud. I called Norman's and they sent a replacement at no charge. They told I could keep the wrong plant like they were doing something nice for me. HA! Whole lotta good that does me - I already had a bellina. Although the shape on this one IS nicer...
Here's my rant: The plant they sent is fine, but it's getting to me late in the season at a time when it will probably not bloom this season. So besides wasting 2 months nurturing the wrong plant, I shelled out money for a plant that will now not bloom until next year. When, if they had sent me the right plant in the first place, I would be enjoying the blooms right now.
Furthermore, I have no way of knowing if this second plant is the right plant or some other mislabelled clusterpuck until it blooms next year. Damn you Norman's!! :fight:
I was very happy when it arrived. It had large leaves 9-10" long and 4-5" wide, with 2 spikes.
I patiently waited about 2 months and it finally bloomed about 2 weeks ago.
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But wait, you say, that's NOT an alba.... Well, about 2 days before it opened, I got nervous when I started to see pink developing on the underside of the bud. I called Norman's and they sent a replacement at no charge. They told I could keep the wrong plant like they were doing something nice for me. HA! Whole lotta good that does me - I already had a bellina. Although the shape on this one IS nicer...
Here's my rant: The plant they sent is fine, but it's getting to me late in the season at a time when it will probably not bloom this season. So besides wasting 2 months nurturing the wrong plant, I shelled out money for a plant that will now not bloom until next year. When, if they had sent me the right plant in the first place, I would be enjoying the blooms right now.
Furthermore, I have no way of knowing if this second plant is the right plant or some other mislabelled clusterpuck until it blooms next year. Damn you Norman's!! :fight: