Have plants delivered: the best online services
Driving to the garden center by car and getting new plants - that's fun. But if you don't have a car, you have to have plants delivered online. We have looked at the best online plants shops and will tell you where to order your greenery for spring and summer.
Order plants online - you should know: shipping costs
The shipping costs for the pretty green are the same at test retailers everywhere at 5.95 euros. When comparing, we therefore paid particular attention to the usability of the site and any extra service. Tip: If your plants are infested with vermin, we will show you here, for example, how you can successfully control aphids.
You should know: Plant prices
A price comparison of the different shops is difficult because the products are different or are sometimes labeled differently.
- When comparing prices, the size of the plants plays a decisive role: for example, the Japanese maple is available from Baldur for just under 11 euros at 30-40cm, at Bakker the same plant costs a bit larger than 20 euros, at Olerum you pay just under 30 euros. The plant is delivered here with a size of about 100cm. At Plantshop, on the other hand, you will find different sizes and types from around 20 euros.
- The cherry laurel costs around 4 euros per plant at Baldur and Plantshop, Bakkers sends a package of 5 for 16.50 euros.
- If you pay attention to the price, you should definitely compare the different mail order shops and the plant size - you will surely find a bargain somewhere!
Plant delivery "Baldur"
One of the leading plant mail order companies is "Baldur". From a variety of categories from summer flowers, ornamental shrubs and roses to fruits, vegetables, herbs and seeds of all kinds, you get everything you need for your garden. However, Baldur only sends what you can plant in the corresponding season.
- You can check your sent plants at Baldur for 14 days - only then do you have to pay.
- Nice: You can get young plants here for as little as EUR 3.95 in shipping costs.
- Not only buy, but also various information about the plant is available free of charge at Baldur. Height, water requirements, plant spacing, location requirements - these and many other tips are waiting for you.
- On the individual plant pages you will find links and customer comments. So you have feedback and further information at a glance.
The online plant trade "Bakker"
The same principle applies to "Bakker" as to Baldur: The plants are usually only delivered at the natural time of planting to ensure the best quality. But you can also order shrubs, trees and other plants outside of these times.
- The various categories and subcategories give you a clear overview of the plant you are looking for. And browsing is not a problem here either, Bakker shows you meaningful pictures of each plant.
- You will not find customer reviews here, but you will find more information about the care of the individual plants.
- Bakker offers you a guarantee of up to five years for perennial plants. If the plants ordered do not grow, you will receive new ones free of charge.
The international online shop "Plantshop"
A somewhat larger mail order company is "Plantshop". The range of plants of all kinds is immense, so you are guaranteed to find what you are looking for.
- The site is unfortunately a little careless. With pale colors and too much text, you get the impression of mass production instead of quality. In addition, the range is not as nicely illustrated as with the competition, some of the pictures are even completely missing.
- For some products, such as bamboo, Plantshop is the cheapest supplier. But you can buy a Japanese maple or apple tree cheaper from the competition. You can also buy box trees and learn from us how best to cut them.
- Plantshop makes up for its shortcomings with the large selection of products. That is why it is worth taking a look at what is on offer here, but you should know exactly what you want to plant in the garden.
Order plants online at "Olerum"
"Olerum" has made a name for itself through particularly plant-friendly shipping. For example, plants are not sent to packing stations here, but only handed in directly to the customer.
- Olerum gives the impression that the greatest focus is on ecological quality, but it is also somewhat more expensive than the competition.
- For this you will also find unusual plants such as the "Siberian blueberry" or the apple tree "Bioaktiv Vitalstar".
- From an order value of 40 euros you get the shipping costs for free. An order from Olerum may even be cheaper than the competition.
- If you provide your cell phone number, DHL or the carrier will contact you by SMS or call to arrange a handover time.
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