Comments regarding Rare Plant Research

Ordered two plants from Rare Plant Research. Both were nice specimens in nice condition. Both were shipped out of pots but with a fair amount of soil. Both did well after being placed in ground. I would use Burl again for hard to find plants.

I ordered some plants from RPR in 2010 and was very pleased with them. After a fire in our greenhouse this February, I lost a lot of the plants and reordered new ones this month. I included a note about the fire so Burl would know that I didn't just kill the rare plants he sent me last year!
I received great looking plants in the mail, some starting leaves, great looking roots, the works. I would recommend Rare Plant Research to anyone. His prices are superb considering how rare the items are.

This company lists unusual or difficult to acquire plants. I am hoping to begin cultivating some new genera. Although not inexpensive the plants are not excessively priced either. I ordered recently as a trial since I and club associates had heard some things that did not sound promising - especially the difficulty of contacting them, something I can verify. The plants arrived very promptly. All were there, bareroot, as promised. They were small, several were cuttings, and they looked a little critical but this is what one would expect. Some were trimmed. I am rerooting as I write. I will see how they do. Otherwise, nothing to prevent me from ordering again. I wish I had a couple of years ago since then they had some plants I really wanted. I think anyone might order if they understand that there might be some things not ideal. Easier than traveling to habitat.

I have ordered 2x from this company and would strongly recommend it to anyone. I received my shipments promptly, and Burl pays attention to national weather to try to limit frost damage. My plants have all been healthy and completely BUG FREE! Burl (that's his name) has also replied to my emails on care tips personally. Some specimens may show significant pruning or have other "flaws" but I choose to view them as unique. The variety of plants is exceptional, and this grower has an admirable ethic re: preservation of natural habitat. I am planning another purchase soon!