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Positive | DonnaMack (69 reviews) | On Dec 26, 2021, DonnaMack Elgin, IL (Zone 5a) wrote: Posted on November 12, 2019, updated December 26, 2021 On December 26th, 2021, DonnaMack added the following: For the second year in a row I planted a collection from Van Engelen and was very pleased. This was a camassia leichtlini collection consisting of 10 Alba, 10 Caerulea, 10 Blue Heaven and 3 Pink. Fantastic, large, healthy bulbs. I also ordered 5 Lilium African Queen and was similarly pleased. I have always avoided collection because I was concerned about the quality. Van Engelen has turned me around on this, and I plan on doing it every year. |
Positive | gardenertom (2 reviews) | On Apr 18, 2021, gardenertom Felton, CA (Zone 9a) wrote: Very happy with my experience. Ordered 200 tulip bulbs last fall. Bulb size was larger than I was expecting and only a few of nonviable bulbs. Bloom rate and size was fantastic. Would definitely recommend. |
Positive | ngreenla (4 reviews) | On Oct 2, 2020, ngreenla Lisle, IL wrote: Just received and planted a large order (++1,000 bulbs) of narcissi and muscari bulbs. Well packaged bulbs, shipped on time. I am very pleased with the size and quality of the bulbs. I as also impressed with the website, which provides detailed horticultural information for each species. WiIll definitely order from them again and will recommend to others. |
Positive | Jadwin59 (15 reviews) | On May 5, 2020, Jadwin59 Rochester, NY (Zone 6a) wrote: I've bought many bulbs from VE and their sister company, John Scheepers, over the years. |
Positive | mcsnail (9 reviews) | On Nov 19, 2019, mcsnail Chicago, IL wrote: I started ordering amaryllises from this company when Easy to Grow Bulbs became more interested in promoting their products than actually supplying them. I am just a home gardener--but Van Engelen offers amaryllises in quantities that are appropriate for me (I like to give them as presents). For the last 3 years or so I have received very large and healthy bulbs at an amazing price point. All of the bulbs have flowered prolifically and as expected (no surprises). I am a little intimidated by the reports of rather surly customer service--but -thankfully--I have never had occasion to complain. |
Positive | brahmabantam (8 reviews) | On Nov 12, 2019, brahmabantam Rimrock, WA (Zone 5b) wrote: I ordered from Van Engelen for the first time this year, and also from John Scheepers their sister company. I mostly ordered spring blooming bulbs from John Scheepers and will add a review of that company next year once I've seen the blooms. From Van Engelen I ordered ~$100 worth of spring bulbs plus 5 amaryllis for christmas blooming and 50 paperwhites. All the amaryllis and paperwhite bulbs are large and great quality. The first set of paperwhites I set in water and they bloomed within 4 weeks (first flowers stared after about three weeks) plus they've been blooming for 1 month in a bowl of water, which exceeded my expectations (the first batch of flowers I cut and put in a vase, and maybe that helped induce the second flush of flowers?). I started one of my Merry Christmas amaryllis as soon as it arrived (couldn't wait until Christmas, LOL!) and it is blooming now with 2 thick flower stalks. The first stalk right now has 3 flowers and the second hasn't opened yet but looks promising - I think it has 3 flowers also. |
Positive | tomspeak (12 reviews) | On Oct 20, 2019, tomspeak Vashon, WA wrote: I've ordered bulbs Van Engelen for years, and with every shipment I delight in the quality of the bulbs and the care of packaging and shipping. Spring at my farm includes a glorious show of gold, white, salmon and blue, the drifts of blooms brought to me by Van Engelen. I could not be happier with my purchases. |
Positive | zomer (1 review) | On May 27, 2019, zomer East Troy, WI wrote: First time ordering from this company, not the last though. They are going to be my go to company from now on. Every allium bulb this fall is coming up as planned and the lilies are all nicely started. I've never had this good of luck with KVB or Michigan Bulb and the prices are great, I've compared them with everyone. Thank you Van Engelen! |
Positive | SanJoseFool (21 reviews) | On Feb 10, 2019, SanJoseFool Canton, GA (Zone 7b) wrote: First time ordering fall bulbs anywhere. They held my order until they felt the correct planting time to ensure best chance of success. That was nice so I didn't have to think about it. I had lots of bulbs to plant, maybe 900 or so, daffodils, alliums, muscari, and crocus (tommies). Bulbs were in excellent condition just a handful of bad ones out of 900. I can see most of them are putting up stalks now, the tommies are starting to flower. Would order again but I hope I don't have to and that these guys like my Georgia clay and come back next year. I know the daffodils will I see them everywhere around here. |
Positive | MacGupta (1 review) | On Nov 13, 2018, MacGupta Englishtown, NJ wrote: First time orderer from vanengelen.com. I was irritated at first because I didn't receive an email notifying me of the shipment; and then when I received it, at first glance it appeared to be the wrong stuff and incomplete, and I wrote them an irritated email. On careful examination though, all proved fine, and the bulbs all appear fine and healthy. So my sincerest apologies to them, and no excuses for my irritation. I'm looking forward to seeing how the blooms come out next spring. |
Positive | CooDeeFoo (15 reviews) | On Sep 29, 2018, CooDeeFoo Central, SC wrote: I have ordered from this company over many years with excellent results. I have even ordered discounted bulbs at the end of the planting season when a person might expect to get bulbs at the end of their viability; I have never received a bad bulb. They have grown, looked beautiful, and most perennialized for several years afterwards. I was surprised negative feedback on your website. They also sell to anyone; no wholesale tax number is needed. They just offer bulbs in larger lots. Their sister company, John Scheepers, has the same bulbs in smaller lots, but at a slightly higher price. I have already ordered $200 worth of bulbs that I expect to arrive in October. |
Positive | collectorpalms (15 reviews) | On Dec 8, 2017, collectorpalms College Station, TX wrote: Posted on November 22, 2016, updated December 8, 2017 On January 21st, 2016, collectorpalms changed the rating from negative to positive and added the following: Linda with customer services contacted me after my review. She asked for pictures of the bulbs. She offered a replacement next Fall of the 200 Parrot Tulips that arrived in question and the 100 Synaeda Blue that became moldy in the Refridge. Thank you Linda, looking forward to the bulbs next fall. On November 22nd, 2016, collectorpalms added the following: True to their word, I did receive 300 replacement bulbs in October without having to send out any reminders. They did show up in good condition and have not molded this year in the fridge so far. Hoping I can plant soon, come on cold weather! On December 8th, 2017, collectorpalms added the following: I placed one order this late fall season and the daffodil and tulip bulbs were healthy. Only complaint is the use of UPS as it takes 7 days while if using Fedex it would be 3. |
Positive | macdogdaddy (1 review) | On Nov 2, 2017, macdogdaddy Happy Valley, OR wrote: This was my first order with Van Engelen so I checked them out here at DG before ordering. Historically they have many positive reviews, however, the most recent several reviews (fall 2015) are solidly negative. So I took a chance ordering from them (fall 2017) hoping they'd gotten their act together, and I'm glad I did. Here's my experience. |
Positive | Madisonwigarden (10 reviews) | On Jun 7, 2016, Madisonwigarden Madison, WI (Zone 5b) wrote: Love this company. I've ordered from Van Engelen for years. They have a great selection, great prices, and great bulbs. I have no clue why anyone would order bulbs from anywhere else. |
Positive | deforestliz (9 reviews) | On Mar 14, 2015, deforestliz Sandy, UT wrote: I waited to review until I saw my bulbs come up. My early bulbs are up and way better than I expected. They were advertised as second quality naturalizing bulbs and I planted 1,000 of them. The called them floriferous, but I did not expect 9 flowers from one bulb of a second quality. I have 1,000 in front which are just poking up because they are a later variety so I can't speak to them, but these have a quality making me wonder what first quality looks like. I got them because I wanted a mass planting and they were very cheap. It also looks like I will have over a month of blooms because the bulbs don't send up all the flower spikes at once, possible 6 weeks of flowers or more since it has already been 2 weeks and they are just hitting their stride. They got snowed on and frozen and it did not phase them. |
Positive | Azurel (11 reviews) | On Dec 18, 2014, Azurel Youngsville, NC wrote: I ordered some end of season daffodil collections & lilies. The price was great, the order came promptly. (UPS had busted the box but the bulbs were in good condition). The box was VERY heavy for 115 bulbs. It turned out that they had given a very generous bonus either in number or quality (one bag had double-nosed, triple-nosed & even a few quadruple-nosed bulbs;the other bag was mostly singles but good sized and lots of extras. I could not be happier with my order. |
Positive | Kat6778 (1 review) | On Nov 26, 2014, Kat6778 Newry, SC wrote: I placed my order with Van Engelen on November 21 2014. It was confirmed on November 22 2014 and I recieved the order today, on November 26 2014. I'm very impressed with the quick shipment. All the bulbs look healthy. The lilium bulbs are huge. Great experience. Will definitely order again. |
Positive | quiltjean (3 reviews) | On Oct 29, 2014, quiltjean North Chelmsford, MA (Zone 6b) wrote: VE and JS are great. I have ordered bulbs for our condo a couple of times, and they arrived in good shape. This last order had one moldy tulip out of 250 assorted bulbs. They're good sized, too. |
Positive | coriaceous (18 reviews) | On Feb 1, 2014, coriaceous ROSLINDALE, MA wrote: I've placed orders with this company many times. Their selection is good, mistakes are rare, and we've gotten way fewer bad bulbs than the industry standard. Customer service has been good. |
Positive | Patty57 (27 reviews) | On Oct 25, 2013, Patty57 Wake Forest, NC (Zone 7b) wrote: Just rec'd my fall shipment of bulbs!! Was very satisfied all around!! Customer Service was a positive experience as well. |
Positive | nikesamothrace (2 reviews) | On Jul 31, 2013, nikesamothrace Houston, TX wrote: This is my first use of Watchdog and my first post. I have ordered bulbs from Van Engelen since 1990. I have bought 1000's of bulbs and spent 100's of dollars. I have never had a bad experience. I was thinking about finding another supplier. I checked Watchdog results for other suppliers and was surprised to see so many negative comments for the other suppliers. So, I checked VE's ratings. I was not surprised to see such excellent ratings. |
Positive | jacintac (3 reviews) | On Apr 4, 2013, jacintac Fairfield, CT wrote: Top size bulbs (unless described as landscape size) at great prices. I've purchased from them for years and they have yet to mess up the order or skim me on quantity or quality. Love this company! |
Positive | pokerino (4 reviews) | On Feb 7, 2013, pokerino Little Rock, AR wrote: I placed an order during their end of season sale for crocus, tulip, and lily bulbs. The bulbs I received were fresher and healthier than an earlier mid-season order I placed with another popular and highly rated bulb company. They appear to have superior storage facilities and I found the tiered boxes used in shipping quite ingenious. |
Positive | carolmo (23 reviews) | On Dec 1, 2012, carolmo Olathe, KS (Zone 5a) wrote: Ordered lilies late. The bulbs arrived in a few days. Bulbs were great. Very pleased. |
Positive | Joseph_Cincy (13 reviews) | On Nov 3, 2012, Joseph_Cincy Cincinnati, OH (Zone 6a) wrote: Last month, I ordered 1,310 bulbs from Van Engelen. It was my first time ordering bulbs in bulk. I found their web site easy to use and their prices very competitive. I requested that the bulbs be delivered during a small window, and they arrived on time as instructed. One of the other reviews complained about the packaging, but I found the bulbs smartly packaged in different internal boxes with sawdust cushioning. The bulbs themselves looked fine. I have no complaints, and I'll certainly order from Van Engelen again next year (obsession cannot be stopped). I'm looking forward to seeing hundreds of new flowers in the spring! |
Positive | pamichen (2 reviews) | On Oct 23, 2012, pamichen Huntington Woods, MI wrote: Have ordered bulbs from this company for years-always wonderful. They arrive at the correct time for planting, are large and firm and grow beautifully. My bulb plants are much admired in spring, and now neighbors are ordering, also. I've never had any problem with this company. Helpful on the telephone with technical questions, also. I highly recommend them. |
Positive | Ispahan (55 reviews) | On Nov 21, 2011, Ispahan Chicago, IL (Zone 6a) wrote: I must say that I have enjoyed placing multiple orders with Van Engelen this fall season. Their ordering process is hassle fee, their website is streamlined and easy to use, their selection is good, their prices are great and the bulbs I have received have all been wonderful, firm, healthy specimens. Even their lily bulbs were of superb quality with large size and often with intact root systems. I can't wait to see how my spring garden will look next year with so many fine Van Engelen bulbs now safely planted and put to bed for the winter. |
Positive | kerryb (1 review) | On Nov 14, 2011, kerryb Danbury, CT wrote: Ordered bulbs from them for my company. Arrived on time, look great, etc. I had ordered one of their tulip collections consisting of 6 different varieties. They duplicated one and left one variety out. I emailed them and within an hour someone got back to me and said they would ship the missing variety and I could keep the other 50 bulbs. Very nice and responsive! |
Positive | bryana (72 reviews) | On Nov 6, 2011, bryana Albany, NY wrote: I ordered the early spring collection, species crocus and tricolor crocus. |
Positive | hoosierbananna (5 reviews) | On Oct 18, 2011, hoosierbananna Indianapolis, IN wrote: I ordered the orienpet and asiatic lilly bulbs from the VanEngelen website: the price was great, the service was excellent, the bulbs were perfect. I am very pleased and highly recommend this company to others. Looking forward to next Spring to see these beauties in bloom. |
Positive | caterino1 (7 reviews) | On Sep 20, 2011, caterino1 Newburgh, NY wrote: I have been ordering from this company now for about four years and have had great luck with their products.Last year I ordered about 1200 bulbs, and all of them bloomed. I had a fantastic looking yard last spring.bulbs are healthy and are packed well. You would be crazy to buy your bulbs from anywhere else. Prices are very reasonable, If I'm planting a large display, I order from no one but these guys, Plus their customer service people are very friendly and helpful. |
Positive | idanou (9 reviews) | On May 17, 2011, idanou Provincetown, MA (Zone 7a) wrote: Posted on October 27, 2010, updated May 18, 2011 On May 17th, 2011, idanou added the following: What a turn out! Everything has performed amazingly, I don't think there was a bulb that didn't bloom. Still waiting on a couple of late spring varieties but they seem very strong and healthy. I'm not sure if its the soil amendments and organic fertilizer I use but most varieties have turned at least 1.5 times taller than expected. They just relaunched their website for fall 2011 and I am most definitely placing a large order with them (and their sister company). I wouldn't buy fall bulbs anywhere else. Great product, great prices, great service, amazing performance. |
Positive | ladybearscout60 (2 reviews) | On Apr 6, 2011, ladybearscout60 Hendersonville, TN wrote: Last fall I ordered from several companies. By far these bulbs were the biggest. When they bloomed this week, they were gorgeous. The blooms of the parrot tulips were huge and all the bulbs came up. |
Positive | boru (15 reviews) | On Mar 10, 2011, boru Altoona, WI wrote: Hello! |
Positive | aileen246 (19 reviews) | On Feb 24, 2011, aileen246 Priest River, ID wrote: Posted on January 29, 2011, updated February 24, 2011 On January 29th, 2011, aileen246 added the following: Just wanted to add that the second stem had 6 blooms and a third stem has 4 more!!! Way to go!!!!! On February 24th, 2011, aileen246 added the following: The two amaryllis grown by the relatives were excellent also. My daughter-in-law reports SEVEN blooms on one stem!! Outstanding.!! |
Positive | louietheliger (1 review) | On Oct 31, 2010, louietheliger Kingston, NY wrote: I was surprised to see such vehement negativity from another customer from Kingston, NY. My sister is a professional landscape architect/garden designer and recommended Van Engelen several years ago. I purchase in bulk, according to my hardiness zone, and have always had success with everything I have ordered. Bulbs are huge, healthy, shipped during my growing season, and displays are magnificent. When I once called customer service regarding a few sub-standard bulbs (in a bulk order of over 300, late in the season, of last minute left over sale items) I was provided with an immediate remedy - replacement with items of like cost (the item was sold out) or an immediate credit. I always strongly recommend this company. My only wish is that they would carry other plant material in addition to bulbs. |
Positive | ericfloyd (4 reviews) | On Oct 25, 2010, ericfloyd Weatherford, TX (Zone 8a) wrote: Very nice bulbs! The Southland Grand Mix were huge daffodil bulbs! |
Positive | Crocosmia1 (1 review) | On Oct 16, 2010, Crocosmia1 Highland, MI (Zone 5b) wrote: Ordered Two varieties of Crocus and several hundred Tulips. |
Positive | veryblessed (19 reviews) | On Oct 13, 2010, veryblessed Morehead, KY wrote: Received my order of 100 bulbs and already have them in the ground. Bulbs were huge, healthy and shipped right on time. I will buy from them again! |