Only given 4 fist plant arrived well packed and in good condition. Second plant was supposed to be honeysuckle and a sunflower was sent. Plant was not in great condition and box bashed.Evri -usual poo... See more
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Plants arrived promptly delivered and wonderfully packed, just a few flower heads were snapped off but they will grow again. I will be buying from Dobies again as i am overall really pleased with the... See more
Plants were small but in good condition. Free tower received as part of the order. It's a good size. Pleased over all, have used Dobies a few times over the years, plants are always packed well for pr... See more
Pricing is good. Communication is very poor. Quoted 24hr dispatch but took over 7 days to send. Package arrived in poor condition, via Evri, and plants were very difficult to get out of pots... See more
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About Dobies
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We are friends with, but not to be confused with Dobbies Garden Centre.
Our carefully selected range ensures that every gardener can find what they need to help their gardens thrive. From vegetable and herb seeds to fruit, flower plants and gardening equipment, we’ve got you covered.
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Vegetable Seeds
Vegetable Plants
Soft Fruit
Seed Potatoes
Garlic Bulbs
Onions & Shallots
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Flower Seeds
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Long Road, TQ4 7SX, Paignton, United Kingdom
- 0333 240 5933
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- www.dobies.co.uk
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Needs to do better as the plants…
Needs to do better as the plants arrived very dehydrated. OK it's hot but sending out the plants over a weekend is just asking for trouble. By the time they arrived the Lavatara where almost dead. Time will tell if they survive.
8 July 2026
Hasn’t arrived yet
8 July 2026
Very good service
I have used several websites so far this year to purchase seeds and plants. Dobies stands out as being the most reliable in terms of speed of delivery and packaging. The seeds are posted out within a very short time and the plants have been of good quality and arrived undamaged. A big plus is the fact you can contact Customer Services and communicate with a human being.
1 July 2026
The Cafe
I ordered a Dr Pepper float and "the ice cream machine was broken", no ice and I spent over £5 on it, I was with my grandson and even though it didn't have any ice cream in it, they didn't top it up, if you want a cold drink you have to ask them to get it from the freezer/fridge behind the counter, as the one that customers is supposed to use doesn't even work, the cakes there aren't good, so my grandson always gets a packet of crisps. And I do know that some of them are closing down, I know that the one in Marple might be closing down after me leaving this review. Don't go to the cafe, however the staff members were helpful, but that doesn't fix the fridges...
13 July 2026
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Is the the webpage baffling
I find the webpage a bit baffling, esp trying to find current offers after being there once before.
8 July 2026
service and help
30 June 2026
Good communication.
Good communication.
Love the new packets with space for notes.
I'll be back!
7 July 2026
Beautiful Hanging Baskets
I bought several pre planted nurseryman's choice hanging baskets from Dobies which, as summer progresses, have turned in to the most beautiful hanging baskets I have ever seen. The price was fair, delivery punctual and the plants were very healthy. Well done Dobies
1 May 2026
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The plants I received were far larger…
The plants I received were far larger than I expected, and arrived in very good condition. Delivery was a day later than expected, (despatched on 7th but did not arrive until 9th) but that was of no fault of Dobies. I would certainly use again in the future.
6 July 2026
I have not yet received my order which I placed on the 07/07/2027
I have not yet received my order. I had a message from Evri to say they would deliver between 8 and 9pm. yesterday 11/07/2026. But at 8:30 I received a message that they were unable to deliver and would let me know when they could deliver which would be on the next working day. I have not yet received my order 12/07/2026 and am very concerned as to the condition of the 5 plants I have ordered.
11 July 2026
Sent an orange tree in stead of the…
Sent an orange tree in stead of the lemon tree ordered, the plant sent was withered.
6 July 2026
Not impressed ...
Ordered a plant 7 days ago and still waiting to be notified about when it will be dispatched and when I will receive it.
It's a gift for a friend, had I known it would take so long I wouldn't have ordered it.
Will not use this service again.
5 July 2026
My plants have not arrived yet and…
My plants have not arrived yet and Evri’s tracking service is not very informative. My delivery seems to be stuck with Evri.
7 July 2026
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