Comments about Star of Bethlehem, 30 Bulbs:

The flowers were sparse and spindly. They did not bloom all at once. It was very disappointing.

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Sent this gift of bulbs to a friend confined to a wheelchair. She was so excited by the continuing blooms! They are a nice change from more predictable flowers.

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Bulbs did not bloom at the same time, bloomed one or two at a time so did not give the same effect as pictured. Eventually most of the bulbs did bloom but just not as pictured.

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Container is nice, there were probably 30 bulbs but the problem was that they did not bloom at the same time so it definitely did not look like the picture online or in the catalogue. They bloomed one or two at at time and were never in bloom at the same time.

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The product arrived in good shape, directions were easy. Have bought this plant from others before and it was fine. The bulbs sprouted slowly and the plants were rangy looking, very few blooms and not a nice holiday gift for my 93-year-old mother.

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Sent to my mother and mother-in-law. Both enjoyed it, it bloomed even for the brown thumb in the family :)

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Never bloomed and we did everything the instuctions told us to do.

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It makes a great gift for someone to enjoy with little maintenance. Great for older people.

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It was a lovely gift idea. My friend was able to see it grow and bloom. She was able to enjoy it as it grew and after it bloomed. It lasted much longer than I thought. It is still blooming. It was contained in a nice planter which can be used for other plants later and the bulbs can be taken into the garden and planted for future blooming next year. GREAT GIFT>

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I ordered these a week or so before Christmas and they were blooming by Christmas Day. Lots of beautiful flowers that I will enjoy again.

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The container could have used a few more bulbs. Aside from that it made a great Christmas gift.

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I purchased this product as Christmas gifts for two friends who love gardening and were thrilled to have these indoor blooming plants that represent the star of Bethlehem. Each gift fully bloomed right on schedule.

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Our neighbors truly enjoyed receiving the Star of Bethlehem from us for Christmas. Not only were the bulbs easy to care for, but the container is beautiful. It blossomed within about 2 and 1/2 weeks. They thought the gift to be unique and one they will have to enjoy year after year.

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This was a nice addition to my blooming plants for the season. It will be interesting to see if it lives or just dies after blooming.

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I ordrred this asd a Christmas gift. There were only a few sprouts by that day and it took about 10 more days before there was any display.

However, the recipient liked the contaimer very much.

Comments about Star of Bethlehem, 30 Bulbs:

This was a wonderful gift for senior citizens and
anyone that wants flowers in the winter months!

Comments about Star of Bethlehem, 30 Bulbs:

blooms are tall and thin, did not fill out and some flowers died before the rest bloomed

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Gave several as gifts and saw them blooming later at recipients' houses. Pretty flowers and container. Definitely not as full as the photograph but very still nice. Folks enjoyed getting them.

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I never saw this product--sent it as a gift. The recipient reports that, after experimenting with locations for best light and temperature, she now has profuse flowers and is looking forward to planting the bulbs for next year.

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I gave this as a Christmas gift to an older couple
without a green thumb. They tell me it's flourishing, and lovely.

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I was very disappointed. Spent a lot of money on gifts that were for special people and did not give them - thank goodness. One never bloomed, the other was very skimpy looking.

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I sent this to my mother during the Holidays. I chose it because it would last longer than the usual 10 days with cut flower arrangements. She told me to started to grow quickly and its beautiful. She really likes it.

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It just looked sparse, I was going to give it as a gift, but it didn't look like "enough" so I kept it.

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I sent this as a gift and my sister was more than pleased. Last year I sent an Amaryllis, and she is enjoying it again this year.

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The first seven Star of Bethlehem planters I ordered produced beautiful flowers and the persons I gave them to and the two I kept were enjoyed immensely for their beauty and the fun of watching them grow.
However, the three that I ordered and arrived on Christmas Eve have only produced one flower each rather than thirty and I and my two ministers to whom I was going to give them to are greatly disappointed. The bulbs just put out green stems. I feel you should replace the last 3 planters. It was hard to give a rating - for the first 7, I would give a 5-star rating, but the last 3 were really unacceptable.
I will send a picture of the bloomed containers and also a picture of the planters with only one bloom and mostly green stems.

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Given as a gift...a big hit.

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I was a little disappointed that it didn't look like the catalog picture in terms of a healthy, full planter.

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I sent this as a Christmas present to my elderly aunt. She absolutely loved them. They [...] grew quickly and bloomed on Christmas Eve. She was thrilled with them. She cannot garden anymore and this brought some sunshine into her home.

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Used this to set on table for Christmas. Started and bloomed right on time. The lack of sun in my location, I think made it a bit straggly, but overall, brought a nice touch of live plants for the winter holiday season.

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Delicate, attracrive flowers.
Can be transplanted to outdoor garden in Spring.

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This was purchased to be used at Christmas. I thought I was getting it at just about the right time (as advertised) so I would have a beautiful display on Christmas. Some of the flowers had died off the week before Christmas and by Christmas ALL the flowers had died off. Since all the flowers were not in bloom at the same time and there was a lot of space between each stem, this would not have proven to be a beautiful display at Christmas anyway. Bad choice on my part and I definitely won't buy it again. Good part - I have a lovely tin that I can use again and again.

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I have always liked these blooms as an alternative choice to Christmas cactus, Amaryllis or Poinsettia. The bulbs I have gotten before came up strong and full in MA and MD. I sent this to my brother in WI and they bloomed but with less vigor. The blooms came up like runners and never fully filled out the vessel. We think this arrangement really likes warmth and strong sun. Nice choice but consider the destination. I will buy again when available.

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Far less than 30 bulbs sprouted. The soil level in the planter was very uneven and that may have contributesd to the lack of growth. I am very disappointed in the results. The planter is attractive enough, but since only 11 bulbs have sprouted I feel the product is not worth the cost and I doubt if I will ever purchase such an item from Gardeners Supply in the future as my results will not come anywhere near what was described. Very disappointed.

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This is what my mother in law (the recipient of the gift) said, "I enjoyed watching the flowers come up, but since you asked for suggestions, I'll say: Since they came up at different times, they never looked like the advertised picture. The little flowers were pretty, but the whole thing looked straggly at times. Sorry – I still thank you very much for the gift, but since you asked . . . I also think that 30 bulbs were too many for the small container."

It was sad to disappoint her. Even though I read some negative reviews about this product from last year I was hoping it would be different this year because the picture of the Stars of Bethlehem flowers were so beautiful. I suggest the company discontinue this item.

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I gave this as a gift. I have been getting delighted reports about all of the sprouts that it has on it.

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I was very disappoinyed with the two trays of the bulbs I bought, They were nothing like the picture example on your website. The stems were tall and leggy, some falling over. I definitely think they were overpriced for what I ended up with. I followed all directios and could not have found a more suitable place for them. They were on my sunroom with lots of windows, not direct sunlight. The room is airconditioned but slighly cooler than the rest of the house.

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This is a very special gift for anyone who loves garden fresh flowers, but especially for anyone who loves gardening and enjoys the wonder of nature.

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Did not live up to expectations. Unattractive, did not blossom at same time and many plants fell over. Ready for the garbage! Betsy Coghlin

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Makes a nice center piece.

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Easy to grow. Needs quite a lot of sunlight.

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I sent this as a gift to my aunt and uncle in AZ. The pot was perfect with their Southwestern decor and they said they had lots of blooms!

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I bought this hoping for just a decent display and was disappointed. Twenty six bulbs came up, but only about half have bloomed so far and at different times. The plants never actually filled out very much nor did they fill the container. The plants are easy to grow--just add water--and the container is attractive, but the display leaves much to be desired.

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The product bloomed as promised but by Christmas Eve was scraggly and unatractive. Would have liked it to be in full bloom at Christmas.

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60% bloomed;40% did not

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They needed more light than what would come through the window. I had to put a lamp on them.

Pretty flowers. Not very fragrant.

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This plant is one of the prettiest I have even seen and all my guests are enjoying it as well.

Comments about Star of Bethlehem, 30 Bulbs:

was very disappointed with this- the photos show all blooming at once- this did not happen. had dead blooms,blooms,bud and bulbs just sprouting. wasnot attractive

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This was a gift and the recipient reported that it is not up to standard set by prior gifts from Christmas catalog.

Comments about Star of Bethlehem, 30 Bulbs:

The planter came with easy to follow instructions. It began blooming in 4 days and requires minimal care.

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I bought this for my mother for Christmas. The picture is definately decieving. What I recieved did not bloom uniformly (In height or at the same time). Waste of money.

Comments about Star of Bethlehem, 30 Bulbs:

Of 30 bulbs, only 12 grew. Instead of the lush blooms depicted in the catalog, We have 3 scrawny stems. This was a great disappointment

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Good small present to encircle the larger thoughts of the holidays. Suitable for close friend or family member either. Nice blooms and looks acceptable beside a window.

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I received this as a gift the day after Thanksgiving. Three weeks later, 29 of the 30 bulbs are up, 18 are blooming, and the rest are about to bloom. I simply unpacked it, removed the fiber mat (which is packing material!) to expose the tiny sprouts, waited until it thawed, then watered it well and placed it in a south-facing window. I didn't have to water it much until it started blooming last week. It does not look exactly like the picture yet, but it is getting there! What a wonderful gift!

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Several bulbs were fine and bloomed well. Others have still not bloomed after many weeks, althought they have leaves. If I count all that came up - there are not the 30 advertised.

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This was a gift to a cousin. It looked terrible when I saw it. Not much flowering . Plants had a hard time growing thru' the planting material and pushed it all over the place

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Container is attractive, and pretty with bulbs in flower. Blooms are not so abundant as shown in product image, but, then, what bulb baskets ever are?

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The product in the picture was very lovely. In actuality, the bulbs did not bloom in unison as in the picture. The flower stems drooped. The container is attractive. I have not had the time to count to see if the 30 bulbs are actually sprouting. The item is overpriced.

Comments about Star of Bethlehem, 30 Bulbs:

I purchased 2 of these for Christmas gifts. [...]

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The container is great but the bulbs are pale and not blooming well. Very scraggly with few flowers.

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I gave this as a gift to a friend. I followed the directions, but the bulbs started sprouting at different times. Also, there were no directions about what to do with the floral material on top of the container, so I left it there. It seemed to impede the growth of the plants, but by the time I realized it, some had broken through, and it was hard to do anything about it.

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I recieved this very early. When I ordered it I requested it arive for a Christmas gift that the reciepient could watch bloom. It arived early so it bloomed for me. I followed the instructions to the T but only about a third of the flowers bloomed. I have purched blooming flower gifts from you before and prior tyo this time have always been totally satified with your products. I'm sorry to write this poor review.

Comments about Star of Bethlehem, 30 Bulbs:

The product and delivery were fine. Recipients were pleased. [...]

Comments about Star of Bethlehem, 30 Bulbs:

[...] They were at the right stage so they were in bloom for Christmas. Everyone was delighted.

Comments about Star of Bethlehem, 30 Bulbs:

A great gift that will make a lasting impression each time the recipients look at the plants elegant blooms!

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Family loved it!

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llThe idea was great but the plants grew at an inconsistent rate, some withering before others bloomed.I really couldn't give this item as a gift. Definitely not as pictured. I followed all instructions.

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Great gift for someone who has everything. Perfert gift for someone who loves flowers.

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The flowers are scraggly and didn't bloom like the catalogue photo

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These are fun to watch sprout up...they grow quickly but mine are not nearly as full as described in photos. Lots of tall growth, flowers open quickly; no scent.

Comments about Star of Bethlehem, 30 Bulbs:

My friend enjoyed watching the bulbs sprout/bloom. Attractive, happy flowers when skies are full of stormy winter clouds. Attractive container.

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This was a present for my daughter in law. As soon as the plant arrived in Maryland she called and whas excited about it. I received progress reports about once a week. The bulbs were in full bloom by Christmas, everybody admires them.

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I set this on my desk in my office hoping for a brillant display like the picture. Only 66% of the bulbs have produced flowers. The display is not compact. However, the container it comes with is very attractive and I will be able to use it.

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I sent the Star of Bethlehem to my best friend in CA for Christmas and she liked it so much, she ordered one for her sister in Oklahoma.

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Comments about Star of Bethlehem, 30 Bulbs:

These bloomed beautifully for me, and I got rave reviews from the people I gave them to as gifts.

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Birthday gift to my mother. She says it is really great and the plants are starting to bloom. I haven't seen it.

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I purchased these as gifts. My neighbor, who can't grow anything, is so happy that she has flowers and she didn't kill them. She said she doesn't have to do anything to them but water occasionally.

Comments about Star of Bethlehem, 30 Bulbs:

[...] She followed the directions on the package and got excellent results. She was very happy with this gift.

Comments about Star of Bethlehem, 30 Bulbs:

These bulbs arrived safely & well packaged.As long as you follow the directions, it will last & flower when the time is right.I'm sure it will be beautiful when fully flowered! A great present for anyone who "has/buys everything they want" & likes flowers/plants.

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Disappointed in this one, although metal container is very nice and can be re-used.

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[...].started immediately and the plant continues to grow, producing a nice bunch of white flowers....Very please with the product, would order again

Comments about Star of Bethlehem, 30 Bulbs:

There is nothing more lovely than a field of flowers, but if you don't have a field, try to plant in a wind-protected area. In the mornings, some take their time waking up...and by early dusk, the white petals seem to brighten. You'll love them year after year!

Comments about Star of Bethlehem, 30 Bulbs:

This bulb is extremely invasive when planted in the garden. The bulbs multiply rapidly and the wind blows the seeds!