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Sending plants to/Buying plants in... MALLORCA

brian stoatbrian stoat Posts: 111
in Problem solving

My father in law lives in Mallorca and we'd like to get some plants (Begonias maybe) sent to him either from the UK, or from a Spanish based supplier.

All of our Googling has yielded nothing. All we seem to get is sellers in the uk, selling in the uk, to the uk.

Any pointers out there, please?

Thanks in advance.

Cheers

Brian

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  • Lizzie27Lizzie27 Posts: 12,494
    I think the plant regulations (at least in the UK) have been tightened up considerably this last year and I reckon Mallorca being an island, have much the same rules. I think it is now forbidden to send or take any living material between countries unless you are a certified commercial grower, but I might be wrong.  Far better to send him some money or a gift card so he can buy plants locally. 
    North East Somerset - Clay soil over limestone
  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,090
    Too easy to import/export pests and diseases that way and P&P rates are very high.  The British PO will not allow plants thru the post either so send him the money instead so he can support local growers on the island.
    Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
    "The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
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  • brian stoatbrian stoat Posts: 111
    That certainly seems to be the case; but how can we source plants local to him?
  • AnniDAnniD Posts: 12,585
    Is this of any use ?
    https://viverospounou.com/en/garden-center-mallorca/
  • Mrs-B3-Southampton,-HantsMrs-B3-Southampton,-Hants Posts: 732
    Either tell him to Internet search "garden centre near me" OR drive along any main road (not motorways) and look for garden centre signs.  Mallorca now has lots of garden centres.  
    Southampton 
  • brian stoatbrian stoat Posts: 111
    really help really helpful AnniD!
    Thanks
    😊👍🏻
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