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The following delivery options and charges are applicable to all products sold by David Austin Roses.

DELIVERY CHARGES

Please see below a list of delivery charges for each EU country. If you do not see your country listed or have a question regarding delivery, please call our customer service team on 0044 1902 376373 or email [email protected]

Please note we are currently unable to ship potted roses to Switzerland. Bare root roses orders are not affected.

France and Germany - €6.95

Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Holland, Hungary, Ireland, Northen Ireland, Italia, Luxembourg, Poland, Portugal, Spain & Sweden - €9.95

Bulgaria. Croatia, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia - €15.95

Greece, Switzerland - €24.95

Frequently asked questions

An order from David Austin Roses will arrive safely and securely by courier. If you have provided a delivery instruction then your order will be left as requested. Bare root roses will arrive in a box and potted roses will arrive in our David Austin premium 6 litre pot, securely packaged in a sturdy box. Depending on the items ordered and the time of year your items may arrive separately.

Can I order a delivery to go to my place of work or another address?

Yes, we accept alternative addresses at checkout – just choose a billing address and a separate delivery address. Please note that it is your responsibility to make sure that the delivery address is accessible for the delivery vehicle and is able to accept the delivery.

During the checkout process you are able to leave delivery instructions to make sure your order is left in a safe place.

No, our couriers are instructed to follow the delivery instructions provided by the customer at checkout and if no instructions are given, leave the order in a safe place/with a neighbour. If someone is available to receive the order the courier may ask for a signature.

Yes, you have the right to cancel an order within 14 days of the order being made. In some cases an order can be cancelled or changed before despatch. To do so, call us on 00 44 1902 376373 between 8.30am and 12pm on the day of purchase. If an order has already been despatched please see our returns, replacements and refunds policies for more details. Any additional charges to a changed order will be made at the point of the change.

We’re very sorry your order has not arrived on time. Please call our helpful team on 00441902 376373 with your order number and we will check on the status and delivery estimate of your order. The exact delivery time of your order will depend on the delivery service chosen and the rose growing season.

Depending on the items within your order, some products may arrive separately to ensure items arrive in a safe and timely manner. Please don’t hesitate to call us on 01902 376300 if you feel an item should have arrived. The following are common reasons for different delivery dates for our products:

BARE ROOT ROSES: Bare root roses ordered between June and November are not delivered until November and December of that year.

STANDARD ROSES: Due to their size, Standard Roses will be delivered separately to other items.

NON-ROSE ITEMS: To prevent damage, soil, books and homeware items are shipped separately, to be delivered on a nominated day or by standard 3-5 day delivery, depending on your chosen service level.

Please note that certain products have shipping restrictions. If the country you wish to ship to does not appear on this website please call 0044 1902 376373 for more information. For delivery to the US please visit: www.davidaustinroses.com/us

We’re very sorry to hear this and apologise for any inconvenience caused. If you call us on 0044 1902 376373 or email [email protected] our friendly and helpful team will help resolve the issue as quickly as possible.

In the event that you receive an item you didn’t order please call us on 00441902 376373 or email [email protected] and our friendly and helpful team will help resolve the issue as quickly as possible.

You have the right to return any product within 14 days of receiving the last item of your order. All unwanted items must be returned in a saleable condition and proof of return given within those 14 days.(Deductions may be made for signs of unreasonable use.)Refunds will be made within 14 days of receiving the goods back or from 14 days of proof of return. The cost of returning the order must be met by the customer.

Frequently asked questions

Yes we do. We take every care to breed, grow and deliver the best roses. If a rose fails to grow or arrives damaged, we will replace it free of charge. That’s the David Austin promise. If you would like to request a replacement or refund of a rose within the 5 year guarantee period, please complete our Returns form.

We’re very sorry to hear this and apologise for any inconvenience caused. If you call us on 01902 376300 or email [email protected] our friendly and helpful team will help resolve the issue as quickly as possible.

In the event that you receive an item you didn’t order please call us on 01902 376300 or email [email protected] and our friendly and helpful team will help resolve the issue as quickly as possible.

You have the right to return any product within 14 days of receiving the last item of your order. All unwanted items must be returned in a saleable condition and proof of return given within those 14 days. (Deductions may be made for signs of unreasonable use.) Refunds will be made within 14 days of receiving the goods back or from 14 days of proof of return. If a more expensive service (i.e. Next day, Nominated Day or Saturday Delivery) was chosen, only our standard delivery charge will be refunded along with the amount paid for the products. The cost of returning the order must be met by the customer.

If you wish to exchange a product you have ordered please call us on 01902 376300 within 14 days of receiving your order. Any additional charges to a changed order will be made at the point of the change. All unwanted items must be returned in a saleable condition and proof of return given within those 14 days. (Deductions may be made for signs of unreasonable use.) The cost of returning the order must be met by the customer.

Please note you must first notify us by phone, and subsequently by email or letter of your cancellation and return.You can only return items by post if they were ordered online or by phone directly from David Austin Roses. The products must be returned in the original packaging or secure packaging and be traceable (Recorded Delivery).

Please make all returns out to: FAO Returns Dept., David Austin Roses Ltd, Bowling Green Lane, Albrighton, Shropshire, WV7 3HB.

Yes, gift cards can be cancelled within 14 days of purchase. Please call 01902 376300 quoting your order number and gift card/voucher number. Refunds will be made only to the purchaser of the gift card and the billing address must match the original order. The amount refunded will depend on two factors: the purchase price (not full value of the gift card) and any deductions already made on the card. We cannot exchange gift vouchers for cash and cannot refund the value on the card to anyone other than the purchaser.

If you are returning an item, changing an item or an item was damaged/broken on delivery a refund of the purchase value will be made to a gift card within 14 days of proof of return. Unfortunately, we cannot refund to another payment method. If you wish for the refund to be placed on the same card please supply the gift card/voucher number.

All refunds, where applicable, will be made within 14 days of proof of return of faulty or unwanted goods. We do not store your card details at any time for your security and may therefore need to correspond with the payee to make the refund. We therefore advise you report the need for a return and refund as soon as possible.

UNWANTED ITEMS:
Under the Consumer Contracts Regulations you have 14 days from final delivery of an order to return any unwanted or faulty items. However, we advise that you contact us as soon as possible about your need to return your order. All of our rose products are living and therefore perishable, the longer they are left the more likely they will become unsalable, reducing the amount we are liable to refund.

FAULTY OR DAMAGED ROSES:David Austin Roses offers a 5 year guarantee and life time support for any rose ordered directly from David Austin Roses. This means that if anything is wrong with your rose within the first 5 years we will be happy to help get your rose flourishing or discuss a replacement if necessary. To speak to us about this please email us at [email protected] with a photo of your rose along with the query. After the first 5 years our team are also available to help make sure you’re getting the best possible experience from your roses, to find out more simply email [email protected].



FAULTY OR DAMAGED NON-ROSE ITEMS:
Under the Consumer Contracts Regulations you have 14 days from final delivery of an order to return any unwanted or faulty items. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and will do our best to replace or refund your order a soon as possible. We may ask for proof of damage or faulty goods and items will be checked upon return. Return costs will be met by David Austin Roses for faulty goods.

None of our products are excluded from our refunds and returns policy where the item is returned in a saleable condition or when faulty. None of the items must have been used in any way beyond the opening of the postage packaging and reasonable inspection of the goods.

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