Shoppers are racing to snap up bargain £5 hydrangeas from high street chain & they come in ‘all colours'

The Sun

23-05-2025

IF you want to add a splash of colour to your garden, you may wish to pop to B&M.
One savvy shopper spotted how the bargain chain has been selling hydrangeas for £5 each.
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Bargain hunter Liv, who posts under @livloves, uploaded a video from her local store and their vast collection of options.
She wrote: 'Run to B&M for £5 hydrangeas in all colours.'
From pretty blue options to bright pink and purple flowers, the store has a vast array of choices for your outdoor space.
They also have white ones if you prefer a more neutral outdoor space.
While they are just small sizes now, one gardening fan advised how they will grow 'massive' if you stick them in the ground.
Alternatively you can put them in a large pot if you want them to expand.
One shopper said their hydrangeas had tripled in size in just a month, so if you look after them properly you could end up with a beautiful display.
Liv's video has racked up nearly 3,000 likes, and people seemed quick to want to snap up the hydrangeas for themselves.
One said: 'I love hydrangea! Just require so much watering.'
A second added: 'I know where I'm going tomorrow.'
I'm a gardener, how to cut hydrangeas properly and the best time to do it this month, for full blooms next summer
Meanwhile, a third joked: 'You won't catch me running anywhere but for a £5 hydrangea I would do a light jog.'
Hydrangeas typically bloom from late spring to early autumn, depending on the climate and conditions.
Typically any colour changes occur because of aluminum availability in the soil, with pink or red flowers thriving in neutral to alkaline soil with a pH of over 7.0, while blue ones prefer an acidic soil of under 6 pH.
Hydrangeas are perennials, which means they come back year after year with the right care.
They can live for decades, in the right conditions, meaning they could be a good long-term investment for your garden.
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How to prune a Hydrangea
The easiest way is to cut the dead bloom off the plant.
Snip as far down as the next new buds on the stem, if these are visible or to wherever looks appropriate.
For a more established plants you can cut old stems back to the base to encourage new growth.
Use clean, sharp garden shears or scissors to ensure a clean cut and no damage to your plant.
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New stems will not bloom until the following year.
What happens if you don't cut back Hydrangeas?
Hydrangeas can become congested if they are not pruned.
They do not bloom as well if the stem is woody or dead.
When you prune back your hydrangea you help it grow stronger for future buds.
It also will look much nicer with all the browning flowers removed.
8 must-have plants to brighten up your garden
Nick Hamilton owner of Barnsdale Gardens has shared his favourite plants and flowers you should consider adding to your garden, borders and pots.
Tricyrtis
A spectacular plant that gives a real exotic feel to any garden with its orchid-like, spotted flowers giving the impression that this plant should be tender but it is 'as tough as old boots!'.
Penstemon
I love this plants genus of because most will flower all summer and autumn. They'll grow in sun or semi-shade in a well drained soil and produce a non-stop display of tubular flowers in an array of colours and colour combination to suit all tastes.
Luzula sylvatica 'Marginata'
With the evergreen leaves edged with yellow it's great asset is that it
will grow in sun or shade in any type of soil and is great as groundcover in the hardest spot to fill - dry shade.
Eryngium x zabelii 'Big Blue'
A stunning, nectar-rich plant that will feed the beneficial insects in your
garden. Leave the flowerheads once they have turned brown because they look stunning with winter frost and snow, extending the plant's interest period.
Sarcococca hookeriana 'Winter Gem'
If you need winter scent then look no further than this compact, evergreen shrub. The scent is stunning and the evergreen leaves create an excellent backdrop for the summer flowers.
Cornus sanguinea 'Anny's Winter Orange'
A dwarf version of 'Midwinter Fire' the very colourful stems create a stunning winter display, particularly on sunny days.
Rosa 'Noisette Carnee'
A very well-behaved climbing rose that is perfect for training over an arch, pergola or gazebo. The small, 'noisette' flowers are blush-pink and produce the most amazing clove scent constantly from June to November.
Sanguisorba hakusanensis 'Lilac Squirrel'
I've never seen a squirrel with a drooping, shaggy lilac tail, but this variety will give your garden an unusual and different look throughout summer. It does need a moisture retentive soil but will grow in sun or semi-shade.