Lidl is selling £4.99 flower that will bloom even in drought as temps to hit 29C in UK today
FLOWER POWER Lidl is selling £4.99 flower that will bloom even in drought as temps to hit 29C in UK today
LIDL is selling a £4.99 flower that will bloom even in a drought, as Britain is set to be blasted by 29 degree heat today.
Summer has well and truly arrived, and the UK is set to sizzle this weekend, with the hot weather showing no signs of abating.
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Lidl is selling a bloom that will flower even during a drought
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The lavender plant is priced at just £4.99
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And although the high temperatures will have many in good spirits, you may have noticed that your garden isn't looking its best.
Hot weather can cause many flowers to droop and wither, even if you give them lots of water.
However, if you're keen for your garden to still be in bloom in the heat, Lidl has the perfect purse-friendly solution.
The German discounter has launched a £4.99 French Lavender plant, which is set to arrive in stores on Thursday, June 19.
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The budget bloom is perfect for attracting bees and butterflies to your garden, and is able to handle the extreme heat.
According to Hedge Express, lavender plants are able to develop deep root systems which allows them to access water from deeper soil levels.
This means that they are able to access water that other plants can't, making them better able to withstand drought than other species.
Lavender plants are also able to store water in their stems and leaves, and their leaves are covered in fine hairs, that help to reduce moisture loss.
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Plus, the purple flower is tolerant to dry soil and is able to absorb water even in sandy soil.
Other examples of flowers that bloom even during droughts are geraniums, daisies and coneflowers.
I tried 'magic' Lidl garden hose - you need to get it, it's perfect for summer
As well as being drought resistant, lavender can also help keep pests out of your garden.
Although lavender has one of humans' most beloved fragrances, flies can't stand the scent of it.
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Therefore, if you plant the fragrant flower near the entrance to your home or on the windowsill, it will act as a barrier against flies.
How to Care for Lavender
To get the most out of your lavender, plant it in a sunny spot with well-drained soil.
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.
Once it's settled in, it won't need much watering – in fact, it prefers to stay on the dry side.
French lavender typically flowers from late spring into early autumn, with a peak bloom period between May and September.
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Some varieties, like Lavandula stoechas "Papillon" and "Tiara", are known for their continuous flowering from late spring to early autumn.
After French lavender flowers, you should trim the spent flower stalks to encourage more blooms and keep the plant compact.
You can also prune the plant back in late summer or early spring to rejuvenate it and prevent it from becoming woody.
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