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Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
The £3.99 Lidl plant you need in your garden – it has gorgeous big flowers until November & grows back bigger every year
Scroll down for more guidance on how to look after the plant over winter FLOWER POWER The £3.99 Lidl plant you need in your garden – it has gorgeous big flowers until November & grows back bigger every year THE delightful Dahlia is one of the UK's most popular flowers - and you can get yours for as cheap as chips. The classic British favourite is in full bloom now – and with a little bit of help, they're the gardening gift that will keep on giving until November. 2 The beautiful plant could last through the winter Credit: Lidl Lidl is selling the low maintenance Dahlia for just £3.99 in a range of stunning colours. Happy customers commented online: "Tubers bought in Lidl... can't wait for flowers." A second added: "I found the Lidl ones my best last year." A third user posted a photo of her flowering Dahlias and wrote: "One of the Lidl. Only one survived. All others were ruined by snails and slugs. This one is three years old and always leaving it in the soil for winter." Native to Mexico, dahlias are back in fashion, with gardeners growing them for big bold border displays or as cut flowers. With their vast colours and strong flower power, they're also a magnet to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, providing essential pollen for several months of the year. How to look after dahlias During the summer, the perennial plants like regular feeding and watering, and if given the right care, will grow again next spring-summer. Dahlias favour warm, sunny, sheltered spots with free-draining soil. However, going into winter, dahlias need specific treatment to survive, and it's called 'overwintering'. Trying out Lidl's new weeding tools When to lift and store dahlia tubers When the green foliage has been damaged by frost, you want to dig the tubers up. If the frost is late, dig the tubers by late November. If you live in a climate where temperatures rarely drop below freezing and the soil is well-draining, dahlias can be left in the ground. If you choose to leave them in the ground, add a thick layer of mulch around the base to protect the tubers. If the dahlias are in pots, or you don't want to risk leaving them in the ground because of freezing temperatures, then using a shovel, dig the tubers out - but be careful not to damage them. TOP TIPS FOR GROWING DAHLIAS How to keep Dahlia's growing for longer Use chicken feed and growmore to get them going - rose food is a good substitute. Grow from tubers not seed - you get more flowers. Water and deadhead daily. The new buds are solid to the touch - don't cut these off. Plant up the plugs in early April. In late April put overwintered tubers into compost, store in a greenhouse/windowsill/polytunnel, water once a day. Don't harden off, and when they get to 30cms - 50cms high - second week in June, get them in the ground. Plant randomly rather than colour coordinated - if you plant randomly the display is better. To encourage bees - grow the collarette-type of dahlia. Remove any soil from the tubers and let them dry out for a few days in a cool, dark, frost-free place. Make sure to check for any rotten or damaged areas and cut them off. Dividing dahlia tubers Dahlia tubers grow bigger each year, and this presents a gardener with the opportunity to divide them and have more plants. To divide dahlia tubers, using a clean, sharp knife or saw, cut them apart. Note - this should be done in late autumn or early spring only. 2 Lidl is offering a great price on the flowering plant Credit: Alamy Lidl shoppers can pick up gorgeous flowering plants that will brighten your outdoor space from late spring all the way through to autumn, meaning you'll get plenty of bang for your buck. The bargain superstore is also stocking large perennials for just £4.99, and Hibiscus plants for only £6.99, which will add colour and height to any patio or garden display. Lidl customers can add a "whimsical" touch to their flowerbeds for just £3. And for those looking to spruce up their indoor space, Lidl also has a fresh selection of houseplants and stylish ceramic pots in-store now.
Scotsman
28-05-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Rosé wine: Lidl unveils dupe on popular rosé wine
This could be the wine of the summer 🍷 Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Lidl has launched its own Whispering Angel dupe The new wine is named Breath of Paradise Breath of Paradise is priced at £10.99 As we approach the summer season, many of us may be switching up our favourite tipples to drinks which are lighter, fruity or give more 'summer vibes'. Wine lovers prefer to sip on a glass of rosé over other wine variations in the summer, with searches for rosé wine climbing to 138% at this time of year. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Joining La Vieille Ferme Rose (also known as 'chicken wine') as one of the most popular wines of 2024 was Whispering Angel, which proved to be popular with Gen Z for not only its taste but general aesthetic. Just in time for summer 2025, discount supermarket Lidl has announced the launch of a brand-new take on rosé wine, which is said to be a cheaper alternative to Whispering Angel. Rosé wine: Lidl unveils dupe on popular rosé wine ahead of summer season | Lidl Lidl's brand-new rosé wine is named Breath of Paradise, which is priced at only £10.99 per 75cl bottle. Given that Whispering Angel is usually priced around the £20 mark, this means that Lidl's Breath of Paradise is around 50% cheaper. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad While the Breath of Paradise wine is supposed to be an alternative for its taste, it also has an aesthetic appeal with black, white and gold label and angel wing design. Lidl's Master of Wine, Richard Bampfield, said: 'Well known for producing grapes that fuel the 'premium dry rosé' category, wines from the region of Provence are well known by both Brits and the French alike. However, with branded options often carrying a hefty price tag, most tend to reserve them for special occasions rather than include them in the weekly shop. 'At excellent value, Lidl's Breath of Paradise is a summer game changer. Like any luxurious dry rosé alternative, it's made primarily with Grenache grapes grown in Provence, giving it that iconic rosé hue and the classic Provençal aroma of fresh peach and wild herbs that we know and love. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'With a perfectly balanced acidity, body and dryness, each bottle of Breath of Paradise is effortlessly drinkable. Best served well chilled or even over a large ice cube, it'll quench the thirst of rosé lovers at any occasion this summer.' Lidl's Breath of Paradise rosé launched in stores on Tuesday May 20 and is available while stocks last. If you have a food and drink story to share with us, we'd love to hear from you. You can now send your stories to us online via YourWorld at It's free to use and, once checked, your story will appear on our website and, space allowing, in our newspapers.
