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Add a tropical touch to your garden with half-price tree that has masses of candy-pink flowers & lives for decades
Add a tropical touch to your garden with half-price tree that has masses of candy-pink flowers & lives for decades

Scottish Sun

time6 days ago

  • Lifestyle
  • Scottish Sun

Add a tropical touch to your garden with half-price tree that has masses of candy-pink flowers & lives for decades

These long-living trees arrive ready to plant in bloom FLOWER POWER Add a tropical touch to your garden with half-price tree that has masses of candy-pink flowers & lives for decades Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) GARDENERS can add a tropical touch to their garden this summer with a stunning pair of 'Candy Pink' Hibiscus Trees – now half price, and set to last for decades. The pair of trees has been slashed from £59.99 to just £29.99. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Each tree has been specially grafted to produce strong, healthy growth and an abundance of flowers year after year Credit: Getty The offer is available online at Gardening Express, which delivers across the UK, including London, Manchester, Birmingham, and beyond. These eye-catching trees boast masses of vibrant candy-pink blooms and arrive at around 3–4ft tall in containers, ready to be planted into beds, borders or stylish planters. Perfect patio pairing Whether placed on patios, decking or either side of a doorway, they promise to transform your outdoor space with a Mediterranean flair. Perfect for adding a pop of colour and a touch of exotic charm, these hibiscus trees are ideal for creating a garden that feels like a sunny getaway – without ever leaving home. Delivered already well-established, they're easy to care for and thrive in British gardens. If you order during the flowering season, there's a good chance they'll be bursting into bloom by the time they arrive at your door. Built to last Each tree has been specially grafted to produce strong, healthy growth and an abundance of flowers year after year. Unlike more delicate varieties, these are designed to survive the UK climate and grow happily in both full sun and partial shade. Position them in matching pots on either side of your front door for maximum impact, or use them as striking centrepieces in beds or borders. If you're on the hunt for more blooming bargains, several high-street favourites are also offering cracking garden deals. Alan Titchmarsh's top 7 plants that 'transform ugly fences with gorgeous flowers & fragrance' & they grow for years More blooming bargains B&M shoppers have spotted tropical plants like hibiscus and hydrangeas for as little as 50p, while Lidl's middle aisle is packed with budget-friendly blooms including mini roses and Oriental lilies starting from £1.99. Over at B&Q, you can pick up drought-tolerant favourites such as lavender and rosemary from just £2.99, with some outdoor plants also reduced by 20 per cent. Wilko is currently offering Verbena Festival Colours for just £3.99. These hardy little bloomers survive heatwaves and hosepipe bans, flourishing in hot, dry conditions, and will blossom in purple, red, and white all the way until October. They're also wildlife‑friendly, attracting butterflies and bees to your garden. Tesco is stocking Venus Fly Traps for £6.99. These carnivorous plants trap flies in their clam‑shaped leaves and are a natural, chemical‑free way to keep your garden insect‑free – plus, they make brilliant conversation starters

Wilkos £4 plant flowers until October, survives hot weather & droughts – and attracts butterflies & bees to your garden
Wilkos £4 plant flowers until October, survives hot weather & droughts – and attracts butterflies & bees to your garden

The Irish Sun

time09-07-2025

  • Lifestyle
  • The Irish Sun

Wilkos £4 plant flowers until October, survives hot weather & droughts – and attracts butterflies & bees to your garden

WILKO is selling a £3.99 flower that will bloom even during a drought, and attracts wildlife to your garden too. With 1 Wilko's Verbena will bloom until October Credit: Wilko Hot weather can cause flowers to wilt and wither, even if you give them plenty of water to drink. However, if you are looking for a hardy plant that will bloom in the driest of conditions, Wilko has a purse friendly solution. The The 30cm high plant can be placed in containers and borders and will attract an abundance of beautiful butterflies to your outdoor space. Read more garden stories Plus, the flower will bloom until October, turning your garden into a serene oasis all summer long. Wilko said: " Beautiful and bright, the Verbena Festival Colours will surely delight any gardener. " This plant yields a festival of bright, multi-coloured blooms that stand out in any setting. " Ideal for containers and borders, it is known for attracting butterflies to make any outdoor area more appealing. " Most read in Fabulous Verbena plants thrive without much water as they have deep root systems, that can access water from lower soil levels. They also have small leaves, which reduces water loss through transpiration, with some species even having water storing stems. Gardeners rush to B&Q to snap up £15 bargain that will transform your home into a Mediterranean paradise, and they're cheaper than Home Bargains Verbena's need six to eight hours of sunlight a day, so make sure to choose a location that is sunny and sheltered from the wind. Make sure to water it regularly, and deadhead flowers to encourage more blooms. More drought resistant plants According to How to encourage wildlife into your garden THE Woodland Trust shared five top tips 1. Grow wild Let nature take its course to create a more attractive environment for all things wild. You don't have to leave your plot to develop into a small jungle – wildlife will thank you for just a small corner, border or planter. 2. Plant trees and shrubs Research has shown that gardens are more attractive to wildlife if they have trees. And those trees can bring a host of other benefits too, from reducing noise and flooding to fighting climate change. 3. Create homes If you want to attract a particular species, a ready-made home can look especially appealing to any wildlife passing through. 4. Offer a water source Water is crucial for wildlife. Making some available in your garden could be a lifeline, especially in extreme weather. 5. Serve an extra meal One of the best ways to persuade a plethora of wildlife to your patch is to give them access to an easy meal. 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. You can pick up a Rosemary is another plant that can tolerate drought as it is native to arid environments, and needs little water. You can pick up a

Wilkos £4 plant flowers until October, survives hot weather & droughts – and attracts butterflies & bees to your garden
Wilkos £4 plant flowers until October, survives hot weather & droughts – and attracts butterflies & bees to your garden

Scottish Sun

time09-07-2025

  • Lifestyle
  • Scottish Sun

Wilkos £4 plant flowers until October, survives hot weather & droughts – and attracts butterflies & bees to your garden

Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) WILKO is selling a £3.99 flower that will bloom even during a drought, and attracts wildlife to your garden too. With temperatures set to reach 31C again in the coming days, and a new hosepipe ban announced for parts of the UK, you may have noticed that your garden plants are suffering. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Wilko's Verbena will bloom until October Credit: Wilko Hot weather can cause flowers to wilt and wither, even if you give them plenty of water to drink. However, if you are looking for a hardy plant that will bloom in the driest of conditions, Wilko has a purse friendly solution. The Verbena Festival Colours is a stunning flower, that will instantly add a splash of colour to your garden, with its purple red and white blooms. The 30cm high plant can be placed in containers and borders and will attract an abundance of beautiful butterflies to your outdoor space. Plus, the flower will bloom until October, turning your garden into a serene oasis all summer long. Wilko said: "Beautiful and bright, the Verbena Festival Colours will surely delight any gardener. "This plant yields a festival of bright, multi-coloured blooms that stand out in any setting. "Ideal for containers and borders, it is known for attracting butterflies to make any outdoor area more appealing." Verbena plants thrive without much water as they have deep root systems, that can access water from lower soil levels. They also have small leaves, which reduces water loss through transpiration, with some species even having water storing stems. Gardeners rush to B&Q to snap up £15 bargain that will transform your home into a Mediterranean paradise, and they're cheaper than Home Bargains Verbena's need six to eight hours of sunlight a day, so make sure to choose a location that is sunny and sheltered from the wind. Make sure to water it regularly, and deadhead flowers to encourage more blooms. More drought resistant plants Lavender is another plant that is able to withstand extreme heat and dry conditions. According to Hedge Express, lavender plants are able to develop deep root systems which allows them to access water from deeper soil levels. How to encourage wildlife into your garden THE Woodland Trust shared five top tips 1. Grow wild Let nature take its course to create a more attractive environment for all things wild. You don't have to leave your plot to develop into a small jungle – wildlife will thank you for just a small corner, border or planter. 2. Plant trees and shrubs Research has shown that gardens are more attractive to wildlife if they have trees. And those trees can bring a host of other benefits too, from reducing noise and flooding to fighting climate change. 3. Create homes If you want to attract a particular species, a ready-made home can look especially appealing to any wildlife passing through. 4. Offer a water source Water is crucial for wildlife. Making some available in your garden could be a lifeline, especially in extreme weather. 5. Serve an extra meal One of the best ways to persuade a plethora of wildlife to your patch is to give them access to an easy meal. 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. You can pick up a lavender plant from Tesco for £5. Rosemary is another plant that can tolerate drought as it is native to arid environments, and needs little water. You can pick up a rosemary plant from Wilko for just £2.99.

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