Shoppers are racing to snap up bargain £5 hydrangeas from high street chain & they come in ‘all colours'
Plus, how to care for your hydrangeas
FLOWER POWER Shoppers are racing to snap up bargain £5 hydrangeas from high street chain & they come in 'all colours'
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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B&M is selling £5 hydrangeas that could brighten up your garden
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There are numerous colours available, including a blue variety
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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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You can also pick up the plant in hot pink
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Alternatively they have a purple version available too
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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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If cared for correctly, hydrangeas will bloom year after year
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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.
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