Shoppers flock to fill their trolleys with 20p plants as supermarkets slash prices by up to 80%
GARDEN BARGAIN Shoppers rush to buy 20p plants as supermarkets slash prices by up to 80% and they'll transform your garden this summer
SHOPPERS are flocking to stock their trolleys with bargain plants - and prices start from just 20p.
A host of retailers are offering discounts worth up to 80% off on flora in store and online.
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One shopper spotted plants for just 30p in their local Morrisons store
Credit: Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK Facebook
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The shopper also spotted plants for 20p at their local Sainsbury's store
Credit: Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK Facebook
Shoppers have spotted major bargains in Sainsbury's, Morrisons and Waitrose branches.
Others have clocked major discounts at Home Bargains and The Range with up to 60% off.
Posting on the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK Facebook group, one savvy saver said: "Worth checking out all your local supermarkets at this time of the season - lots of major reductions on plants!!"
The shopper went on to reveal how they found Salix flamingo and dianthus plants in their local Sainsbury's store for 20p each.
The bargain hunter also clocked baby fuchsia plants at their local Morrisons shop reduced to 30p and mini Orchids at their closest Waitrose shop for £2.40 down from £12 - an 80% discount.
Morrisons and Waitrose confirmed they have not launched plant sales UK-wide but that individual branches are allowed to reduce prices to clear stock.
We have asked Sainsbury's if it has reduced prices on its flowers and plants across all its stores and will update this story when we have heard back.
Waitrose and The Range are also all selling cut-price plants and flowers on their websites with up to 40% and 60% off, respectively.
Shoppers can get pots of fuchsia plants for £4.19 down from £6.99 and Orlaya Grandiflora for £2.17 down from £2.89.
The Range is selling flowers and plants with prices starting from £9.
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We've spotted hedging trees on sale for £39.99 down from £64.95 (39% off) as well as Callicarpa berry shrubs for £39.99 down from £101.23 (60% off).
If you're looking to buy cheap plants and flowers from your nearest supermarket or retailer branch, check if they have any on sale in the first instance by calling ahead.
Most retailers have store locators online which you can use to find your nearest store, based on your postcode or town where you live.
How to save money on plants, flowers and gardening
Start by waiting for end of season sales when retailers slash prices on stock.
It's worth joining up to retailer's loyalty schemes too, as you might be able to get discounts on plants and flowers.
You'll also get points on your purchases which you can use to get money off future shops.
B&Q, Sainsbury's and Morrisons all have loyalty schemes which are free to join.
Buying plant seeds rather than mature plants means a bit more work is needed, but will generally save you money too.
Rather than buying compost, you can create your own with organic waste like banana peels or grass you've mowed up.
How to find gardening bargains
Doing up your garden to enjoy on warm and sunny days needn't cost the earth.
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You can bag big savings on plants, shrubs and flowers, as well as gardening tools and furniture.
Many retailers have flash sales across entire seasonal ranges – often these promotions tie into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends, so keep a lookout.
Sign up to mailing lists of your favourite brands and you'll be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too.
Use a price comparison site to search out the best value items.
And keep a close eye on the specialbuys at Aldi and middle of Lidl drops which drop a couple of times a week and usually mean great value seasonal items for your outdoor areas.
If you are not in a hurry to buy an item, try adding it to the shopping cart online and leaving it for a couple of days.
Sometimes big brands will try to tempt you into the sale by offering you a discount.
And always check if you can get cashback before paying.
It's especially worth using sites such as Topcashback, Quidco and app Jamdoughnut when buying bigger ticket items such as garden furniture as you'll get a nice kickback.
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