Vibrant £5 plant flourishes in dry conditions and even has a second bloom – now is the time to add it to your garden
BLOOMING LOVELY Vibrant £5 plant flourishes in dry conditions and even has a second bloom – now is the time to add it to your garden
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AS Britain is set to be hit by 29 degrees weather next week, your garden plants might suffer in the heat.
With the summer arriving, the high temperatures will leave many Brits in high spirits.
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A vibrant flower will bloom even in dry conditions
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Azurea can bloom twice and has a rich blue colour
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And if you want your garden to look its best as you soak up the sun or enjoy a barbecue with family, you might want a flower that will bloom even in drought.
Even with plenty of water, many flowers will droop and wither in hot weather.
But if you want your garden to remain blooming despite the heat, Suttons has the ideal, affordable answer.
The retailer sells vibrant blue Anchusa azurea 'Dropmore' for only £5 per potted plant.
The beautiful and bright flowers are in bloom from late spring to early summer.
Azurea deals well with the dry conditions, which makes it the perfect choice for hot weather.
The rich blue colour adds vibrancy to your garden, and complements other flowers.
But Azurea isn't only ideal for a garden or a bouquet, but it can also be added to food.
These edible flowers can be used in ice cubes as a stunning decoration and a final touch to a summery cocktail or a refreshing lemonade.
The blue petals could also elevate your dishes or salads from a homemade to a restaurant level.
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You could trim it back after flowering for a second flush of smaller blooms.
Anchusa azurea is a short-lived perennial that will easily self-seed in the areas of the garden that are most suitable for it.
Meanwhile, Aldi has launched a £4.99 French Lavender plant, which can withstand drought and is set to arrive in stores on Thursday, June 19.
Other examples of flowers that bloom even during droughts are geraniums, daisies and coneflowers.
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 for flowers that bloom all year round, Ikea s selling trays of 10 pansies for just £3.50 - that's 35p a plant!
Pansies start petite in size but can spread, so they make the perfect plant to add to your garden borders, pots and hanging baskets.
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