I tested £1 daffodils from 8 different supermarkets to see how...

I tested £1 daffodils from 8 different supermarkets to see how they lasted – M&S showed promise but an ‘underdog’ won

Published on April 01, 2025 at 08:51 AM

PICKING up a cheap bouquet of daffodils is one of the best parts of spring – but which supermarket has the best blooms?

One flower fan decided to put eight of them to the test to see which came out on top – and the results might just surprise you.

Daffodils from different supermarkets in vases, labeled with supermarket names. — Grace compared the blooms from eight different supermarkets to see which came out on top

Daffodils in vases labeled with supermarket names. — Some blooms showed early promise, but an underdog came out on top.

Grace Forell, who is This Morning's consumer expert and goes by The Sustainable Spender online, recently took to TikTok to share her floral test.

Each bunch of daffodils cost £1 apart from Aldi's, which were reduced to 88p.

All in all, Grace tested the flowers from Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Marks & Spencer, Lidl, Aldi, Waitrose, and Tesco.

For the experiment, each bunch was placed in an identical vase with the same amount of water, Grace explained.

And even though the light was “pretty consistent” she moved the vases around to make sure the test was totally fair.

“What surprised me most was the diversity of the daffodils,” the pro explained.

“Sainsbury's and Waitrose were delicate, pale varieties, while the Morrisons ones featured a dashing orange trumpet.”

Meanwhile, Aldi's reduced offerings didn't bloom at all, although Grace added that she wasn't sure why they were reduced and that there weren't any full priced ones to pick up.

Tesco's bunch was starting to “look a bit shrivelled” by day three, while all the other flowers were still blooming, and it was officially out of the running by day six.

And even though Marks & Spencer's cheery bunch showed “early promise” they peaked a little early on days four and five, Grace revealed.

By day six, most of the blooms were wilting, apart from underdogs Lidl and Asda, which were still standing strong.

“Given Asda was the biggest bunch with 18 stems I was really impressed,” Grace said.

But Lidl still came out victorious and was crowned the winner of the daffodil experiment by Grace after lasting an impressive nine days.

The viral video racked up a whopping 198k views, and many viewers chimed in to share their experience with the supermarket blooms.

One said: “I'm always fuming when they open and they're white, I feel cheated!”

“I'm glad you found this with Tesco daffodils, I've stopped buying them as every bunch I've bought recently wilted very quickly,” a second commented on the clip.

“I've had the M&S ones every week since February and they last me a full week,” a third noted.

Another said: “The ones I got from Tesco died before they even opened.”

Meanwhile, another said: “I knew I was a Lidl girl for a reason.”

But some flower fans pointed out that it all depends on the type of daffodil stocked by each supermarket, which can change week by week.

Not only that, but how the stems are treated while they're on the shelves can make a big difference, someone else said.

There was also one supermarket Grace didn't include in her test, but plenty of flower fans claimed Co-op's daffodils are worth every penny.

“I got a bunch from the Co-go and they're the best ones in a while,” one said.

Several bunches of yellow daffodils in colorful vases on a windowsill. — Grace tested eight different supermarkets' daffodils in the experiment.

The 5 best flowers to help bees to thrive

Nature experts at Faith In Nature have shared the 5 best flowers Brits can plant in their gardens to help bees thrive.

Rebecca Miller, Fabulous' Associate Editor and keen gardener explains why “bees are brilliant”.

“They are vital. They pollinate our food and play a crucial role in our ecosystem. But climate change, the increasing use of pesticides and loss of habitat means bees are endangered. No matter how big your garden or outside space is, you can plant a flower or two to help bees.”

Lavender

Lavender can thrive in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. It's fragrant and flowers all-summer-long meaning it's a big hit with bees – especially bumble bees.

Sunflowers

This cheery flower giant are bee-magnets. And if you look closely at a sunflower head, the big ‘flowers’ are actually a cluster of small flowers, called an inflorescence which attract pollinators.

Ideally, grow sunflowers in groups to provide nectar and pollen for as many bees as possible. At the end of summer, collect the dried seeds from the sunflower heads to feed the birds or plant next year.

Heather

These abundant, bell-shaped blooms are brimming with nectar and pollen â€“ which is good news for bees.

Cornflowers

A vivid blue wildflower, cornflowers are often planted alongside other meadow blooms, like ox-eye daisies and poppies.

They grow on tall stems and are packed with nectar, making them particularly attractive to bees. Cornflowers bloom for a long time and are simple to grow, so they're perfect for first-time gardeners and experienced alike.

Crocuses (and snowdrops)

Later this summer, when you're starting to plan for your Spring displays, consider crocuses and snowdrops.

They provide bees, such as the queen buff-tailed bumblebee and male hairy-footed flower bees, with vital early pollen as they emerge from their winter hibernation.