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Gardeners race to Sainsbury’s for £15 buy scanning for 1p that’ll transform your green space into an oasis all summer

Published on April 05, 2025 at 10:31 AM

AS we head into spring you might be wondering how you can spruce up your garden on a budget.

Well, look no further than for their stunning buy which will help transform your outdoor space in an instant – and it's scanning for just 1p at the tills.

Two potted hydrangeas in a garden.
The savvy shopper showed off her blooming haul on Facebook
Sainsbury's supermarket in Livingston, Scotland.
The plants scanned for just 1p each in Sainsbury's

This comes after one very savvy shopper spotted the deal in her local store, then discovered they were even cheaper than she anticipated.

“Scanned at 1p in Sainsbury's 15 minutes ago. Was 15 pound each and yes I left the others there lol,” she wrote in a popular money-saving group.

The bargain buy in question is two large hydrangea plants, already in bloom and in sturdy pots – perfect for adding straight into your garden.

After showing off her haul on Facebook, other fans couldn't believe her luck and were quick to share some tips on how to keep the blooms thriving.

One commented on the post: “You're so lucky! It would never happen to me!”

And a second joked: “Eery man for himself I'd of took them all!”

“I had a feeling they would drop to 1p but I’m away for the weekend, so I accepted the £7.50. Win some. Lose some,” another shopper said.

Meanwhile, another gardening fan urged the shopper to take extra care with the blooms.

They explained: “Careful at night as they have be forced to flower. Bring them in at night if you can.”

And another chimed in: “My local Sainsbury’s never water the plants!”

But not everyone was impressed by the gardening fan's find, as one person thought she should've altered workers to the pricing error.

“Did you not tell them shops finding it hard enough these days. Probably would have honoured yours,” she commented.

But others were quick to explain the that 1p price was actually the right price after all, and the blooms had just been reduced.

“They were 1p they were mothers day stuff, I checked,” one person quipped.

How to care for Hydrangeas

Hydrangeas should be kept in partial shade with well-draining soil for the best results.

They thrive in moist soil, but make sure it doesn't become waterlogged by regularly checking to see if it feels dry before adding more.

Gardeners can also add a layer of mulch around the base of the plant to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.

The plants will also need to be pruned after they finish flowering, this is usually in late or early autumn.

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