TRANSPORT yourself to the Mediterranean this summer.
Home Bargains are selling real olive trees for less than £20.
Posting on its official Facebook page, the bargain retailer shared a photo of the olive trees.
The caption read: “Add a touch of the Mediterranean to your home with our gorgeous olive trees! £19.99.”;
The trees were just under a metre tall, but well established.
Over on the shops TikTok account, they shared a video of more mature olive trees on sale.
They were around two metres tall, with thicker trunks, suggesting they are far older than the £19.99 ones, hence the £79.99 price tag.
These mature olive trees are “only available in Garden World stores”;, so if gardeners want them, they need to head to their nearest store.
But are they worth the price?
One shopper commented: “Got one two years ago and it's doing amazing.”;
A second chimed: Mine is thriving, been out all winter and had olives last year.”;
A few people were concerned whether or not the olive trees would survive a British winter. One customer said: “Yes, mine has from last year,”; and another replied: “We live in Derbyshire and have had one about seven years.”;
Someone else wrote: “A couple of these will look really classy in your garden.”;
Another suggested they would look great either side of a front door.
Do olive trees grow well in the UK?
Yes, olive trees can grow well in the UK, but they need some care.
Sunlight and shelter
- Olive trees do best in a sunny, sheltered location.
- They can tolerate intense sunlight and drought.
- However, they can struggle in extreme cold and high winds.
Watering
- Water potted olive trees regularly from mid-March to late October.
- Water until water comes out of the bottom of the pot.
- In hot, dry weather, you may need to water more.
- Reduce watering for younger trees, and stop watering established trees in the winter.
Drainage
- Ensure your tree has adequate drainage.
Pruning
- Prune the tree back each year to encourage good leaf growth.
Winter care
- Wrap your tree over winter to keep the harsh wind out.
- Give your tree some extra protection if there are intense cold snaps forecast.
5 things you didn't know about Home Bargains
- Home Bargains was founded by Tom Morris
- It's official name is TJ Morris Ltd but trades as Home Bargains
- The first store was opened in Liverpool in 1976
- Around 30% of the stores range comprises clearance lines
- There are 575 stores nationwide
Fruiting
- Olive trees need at least three months a year of cold weather to flower and fruit.
- Temperatures below 10 degrees Celsius, along with a fluctuation in night and daytime temperatures initiates the fruiting process.
Another Home Bargains' product causing a stir online are the Firefly Hanging Hot Air Balloon Solar Light.
Back for another year, the lights “brighten up your garden” instantly.
Priced at only £3.99 each, the “charming, eco-friendly light automatically turns on at dusk, creating a whimsical glow that’s perfect for any outdoor space”, the product description reads.
