Shoppers are racing to snap up bargain ‘flower of the month’ scanning at top supermarket for just £3
SHOPPERS have been racing to snap up the bargain ‘flower of the month’ which is scanning at a top supermarket for just £3.
Whether set on a table or placed by a windowsill, they add instant style to any space.
In medieval Europe, the flowers became symbols of love and royalty, often featured in heraldry and art.
And they have been cherished for their beauty, fragrance, and timeless appeal.
Roses are the most commonly known birth month flowers for June according to Bloom and Wild.
The beautiful flowers with delicate petals come in many colours, such as red, pink, white, and yellow.
The rose is also the national flower of England, the United States and the Maldives but they can be very costly.
Luckily, one popular supermarket is offering this stunning flower for a price that’s difficult to beat.
Sainsbury’s shoppers can now get their hands on a mini rose plant for just £3 and customers have been loving the bargain.
“Bought two of these for Mothers Day. One for me & my Daughter
its lovely,” exclaimed one happy shopper.
Another added: “This is a beautiful rose perfect for a treat for Mother’s Day and can be put outside once flowers have bloomed.”
“Always try and buy these from Sainsbury’s as they are great value and my friends love them as gifts,” declared another.
A fourth shopper said: “I bought this approx ten days ago. Adds joy to my kitchen and incredible value at £3.”
While another said: “I bought this for my daughter-in-law and she is delighted with it.”
Meanwhile, peony season has arrived and Aldi shoppers can now get their hands on fresh cut peonies for less than a fiver.
And another supermarket giant – Sainsbury’s – sell a similar bouquet for £6.
Interesting Facts About Roses
Roses are beloved around the world, cherished for their beauty, fragrance, and timeless appeal - here are some interesting facts.
- The rose is the national flower of England, the United States and the Maldives.
- Roses are edible and have been used in cooking and medicine for centuries. They are high in vitamin C and antioxidants.
- The scent of roses can improve mood and reduce stress and anxiety.
- The world’s oldest living rose is thought to be over 1,000 years old. It grows on the wall of the Cathedral of Hildesheim in Germany.
- The largest rose bush in the world is located in Tombstone, Arizona. Planted in 1885, it covers an area of over 9,000 square feet.
- The world’s most expensive rose, the Juliet Rose, was introduced to the public by rose breeder David Austin at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in 2006. This unique flower took 15 years to create and cost more than £3 million to produce.
Shoppers are also running to Lidl to snap up a “pretty” plant that will give gardens a major flower boost – and it’s only £9.99.
And Morrisons shoppers have been snapping up outdoor kids toys, including a £20 sandpit bench & £25 basketball stand.
Many parents seemed keen to snap up the items ahead of summer.
One person shared: “The bench is cool.”
Another added: “Let’s get the garden ready!”
And a third commented: “We need to go in here.”
