ALDI is launching a blooming great bargain just in time for summer – Butterfly Lavender for only £3.79 each, in shades of purple, pink and white.
Available in stores across the UK, including in places like , and , from Thursday 12 June.
Not only will it brighten up your , but it’ll also fill the air with a sweet scent for months and attract buzzing bees.
Butterfly Lavender, also known as French Lavender, is loved for its frilly blooms and aromatic leaves.
It flowers from late spring right through and even into autumn if looked after properly.
It will go dormant in winter, and return bigger and bushier next year if maintained properly.
How to care for lavender
To get the most out of your lavender, plant it in a sunny spot with well-drained soil.
Once it’s settled in, it won’t need much watering – in fact, it prefers to stay on the dry side.
French lavender typically flowers fromlate spring into early autumn, with a peak bloom period between May and September.
Some varieties, like Lavandula stoechas ‘Papillon’ and ‘Tiara’, are known for their continuous flowering from late spring to early autumn.
After French lavender flowers, you shouldtrim the spent flower stalks to encourage more blooms and keep the plant compact.
You can also prune the plant back in late summer or early spring to rejuvenate it and prevent it from becoming woody.
French lavender is a versatile herb with various culinary and creative applications.
Beyond its beautiful scent and visual appeal, it can be used forbaking, creating bath products, making essential oils, and even crafting home decor items like sachets or potpourri.
And Aldi’s plant is a bargain! A quick check at B&Q shows similar lavender plants starting at £12.
Over at Garden and Hillier, prices range from £7.99 to £13.99, depending on the size and variety.
This is the latest in a string of green-fingered savings from .
Earlier this month, rival Lidl launched a range of garden plants starting from just £1.99, undercutting pricier garden centres and online sellers.
