Listen. I've been obsessed with making my garden look half-decent since that disaster last summer (we don't talk about the hydrangea incident of 2023). So when I spotted The Range's Facebook announcement about their Salix Flamingo Trees coming back in stock, I literally dropped my morning coffee. Almost ruined my laptop. Worth it though.
The plant that's causing a social media frenzy
The Range has brought back these gorgeous pink Salix Flamingo Trees and shoppers are losing their minds. The store's cheeky Facebook post told everyone to "Flock to stores before these fly away!" - and boy, did people respond. Comments section went wild with folks practically begging to get their hands on these beauties.
One person wrote "I loveee these" while another desperately commented "I need these for my garden." I feel that on a spiritual level.
Wait... how much??
Here's the kicker - these stunning 60cm trees are just £14.99 each. But it gets better.
If you grab two, they're only £20 total. That's a tenner each! My neighbor Jane paid nearly £40 for something similar last year and hasn't stopped complaining about it since. Poor Jane.
The Range also has mini versions for those of us with approximately zero garden space (hello, fellow flat-dwellers). These tiny treasures are £3.99 each or three for a tenner. I bought four yesterday and my windowsill has never looked prettier.
Seriously crushing the competition
I spent yesterday morning doing a price comparison because I'm that person now. Apparently turning 35 means I research plant prices for fun? God.
B&Q wants a ridiculous £39.99 for their 17cm Flamingo trees. For teh same money at The Range, you could get FOUR of the big 60cm trees or TWELVE mini ones. Highway robbery, I tell you.
Wilko isn't much better, charging £17 for just a 40cm tree. And don't get me started on eBay's £9.95 for a single mini plant. My wallet is firmly staying in my pocket, thank you very much.
The catch? (There's always one...)
You can't order these online.
I learned this the hard way after spending 20 minutes trying to find them on The Range website at 11pm last night. They're in-store only, adn availability varies by location. My editor bet me £20 I wouldn't get up early enough on Saturday to snag one. Challenge accepted.
Use their Store Finder tool to locate your nearest shop. I've already mapped out three backup locations in case my local store is sold out... is that excessive? Probably.
Other green goodies if you miss out
The Range has about 280 other outdoor plants if the Flamingo Trees are gone. They've got rose bushes for £23.99 (bit steep if you ask me), apple trees for £44.99 (who has space for that?), and lemon trees for £25.
Or if you're looking for indoor plants, consider ones that actually earn their keep. Peace Lilies and English Ivy help prevent mould and condensation - which could save you a fortune if you live in a damp flat like I used to. My old place in Manchester was basically a terrarium.
I'm heading to The Range tomorrow morning, 8am sharp. Will report back on whether these pink beauties are worth the hype. Though let's be real... at that price, they absolutely are.
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