SAVVY shoppers have their sights on a much-loved plant that Home Bargains has on sale for just £1.99. A thrifty buye r shared her steal with a bargain-hunting Facebook group, claiming she purchased the plant marked down from £5.

99. 4 These plants are scanning through for just £1.99, a smart shopper says 4 Karolina took to Facebook to alert other shoppers of her plant bargain Karolina Doyle posted a photo of an Acer plant , saying she bought it on the cheap from the budget-friendly store chain.

She said: "Home bargains got outdoor plants cheap. This was 1.99 from 5.

99." In response, Theresa commented: "Love these." Laura said she'd already placed hers in some soil: "I got one.

Just planted." Shoppers were in late May clearing the shelves at Home Bargains of the Acer plant, commonly known as maple leaf, after it was scanning for £3.79.

The plants offer colourful foliage and don't require a great deal of maintenance, making them the ideal addition to the garden. A shopper previously posted to Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK Facebook group, saying they bought several from their local branch. The bargain hunter said: “Huge rhodi & 5 x 50cm Acer great bargain.

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