Bargain hunters are flocking to Aldi desperate to nab £5 buy that will brighten up your garden in time for summer

SHOPPERS are racing to Aldi to snap up a £5 garden must-have.

The item is perfect for brightening up your outdoor space this summer.

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The Solar Honeycomb Lantern, which costs just £4.99, has returned to stores as part of this week’s garden Specialbuys, and bargain hunters are already going wild for it.

With its butterfly silhouette and iridescent finish, this clever little lantern gives off a gorgeous honeycomb lighting effect as soon as the sun sets.

The device, which runs on solar, switches on automatically when it gets dark.

Available in three eye-catching colours, grey, pink, and rainbow, the lanterns are designed to jazz up any outdoor space and add a little extra sparkle to your summer evenings.

The lanterns, which first hit shelves last summer, quickly became a cult favourite.

So it’s no surprise they’re causing a frenzy now they’re back.

Social media has been flooded with shoppers sharing their excitement.

One Facebook user said: “Would love to see them again — I got them last June and they were gorgeous.”

Another added: “Five quid is a bargain, they look great.”

A third posted: “Got some for my daughter, she loved them!”

The buzz was already building weeks ago when one keen shopper posted online: “Has anyone seen any of the honeycomb-like solar hanging lanterns yet? They came out around this time last year and I’d love to get more.”

Now, with the product finally back on shelves.

The lanterns are part of Aldi’s broader summer garden range, which also includes decorative lights, furniture, and lattice planters.

But as with all Specialbuys, once they’re gone, they’re gone and you won’t be able to find them online.

You’ll need to head down to the middle aisle of your local Aldi if you want to bag one, and it’s worth checking ahead using the store locator on their website to avoid disappointment.

Shoppers are being urged to compare prices before buying, as similar garden lights elsewhere can cost more.

Tools like Google Shopping and deal-hunting sites like HotUKDeals are a great way to make sure you’re getting the best bang for your buck.

With summer on the doorstep and gardens getting a seasonal glow-up, this bargain light might just be the finishing touch you’ve been looking for.

It comes as other budget stores have launched bargain summer garden essentials.

B&M recently slashed its Stone Effect Lawn Edging pack of four to just £2.50, down from £4, and is flogging its Wave Lawn Edging for only £1.50.

With warmer weather on the horizon, Brits are turning their gardens into sunny sanctuaries and the budget retailer has a number of affordable outdoor upgrades.

The retailer’s Morocco Solar Powered Post Lights are going for just £2, a massive saving compared to the £19.99 version at B&Q.

And its Arched Garden Mirror is on sale for only £12 while a near-identical version from Dunelm will set you back £55 more.

Designers say garden mirrors are a clever way to create the illusion of added space.