Factors Affecting Rose Prices

A simple case of supply and demand:

• Valentine's Day inspires the heaviest demand for long-stemmed roses, and several rosebuds must be sacrificed to create a single long-stemmed rose.
• After the Christmas season demand for red roses is filled, growers need 50-70 days to produce enough roses for Valentine's Day.
• Winter's shorter daylight hours and higher energy costs hamper efforts to grow large rose crops.
• Inclement weather often requires extreme measures to ensure that flowers are delivered in time.
• To fulfill the tremendous number of orders for Valentine's Day flowers, florists have to hire additional help, work longer hours and acquire extra delivery vehicles and drivers.

In short, roses in February are every bit as special as you would expect.

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Rose Care Tips

How to make Today's Roses Last

• If your roses arrived in plastic water tubes, remove them before arranging.
• Remove any leaves that will be under water, taking care not to cut through or scrape the green bark.
• Recut stems by removing 1-2 inches with a sharp knife.
• Immediately after cutting, place roses in a clean, deep vase of water containing a flower food provided by your florist.
• Check the flower food solution daily and make sure to keep it full, clean, and fresh. If the solution becomes cloudy, replace it entirely.
• Keep your roses in a cool place, out of direct sun and drafts.

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Plants

Both green and blooming plants make romantic Valentine's Day gifts. Spathiphyllum (commonly called "peace lily"), cylcamen, kalanchoes and azaleas are examples of the many varieties available to you. We also combine flowering and green plants in a dish garden for a great long-lasting gift.

Order your Valentine Flowers by visiting our website, calling our store 706-796-1579, or stopping by our shop today.

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Bud Vases

With all of the sensational flowers available to choose from, even just one or two elegant blossoms can make a big impression. Lilies, gerbera and long-stemmed roses are all exquisite choices.

Order your Valentine Flowers by visiting our website, calling our store 706-796-1579, or stopping by our shop today.

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