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.

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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.

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Spring Arrangements

Add a burst of spring to your Valentine's winter with floral varieties such as lilies, alstroemeria, iris, or tulips. A spring arrangement in a casual basket or clear glass vase makes a perfect accent for a romantic dinner.

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Popular Valentine Trends

Over the next few weeks we will do a series of blog post featuring popular Valentine Trends. With a little imagination and our help you can create a romantic Valentine's Day.

Our first feature will be Roses....

A dozen red roses remains the classic Valentine's Day favorite. However, many women report that they adore roses in other colors just as much. The choices are endless and it's easier than ever to select a rose that is as unique as your sweetheart.

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History of Valentines

There are many legends about the history of Valentines. This is one of our favorites.

Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he outlawed marriage for young men. Valentine defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine's was caught Claudius ordered that he be put to death.

Legends say that many of the young couples he married brought Valentine cards and flowers as a symbol of gratitude while he was in prison. Valentine actually sent the first 'valentine' greeting himself. While in prison, it is believed that Valentine fell in love with his jailor's daughter who visited him during his confinement. On the day of his death February 14th, it is said that he wrote her a letter, which he passed through the cell signed 'From your Valentine,' an expression that is still in use today.

To learn more about some of the legends of Valentines visit the History of Valentines.