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A whopping 83% of flowers purchased for Valentine’s in 2022 were roses, according to the Society of American Florists — and about two-thirds were specifically of the red variety.

But this year, flower farmers will likely face a challenging Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day, which are usually peak sales periods for cut flowers around the world.

To many of us, Valentine’s Day evokes memories of Valentine cards in school, fun times and often gifts of flowers. For florists, it often means weeks of 24/7 work producing just the right ...

My husband and I built the set of two roses at home ahead of Valentine’s Day this year, and we had so much putting the pieces together while we watched TV. We each tackled one stem and it took ...

Those Valentine flowers might come with a bit more than vivid colors and a nice scent Credit: AP Red roses sit on a flower stall on Valentine's Day in Madrid, Spain, Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

But this year, flower farmers will likely face a challenging Valentine's Day and Mother's Day, which are usually peak sales periods for cut flowers around the world.

PARIS (AP) — Those Valentine flowers might come with a bit more than vivid colors and a nice scent. France’s oldest consumer group is reminding people that any imported cut flower likely also ...