The High Price of Love: Valentine's Day Flowers

Valentine's Day is coming up, and with it, the urge to buy that special someone a dozen red roses. But love might cost more than you think this year. The national average for a dozen roses is about $90. This is a bit more than last year. Why the jump? Well, it's not just about the price of goods going up. There are lots of factors in the price of flowers, including transportation, logistics, and even the weather. Let's talk about where those roses come from. Roses are not just picked and sent to the store. There's a whole process involved. Breeders spend years making roses that look good, last long, and can handle being shipped. After they're picked, roses are kept in special solutions and cool spaces to stay fresh. Then, they're checked for problems before hitting the shelves. This is especially busy in Miami, which gets most of the flowers from South America. So this year, you might be paying more for love, and you have to remember that it's not just the roses you're paying for, but the whole long journey they take to get to you. You might be wondering, why the big difference in price from state to state? Well, it's not just the cost of roses that changes. It's also about where the roses are grown, how many are sold, and the costs of running the shop. So, roses in Hawaii might cost you $143, but in California, they're more like $68. Think about that when you're planning your Valentine's Day budget. Take a look at the bigger picture. So, next time you're thinking about buying roses, remember it's not just a simple purchase. It's a whole process, and it's probably costlier than you think. Think about the journey the roses take and the work that goes into them.