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Valentine's Day: 250,000 Roses Delivered, Prices Soar to $93

2/14/2026

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Roses Delivered Nationwide

Nearly 250,000 roses are delivered across the United States on Valentine's Day.
Red roses comprise 60% of the total nationwide.
The national average price for a dozen roses is $93.
Florists advise ordering early due to high demand.
Alternatives to roses include orchids and Euro Gardens for gift options nationwide.

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Roses Culinary Delights

On Valentine’s Day, a column highlights culinary uses of roses, including edible petals, buds, and hips.
Rose petals can be used in dishes, and rosehips offer vitamin C for jellies or teas.
The article cautions against consuming store-bought rose petals due to chemical treatments.
It recommends growing roses from bare-root plants in sunny, well-drained soil and notes the Damask rose for its flavor and use in Turkish delight.

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Roses Delivered Nationwide

Nearly 250,000 roses are delivered across the United States on Valentine's Day.
Red roses comprise 60% of the total nationwide.
The national average price for a dozen roses is $93.
Florists advise ordering early due to high demand.
Alternatives to roses include orchids and Euro Gardens for gift options nationwide.

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