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.

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By Aimee Ortiz For the past five years, Molly Culver, owner of Molly Oliver Flowers in Brooklyn, has mounted a quiet battle against the goliath of Valentine’s Day flowers: the rose. Classically ...

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Across the United States and in other places around the world, Valentine’s Day is a holiday celebrated on February 14.

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.