Valentines Day Roses are more expensive and flower shops are struggling. It's the biggest day of the year for the $8 billion global flower industry, but it's not all that profitable.

1. 'Mister Lincoln': Known for its deep red velvety petals, 'Mister Lincoln' is a hybrid tea rose with a strong fragrance. It has large, well-formed flowers on long stems, making it a popular ...

The red rose was specifically presented to the winner, and made the race’s official flower in 1904. At first, the winner was simply presented with a smaller, “horseshoe” of the flowers.

A dozen red roses is timeless. But its price tag is not. At Ditmars Flower Shop in Queens, where costs have soared in recent years, a bouquet is $72, up from $60 in 2019.

Also, in his day, most roses were red (or pinkish, or white). The rainbow of rose colors we know today is the result of breeding programs since the poet’s death in 1796.

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Rose hips, or the fruit of roses, are said to have some minor medicinal uses, such as being an antidepressant, aphrodisiac, and antibacterial solution, among others, according to Flower Meaning.

Gardeners and florists share popular flower meanings, including roses, tulips and peonies. Learn which blooms are symbols of love, death, strength and luck.

From traditional red-rose bouquets to unexpected plants, we found the best Valentine’s Day flowers you can buy online from UrbanStems, the Sill, and more.