About Valentine's Day Flowers

Flowers for Valentine's Day come in a variety of romantic styles, colors, and price ranges. So, you can say Happy Valentine's Day beautifully no matter what your vision or budget.

Roses for Valentine's Day

All flowers mean love, but roses are especially popular throughout Valentine's Week because of their distinctive beauty and their ageless connection with love and romance. Red is the most popular rose color that guys purchase for Valentine's gifts, but many gals surveyed over several years say they actually prefer softer shades of pink, peach, or assorted colors. So, red isn't the only option or the best choice for everyone.

At Phillip's Flowers, our Valentine's Day roses are grown in the rich volcanic soil of South America -- along the equator where the sun shines more all year -- and also at high altitudes where temperatures remain moderate. It takes roughly two months to grow a single long-stem rose. So, each flower is really quite extraordinary. And, there are only so many roses in cultivation throughout the world. No naturally, rose prices increase slightly near Valentine's Day -- it's simply supply and demand.

In most of the U.S. you can expect to pay about $100 or a little more for a dozen beautiful Valentines roses arranged in a vase. That's roughly the same price as a nice dinner out for two with tip. Of course, the dinner lasts a couple of ours, and the flowers will be enjoyed for days. But we think your loved one deserves both! And pairing flowers with other gifts is always a great idea. That's why our flower shops also carry a wonderful assortment of hand-crafted chocolates, cuddly teddy bears, and colorful mylar balloons, too. It's okay to go big at Valentine's, and we can help.

Other Popular Valentine's Flowers

While roses reign supreme for Valentine's, you may be surprised to know that as many other types of fresh-cut flowers are sold in the U.S. for romantic gifting during the week. Why? Because the second most popular floral gifts at Valentine's are fresh vased arrangements with a variety of pretty blooms, such as hydrangeas, lilies, stock, alstroemeria, waxflower, orchids, and much more -- often with roses included. And, for a light-hearted approach, tulips are always popular in February, as well. The best-selling Valentine's flower designs typically include shades of red, pink, and white, but many also include purple, hot pink, lavender, other pastels, or even bright spring hues. The choice is up to you and what you think the recipient will enjoy.

Valentine's Flowers at a Bargain Price

On a tight budget? No problem! Most quality florists, including Phillip's, offer Valentine's gifts that don't break the bank. For example, you can drop by any Phillip's flower shop to pick up a Valentine's bouquet to go for as little as $25 to $50. It's easy, economical, and still personal. So, no matter what your budget, flowers are a great choice at Valentine's. After all, flowers mean love, and a gift of flowers means, "I Love you!" And that's what Valentine's is all about.

Valentine's Flower Delivery Tips

Guys may be thinking about the Super Bowl in early February, but Valentine's is like the Super Bowl of love -- you don't want to miss it or drop the ball. Fortunately, there's a sure-fire game plan for even clueless guys. Simply send flowers to the home or office to show how much you really care. Just follow these Valentine's Day flower delivery tips, and you're sure to score a touchdown.

Order Early. Avoid the Valentine's Holiday rush and ensure your Valentine's gift is ready to go for Valentine's Delivery!

Remember all the special Valentines in your life -- whether your spouse, sweetheart, sister, daughter, and girlfriends, too.

Include a short personal love note with each gift, and be sure to include your name (so the recipient is sure who sent the gift).

Ask for delivery on Feb. 12 or 13, if possible, so the recipient will enjoy your gift more on Valentine's Day (while others are still waiting for theirs).

And remember, whether it's for Valentine's Day, a birthday, an anniversary, or just because -- flowers are always a beautiful way to say, "I love you." In fact, they are Mother Nature's gift of love to us all.

For Valentine's flower delivery in Chicago, the suburbs, and nationwide, simply order online at www.Phillips-Flowers.com. For additional assistance, visit any Phillip's Flowers shop in the Chicago area or give us a call at 630-719-5200. We've been designing and delivering gorgeous Valentine's flowers for more than 100 years, and we'd love to help all your Valentines feel extra special this year.