By NICOLE VALICEK
NOTHING says ‘I love you’ like the red rose.
Owner of Les Fleurs florist in Altona Robyn Hewitt said while there is a huge selection of flowers to express love this Valentine’s Day there is one that strikes the biggest love chord.
“It’s always been the red rose. It’s the symbol of love,” she said.
Florists around the municipality are gearing-up for one of the biggest days of the year- Valentine’s Day.
“It will be busy, especially falling on a Friday … everyone’s been paid and they like to impress their partners at work,” she said.
Florists Jess Lubberink from A Flower Affair in Newport said dozens and dozens of red roses will be sold and delivered on Friday.
“A red rose captures romance and it’s the thoughtfulness behind it,” she said.
Ms Lubberink said the classic red rose is most popular, but today people are also opting for pink, yellow and white varieties and other flowers like the lily.
“A man should buy a woman flowers all year round not just Valentine’s Day,” she laughed. “But these days people are going towards more different colours of roses and a mixture of other flowers.”
People should order early so their Valentines don’t miss out, she said.
