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Valentine's Day is all about showing your love and appreciation for the special people in your life. February 14th isn't complete without a gift like bouquet of flowers. The most popular Valentine's Day flowers to send are roses. Valentine's bouquets are hand-arranged and hand-delivered and will be sure to make your loved one's day just a little bit sweeter!

 

Sending roses is one of the easiest ways to show someone how you feel. Everyone loves it when the delivery guy comes by with flowers for them, especially when it's on Valentine's Day. Unfortunately, we all have a horror story about a flower order gone wrong. Some of them include: flowers arriving dead, a bouquet over-stuffed with fillers (and very few actual flowers) and orders that were far too expensive than the quality provided.

 

With seemingly infinite options, it can be challenging to understand what will be a good value purchase and what will wind up with an angry call to customer service. Here are some of our tried and tested tips to ensure that your roses will get to the person you love in the best condition.

 

Order Roses Online

 

Ordering roses online is the best way to get a good deal. Local florists have big overhead costs and sometimes their flowers are not as fresh as you think they would be. When you order flowers online, the flowers usually come directly from the grower. This means that the roses are cut on that day, arranged into your chosen bouquet and sent out before the flowers wilt. In this way, you get the freshest, most inexpensive flowers possible.

 

Understand Roses

 

When you are researching your options online, you will come across numerous bouquets of fresh long stem roses. These options are tempting, but you have to ensure that you select the right ones. Traditionally, red roses signify romantic feelings while yellow roses denote friendship or the end of a romantic relationship. White roses and pink roses are suitable for mothers and sisters and can also be given to express gratitude.

 

Order and Delivery Time

 

Some flower providers online use local florists to arrange your flowers. For same-day deliveries, it's best to allot a 2-3 hour window between placing your order and when the flower actually gets to your recipient. For Valentine's Day, however, it is best to place your order 3-4 days in advance. And don't forget that there may be different time zones if you're sending flowers from across the country.