A bunch of red roses is a Valentine’s Day classic, but unless the time is taken to shop around romantic Scots could be paying prices up to 221 per cent higher than the cheapest bouquet.
Research from savings website, VoucherCodes.co.uk, analysed the cost of a bunch of 12 red roses sold online to find the retailer providing the most value for money.
Of the retailers studied, BloomPost.co.uk offers the best value dozen at only £14.95 or £1.25 per single rose. Funky Pigeon follows behind at £19.99 per dozen, equating to £1.67 per stem - but still 34 per cent more expensive than the cheapest bouquet.
Next, eflorist, Marks & Spencer and Waitrose all provide bouquets for £25 and under.
At the higher end of the scale, Interflora sells the most expensive bunch - a dozen red roses will set you back a whopping £48, that’s 221 per cent more than the cheapest of those analysed.
Online florist Bunches is not far behind at £38 per dozen, costing 154 per cent more than BloomPost.co.uk.
Commenting on the findings, Anita Naik, Lifestyle Editor at VoucherCodes.co.uk, said: “Sending a partner, crush or friend a dozen red roses is a Valentine’s Day classic and is one of the few possible ways to mark the occasion this year with fancy dinner dates being off the cards.
“However, our research shows that not all bouquets are priced the same, therefore it’s always best to shop around to make sure you are getting the best deal.”
Anita suggests planning ahead and ordering early to ensure you are not paying more than you need to.
Online retailer and cost of a dozen red roses
BloomPost.co.uk - £14.95
Funky Pigeon - £19.99
Next - £22
Moonpig - £22
Eflorist - £24.99
Marks & Spencer - £25
Waitrose - £25
Home Bargains - £26.99
Prezzy Box - £29.99
Serenta Flowers - £29.99
Haute Florist - £31
Prestige Flowers - £32.99
Appleyard Flowers - £32.99
Clare Florist - £33
Amazon - £36.99
Bunches - £38
Interflora - £48
