Prices of flower have soared up on the occasion of Valentine’s Day.Roses in particular were already selling at Rs 25 or Rs 30 per rose (retail) and costing about Rs 200 and more for a 20-rose bundle wholesale, on Tuesday morning. Prices are expected to rise further come the eve of February 14 and Valentine’s Day.
With Valentine’s Day only two days away, sudden reversals in expectations are unlikely, but definitely not out of the question. According to wholesalers and florists both, demand for flowers is a very fickle thing. “It is possible that there will be a sudden spurt in demand on February 13, whatever the prices. But that can only be seen when it happens,” said flower wholesaler Mohan. And will supply be strained if that happens? “No,” he said, “we can order and receive sufficient supply from Bengaluru. Should the demand increase suddenly, supply will not be an issue.”
But flower sellers, from wholesalers to retailers, were all united in opinion on one front. However supply and demand equations should turn out this Thursday, roses will still cost a bomb
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