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wickerlad
09-Feb-09, 19:46
Was looking to buy red roses for valentines day. Anyone got any idea which place is the best quality and value for money. Also how much would a dozen red roses set me back?
Send a pm to Hibeechick, she's a Wick florist.
unicornleather
09-Feb-09, 20:07
I used post a rose today through amazon.co.uk
seem pretty good value, Oz
Where ever you buy them ,they`ll be three times their normal price this weekend ,but she`ll love you for it !
Try ASDA On Line very good prices.
We would of had an ASDA here but for the Local Counciller Smith so the next best is there on line store.
Hibeechick does the most beautiful red roses called Grand Prix - pm her! :D
probable set you back about £50 - £60
Dempster Street Florist Amanada Coghill will give you the best bouquet money can buy. The flowers you want are grand prix red roses. Well worth the money, £50 ish for a dozen. I have had several bouquets from Amanada as gifts from my OH and they last for ages.
ShelleyCowie
09-Feb-09, 22:53
i can only wish for even a daisy!! lol! [lol]
Half a ton for 12 roses!:eek: It's be cheaper buying her a packet of seeds and growing them herself.[lol]
Tesco do them too- and possibly you'll get them plus the champagne and chocolates for the same price as the florist's dozen.
Was looking to buy red roses for valentines day. Anyone got any idea which place is the best quality and value for money. Also how much would a dozen red roses set me back?
I would imagine a dozen red roses out a florist will be expensive at this time of year tescos would be the cheapest.Does it have to be a dozen red roses?
What i do i just set price in my head then fone the florist and get them to make up a bunch of flowers and get them delivered and job done over one phone call.
The one good thing about buying flowers out of a florist is that there very good at making up bouquets or bunch of flowers
Just listen to you lot! The OP asked about roses and their cost which some folk have answered! Been interesting tho! ;) I actually would not be bothered to get flowers - yes they are lovely but not top of my list of favourite things! A personal message or bit of thoughtfulness would go a lot further wi me!
Just listen to you lot! The OP asked about roses and their cost which some folk have answered! Been interesting tho! ;) I actually would not be bothered to get flowers - yes they are lovely but not top of my list of favourite things! A personal message or bit of thoughtfulness would go a lot further wi me!
Would a scone suffice? [lol]
Just listen to you lot! The OP asked about roses and their cost which some folk have answered! Been interesting tho! ;) I actually would not be bothered to get flowers - yes they are lovely but not top of my list of favourite things! A personal message or bit of thoughtfulness would go a lot further wi me!If you needed a toaster, would you be offended if your OH bought you one for Valentine's day?
If you needed a toaster, would you be offended if your OH bought you one for Valentine's day?
If I needed a toaster I would go out and get one! I said personal and thoughtful no household appliance! :roll: (I do like toast tho!)
If I needed a toaster I would go out and get one! I said personal and thoughtful no household appliance! :roll: (I do like toast tho!)It would be personal because you like toast and thoughtful because you didn't have one.:D
I think the old man's ass would be toast!
I once gave a bottle of Windolene as a gift....it didn't go down as well as I'd hoped. She cleaned me out and dumped me. :(
It would be personal because you like toast and thoughtful because you didn't have one.:D
I give in if it came wi a card wi a loving message and a promise of breakfast in bed (to include a boiled egg and tea wi my toast) then I would be delighted! :D
I think the old man's ass would be toast!
I once gave a bottle of Windolene as a gift....it didn't go down as well as I'd hoped. She cleaned me out and dumped me. :(And then some. It could be worse, he could buy her a hoover.[lol]
I think the old man's ass would be toast!
I once gave a bottle of Windolene as a gift....it didn't go down as well as I'd hoped. She cleaned me out and dumped me. :(
Huh! Shows how wrong you got me Joxy boy! :Razz
ShelleyCowie
10-Feb-09, 00:16
I actually did ask for a hoover! I want a henry! [lol]
I actually did ask for a hoover! I want a henry! [lol]I thought you would prefer Hetty.
I thought you would prefer Hetty.
Is that cos Shelley is investigative?
Is that cos Shelley is investigative?Well hetty wainthropp is well known for cleaning up.
Hibeechick
10-Feb-09, 10:29
Aaahhh the orgs anual red rose thread! :)
Florists are being hit quite bad just now. The pound isnt working in our favour. Although many people forget about how florists also have to deal with the exchange.
Can also say its not the florists who up the prices but the growers themselves. Prices also go so high because of the demand.
You have to remember that valentines day is world wide, so its not just the UK that wants roses, but America, Australia..yadda yadda. Look at the size of those compared to the UK.
Yes Tesco asda etc etc sell roses..cheaper than what we can buy them in as. However, theyre not grade A , havent been conditioned proper and half the time you're lucky if they are even in water lol.
So...as I did last year, here are my top tips to looking after your roses correctly!
** Keep them away from draughts. They dont like those
** Please do not put them somewhere next to a radiator. They will only shrivel!
** Cut your roses at the diagonal, about an inch up BEFORE you put them into a vase of water.
** Use the flower food provided and follow the instructions on the back.
** Should your roses heads drop ( which they often do, its out of our control) it is most likely due to an air bubble. Wrap your rose tightly in some kind of paper, fill the sink up with water, cut the stem again an inch up and diagonally across, but cut it under the water. Leave it for a couple of hours or over night if possible and then unwrap it
** change your water in your vase every couple of days. Bacteria grows in the water and affects vase life. If you cut your flowers ends every couple of days and change the water you will be amazed at how much longer your flowers will last for.
Red roses are lovely, but at this time of year no mater how much you spend they just dont seem to last,the last bunch I got were £60 and lasted two days!:( I would go for a single one(very romantic to most women) and something else that can be kept as a memento.Or alternatively go for a bouquet of balloons,they last ages and can look fantastic!x
Was looking to buy red roses for valentines day. Anyone got any idea which place is the best quality and value for money. Also how much would a dozen red roses set me back?
seaview flowers dunbeath adozen grand prix roses £50 call doreen on 01593731303 any time also bouques and bunches
i would def. reccomend amanda's
she is the best florist i have ever used!
and will bend over backward to help you and try and get what you need!
her prices are great and any time that i need a florists thats who i go to.
she has been my number 1 choice for the last two years, and her arrangments are second to none!
hunny if you are reading this ... HINT HINT HINT!!!!!!
(ps love of my life... it dosent have to be roses... and not red ones either! *G* just ask amanda to make up a bouquet for me *G* )
unicornleather
11-Feb-09, 00:28
Post a rose do 12 roses for £25 plus delievery of about £4.95 I think it was, look at this link
http://www.post-a-rose.com/prod_cat/product_page_876_Dozen_Red_Roses.html
I went through amazon.co.uk and they do deliver (or were doing on monday when I ordered them), on Valentine's Day
Just received a e-mail from Tesco with this :-
http://i43.tinypic.com/21dpgte.jpg
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Why don't you just buy plastic ones ! My cheapskate husband bought me 2 dozen plastic roses 26 years ago and expected me to bring them out every year !:lol::lol:They were in the bin soon after ! ....... And NO it is NOT the thought that counts !:lol:
I have always found that the Cemetary in Week is a good place for flowers or roses if you go along at the right time - cheap too.
If you needed a toaster, would you be offended if your OH bought you one for Valentine's day?
They have one in Argos which toasts 'i love you' onto the bread.
I'd be annoyed with anyone that spent that much cash on me just for flowers, I can never get roses to last more than just a few days, give me some carnations or crysanths any day, they usually last good three weeks plus.
The best roses (valentines day or otherwise) come in a variety of flavours and are made by CADBURY.
Flowers and chocolates for Valentines day????? One box does both!!
And then some. It could be worse, he could buy her a hoover.[lol]
I knew a bloke (r.i.p) that once bought his girlfriend a hoover for christmas, and she didn't leave him...she loved it, if it wasn't for the fact that she was completely and utterly mental and permanently hyperactive i would have tried to marry her myself :lol:
I'd be annoyed with anyone that spent that much cash on me just for flowers, I can never get roses to last more than just a few days
You're not supposed to eat those kind Julia :lol:
ShelleyCowie
13-Feb-09, 12:26
I knew a bloke (r.i.p) that once bought his girlfriend a hoover for christmas, and she didn't leave him...she loved it, if it wasn't for the fact that she was completely and utterly mental and permanently hyperactive i would have tried to marry her myself :lol:
I asked for a hoover! :( I have yet to get it! I want a Henry!
All i can look forward to is a card!!! :eek:
Tugmistress
13-Feb-09, 15:57
I asked for a hoover! :( I have yet to get it! I want a Henry!
All i can look forward to is a card!!! :eek:
Some of us will get nowt! :roll:
Aw ewe poor sole , just maybe some old codger really fancies you so be prepared !.
btw - the £5 a dozen roses in Tescos Week are pure garbage so you aint getting them.
Some of us will get nowt! :roll:
I know the feeling. :(
Why is the emphasis put on men to buy women flowers? Don't you think men might like flowers too? So much for equality...hmmph.
Tugmistress
13-Feb-09, 16:06
Aw ewe poor sole , just maybe some old codger really fancies you so be prepared !.
btw - the £5 a dozen roses in Tescos Week are pure garbage so you aint getting them.
haha i doubt that very much, according to the lads i work with ' I'm a scarey person' :lol: [lol]
Tugmistress
13-Feb-09, 16:08
I know the feeling. :(
Why is the emphasis put on men to buy women flowers? Don't you think men might like flowers too? So much for equality...hmmph.
awww, pm me your addy jox and i'll send you a single red rose ;)
ShelleyCowie
13-Feb-09, 17:15
I know the feeling. :(
Why is the emphasis put on men to buy women flowers? Don't you think men might like flowers too? So much for equality...hmmph.
Awww poor jox! :(
My OH bought my card right infront of me today! how romantic! :lol:
sassylass
13-Feb-09, 19:40
I have always found that the Cemetary in Week is a good place for flowers or roses if you go along at the right time - cheap too.
Not funny. A cemetery worker lost his job when he stole the roses from my mother's grave.
ShelleyCowie
13-Feb-09, 19:45
Not funny. A cemetery worker lost his job when he stole the roses from my mother's grave.
That is disgraceful! Completely un-necessary!! How can people do something like that! :eek: Stealing flowers from a grave is unforgivable!
You can send a virtual bunch of roses to someone http://www.bosch-ciso.com/
Might send some til masel!:(:lol:
telfordstar
13-Feb-09, 23:50
You can send a virtual bunch of roses to someone http://www.bosch-ciso.com/
Might send some til masel!:(:lol:
Brilliant!! just sent a few bunches and 1 to maself ahhhhhh
Hibeechick
14-Feb-09, 08:35
I know the feeling. :(
Why is the emphasis put on men to buy women flowers? Don't you think men might like flowers too? So much for equality...hmmph.
Who says men don't get flowers? They get plenty! Especially at this time of year!
You can send a virtual bunch of roses to someone http://www.bosch-ciso.com/
Might send some til masel!:(:lol:
Thanks for the link Liz. Flowers now sent to Tugs. :cool:
cuddlepop
14-Feb-09, 15:29
I'm with someone who knows that I just dont buy into all that commercialised crap they call Valentines day.
Time is the most romantic gift you can give each other and that costs nothing.:D
I'm lucky I get bought flowers on a regular bases and the occasional box of chocolates.If I'm quick I just might get to eat my favourites.
Tugmistress
14-Feb-09, 16:05
Thanks for the link Liz. Flowers now sent to Tugs. :cool:
aw, thank you :D
See now - ye of little faith. I told you some old codger would look after ewe.
Thanks for the link Liz. Flowers now sent to Tugs. :cool:
You are very welcome Jox but where's my bunch?!:(
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