Valentine’s Day is on Monday and florists are preparing for a busy few days as last-minute orders flood in.
Simply Flowers and Events owner Donna Hewer told The Star on Tuesday she was in the calm before the storm and she expected orders to roll in tomorrow.
The lead-up to the day was usually insane.
"At the moment everything is so difficult for us getting supply. A lot of people are finding this year that red roses are hard to come by," she said.
However, she put in her order about a month ago and it was on its way.
"We’ve got a good supplier, a New Zealand grower ... hopefully we’ve got enough for the demand."
For those who did not want to give their loved one a traditional bunch of flowers, gift boxes or locally-made candles were also popular.
Typically flowers and gifts were bought by a partner or friend for their loved one.
"Sometimes a parent might send them for their child," she said.
"It’s quite cute. They’ll buy one for mum and one for the daughter."
She had also known bosses to buy bouquets for their staff, she said.
Bunches and Bows florist Ashley Ayers said the lead-up to Valentine’s Day was always busy, especially if the day fell on a weekend.
Roses were still the most popular order, followed by soft-coloured flowers, she said.
Most flowers were sent by a partner or loved one, and florists sometimes had to help write the message in the card.
Florists at The Orchid Florist said the days before Valentine’s was "nuts".
"It’s been busy," one florist said.
"It will get considerably busier."
While traditional red roses were still the most popular choice, some people opted to add a little extra such as a balloon or some chocolates.
