If roses are not in season where you live, there is no reason to buy them for Valentine’s Day. The carbon footprint of a locally grown flower is 5% of an imported stem and most Valentine’s Day roses are imported and have loads of chemicals on them. Never mind, that the hybridized, well traveled, commercially produced roses are often lackluster and all around depressing. Have you ever had one of those burgundy colored roses shrivel up and turn black before it even opens?

Please, purchase locally grown flower stems, plants, or floral experiences for a more sustainable floral gift this Valentine’s Day. Depending on where you live, different flowers will be in season for you so ask your local florist or flower farmer, what is in season where you live. Here are some ideas!

Alternative flowers for Valentine’s Day

Quince branches

Anemone

Tulips

Ranunculus

Daffodils

Hyacinth

Sweet Violets

Crocus

Snowdrops

Primrose

Magnolia

Wild Chrysanthemum

Almond Blossom

Scented geranium (the foliage is beautiful for arrangements this time of year)

Plant ideas:

Sweet pea starts or seeds

Native plants to your area

Primrose

Crocus

Daffodil

Bare root Rose plant (in many climates they can be planted now)

Camellia plant 

Floral Experiences:

Give the gift of a flower arranging workshop

Book a spot in one of our floral retreats for a loved one

Purchase a gift card (we can create custom amounts for different products so get in touch). These can be used for our online flower classes or in person floral retreat experiences.

Also, please remember that as beautiful as romantic gestures are on this holiday, it is also about different kinds of loves. Gift a mother, a sister, a grandmother, a grandfather, or a best friend! Celebrate love of all kinds. Happy Valentine’s Day!