Send your sweetie roses
If you want to send a dozen roses to your love for Valentine's Day, the options go on forever. But if you want to know how much it'll cost* you across the area, here is your answer. Prices listed are for 12 roses (1 dozen) delivered in a clear vase. Filler (baby's breath, greenery, etc.) options vary.
*Prices, information from individual Web sites. Total costs are estimates only and may be different if you order in person.
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| Florist | Address | Phone No. | Website | Cost | Delivery Cost | Extras | Order by | Total Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberer's Flowers | 1448 Troy Street in Dayton; 2196 Stringtown Rd, Columbus; 1 Seymour Plaza, Cincinnati | 800-783-4747 | Website | $59.95 | $7.95 | Unknown | Cutoff for same day delivery is 5 p.m. During certain holidays we may cut off deliveries earlier. | $67.90+tax | |
| Ed Smith Flowers and Gifts | 209 W Riverview Avenue, Dayton | 937-222-9441 | Website | $45.00 | $6.50 | Min. $30 Required for all Deliveries | Unknown | $51.50+tax | |
| Jacques "Garden of Flowers" | 1201 E. Stroop Rd., Kettering | 937-298-3141 | Website | $49.95 | $9.95 | Balloons, stuffed animals, chocolates (price varies from $3.50 - $29.99) | Before 1:00 p.m. for same-day delivery | $59.90+tax | |
| Hollon Flowers | 1271 Yellow Springs - Fairfield Rd., Fairborn | 800-688-7679 | Website | $87.95 | $5.95 | Unknown | At least 1 day prior to holiday | $93.90+tax | |
| Furst Florist | 1306 Troy St, Dayton | 937-223-1213 | Website | $49.95 | $8.95 | $14.99 handling fee | Varies | $73.89+tax | |
| Hills & Dales Florist | 3050 Kettering Blvd, Kettering | 937-293-2179 | Website | $77.99 | Varies ($5-$6) | $3.95 service fee per item + $10.00 handling fee | Varies by zip | $96.90+tax | |
| Flowerama | 6007 Old Troy Pike, Huber Heights; 3000 Shroyer Road, Kettering; 490 Woodman Drive, Riverside | 877-563-7673 | Website | $49.99 | $7-12 varies by zip | Unknown | Same day delivery available for most orders received by 11:00 am. | $56.99 and up+tax | |
| The Oakwood Florist | 2313 Far Hills Ave., Dayton | 888-293-1196 | Website | $95.00 | $7.00 | Add chocolates ($4-$18) | Before 12:00 noon for same-day delivery | $102.00+tax | |
| Glen Garden Gifts | 239 Xenia Ave., Yellow Springs | 800-248-1658 | Website | $64.95 | $8.00 | Add balloons, stuffed animals, chocolates (price varies from 4.99 - 29.99) | Before 2:00 p.m. for same-day delivery | $72.95 | |
| Hallmark.com | Online | 1-800-Hallmark | Website | $59.95 | $10.99 (M-F), $25.99 for Sat. | Each comes with a full-sized Hallmark greeting card of your choice & free chocolates w/ select bouquets when you choose delivery on 2/14 | Before 7:00 p.m. for next-day delivery | $70.94+tax | |
| FTD.com | Online | 1-800-SEND-FTD | Website | $62.99 | Varies | Add balloons, bear, chocolates, cards ($3.50-$15) | Before 2:00 p.m. for same-day delivery | $62.99 and up+tax |
— Information compiled by Hillary McNabb
Making your roses last
If a dozen roses are in the cards for you this Valentine's Day, don't let them wilt prematurely. Martha Stewart Flowers says:
♥ To condition the roses, trim the bottom of each stem at a sharp angle (keeping the stem underwater, if possible), which exposes the surface area exposed to the water. Wrap them in paper and let them sit in a cool bucket of water with flower food for a few hours. This will ensure that the blossoms don't droop.
♥ Always remove thorns from roses before giving them to someone you love. Use a stem stripper or a sharp knife to pare them.
♥ If your roses are wilting, give them a bath. By submerging your roses in cool water the pores will absorb the water, allowing the petals to plump and revive.
♥ Removing the browning petals from the outsides of the blossoms and frequent cutting of the stems will prolong the life of your arrangement.
— Allison Stevens, Staff Writer
