Red Rose Prices Have Started to Rise Already!

As mentioned in a previous blog entry, the price of red roses has taken a major price increase today at the flower auctions. Please let me remind you why this is: Unscrupulous cut flower wholesalers are buying red roses for Valentines Day supply and storing them for despatch to customers on Friday 11th & Saturday 12th February. You don't have to be a rocket scientist to work out that these roses will be two weeks old before they hit the shops!

There is only one reason why they are buying early - today the price will be cheaper than just before February 14th! This is common practice with large companies that have multiple outlets. Another reason they do this is to ensure they have the massive quantity they require.

If one of your supplier's prices are much cheaper than the others beware! Please ask questions and inspect your roses carefully on delivery. Stored roses can be extremely deceiving. If untouched they will probably look fine when delivered - but 24 hours in a central heated house & they will ping wide open and last for just a few days. (And that's if you are lucky!).

Tips on how to tell if the quoted prices are for pre-stored roses

All legitimate red rose prices are negotiated with the growers and cut just before delivery and prices are fairly standard.

If you have been quoted less than £1.00 per stem (+VAT) for Passion Roses 60 & 70cm the roses will have been purchased early and pre-stored. This example alone is a definate sign!

BE CAREFUL - BE WARNED!

Colombian frosts hit flower production. Message is don’t panic but get your orders in!

While weather conditions in Colombia have undoubtedly been unusual, with frost hitting some crops, the overall picture is not yet clear and as such FITA importers are urging buyers not to panic.  Because while there has been some damage and losses, and not just within rose production, the impact of the weather won’t be known for another week or so and therefore the rumour that vast amounts of Colombia’s production has been wiped out is untrue.

Commenting on recent stories in the international press, Adam Porges, Chairman of FITA said; “One of the strengths of FITA members is their incredibly strong links with Colombia which means they are in daily contact with the farms so that they can keep abreast of the situation.  The reality is that like the UK, Colombia has seen some very unusual weather patterns over the last week or so and as a result growers have had to light fires at night to keep temperatures up.  The truth is that it is too early to accurately assess the situation but we are aware there may be some shortages and as such would advise early ordering because it will be buyers who leave it late who will be caught out.”

fandwb also spoke to a number of other importers, some of whom are flying out to Colombia next week.  They tell us that while some areas have been hit, other areas are totally unaffected.  In addition, while demand for Colombian roses is expected to be high, especially given last year's increased use, they have other sources, like Ecuador and Kenya, who have been unaffected by weather. As such, while it is not expected there will be any gluts … and as a result prices are expected to hold firm … supplies will be available to those who pre-order.

Article from Florist & Wholesale Buyer Magazine.



Valentines Day Red Rose Prices 2010

Freedom Red RoseWe are pleased to announce our Colombian grower direct Valentines Day Red Rose Price List for 2010. All orders are required by 22nd January to guarantee these prices. Other roses and flowers will be purchased at auction in Holland and prices will be quoted on a daily basis throughout the Valentines period. All prices are subject to VAT at 17.5% and any delivery charges if applicable.

Valentines Red Roses (large headed)

Rose Freedom (red) 40cm x 120 stems - 93p per stem
Rose Freedom (red) 40cm x 240 stems - 88p per stem
Rose Freedom (red) 50cm x 100 stems - 115p per stem
Rose Freedom (red) 50cm x 200 stems - 112p per stem
Rose Freedom (red) 60cm x 100 stems - 128p per stem
Rose Freedom (red) 60cm x 180 stems - 121p per stem
Rose Freedom (red) 70cm x 80 stems - 143p per stem
Rose Freedom (red) 70cm x 140 stems - 135p per stem
Rose Freedom (red) 80cm x 80 stems - 157p per stem
Rose Freedom (red) 80cm x 120 stems - 148p per stem

Valentines Roses - Solid Colour Boxes in Pink, White or Yellow (large headed)

Roses Pink, White or Yellow 40cm x 120 stems - 63p per stem
Roses Pink, White or Yellow 40cm x 240 stems - 60p per stem
Roses Pink, White or Yellow 50cm x 100 stems - 80p per stem
Roses Pink, White or Yellow 50cm x 200 stems - 77p per stem
Roses Pink, White or Yellow 60cm x 100 stems - 95p per stem
Roses Pink, White or Yellow 60cm x 180 stems - 91p per stem

Valentines Roses - Mixed Colour Boxes (large headed - not including red roses)

Roses Mixed 40cm x 120 - 50p per stem
Roses Mixed 40cm x 240 - 47p per stem
Roses Mixed 50cm x 100 - 67p per stem
Roses Mixed 50cm x 200 - 64p per stem
Roses Mixed 60cm x 100 - 82p per stem
Roses Mixed 60cm x 180 - 78p per stem

Please call us at Triangle Nursery with all enquiries on 01255 861263 or email us on sales@trianglenursery.co.uk

Kind Regards

Mark Kenny
director