Narelle Treasure from Dandenong Central Florists in Dandenong Plaza was well prepared for the Valentine’s Day rush. Picture: Luke Plummer.
LOVE was definitely in the air of Dandenong this week with local traders reporting great Valentine’s Day sales.
Red roses proved the best way to a lover’s heart with florists experiencing a high demand for the traditional flower of romance.
Rahsan Jones from Fay’s Flowers on Lonsdale Street said the store expected a hectic week.
“It’s going to be a nightmare,” she laughed.
“But business will be good.”
Across town in Dandenong North, Blooms on Menzies sales assistant Faye said when it comes to Valentine’s Day, bigger bunches were always better.
“We sell single red roses, but the half-dozen and full dozen bunches sell even better,” she said.
“We’ll probably go through more than 1000 roses during the Valentine’s Day rush.”
Shirley Smith from Shirley’s Flowers in Dandenong North said not even highly inflated prices deterred those who wanted to impress a loved one.
“The price of roses triples around Valentine’s Day,” she said.
But Shirley said the sky-high prices were set by wholesalers and not traders.
“We have no option but to pass on the costs to the customers.
“Gerberas and lilies are a much cheaper option,” she said.
For those interested in a romantic night in, the Ramada Encore in Dandenong offered a tempting Valentine’s night package.
The $199 package included a standard queen suite, two buffet breakfasts, dinner and dessert for two and a glass of champagne.
