Order by February 10
That gets you a delivery window you can count on. Later is possible, narrower and riskier.
Occasion
Valentine's Day flowers in Tampa
The busiest delivery day of the florist year. Here is what we can actually promise, and why the 13th is a better idea than the 14th.
Red roses cost more in February because global demand outruns supply for two weeks and wholesale prices double or triple. Every florist in Tampa buys in that same market. Anyone advertising normal-price dozen roses on the 14th is using lower-grade stems, and you will see it.
The thing we would rather tell you than sell you: tulips, ranunculus and anemone are at their absolute Florida peak in February and are not price-inflated, because nobody has trained the culture to demand them. The same money buys a visibly better arrangement. If your person specifically loves red roses, send red roses — that is a real reason. If you are sending them because that is what one sends, consider the alternative.
Worth knowing
Before you
order
Three things that make the difference on this particular occasion.
Consider the 13th
Wide-open windows, an extra day of vase life, and it reads as planned rather than obligatory.
We are open through the night
We build from before dawn on the 14th. Last-minute is worth a call even when it feels hopeless.
Need flowers today?
We're open 24 hours. Call the shop and we'll build it and get it out the door.
FAQ
Valentine's Day Flowers
questions
Anything else, the phone is the fastest way — we're open 24 hours.
When should I order Valentine's flowers in Tampa?
By around February 10th for a reliable window on the 14th. After that the windows widen and the choice narrows.
Why are roses more expensive on Valentine's Day?
Global demand for red roses in early February exceeds supply and wholesale prices double or triple. It is not a local markup — every florist buys in the same market.
What should I send instead of red roses?
Tulips, ranunculus or anemone. February is their peak month in Florida and they are not price-inflated, so the same budget buys a noticeably better arrangement.
Can I still get delivery on February 14th?
Sometimes, and we start before dawn. But we will not promise a narrow window we cannot hit on the busiest day of the year. Call and you will get a straight answer.
Is sending flowers on the 13th weird?
The opposite. Better windows, longer vase life, and it looks like someone planned ahead instead of hitting a deadline.