Cheapest place to buy Valentine's Day flowers this week, including red roses
VALENTINE'S DAY is less than 48 hours away, if you still need a bouquet of flowers, you don't have to spend the money.
Many stores are offering Valentine's Day deals so you can spoil your loved one while on a budget.
Valentine's Day always falls on February 14, this year on a Wednesday.
So make sure you order your flowers or bouquets in time so that they arrive on the big day.
Prices can change frequently as Valentine's Day approaches, so it's best to shop around to make sure you get the cheapest deal.
You can use price comparison sites such as Google Shopping and Trolley.co.uk to compare prices from different retailers.
Below we reveal where you can currently go for the best deal on Valentine's Day flowers on the high street.
Tesco
Tesco has Valentine's Day flower deals from just £2.50.
A single red rose can be purchased for £2.50, while a small bouquet of a dozen red roses costs £5.
Alternatively, the Tesco Finest Sweet Desire bouquet costs £20, the flowers are available in a range of rainbow colours.
The retailer also has a range of different vases, should you need something to hold your bargain bouquets.
Prices for ceramic pots start from €3 and go up to €15.
If you have a much bigger budget to work with, Tesco has a bouquet of £40,100 roses.
These are not available online and are subject to the availability of the individual stores.
Aldi
Aldi is also keeping prices low this year with its Valentine's Day flower deals, as prices start from £2.29.
Prices start from just €2.49 for a single red rose or €4.49 for a dozen red roses.
This is the cheapest deal we could find for a dozen red roses.
Aldi is also launching its very first floral stool in London's Waterloo.
Commuters passing through the station on February 13 can easily pick up a beautiful fresh bouquet for a wallet-friendly amount – just £2.29, and a dozen red roses for just £4.49 (all proceeds will be donated to Teenage Cancer Trust).
Aldi's flower stall offering includes:
- Specially selected One Love Single Rose – £2.29
- Dozen Red Roses – £4.49
- Love Always Bouquet – £9.99
- Double dozen roses – £9.99
- Elegance Bouquet – £14.99
Asda
Asda has great prices on their Valentine's Day flower deals.
If you're watching your coin, they have traditional spray carnations for £2.50, but note that prices for a red rose bouquet start from £12.
If you want roses for something a little cheaper, mixed roses cost £8, while a rose and lily bouquet costs £8.
Lidl
Lidl customers can buy flowers from €2.49, including the Deluxe Rose.
For £4.99, shoppers can grab the standard dozen red roses or Valentine's Day tulips for their loved one.
The Classic Red Roses and Sweetest Crush Bouquet cost £9.99.
Lidl also offers other more expensive flower deals such as the Double Dozen in red or pink for £11.99, Madam Red Roses for £19.99, or the One and Only bouquet for £14.99.
Morrisons
Prices at Morrisons start slightly higher: £5.
Those watching their wallets may want to try the dozens of red roses for just £5.
But if you have a bit more to spend, the store has rainbow roses for £10 and even Valentine's Day bouquets for £20.
We recommend you act quickly on these deals as some flowers have already sold out.
MRS
M&S is far from the cheapest option for Valentine's Day flowers, but it does offer free shipping if you pre-order.
Prices for flowers in M&S start at £25, you can choose from blush roses, tulips or traditional red.
For €35 you can add a bottle of Prosecco to your dozens of roses bouquet.
If you want to go all out, a pink and red rose bouquet with champagne and chocolate costs £100.
M&S recommends that you order your flowers before February 13 if you want to ensure you receive them before the big day.
Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's has offered a range of different bouquets online and in stores.
You can buy long stemmed roses in multiple colours, such as yellow, white-orange, pink or red, for £5.
You can buy spray carnations for only €3 and Alstromeria for €3.50.
If you have a little more to spend, a dozen red roses from the supermarket will cost you €10.
Order Valentine's flowers, delivered the next day
Many high street and supermarket chains such as M&S and Morrisons also offer next day delivery services.
The express service usually charges higher shipping costs, so always check the costs in advance.
Most e-florists and online retailers offer a next day delivery service.
Before ordering, make sure you check that the retailer can deliver your flowers on the date you need them.
It's always worth shopping around so you can find out which deal suits you best.
What should I do if I am not satisfied with my flowers?
Consumer group Which one? advises you to take the following steps to get your money back:
- Take a photo as evidence of poor condition or damage to your flowers to substantiate your complaint.
- If a loved one or friend has sent you flowers that arrived in poor condition or late, tell them. Otherwise, the retailer may say they don't have access to the order information and can't solve the problem.
- If you receive fewer flowers than you ordered, you are entitled to a partial refund for the missing flowers.
If you haven't yet sorted out your Valentine's Day dinner plans, consider staying in.
Many supermarkets have Valentine's Day meal deals so you can treat your loved one at home.
We've put together a list of all the supermarkets doing Valentine's Day meal deals, with prices starting from under £4 per person.
Check out this simple trick to get Valentine's Day meal deals cheap or free at the supermarket, including M&S and Sainsbury's.
Don't forget that Pancake Day is the day before Valentine's Day, check out our roundup of the cheapest pancake mixes on the market.
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