Flower prices double a few days before Valentine's Day

The prices of flowers have gone up by 100% a few days before Valentine's Day.

At Farmers Garden in Araneta City, Cubao, Quezon City, a dozen red roses now go for P1,500 from the previous P700, according to a report by Luisito Santos on Super Radyo dzBB.

Half a dozen red roses are now priced at P1,000, which previously sold at P500.

One piece of sunflower is now being offered at P500, an increase of P100 from the previous price. Three sunflowers now cost P2,000, previously P1,300.

Assorted bouquet goes for P1,500 from the previous P700.

Meanwhile, a special bouquet is being sold for P2,000, a 100% increase from the previous P1,000.

Vendors said the price increase took effect on Saturday as their suppliers at Dangwa Flower Market in Manila hiked their prices.

Sales of flowers are still a bit slow at Farmers Garden on Sunday, three days before Valentine's Day, but vendors are expecting brisk sales on Feb. 13, the eve of the annual event for lovers. —KG, GMA Integrated News