The Most Popular Valentine’s Day Flowers in West Texas

Get our free mobile app

The Best Flowers for Valentine's Day in Abilene – What You Need to Know

With Valentine's Day right around the corner, it's time to start thinking about flowers. But if you're like me, you've got questions: What kind of flowers should I get? What color theme should I go with? Where should I buy them? Do I have them delivered or should I deliver them or have them waiting at home? So, I asked listeners what are your favorite flowers and what color, because I can't decide.

To get some expert advice, I also reached out to a couple of florists I know. Turns out, red roses are still the top choice for Valentine's Day in the Lone Star State and around the Big Country, no surprise there. But I was a little shocked to learn that yellow roses, often associated with friendship and Texas, are actually the second most popular pick. Tied for third place are pink and purple roses, each carrying their own special meaning.

What’s the Most Popular Valentine’s Flower in West Texas?

I thought I had this one figured out, but Tresleigh, owner of Baack's Flowers & More, gave me an interesting insight: "Favorite flower choices tend to be generational. Baby Boomers prefer classic roses, while Gen Z and Millennials lean towards mixed arrangements with carnations, alstroemerias, Corinthian lilies, Stargazer Lilies, and other unique flowers to create a vibrant bouquet." That means if you're shopping for flowers this year, you might want to consider your Valentine’s age and personal taste before making a decision.

What Do The Different Colors of Roses Mean?

1. Red roses -  Romance
2. Yellow roses - Friendship
3. Pink roses - Sweetness
4. Purple roses - Charm
5. Peach roses- Gratitude
6. Orange roses - Enthusiasm
7. Salmon roses - Desire
8. Burgundy roses - Devotion
9. Blue roses - Uniqueness
10. White roses - Innocence
    Source:Color Meanings

Order Early – Supplies Are Limited

Tresleigh was very adamant about this one thing: If you plan to buy flowers for Valentine's Day, order them EARLY. With supply shortages and a lack of workers in the floral industry, waiting until the last minute could leave you scrambling for leftovers or nothing. Now, my only dilemma, should I have them delivered, or should I surprise her at work and hand-deliver the bouquet myself? Either way, flowers are a must.

Here’s a list of florists and flower shops in Abilene where you can find the perfect bouquet:

Local Flower Shops:

• Abilene Flower Mart – 1233 Tracy Lynn St, Abilene
• Baack's Flowers & More – 1842 Matador St, Abilene
• Big Country Flowers – 3301 S 14th St #30, Abilene
• BloomingDales Floral Design – 2602 Barrow St B, Abilene
• Dyess AFB Flower Shop – 260 Commissary Rd, Dyess AFB
• Floral Designs by AnnaMarie – 525 FM 1082, Abilene
• Flower Boss – 4621 S 14th St, Abilene
• Gary's Floral Gallery – 4465 S Treadaway Blvd, Abilene
• Lucile’s Flowers & Gifts – 3617 Buffalo Gap Rd, Abilene
• The Arrangement – 357 Walnut St, Abilene
• The Florist on Hickory Street – 931 Hickory St, Abilene

Supermarkets & Chain Florists:

• Market Street – 4450 Buffalo Gap Rd, Abilene
• United Supermarket Florists:
  3301 S 14th St, Abilene
  2160 Pine St, Abilene
  920 N Willis, Abilene
  1095 N Judge Ely Blvd, Abilene
• Sam's Club Floral – 5550 S Clack St, Abilene
• H-E-B Grocery Florist – 1345 Barrow, Abilene

Make your Valentine smile this year by picking the perfect flowers in the right color. And, Tresleigh reminded me that "You can get creative and add chocolates, wine, scented candles and so much more just use your imagination to spread the love."come in come in with shortening Happy Valentine’s Day.