Cut woody stems twice "Some plants that are commonly found in Valentine's bouquets, such as roses, have woody stems. This different composition means they benefit from specialist preparation.

Most major retailers are already offering mini bouquets of this quintessentially British bloom for just £1, perfect for those who don't want to splurge £20 on a bouquet that will only last a week.

In this round, we ordered the Sunset Bliss, the Inspire Floral (now out of stock), and Warm Wishes bouquets for delivery across the country. We also tried a 50-stem order of roses, which was a ...