There was a great response to our Valentines survey. Below we have listed the questions and results so you can see for yourself. Thank you to everyone that took the time to complete it.
‘Others’ – I grow and buy only British/seasonal flowers.
Answer Choices
Responses
Over 1 week ahead of valentines day
20.24%
34
The week leading up to Valentines Day
58.33%
98
In the last 2 days
19.64%
33
on the day
1.79%
3
Other (please specify)
6
Other comments – Steadily for about 2 weeks before the went mad on the 13th and last minute calls on Saturday
Answer Choices
Responses
Yes because the cost of flowers has increased
76.79%
129
No, can’t see any difference
12.50%
21
I’ve stopped buying plants
23.21%
39
I can’t get sundries anymore
13.69%
23
Delays are becoming a problem
24.40%
41
I’m going to buy more UK grown
17.86%
30
I have to order my fresh products earlier than before
26.79%
45
Other (please specify)
8.33%
14
Always buy British when in season this year is no different
Plants are difficult due to plant passports, delays are a nuisance to everyone. I already try and buy more UK grown items but we need the Horticultural industry to step up and be given more support
Sundries are all running out at wholesalers but thought it was covid related because has been happening since way before Christmas
Can’t get plants yet
I honestly don’t know yet, there are so many variables it could be covid as well as brexit that’s having an impact. I think the wholesalers have had the most impact
My business has increased
Some sundries are becoming difficult to get
Flower prices have crept up in the las couple of weeks red rose’s pre-ordered were same as last year, stopped ordering most plants because they are mainly pick ups
Just changed the days we buy and work accordingly
I can only buy plants for delivery once a week
Not so far
we could not get chocolate from IS
No dropping in or click and collect!
flower prices very high prob dutch putting prices up to cover the losses they have had
Q 13. With Covid restrictions, lockdown, flower price increases, snow and delays is there anything else you would like to shout about!
To read the comments click below. Thanks so much to everyone who completed this question. It gives us all a great insight into all parts of the UK. Our board directors also still work in shops during peak periods too so with their view and yours, its much appreciated. So you might need to sit down with a cup of tea as there some long answers and plenty of them
The British Florist Association (BFA) is ‘not for profit’ organisation which represents approximately 8000 florists and used its database of 5540 florists with Survey Monkey for the Christmas Survey 2020. We also shared this on social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. The content of these results belong to the BFA and use of the content should be agreed by the BFA and accredited to the www.britishfloristasscoiation.org. Thank you.
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