The Valentine's rose trade story in a dozen roses

Published on February 10, 2026

Roses, the flower of love and romance, are a summer flower. So is Valentine’s Day to blame for such huge international trade in cut rose stems? Professor David Gowing and Dr Yoseph Araya explore the history of the rose. David Gowing.
First published on Tue, 10 Feb 2026 as The Valentine's rose trade story in a dozen roses. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Copyright 2026

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