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How to pick the perfect Valentine's day flowers
Put some care into the flowers you give this year... these fresh ideas show it really is the thought that counts, not how much you spend
LIVING ROSES
A ROSE bush might not have the immediate impact of a dozen red roses but it won't be a budget-buster and will be an annual reminder of your everlasting love.
Expert tip: The ultimate gift would be a rose garden with a seat for two. Choose a sunny, enclosed spot and fragrance will linger.
£ How much? Five-plant Abundance Rose Bush Collection, £14.99 (www.gardenbargains.com, 08719 775 555).
PRIMULAS
PRIMULAS are symbolic of new life after the gloom of winter, so what better plant to liven up your relationship? With a kaleidoscope of colour, Polyanthus can be planted just about anywhere and are an ideal Valentine's gift in pots.
Expert tip: Look after your Polyanthus by removing any yellow leaves and snipping off any dead blooms to keep the plants looking neat. After flowering, the plants can be lifted and discarded or left in borders.
