Srilanka, Feb. 14 -- Florists on Ven Baddegama Wimalawansa Mawatha in Town Hall, Colombo, claimed more customers are purchasing roses for Valentine's Day as compared to previous years.

The lowest price for a single fresh red rose costs Rs.200. A single red rose wrapped costs Rs. 250, while a bouquet of red roses costs between Rs.8,000 and Rs. 12,000. Certain bouquets with several roses cost an average of Rs. 10,500," the sellers said.

The highest price of a Nuwara Eliya local rose is Rs.400 and importred rose from India costs Rs.300," the florists said.

The lowest price of a normal flower bouquet with mixed flowers is Rs.2,000 and the highest price is Rs.4,500. The average price of a normal flower bouquet is Rs.2,833, the florists sai...