High prices hit sales of popular blooms - florist

Florists in Cambridgeshire are experiencing sky-high prices for cut flowers, with staple varieties losing popularity due to increased costs post-Covid and post-Brexit. Andrea Moat of Elizabeth's Florist highlighted the significant price hike for chrysanthemums, a traditional floral tribute, which have soared up to five times their pre-pandemic price. The British Florist Association notes that flower prices are following overall inflation trends, impacted by factors such as energy costs, Brexit-related paperwork, and seasonal fluctuations. Wedding florists like Leah Francombe have adapted to the price shifts, with clients repurposing arrangements and scaling back floral displays in response to the market changes.