The ancient Greeks and Romans associated roses with goddesses of love Aphrodite and Venus, making the flowers a popular choice of gift as Valentine’s Day became a fixture of the calendar centuries ago.
Lockdown restrictions mean florists are closed for browsing this year, but many flower shops are offering deliveries or click and collect services in time for February 14, meaning no-one needs to miss out on a pretty bouquet in 2021.
Here are nine of the best florists you can buy Valentine’s flowers from in Chesterfield.
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. Bolsover Flowers has reopened after lockdown. Picture of shop owner Marie Carline.
Marie Carline at Bolsover Flowers. Picture: Brian Eyre. Photo: Brian Eyre
. JJ's Flowers
JJ's Flowers, on Old Road, Brampton, is taking orders of Valentine's flowers for delivery. (http://jjsflowers.co.uk) Photo: Google
1. JJ's Flowers
JJ's Flowers, on Old Road, Brampton, is taking orders of Valentine's flowers for delivery. (http://jjsflowers.co.uk) Photo: Google
2. Hoods Florist
Hoods, on Station Road in Chesterfield, is taking Valentine's orders for delivery and pre-paid collections; delivery slots are available up to and including February 14 and pre-paid collection slots are available up to and including February 13. (https://www.hoodsflorist.co.uk) Photo: Google
3. Fresh Ideas Florist
Bouquets and chocolate gift sets are available for delivery from Fresh Ideas on Chatsworth Road. "Shop local and avoid flowers delivered in a box, in the dark, overnight," they urge. (https://www.freshideasfloristschesterfield.co.uk) Photo: Google
4. Hasland Fruit & Flowers
Hasland Fruit & Flowers, on Mansfield Road, will deliver bouquets. (https://www.haslandflowers.co.uk) Photo: Google