Coming to grips with the economics of roses can be a thorny issue.
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In the past, roses on Saint Valentine’s Day were something unexpected, and very expensive.
Research on colour associations has found that people across cultures link red to love and passion.
Many roses are grown in energy-intensive greenhouses, shipped long distances or treated with chemicals. Here’s what to ask your florist or supermarket.
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Distinguished Professor of Design History, UTS, University of Technology Sydney
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Professor in Sustainability and Economic Development, Coventry University
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Senior Researcher, Consumer Behavior, Dept of Health Sciences and Technology, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich
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