February 14 is right around the corner, but Billy Heroman’s Flowers & Gifts is prepared, which means, so are you. If you’re reading this right now, you’re way ahead of the game, and you’ve obviously come to the right place. When most people think of sending flowers on Valentine’s Day, they imagine sending roses. And while there is a lot of variety in what you can send these days – everything from mixed bouquets to flowering plants – there’s a reason red, long-stem roses dominate the market.

Showy, striking and powerful, red roses communicate those feelings of passion and love the best. But we have to say, add in another flower, and you’ve elevated the whole look. We like stargazer lilies alongside these red beauties. It adds a little spirit to the mix, moving the feeling away from intense ardor to a more lighthearted affection.

Red roses, as we see here, don’t just capture one mood. If accompanied by other flowers, we can temper their intensity and make them more fun. Left alone, of course, there’s nothing like them for communicating your abiding, singular love. What we acknowledge here at Billy Heroman’s is that there are multiple recipients to which you are likely sending flowers, so having a variety of arrangements available for you to pick from is key. Get creative with your roses!