Flower sales in Hong Kong bloom as Valentine’s Day shoppers splash out on gifts

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Leopold ChenFebruary 14, 2026 at 08:10 AM

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Hong Kong's flower vendors are experiencing a sales surge this Valentine's Day, with some reporting a 20% increase. Shoppers, particularly men, flocked to the Flower Market in Mong Kok to purchase bouquets, ranging from small arrangements to elaborate displays of 99 roses. The high volume of shoppers prompted police to implement crowd control measures on Tung Choi Street. Customers are spending hundreds of dollars on flowers and gifts to express their affection, with some planning to spend around HK$1,000 in total. The combined celebration of Valentine's Day and the upcoming Lunar New Year is contributing to the increased demand for flowers.

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Tung Choi Street 40% Lunar New Year 50% Mong Kok 60% Flower Market 70% Edison Fung 70% Valentine's Day 80% Hong Kong ×290%

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valentine's day 100% flower sales 90% hong kong 80% gifts 70% bouquets 70% roses 60% flower market 50% lunar new year 40%

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Positive

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South China Morning Post

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Center-Right (0.50)

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85%

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Hong Kong

This article was automatically classified using rule-based analysis. The political bias score ranges from -1 (far left) to +1 (far right).

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