Valentine’s Day is around the corner (next Monday, folks), leading numerous shoppers to begin the annual scramble for flower arrangements.

That means roses. Red roses.

They have been a symbol of love since the days of Greek mythology. Aphrodite is said to have wept tears that, when blended with the blood of her lover Adonis, produced roses.

Later, Shakespeare wove red roses into the plot of Romeo and Juliet (“A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Act II, Scene II).

The Victorian Era strengthened the connection, when roses and other flowers were commonly used as gifts.

As a Valentine’s Day present, roses rank right up there with jewelry and candy. But in these ongoing pandemic times, snagging a dozen can be a challenge.

The following Bucks County florists — highly rated by Yelp reviews — have reportedly circumvented supply-chain snags to accommodate area Romeos (and Juliets, for that matter) and their various budgets.

The listed items are only some of the gift ideas available at these retailers. Contact individual shops for other flower options and timelines for pickups or deliveries.