So it’s a good thing you don’t have to anymore. Your Valentine can have two dozen long-stemmed roses arrive right at the front door with delivery completely free from hassles for less than $50.

3. Use Room Temp Water and Plant Food As you’re filling the vase, use water that’s about room temperature –too hot or too cold can shock the roses as you add them to the vase.

Each order comes with two bunches of 25 stems wrapped in sleeves for protection (a vase is not included), and the roses are "hand-picked from our South American farms," Costco says.

Florists.com is also offering 34 percent off twenty four red roses in a red vase - this comes out to $66 with free shipping! If you aren't celebrating Valentine's Day, this is still a steal.

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