As spring arrives, tulip lovers in Germany are in for a shock—prices for these beloved flowers have risen sharply.
According to the company Blume 2000, a bouquet of ten tulips now costs, on average, one euro more than last year. In some instances, the price increase has ranged from 30-50%, with the quality of the flowers failing to meet expectations.
The primary cause of this price surge is poor harvests. Experts attribute the increase to the unusually rainy and cold weather conditions in Europe over the past two years, which have hindered the growth of tulip bulbs. As a result, only 70-80% of the usual supply is available on the market.
This price hike has also affected other spring flowers, like daffodils and hyacinths, but tulips have been particularly vulnerable to the unfavorable weather.
Currently, a bouquet of tulips costs anywhere from 4.79 euros in Rewe supermarkets to 7.99 euros for premium varieties in specialized stores.
