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South China Morning Post
11-05-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Hong Kong flower market bustling on Mother's Day, but bargains bloom on mainland
Last-minute shoppers headed to a famous Hong Kong flower market on Sunday to pick up carnations and roses to celebrate Mother's Day, although some vendors expressed worries about increased competition from florists offering delivery from mainland China. Advertisement The Mong Kok Flower Market was bustling with activity throughout the day, pleasing some shops that said sales were higher than usual for the occasion. But worries persisted over low-cost options available online from across the border, with speedy delivery making them a popular choice for Hongkongers. Wen Chak Florist worker Jessie, who only gave her first name, said her shop had felt the impact of customers ordering fresh flowers directly from the mainland and she hoped the government could take measures to respond. 'There are so many advertisements on social media promoting flower transport across the border at very low prices,' she said. Advertisement 'It feels unfair because they don't even have operating licences here, yet they can still sell flowers to Hong Kong customers. We have no way to compete with them in prices unless the government chooses to regulate this.'
CNN
08-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- CNN
Secure fresh Mother's Day flowers in record time while The Bouqs Co. has 30% off
This Mother's Day, give mom her flowers for everything she does. If you don't live nearby, gifting flowers can be tricky, but our favorite flower delivery service, The Bouqs Co., ensures she gets a fresh arrangement in impeccable time. Even better, you can save 30% on Mother's Day bouquets with code BOUQSDAY. For timing's sake, I rounded up the 10 best Mother's Day deals on flowers that will arrive by May 9 and May 10. The Bouqs Co. Mother's Day Roses You can't go wrong with a classic flower like roses. These colorful bursts bring a joyful energy that suits the occasion. Save extra for Mother's Day by taking 35% off with code DEALOFTHEWEEK. The Bouqs Co. Mother's Day Lilies Combining yellow, orange and pink lilies, these bright, spring-inspired florals will surely bring a smile to her face. Lillies are pretty low maintenance, too, so they'll bloom beautifully. The Bouqs Co. Lillie Including the quintessential Mother's Day flower, the carnation, this bouquet weaves in harmonious pink and red roses. Plus, it includes a matching checkerboard-patterned vase that she can keep year-round. The Bouqs Co. Mixed Mother's Day Arrangement Equal parts sweet and cheery, this bouquet combines pink and yellow roses and lilies, plus hints of green. For just $45, you can get a classic-sized bouquet of 15 mixed stems. The Bouqs Co. Farmer's Choice Peonies It's peony season! Meaning, it's the perfect time to snag the flowers in a stunning Mother's Day arrangement. Given that the fresh buds will open in about two to three days, the bouquet can reach peak bloom shortly after delivery. The Bouqs Co. Mini Orchid Trio Forego the typical flower bouquets for a trio of orchids that they can keep for longer. Available in pink, white and yellow blooms, these potted orchids are known to bring joy, strength and good luck. The Bouqs Co. Merci Beaucoup Go a step further this Mother's Day, and secure this limited-edition gift bundle that includes a Rifle Paper Co. candle. It'll infuse her home with a Parisian garden aroma. The Bouqs Co. Cashmere Bring new life to vases with this luxurious arrangement. It features a stunning combination of pink carnations, white alstroemeria, green mist and solidago — starting at $48. The Bouqs Co. Luxe I'm partial to tulips because of their wild bloom patterns and how synonymous they are with springtime. This pink and white bouquet rings in at just $45 and arrives in time for Mother's Day. The Bouqs Co. Berry Loved Cater to sweet tooths with this special gift set. It includes a fresh bunch of pink roses and lilies, with an on-theme mulberry chocolate bar to match. Some of our staffers at CNN Underscored have been checking off their last-minute Mother's Day gift shopping by hopping on these rare deals on flowers to get mom a gift she'll actually enjoy. One staffer already sent her a gift for as little as $62, saving $26 on a fresh arrangement. It's quite impressive that you can snag designer bouquets for under $100 while also enjoying speedy shipping that ensures they'll arrive before the big day. The Underscored deals team has over a decade of combined commerce journalism experience. Rikka Altland, Jacqueline Saguin and Elena Matarazzo source daily deals to curate one-offs and retailer-specific roundups of the best sales to shop. Searching everything from coveted tech essentials to home deals of the week, the team works across a wide variety of categories to ensure they're finding the best buys for our readers.
