LUBBOCK, Texas — It’s one of the busiest times of the year for flower shops, with Mother’s Day and graduation season in full swing. But florists like Justin Hughes are now facing added stress and added costs.
“Mother’s Day and graduation it keeps us afloat through the summer,” said Hughes, who owns House of Flowers.
Like many florists, Hughes buys most of his flowers from outside the United States. Countries like Colombia and Ecuador supply a large share of what ends up in American bouquets. Now, new tariffs are starting to hit those shipments.
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“I stocked up on all of our containers ahead of time because I knew the tariffs were coming,” Hughes said. “But yes, some of our flower costs have gone up.”…