Rainbow roses for Valentine's Day

Feb. 14 - Rainbow roses are a novel twist to the classic red dozen usually associated with Valentine's Day.

Flower dealers say sales are up ahead of the lovers' holiday but at 9 euros (12 US dollars) a stalk, this demonstration of affection doesn't come cheap.

Dutch Peter van de Werken has invented and successfully developed a new kind of rose: rainbow coloured rose.

By treating the stalk with natural pigments, van de Werken has managed to make each petal a different colour.

Reuters reporter Svebor Krancj sent this Valentine's message from the flower factory in The Netherlands.

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