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• One estimate puts total expected flower purchases for Valentine's Day at $2.6 billion.

• The state with the highest cost of a dozen roses is Hawaii, where a bouquet costs more than $128, on average, which is $20 more expensive than every other state.

• Nationally, the average cost for a dozen roses is $88.61.

(NEXSTAR) — Valentine's Day is this Wednesday and millions of Americans will be sending or receiving flowers to loved ones to celebrate.

While the exact dollar amount Americans spend on roses each Valentine's........

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