AccuWeather.com reported Friday that flooding in South America this year has washed out greenhouses and devastated the area’s flower supply, doubling or even tripling the prices of some flowers that come from that region.
“Flooding has been a major issue in South America over the last month,” AccuWeather said. “Although we believe ’April showers bring May flowers,’ the water seemed to be too much. Homes have been destroyed and lives endangered, as well as our flowers for moms.”
About 90 percent of cut flowers in the U.S. are imported from South America.
Venezuela and Brazil have both reported sustained rains and flooding in recent weeks, while Colombia’s recent rainy season has been called the worst in the country’s history.
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