the nationwide closures as part of the lockdown, there was lower demand for outdoor products in the potted plant segment, such as primroses and bulb plants. In the cut flower segment, Veiling Rhein-Maas recorded [...] demand for cut flowers remained surprisingly stable at a still good price level, while the demand for potted plants from our customers was low. Overall, Valentine's week 2021 at Veiling Rhein-Maas was different