3.2. Conjoint analysis results
Based on consumers’ preference for various hypothetical rose products their purchase decision is largely driven by color, with this factor accounting for 36% of the purchase decision (Table 3). Rose habit and price were the next most important factors (16% and 15%, respectively) while low-maintenance features and the blooming type were in the third tier of importance (13% and 12% importance, respectively). The number of petals was the least important factor to consumers, accounting for just 8% of the purchase decision.