August 2014 - Allen's Flowers

Local Flower Specials are Perfect for Labor Day Décor and Gifts

With Labor Day almost already here on September 1st, you are probably in the midst of planning a barbecue or block party or you have been invited to one. Take advantage of our summer flower selection and our local flower specials to decorate or gift others during this last three-day weekend of the summer. Check out these amazing, fresh, and vibrant flower specials that provide great prices and extraordinary ambiance to any indoor or outdoor space for local only delivery in and around the San Diego area: ORCHID GARDEN DELUXE This arrangement features the finest lush green and seasonal blooming plants combined with a premium Phalaeonopsis Orchid. This masterpiece comes accented with a bow and is arranged in a stone bowl. LA JOLLA SUNSET This beauty has a mix of fresh flowers, such as Asiatic lilies, Viking spray chrysanthemums, roses and a miniature gerbera in shades of orange and yellow. BLUSHING REWARDS This stunning flower arrangement has Bright fuchsia roses, pale pink spray roses, and pastel pink hydrangea accented with floral greens. It is arranged in a contemporary clear glass vase. FLOWER FIELDS OF SAN DIEGO Inspired by the spectrum of color in the rolling flower fields found in Carlsbad in San Diego County, this floral design includes fresh roses, lilies, alstroemeria, poms and more inside a clear glass vase that has been tied with raffia. PACIFIC BREEZE This flower arrangement blossoms with color and variety, including roses, hydrangea, lilies, calla lilies, orchids and more. DIOR BLUE Blue and white hydrangea are mixed with cream roses, thistle, and hypericum and then hand arranged in a square glass vase. EVERLASTING LOVE Deliver an enchanting garden-style arrangement to a host with this stunning arrangement. It features southern hydrangea, stargazer lilies, snapdragons, stock and [...]

adminMWL2014-08-27T22:48:24+00:00August 27th, 2014|Categories: Labor Day|Tags: best florist San Diego, best San Diego florist, best San Diego flower delivery, San Diego best florist|Comments Off

Gifts for the New Teacher

School is starting and that means new classes and teachers for the kids. It’s always a good idea to establish a good relationship with the new teacher to let them know you are looking forward to working with them throughout the year with your children’s learning as the priority. A gift is a way to let them know you appreciate their hard work, helping to build a relationship from the start of the year. Flowers and plants are both nice gifts for a teacher that they can display in their classroom or take home. We have a wide range of flowers and plants that can be used as a teacher gift. Here are some beautiful options to consider that also represent a wide price range: Vivacious This unique flower arrangement is bound to get high marks from the teacher. It is a bold flower arrangement with hot pink roses, pastel gerbera daisies, and stargazer lilies hand arranged in a designer vase. Sunny San Diego This is a compact flower arrangement that still feels large because of its bold primary colors, including a stunning mix of colors. Cymbidium Sophistication This stunning floral arrangement includes cymbidium orchid sprays arranged in a modern vase. Go Green This green themed arrangement offers a refreshing look and includes cymbidium orchids, echeveria succulents, green roses and chrysanthemums along with eucalyptus, buplerum, and viburnum in a leaf-lined cube vase. Succulent Cylinder This arrangement features succulent terrariums in a container that has been wrapped with copper wire. Emerald Garden Basket This is a green spathiphyllum plant that comes in a natural wicker basket and is sure to last the whole school year with minimal maintenance. LOCAL ONLY Snazzy Orchids This stunning arrangement features green miniature phalaenopsis orchids, two violet [...]

adminMWL2014-08-18T18:15:40+00:00August 18th, 2014|Categories: Teacher|Tags: San Diego florist, San Diego flower delivery, teacher flower arrangements San Diego, Teacher gifts San Diego|Comments Off

Enjoy Locally Grown San Diego Sunflowers

When you buy from Allen’s Flowers and Plants of San Diego, you can be confident that you have the freshest flowers possible. That’s because we have so many incredible flower growers nearby throughout San Diego County, offering a wide array of stunning, high-quality flowers that have been environmentally responsibly grown. Our weather in San Diego makes it the perfect place for many of the flower varieties we carry in our San Diego flower shops. That includes locally grown San Diego sunflowers, a real favorite this time of year as part of the summer and fall seasons. These locally grown sunflowers are long lasting and provide a stunning display as part of a bouquet, flower arrangement, or floral centerpiece at a wedding or event. Here are some of our sunflower arrangements that are currently available with some even currently on sale for a special summer promotion price: SUNFLOWER GARDEN This flower arrangement includes roses, lilies, sunflowers, stock, alstroemeria and more within a cylinder vase. SUNFLOWER LOVERS BOUQUET This romantic flower arrangement features sunflowers, hot pink roses, Gypsy dianthus and solidaster. GARDEN SUNSET This garden style bouquet contains sunflowers, roses, Peruvian lilies, and summer fillers within a glass vase and is available in two sizes. BOWL FULL OF SUN DIEGO This is a big stunning bowl of sunshine with sunflowers and more artfully arranged. A MODERN ENCHANTMENT Designed to look like a field of wildflowers, this hand-crafted flower arrangement has sunflowers, stock, and calcynia in an elegant rectangular glass vase. SUNFLOWER FUN This is a gorgeous flower arrangement that contains a dozen vibrant yellow sunflowers accented with delicately folded aspidistra leaves in a clear glass vase. DEL MAR SUNFLOWERS This locally inspired flower arrangement includes vibrant sunflowers, striking ocean blue delphinium, exotic alstroemeria [...]

adminMWL2014-08-11T23:12:13+00:00August 11th, 2014|Categories: Sunflowers|Tags: best florist San Diego, best San Diego flower delivery, San Diego best florist, San Diego best flower arrangement|Comments Off

Petal Rewards…Because We Believe Our Customers Deserve More

One of the best ways to keep customers coming back for more besides high-quality products, great personal service, and variety is to reward them for their loyalty. And, that’s exactly what we do and enjoy doing – gifting our customers for selecting us as their San Diego flower shop of choice. All about Petal Rewards We have been using the Petal Rewards program as a way to help customers get the most out of shopping with us. That’s why every time they buy something whether it is in the store or online, they get points. Here’s how it works. For every dollar that is spent with us, you earn one reward point. Just for signing up though we will gift you with 25 free points. Every time you shop, you are rewarded. All Kinds of Rewards Then it comes down to what you can get with all those points. We can gift you with cash savings on future orders, which is then redeemed at checkout. Or, you can exchange the points for brand name merchandise, including gift cards for retailers like REI, Apple, Flemings, Bloomingdale’s, Target, Starbucks, Tiffany and even the Hotel del Coronado. Be sure to check back as we regularly update the gift and product selection offered. Your other option is to donate those points to the charity of your choice listed under our Helping Hands Program. The points can be redeemed online or through contacting a customer service agent. The Small Print Explained Of course, there are always rules for everything and we only have a couple: You need to register for the Petal Rewards Program, which is fast and easy. The points are not applied to tax or delivery costs. Points are non-transferable and can only be [...]