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VOTED BEST FLORIST IN SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
Allen’s Flowers and Plants is a family owned and operated floral design firm. We have three floral design center located in downtown San Diego, El Cajon and La Mesa. We employ a team of professional floral designers who produce some of the most unique, contemporary, creative and award winning floral arrangements found anywhere in San Diego. In addition to flowers, Allen’s Flowers also carries one of the most extensive selections of gifts, gourmet gift and fruit baskets as well as green plants, flowering plants and tropical plants found anywhere in San Diego, California.
San Diego, California is located in one of Southern California’s most populated areas, known as San Diego County. Our store in right in the heart of the city of San Diego. Anytime we deliver to a customer in San Diego, we always utilize our own team of skilled delivery drivers. We can deliver to either residential or commercial structures and always guarantee same day delivery on all flower arrangements, plants and baskets delivered within the San Diego area. We sell only the highest quality flowers and plants. Many of the flowers we use in our arrangements come directly from the flower farms and growers in Southern California, Latin America and on occasion Holland.
Local Same Day & Express Delivery
Allen’s Flowers provides same day and express flower delivery service anywhere in San Diego County. We back every single flower arrangement we create with our on-time delivery and 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. If for any reason you don’t absolutely love the fresh flower bouquet we create and deliver for you, just contact our floral design center. We will design and deliver another bouquet, of equal or greater value, absolutely free of charge.
Nationwide Same Day Flower Delivery
If you need to send flowers to someone who resides outside of our local delivery area, we encourage you to opt for our nationwide same day delivery service option. We have developed a hand selected network of floral design partners around the country. Our staff works directly with these vendor partners to accomplish same day deliveries across the United States. Every arrangement, whether scheduled for local or nationwide delivery, is guaranteed for on-time arrival. Each design is also backed by our 100% customer satisfaction guarantee.
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Allen’s Flowers Serves Poway, CA with Same Day Delivery of Holiday and all Occasion Flowers
Allen's Flowers Allen’s Flowers and Plants is a second generation, family owned and operated florist. We have three flower design centers conveniently located to Poway, San Diego, El Cajon and La Mesa. Our firm employs an expert team of professional flower designers who create some of the most unique floral arrangements found anywhere in the state. We specialize in modern, contemporary, metropolitan designs that utilize many of the Southern California's native flowers, plants and greenery. Along with flowers, we also carry an excellent selection of gift and fruit baskets, gourmet chocolates, teddy bears, mylar balloons, green plants, flowering plants, tropical plants and gifts of all kinds. Poway, California is located north of San Diego and south of Escondido, almost in the center of San Diego County. For Poway deliveries, we utilize our own team of [...]
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Allen's Flowers Allen's Flowers provides same day flowers and plants delivery to Point Loma, California. Our floral products are made up of beautiful farm fresh flowers, gourmet baskets, fresh plants and gifts. Allen's Flowers and Plants has been proudly serving the Point Loma area for more than 30 years. We are a family owned and operated floral design firm. Our firm has been voted "Best Florist in San Diego". Our floral design team is one of the very best in the state of California. We offer the widest selection of farm fresh flowers in Point Loma. We feel we have "Green Thumbs" when it comes to plants. While many flower shops dabble in plants, we love them so much it is a part of our name! At Allen's Flowers and Plants, customers will find a [...]
Celebrate Thanksgiving in Carmel Valley, California with Great Same Day Delivery Flowers and Plants from Allen’s Flowers GalleryCelebrate Thanksgiving in Carmel Valley, California with Great Same Day Delivery Flowers and Plants from Allen’s Flowers
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Celebrate Thanksgiving in Carmel Valley, California with Great Same Day Delivery Flowers and Plants from Allen’s Flowers
Allen's Flowers Allen's Flowers & Plants has three floral design centers in San Diego, El Cajon and La Mesa and we serve as a very diverse client base via our website. If you have-not shopped on the Allen's Flowers site, we highly encourage you to take a look. We have one of the very best selections of floral arrangements, gift baskets, fruit baskets and plant selections available in Southern California. We do provide same day flower delivery anywhere in Carmel Valley or the San Diego region. Many of the flowers we sell are purchased direct from the actual flower farms. We buy direct from both domestic and international growers. Our design team allows works lots of gorgeous locally grown flower favorites into our floral arrangements. By purchasing both in the states and abroad, we guarantee [...]
Honor Veterans Day in Lemon Grove with Same Day Delivery Floral Products from Allen’s Flowers GalleryHonor Veterans Day in Lemon Grove with Same Day Delivery Floral Products from Allen’s Flowers
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Allen's Flowers Allen's Flowers & Plants is a second-generation family owned and operated flower business. For the past three years, we have been voted "Best Florist" in San Diego, California. Our company was originally started by Max Levy in 1980. Max, along with son Brad, now run Allen's Flowers & Plants. We operate a number of flower shops in and around the San Diego area. Several are in very close proximity to Lemon Grove clients. Our website provides a great shopping experience, and many Lemon Grove customers utilize it on a regular basis to order flowers, plants and gift baskets. We do provide same day flower delivery anywhere in Lemon Grove or the San Diego metropolitan area. Allen's Flowers employs a number of award winning floral designers. Our folks are truly some of the very [...]
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Shop with Allen’s Flowers for Same Day Delivery of Stunning Holiday Cornucopia and Fall Flower Arrangements
Allen's Flowers Allen’s Flowers has been Voted “Best Florist” In San Diego For 3 Consecutive Years! We have been proudly serving La Mesa clients with Same Day Delivery for more than 33 years. We are a second generation, family owned and operated floral design company. We have a number of flower shops located in and around the San Diego area, including our flagship store in La Mesa. Our team of floral design professionals is truly one of the most talented anywhere in California. They are known for the highly creative and always unique floral arrangements. At Allen's, we pride ourselves in offering the best selection of flowers, gifts, green plants, tropical plants, flowering plants, gourmet chocolates, mylar balloons, gourmet gift baskets and gourmet fruit baskets available in La Mesa, California. La Mesa, California is known [...]
Allen’s Flowers Offers Same Day Delivery of Fall Holiday Festive Flowers and Plants to Santee, CA
Allen's Flowers Allen’s Flowers has been delivering flowers, plants, baskets and gifts to Santee customers for many years. Our firm was voted "Best Florist" in the San Diego area for the past three consecutive years. We are a second generation, family owned and operated flower shop. Our website serves as one of our primarily tools for serving clients. If you prefer to come in to one of our stores to shop, we invite you to visit one of our three flower design centers in San Diego, all of which are reasonably convenient to Santee clients. Allen's Flowers & Plants is blessed to have one of the very best floral design teams found anywhere in Southern California. Our talented designers are known to create unique, luxury arrangements that are guaranteed to bring a smile to anyone [...]
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Reasons to Choose Allen’s Flowers for Valentine’s Flowers and Gifts
We realize there are many places out there that want your business for Valentine’s Day. And, while you could use one of those online services or hit the grocery store for some roses, we would like to share some of the top reasons you should consider shopping with us this Valentine’s Day for flowers and gifts: Not that we like to brag, but we have won a few awards for our quality and service. This includes being selected as San Diego’s number one florist by readers of the San Diego Union-Tribune for the past five years. On a national level, we have also been included as one of the top 100 florists in the United States over the last four years. We are a second-generation family owned and operated flower shop with multiple locations. As a family-run business, we keep it close and personal, focusing on its success to maintain its legacy and reputation. Our floral design team has been recognized for its floral designs, including creativity and artistic flair that makes our flower arrangements different than all the rest out there. We work with the best floral farms in the world, including our Ecuadorian roses that have been featured [...]
Nothing Says “I Love You” Quite Like Red Roses
With the wide array of Valentine’s Day flower arrangements our incredible floral design team creates each year, nothing beats the number of orders we get for bouquets of red roses in all sizes. That’s because this is the most traditional way to say “I Love You” on Valentine’s Day. The Symbolism and History of Red Roses Throughout history and literature, the red rose has symbolized love. Robert Burns created a poem in honor of the red rose and love while Shakespeare used a red rose in “Romeo and Juliet.” The red rose appeared in Europe after it was brought from China in the 1800s, but the connection of love to the red color was used long before that for many things related to intense emotion. When roses arrived, it was considered to be one of the most beautiful symbols of deep love and a favorite way to communicate that love for another. The meaning of deep love continues today with various numbers of red roses being gifted to a special someone. The popularity of a dozen red roses has come to symbolize giving one’s love for each month of the year. Two dozen, three dozen, or even more just doubles, [...]
Time to Shop for and Order Valentine’s Day Flowers!
Our Valentine’s Day collection is already available at each of our San Diego flower shops as well as online through our website so now is the time to shop and order. By ordering early, you can take advantage of special savings and promotions while ensuring the best selection and preferred delivery time on Valentine’s Day. Exotics and Orchids We have some truly unique ideas for this Valentine’s Day that can show your pure and unconditional love for that significant other. For example, Valentine’s Day Calla Lilies are peaceful and serene. This arrangement features 20 full size white calla lilies, exotic greenery, and a glass rectangular vase. Hawaiian Vibrations is a vibrant way to show your love with Birds of Paradise, orchids, protea and lilies in a leaf-lined glass cube. Snazzy Orchids features miniature green phalaenopsis orchids, two miniature phalaenopsis orchids, and two white miniature phalaenopsis displayed in a ceramic planter filled with white river rocks. Luxury Valentine’s Day Flowers Our luxury Valentine’s Day flower collection is defined by unique artistic flower designs and premium flowers. For example, Crazy For You combines red roses, stargazer lilies and white snapdragons that sit upon white hydrangea. Pacific Breeze showcases an array of special [...]
Saying Thanks after the Holidays with Fresh Floral Gifts
With the New Year in full swing, you might be reflecting on the incredible gifts you received over the holidays, including any unexpected gifts from clients, staff, the boss or loved ones. Why not start the year off right with that resolution to be more thoughtful and send a sweet gift of thanks in the form of a beautiful flower arrangement or gift basket? Here are some ideas to get you started: FRAIS DU JARDIN French for “Fresh form the Garden,” the name of this stunning floral arrangement is beautifully reflected in the brilliant, beautiful French compact floral design, which features luxurious blooms in lime green, hot pink, and white hues. Large cymbidium orchids are surrounded by premium hydrangea, peonies, roses and tulips along with trailing ivy that have all been gathered tightly within a leaf-lined, cylindrical vase filled with river rocks. LAVISH LOVE Radiant red roses and spray roses are arranged along with pretty in pink Asiatic lilies within a stylish glass vase. What a great way to show your love and appreciation! A SWEETEST BLOOMS BOUQUET The Sweetest Blooms Bouquet offers color and vibrant energy to exclaim your thanks. Beautiful fuchsia roses and yellow Asiatic Lilies are set [...]
Planning for Holiday Parties
Planning for holiday parties and events take a lot of time and attention to ensure that all the details are addressed and you have the right mix of festive decorations to match your party theme and budget. Whether you are hosting a Christmas party in your home or office or you are renting out a venue space, here are some holiday floral ideas to create a magical and memorable look. Here are some things to remember when creating the décor for your holiday party: It makes sense to color co-ordinate and match the color scheme of your décor and the interior design style. If it’s modern and sophisticated, also create floral designs that fit this look. Add flowers throughout the home or office, including a wreath to welcome visitors as well as garlands for the stairs, mantels, and doorframes. Christmas centerpieces and holiday flower arrangements can be added to tables throughout the home, such as the foyer, dining room, living room and family room. The centerpieces are also good for buffet tables as well as event tables. If you plan on hosting the party in outside areas as well, such as a balcony, deck, or patio, don’t forget to carry [...]
Remember Those Who Have Helped All Year Long with a Special Gift
As another year draws to a close, it’s time to look back and remember all those people who were so helpful throughout the year, making life more convenient and offering their support along the way. This could mean so many different type of people that it may seem overwhelming to know just what to get them at the holidays. That’s where we can help! All of our San Diego flower shops as well as our online holiday boutique is full of great gift ideas for everyone that has helped you and your family throughout the year, including teachers, the pool guy, housekeeper, postman and gardener as well as friends that provided support. Here are some floral gift ideas as well as gift and fruit basket options: CHRISTMAS SUCCULENT CYLINDER - HO HO HO Bring the outside indoors with stylish succulent terrariums. This is a great gift that can be displayed in a home or office. THOMAS KINKADE'S A KISS FOR SANTA BY ALLEN'S FLOWERS This Christmas classic is a bouquet of red roses, white carnations, holly and noble fir that creates a winter wonderland around a hand-painted, hand-sculpted Thomas Kinkade keepsake. CHRISTMAS CACTUS A Christmas cacti is delivered in a [...]
Celebrating Poinsettia Day
This Friday is Poinsettia Day, a day that honors this beautiful flowering plant that is most commonly associated with the Christmas season. This blooming plant is a great way to decorate your home or office, but it also makes a wonderful gift for loved ones, colleagues, clients and service providers. Our Poinsettia Collection We have a poinsettia collection available at all of our San Diego flower shops as well as through our online flower store. Here is what is now available for order and delivery throughout the country. CHRISTMAS LARGE RED POINSETTIA We offer a large red poinsettia that is hand delivered in a 8" natural container that's all wrapped up with a beautiful red ribbon. It's a beautifully traditional gift that is larger than most poinsettia plants you will see. CHRISTMAS DOUBLE RED POINSETTIA Go even larger with this double red poinsettia that is also hand delivered in a natural basket that is wrapped with a beautiful red ribbon. This timeless classic gift for the holidays will be loved by anyone who receives it from you. CHRISTMAS WHITE POINSETTIA The white poinsettia plant comes in a natural basket and is complemented by a fabulous satin ribbon. It's as beautiful [...]
Start Your Holiday Shopping with Floral Décor and Christmas Centerpieces
Although you are pounding the pavement and surfing the Internet for great deals on gifts, you can’t forget all that goes into decorating your home for the holidays. This time-honored tradition goes back to 15th century London. Much of the décor, such as ivy and the colors selected relate to the spiritual nature of Christmas, including the coming of Christ and the use of holly to protect people from pagans and witches. Today though these traditional décor items are purely about the festivities of the holidays. While garlands are added to fireplace hearths, door frames, and stairwells, a popular decorative item for the holiday table is the centerpiece, which includes fragrant flowers, Christmas symbols like evergreen and pinecones, and often the warm glow of one or more candles. We offer a wide range of Christmas centerpieces because we know that everyone has their own personal decorating style. Here are some of our favorite Christmas centerpieces, but remember we have more or our team of floral designers can also create custom Christmas centerpieces for you. CHRISTMAS TRADITION ONE CANDLE CENTERPIECE This holiday floral design includes red carnations or red roses, mini-carnations, gold ornaments and pinecones. It also features a red taper [...]
San Diego Holiday Shopping Events
Be sure to come to our open house at all of our Allen’s Flowers and Plants locations over the holiday shopping season, which kicks off just after Thanksgiving. Here are the big events so mark your calendar to make time to come visit our San Diego flower shop and also shop online. In-Store Holiday Shopping Events Black Friday is November 28th, and Small Business Saturday is November 29th. These special holiday shopping events are meant to encourage shopping at local businesses. This helps the small business owner like us not to mention it boosts the local San Diego economy. As a San Diego small business, our focus is on providing unique products and gifts, a great selection, and personalized service. We will be introducing our holiday collection on those days as well, and this collection is already available online with a range of Christmas centerpieces, Christmas bouquets, Christmas flower arrangements and Christmas décor like wreaths, garlands, and poinsettia plants. Our holiday flower collection also includes beautiful choices for Hanukah. These holiday shopping events also encourage shoppers to work with the San Diego florist’s on-site floral design team for custom flower arrangements, Christmas décor, and holiday centerpieces for holiday parties, home [...]
Fun November Events in San Diego
While Thanksgiving is the focal point of November celebrations, there are other fun-filled and festive events that take place in San Diego this month that are worth taking in and offer something for every member of the family. Here are two of our favorite November events in San Diego. 11th Annual San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival This favorite event brings together wine and food enthusiasts over the course of five days, starting on November 17th and ending on November 23rd. It has become the region’s largest wine and culinary extravaganza. Each year it grows as more venues are added throughout the San Diego downtown area. Some of this year’s highlights include the following: Comer Conmigo: Dinner. Tequila. Wine. This is an upscale six-course dinner at Comun Kitchen & Tavern from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. that is November 17th. Tickets are $175 per person. The Fish Taco TKO & San Diego Craft Beers On November 18th, this casual event will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens in Liberty Station. Tickets are $45 per person. 100 Years of Inspiration & Innovation: Trailblazing Cuisine Throughout The Century This event on November [...]
Time to Order Thanksgiving Centerpieces and Floral Gifts for Home and Loved Ones
Thanksgiving arrives on Thursday, November 27th and with it comes a beautiful table for a lovely meal with loved ones. Whether you are decorating your own home for the upcoming festivities, you are visiting someone else’s home and want to bring a special gift, or you are missing out on those you are thankful this year but want to send them your love, we are here to help with a collection of Thanksgiving centerpieces and floral gifts. Stunning Thanksgiving Centerpieces In this blog post, we are showcasing our spectacular collection of Thanksgiving centerpieces, which look great on the dining table, a buffet table, and even a family room table. These also make great gifts: ALLEN'S CORNUCOPIA This cornucopia features orange roses, peach lilies, burgundy mini carnations, eucalyptus and lush greenery that has been arranged in a natural cornucopia basket. AUTUMN CORNUCOPIA Show your gratitude with this rustic cornucopia that is filled full of sunflowers, chrysanthemums, roses and lush fall foliage. COUNTRY HARVEST Adorn your Thanksgiving table with the warm, golden colors of fall, including fresh chrysanthemums, lilies, wheat and oak leaves as well as candles and a country plaid ribbon. WARM LIGHTS A warm glow will come from this [...]
Show Your Support for Veteran’s Day
Veteran’s Day is Tuesday, November 11th, and the city of San Diego will be celebrating our Vets with a special Veteran’s Day parade from 11am to 1pm that day. Sponsored by the USS Midway Museum and USAA, the parade is produced by the “Veterans Week San Diego”, which is an all-volunteer team of Veterans and citizens of all ages who are dedicated to honoring Veterans annually during “Veterans Week” as a program event of the Veterans Memorial Center. The parade route starts at North Harbor Drive and carries on through the downtown area and then passes the USS Midway and continues to Pacific Highway where it will end. There will be grandstands available and many viewing areas. This year’s theme pays tribute to Afghanistan and Iraq veterans who have served during the war years of 2001 to 2014. They are all invited to join the parade and festivities this year. There are numerous other Veteran’s Day events planned throughout San Diego County to participate in and show respect for our veterans. Besides the many events, there will also be restaurants offering free meals and discounts to Vets throughout San Diego. Veteran’s Day Flowers Here are some beautiful patriotic flower [...]
Add Fall Flowers to Your Halloween Parties and Events
What are your plans for Halloween this Friday, October 31st? Our San Diego flower shops will be open and ready to see all the great costumes and celebrate all the festivities that our local area offers. If you are planning a Halloween party or just want to make your house more festive for the fall season, we have the floral décor, floral centerpieces, and flower arrangements to get you ready. Ideas for Halloween Floral Decorating Try these ideas to get your house ready for Halloween and even carry many over to enjoy through Thanksgiving: Wreaths and garlands work just as well during fall holidays as they do at Christmas. They can be made from fall flowers, leaves, and greenery to create a festive and very warm feel to the home. Use decorative containers and accents with the flower decorations for Halloween. This can include using carved out pumpkins or ceramic pumpkins as well as milk crates, baskets, and a witch’s caldron. Use dried flowers in bunches tied with raffia and display them with scarecrows. Add blooming plants around the house or office in seasonal fall colors to add texture and interest. Our Fall Flower Collection Here are just a few [...]
Make a Difference Day this Saturday, October 25th
This Saturday is Make a Difference Day and throughout San Diego there are many activities, events, and organizations that you can join in to make a difference. This is also the time to celebrate those that have made a difference with selfless acts and countless hours dedicated to helping others. Our gift collection offers a range of flower arrangements that are perfect to send to someone that has made a difference. Or, these flower centerpieces can be used at an upcoming event for Make a Difference Day. Unique Flower Arrangements We have a wide array of unique flower arrangements to choose from, including these stunning flower arrangements: SYMPHONY This flower arrangement offers a stunning collection of the finest and freshest flowers arranged in a curly willow lined glass vase. Flower varieties include roses, orchids, tulips and pastel colored hydrangeas. PRESTIGE This gorgeous flower arrangement has premium flowers like roses, tulips, hydrangea and Oncidium orchids. ALLEN'S JOY This sweet bouquet includes white hydrangea, yellow roses, crème roses, yellow alstroemeria and peach carnations with fresh greenery in a contemporary glass cube. PASSION This flower arrangement includes our finest 24-inch premium long-stem roses in shades of pink and red set on clouds of [...]
Celebrate Your Boss on October 16th
Bosses Day is on October 16th. Are you ready to celebrate your boss and all that they have done for you this year and every year? They have given you employment and also may have trained you, honed your skills, and offered you opportunities for professional and personal development. Now you can give them something that says you appreciate the role they play and how much you value them. To help you select the perfect bosses day gift, we have a wide range of stunning flower arrangements and other gift items that is sure to include something your boss will like plus there are many price points to choose from. To get you inspired, we have put a few ideas together for you that represent some of our newest flower arrangements from our fall flower collection some of which are even on sale right now while supplies last: BRONZE CALLA LILY DESIGN This is a unique flower arrangement of calla lilies that makes a bold and beautiful gift for a boss. The miniature bronze callas with equisetum stalks are arranged in a square glass vase. DREAMS OF SAN DIEGO This stunning flower arrangement features roses in various shades of orange, yellow [...]
Homecoming Corsages and Boutonnieres for San Diego Students
It’s that time of year again for homecoming weekend with the big game and a special dance throughout San Diego County at all private high schools and public high schools. Our floral design team at each of our three San Diego flower shop locations can help you design the perfect homecoming corsage and homecoming boutonniere. As San Diego’s favorite florist five years in a row, we are here to help with all types of homecoming flowers, colors, and prices to suit all styles, preferences, and budgets. Plus, if you don’t see something that complements your dress and tuxedo, we can custom create a homecoming corsage or homecoming boutonniere for you. San Diego Homecoming Corsages There is a homecoming corsage for every dress, including traditional roses in a rainbow of colors to more contemporary corsages that include orchids or carnations. Our floral design team also has many types of fasteners that add to the look of the homecoming corsage, including bracelets with rhinestones and ribbons. Besides wrist corsages, you can also have a corsage to pin to your dress if you prefer that style. Always select a homecoming corsage that complements your dress. You don’t want to have a corsage in [...]
Flowers for Rosh Hashanah
The Jewish New Year is celebrated from September 24 until September 26th and is known as Rosh Hashanah. Known as the Head of the Year, this special celebration is observed for two days. This time period is known as the anniversary of the creation of Adam and Eve, which provides a connection between mankind and God. Celebrating the New Year The focus during this time is to reflect on this special relationship between God and mankind, including our own personal relationship with Him. Each year is a renewal of that relationship and connection. The observance of Rosh Hashanah includes sounding the shofar, which is the ram’s horn used to announce the coronation of the king and it also calls for repentance from sin. This signals ten days of repentance that then ends with Yom Kippur, known as the Day of Atonement. The horn is blasted 100 times over the course of Rosh Hashanah services as a reminder. Other parts of Rosh Hashanah include eating an apple dipped in honey and many special foods that symbolize the blessings of a New Year. Special prayers are also said along with candle lighting ceremonies. Flowers and Gifts for Rosh Hashanah We have a [...]
Top Selling Floral Arrangements at Your Fingertips!
We know just how busy you are and are always looking for ways to get your shopping done quickly and easily. That’s why we decided to make it as easy as possible for you by putting our top selling floral arrangements directly on our home page. From your computer, tablet, or smartphone, you can immediately view a wide range of popular flower arrangements that you may also like for a special occasion, home décor item, or upcoming event. This save you the time of navigating around our website. Here you can see a picture and read a description and then simply click on it and buy it. Even faster is if you register with us so your delivery and payment information is already stored on the website. To give you an idea of some of the incredible floral arrangements that you can find on our home page, we put a small list together to show you the diversity in style, flower variety, and price range. EXTRAVAGANCE Created by our award-winning floral design team, this floral arrangement includes phalaenopsis orchid blooms, hydrangeas, succulents, roses and calla lilies. It is accented with lily grass and stones in a clear round glass vase. [...]
Fall Brings Beautiful Flowers and Plants
The official start of the fall season is September 23rd, but fall flowers have already arrived in our San Diego flower shops. They are waiting for you to take them home, send them to loved ones, or display them at an upcoming fall wedding or fall event. We are excited to share these favorite fall flowers as part of our fall flower collection or as individual purchases of fall flower varieties like sunflowers—always a big seller in all our San Diego flower shop locations. Some of the beautiful fall flower arrangements we have include the following: BRIGHT AS DAY This flower arrangement is a great way to celebrate the fall season. It features a colorful combination of orange Asiatic lilies, dark orange alstromeria, bright sunflowers, pink roses and lavender stock. It is hand arranged and hand delivered in a beautifully crafted vase. DEL MAR SUNSET This modern fall flower arrangement features roses, tulips, lilies and hydrangea in a leaf lined glass vase. SUNFLOWER FUN This flower arrangement has a dozen vibrant yellow sunflowers that are accented with delicately folded aspidistra leaves and arranged in a clear glass vase GARDEN SUNSET This is a garden-style flower arrangement of sunflowers, roses, Peruvian [...]
Celebrating National Grandparents Day on Sunday, September 7th
National Grandparents Day is that special day to celebrate those special people that love and spoil you. Although every day is a special day when you have family that love you unconditionally and have the wisdom to provide you with the best advice, it is nice to have a special day of honor set aside for them. This special day is on Sunday, September 7th. Whether you spend time with them, send them a gift, or do both, remember what they add to your life. How to Celebrate National Grandparents Day There are so many ways that you can celebrate this special day with your grandparents: Take them out for a meal or have them over for dinner. Spend the day out together doing something they enjoy. Help them around their house with repairs, maintenance, or cleaning. Visit with them, talking and listening to their great stories. Call or video chat with them. Give them a gift. Do all of the above! Gift Ideas for Grandparents Day Whether you just can’t be with them on this special day because of the distance or you want to give them something in addition to the other ways you plan to celebrate, check [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Enjoy Tropical Flowers This Summer
Tropical flowers add an exotic touch to any celebration, whether it is a gift or an event like a wedding. In the midst of hot and humid weather, now is the time to enjoy tropical flowers like these from our collection: LA JOLLA TROPICS Bottom of Form This arrangement includes towering birds of paradise, yellow oncidium orchids, intriguing heliconia, fred ginger and a creative variety of foliage. This is a true tropical masterpiece that reflects vibrant tropical locations. THE CITY SLICKER This unique floral design can reflect just how important you feel about someone very special because it is truly unique and breathtaking. TROPICAL BLISS Send someone special an authentic taste of the tropics with this vibrantly hued exotic design that contains orchids, birds of paradise, protea, hydrangea, anthurium and more within a vase filled with seashells. ALLEN'S ZEN Go Zen with this tropical arrangement of purple dendrobium orchids, green carnations, dark pink Sweet William, emerald palm leaf and other tropical greens that have been arranged in a square bright green-colored container. DENDROBIUM ORCHID VASE A crystal clear triangular vase sets off these sweet orchids and creates a special look for a special person. RANCHO SANTA FE MODERN This stunning [...]