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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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Say Hello and Surprise Someone this International Day of Friendship with Allen’s Flowers GallerySay Hello and Surprise Someone this International Day of Friendship with Allen’s Flowers
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Say Hello and Surprise Someone this International Day of Friendship with Allen’s Flowers
Allen's Flowers offers a tremendous online information service to assist with Flower Care One of our wonderful summer traditions is celebrating the International Day of Friendship. This is a perfect time to purchase International Day of Friendship Flowers. The date is July 30th this 2022. The day was designated to be a meaningful day of recognition and it has become a popular worldwide event. Most would agree that there is a sizable amount of diversity in this world regarding cultures and beliefs. Having an Internationally recognized day for people to stop, celebrate and promote understanding in human differences is valuable. The main purpose of this day is to help all of us appreciate the differences in our cultures and try to unite. What a great time to pick out a caring and beautiful flower arrangement [...]
Earn Reward Points and Purchase The Allen’s Flowers Summer Collection of Flowers for National Parents’ Day on July 24th GalleryEarn Reward Points and Purchase The Allen’s Flowers Summer Collection of Flowers for National Parents’ Day on July 24th
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Earn Reward Points and Purchase The Allen’s Flowers Summer Collection of Flowers for National Parents’ Day on July 24th
Allen's Flowers has created a stunning collection of bouquets and arrangements that are our new "SUMMER COLLECTION" Get ready to honor and pay a tribute to your parents on National Parent's Day. This special holiday always occurs on the fourth Sunday in July. The date is July 24th this year. For their sacrifices in raising us and preparing us for success in the world, we honor parents. A great gift is National Parents' Day Flowers. The best place to shop for flowers is Allen's Flowers. Our Floral Designers have prepared elegant and thoughtful bouquets and arrangements that will delight mom or dad. GET REWARD POINTS Reward points and exclusive savings with every order. Get 50 points for joining! Many civic minded organizers gather nationwide on this day each year. Their mission is to prepare celebrations [...]
Connect Online with Allen’s Flowers Well in Advance if You are Planning a Wedding GalleryConnect Online with Allen’s Flowers Well in Advance if You are Planning a Wedding
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Connect Online with Allen’s Flowers Well in Advance if You are Planning a Wedding
Allen's Flowers manages full-service design for weddings of all sizes As a direct result of the pandemic in early 2020, a problem receiving timely and complete flower orders from growers has become problematic for many US florists. It is now highly recommended that if you are needing to have Wedding Flowers in the next 6-9 months, you should start wedding planning with a florist as soon as possible. Allen's Flowers is the premier florist in San Diego specializing in the floral planning of elegant weddings. The flower shortage facing all florists is a combination of several factors. One thing is evident and that is most florists in the US and beyond are feeling the pressure. All are doing their best to find ways to continue servicing their client base in the best way possible. At [...]
Earn Reward Points When You Purchase Fresh Office Plants at Allen’s Flowers GalleryEarn Reward Points When You Purchase Fresh Office Plants at Allen’s Flowers
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Earn Reward Points When You Purchase Fresh Office Plants at Allen’s Flowers
Allen's Flowers guarantees same day delivery anywhere in the San Diego metropolitan area When you visit business offices these days, you will typically find plants and flowers as a major part of the office decor. That is largely due to owners understanding the benefits of Office Plants and Flowers as it relates to employees and customers. Allen's Flowers has a wonderful selection of Fresh Plants and Flowers that are great for any office environment. GET REWARD POINTS Reward points and exclusive savings with every order. Get 50 points for joining! Quite often, it makes people feel that having plants and flowers in the office is like having a little piece of nature indoors. Most people enjoy nature, and this brings a feeling of peace and serenity to an otherwise hectic and demanding environment. Let's look [...]
Earn Reward Points and Make your 4th of July Pop with Flowers from Allen’s Flowers GalleryEarn Reward Points and Make your 4th of July Pop with Flowers from Allen’s Flowers
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Earn Reward Points and Make your 4th of July Pop with Flowers from Allen’s Flowers
Allen's Flowers has been awarded a top 100 florist in the USA for several years The Allen's Flowers world class design team wants to make sure you are prepared to celebrate the Independence Day holiday with your family and friends. Purchasing fresh, colorful and patriotic 4th of July Flowers from Allen's Flowers is a great way to start the party with a bang. Our flowers are fresh, beautiful and created with a sense of celebration for every occasion. They will make your home festive both inside and outside by creating a patriotic and proud atmosphere. There are many varieties of the patriotic Red, White and Blue Flowers to choose from. Below are some varieties of flowers that each year seem to be among the favorites. These go well with outdoor 4th of July barbeques or [...]
Save 10% At Allen’s Flowers on Summer Flowers and Plants Arrangements for the next 15 Days with Coupon Code WBC10Y GallerySave 10% At Allen’s Flowers on Summer Flowers and Plants Arrangements for the next 15 Days with Coupon Code WBC10Y
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Save 10% At Allen’s Flowers on Summer Flowers and Plants Arrangements for the next 15 Days with Coupon Code WBC10Y
Allen's Flowers Helping Hands was designed as a way to give something back to our community Summer arrives on June 21st! Celebrate the season by purchasing Summer Flowers and Plants from Allen's Flowers. Our arrangements are great for inside your home and outside on your patio. Flowers and Plants are a great way to get into the spirit of the season and to make your home beautiful. The talented and professional floral designers at Allen's Flowers have been busy creating thoughtful and caring arrangements to help you celebrate Summer! Flowers make every summertime celebration better. Whether you are taking your party to the lake, lounging by your backyard pool or serving dinner on the patio with your favorite music, visit us at Allen's Flowers to purchase your flowers. They will surely add that special elegance [...]
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April Showers Bring May Flowers
April brought us some much needed rain to the San Diego area, which also has helped our local flower farmers to have a bumper crop of stunning spring flowers not to mention those international flower farmers we work with that provide some of our store flower favorites. In the spring, there are many things to celebrate. There’s birthdays, anniversaries, new babies, prom, weddings and more just to name a few. This also includes upcoming special occasions like Mother’s Day on May 11th. For this occasion and all the other special moments, we have put together new, stunning flower arrangements and gifts to enjoy the season and show our love for friends and family. Our floral design team at each of our San Diego locations have been hard at work, doing what they love the most – being creative and coming up with some very artistic and stylized flower arrangements. Highlights include a wide array of tulips, roses, orchids, lilies and carnations as well as tropical flowers, greenery and accents, and unique vase and other containers. This year, we have expanded our offering for Mother’s Day with a luxury collection of unique floral designs, exotic and premium flowers, and a generous [...]
Send a Gift that Leaves a Lasting Impression
There is a reason flowers are such a popular gift – not only are they beautiful but they have a way of making a lasting impression because they represent nature and are so truly unique, especially in terms of showing someone’s love for a special occasion like a birthday, special event, anniversary, new baby or a just because. One of the favorite things we like to do is create flower arrangements that stand out among all the rest so that recipients know that this was not some group of flowers picked up at the supermarket cooler. Instead, it was made by a team of professional floral designers that added their own flair for design, color combinations, and flower varieties not to mention special containers. We are proud to show off our latest collection of Metropolitan Designs that include many contemporary and stunning flower arrangements that will be a real standout as a gift for others or yourself. Many of these also are great choices for centerpieces for events or even an upcoming wedding. Here are a just few of the Metropolitan Designs that we feel have made a lasting impression on many of our customers and their recipients: La Jolla [...]
Honor the Office Professionals Who Make Your Office Run Smoothly during Administrative Professionals Week
Next week is the annual formal celebration of your office workers’ dedication and tireless efforts to keep your schedule straight, get you where you need to go, and generally oversee that all the details and bases are covered so you can focus on your core business. From April 20th through April 26th, Administrative Professionals Week is the perfect time to recognize and reward all their hard work on your behalf. Whether you do something each day or only focus on Administrative Professional Day on Wednesday, April 23rd, make sure you make it personal, unique, and special for your staff whether they are on-site or work as a virtual assistant for you. Here are our ideas for flowers, plants, and gifts that we can offer you via online ordering, through your phone or tablet, by phone, or, if you have time, in any one of our San Diego flower shop locations. Gift Ideas for Administrative Professionals Week When it comes to gift ideas, we have to start with our favorite – flowers. It’s what we know and where we shine. Our team of floral designers loves to create new flower arrangements each season, and this spring is no exception. Featuring spring [...]
Prom Time in San Diego!
Prom time is here again in San Diego, which means dresses, tuxes, limos and fun! It is that magic memory that most high schoolers enjoy in their junior and senior years of school. With a chance to dress up and work off some steam from a year of hard work, proms often require a lot of time and effort to find the perfect ensemble as well as the flowers to go with it – both corsages and boutonnieres. Our Prom Flower Selection We’re here to get you ready for the prom with a beautiful selection of corsages and boutonnieres in a wide range of colors, styles, and flower varieties. These include roses, orchids, carnations and more along with corsages that have accent features like rhinestones, pearls, and greenery. Many of prom flowers are reflective of the season in terms of spring flowers on-hand. The corsage flower designs also are regularly updated to mirror current prom flower trends or to introduce new styles that can coordinate with today’s fashions. Prom Flower Advice And, when it comes to picking out a corsage or boutonniere, there are not many rules about what works best. However, we do have some recommendations: Go with something [...]
March 30th is National Doctor’s Day
A special day is coming up to celebrate that you may not know much about. It’s called National Doctor’s Day and it is celebrated every March 30th in recognition of the contribution that physicians have made for caring for those in physical need. It was first observed on March 30, 1933 in Georgia. The wife of Dr. Charles B. Almond decided that there should be a special day in honor of physicians. The celebration included sending cards of thanks to doctors and placing flowers on the grave sites of those doctors who had died. In 1958, it was adopted as a special day and it was made into a national special day in 1990. This is a day that you can also take to thank your physician or a doctor who may be a family member or friend as well. It is important to recognize that they have a challenging job and often work tirelessly to help others – whether it is to diagnose a problem, deliver a baby, or even save a life. To help celebrate this special day, we have a wide range of flowers and gifts that you can send to celebrate National Doctors Day. Here are [...]
First Day of Spring and Proposal Day are Both on March 20th!
Not only is the first day of spring coming up on March 20th, but it is also Proposal Day. Both celebrations call for flowers, and we have a fresh arrival of spring flowers to add to the celebration. Proposal Day First, you may have not heard of Proposal Day, but it is a day intended for making proposals. Now, the first thing that comes to mind is a marriage proposal and that is certainly the most common action to celebrate this day. However, other proposals may be used as well so it could be proposal to be boyfriend and girlfriend or proposal to do something fun. It’s up to you! However, to make it more convincing, you may want to consider picking up a beautiful flower arrangement or spring flower bouquet. This could help seal the deal! Well, some nice jewelry could help too! First Day of Spring With spring just days away, we already have received large shipments of spring flowers from our trusted local, domestic, and international flower farm partners, including tulips, sunflowers, roses, lilacs and more. All of our San Diego flower shop locations are already taking orders for spring weddings, spring events like bridal and baby [...]
Plant a Flower Day is March 12th!
One of our favorite celebrations is just around the corner. That’s Plant a Flower Day on March 12th. Being in the flower business, we believe in the importance and value of sustaining our natural resources by continuing to plant so we can always enjoy these beautiful aspects of nature. The day is meant to remind people of the need to keep planting and taking care of flowers by planting flowers in your own garden or by helping out in a community garden. Participating in this day is a great way to help the Earth and give back while also enjoying a fulfilling hobby outdoors in the beautiful San Diego sunshine. We want to make sure that flowers will always be here for us, so that is why we work with flower farmers that are very conscious of what they do in terms of replanting and continually tending to the various flower varieties to make sure they will always be there for future generations to enjoy. If you cannot participate in Plant a Flower Day, you can pick a different day to plant flowers in your garden or even start a garden if you do not yet have one. It’s a [...]
Employee Appreciation Day is March 7th
On the first Friday of every March, Employee Appreciation Day is celebrated, honoring employees all over the world for their skill, talent, and knowledge and recognizing the important role they play in making their company or organization such a success. There are many ways to celebrate this day and make it part of your overall rewards and recognition program to keep employees motivated and satisfied. While you can plan lunches and incentives, we also have some great ideas for gifts that your employees can enjoy. Flowers We offer an incredible selection of flowers that you can use for Employee Appreciation Day to decorate their offices or to take home and enjoy. To make it even easier, we offer a number of ways to search for the flowers that your employees may enjoy, including by flower type, color, and price. Since Employee Appreciation Day is close to the arrival of spring, we have a wide array of spring favorites arriving now, including lilacs, tulips, and more. Many of our flowers are also on sale right now, including the stunning lilacs we have available from our lilac farm partner in nearby Julian. Plants We also have an extensive collection of green plants [...]
Welcome the New Baby with Unique Gifts, Flower Arrangements, and More!
A new baby is such a joy. Whether you are welcoming a new family member or celebrating a friend’s new addition, there are plenty of great new baby gifts and flower arrangements at Allen’s Flowers and Plants in San Diego to choose from to commemorate this special occasion. Let’s start with new baby flower arrangements. Online, we have a wide array of examples of what is possible to send to celebrate the arrival of the new baby. There is a wide array of styles and sizes in themed hues of pinks, blues, and yellows as well as flower arrangements that include a number of different colors and flower varieties. Many of our arrangements even come with a Mylar balloon and stuffed animal to welcome the new baby. Other ideas include a green plant or dish garden, which are unique alternatives if flowers are not preferred. Be sure to also consider our custom flower arrangements in case you would like to make your own unique message as the new baby is welcomed. You can work with any of our floral design teams throughout San Diego based on color, variety, and your price range. Local and National Delivery Whether you would like [...]
Flower Specials Offer Best Selection in San Diego!
We are always proud to showcase a wide selection of special prices and promotions to make fresh flowers an accessible gift and décor item for everyone. That’s why we offer the best selection in San Diego for local and national delivery, providing hand arranged and hand delivered flowers that last longer than any online discount flower website. Website Flower Specials If you are looking for these special flower deals from us, there are a few places to check out regularly as our specials often change based on availability. The first place to look is our Flower Specials page on our website. Right now, this page has nearly 40 different flower arrangements available at special prices. These floral designs are sure to fit any budget and occasion, including birthdays, anniversaries, get well, thinking of you or even a ‘just because.’ Every flower variety is practically represented her as well, including roses, tulips, orchids, sunflowers, carnations, lilies and more like other exotic and tropical varieties. The flower arrangements also offer a diverse color palate and style – everything from traditional to contemporary to avant garde. Facebook Deals The next place to look would be our Facebook page where you can like the [...]
Send Your Love with “The Romantic” Arrangement this Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is this Friday, so this is your last chance to order fresh flowers or gifts from Allen’s, your San Diego florist. The good news is that we are still taking orders and will do so as long as we have flowers and gifts to do so. We just want to stress that it is a good idea to call, email, or come in now to place your Valentine’s Day order so you can take advantage of the variety and Valentine’s Day promotions now available for a limited time. “The Romantic” – One of Our Favorites This Valentine’s Day arrangement has it all: Your choice of one dozen or two dozen premium, long stem Ecuadorian red roses; An 18-piece gift box of Godiva chocolates; A romantic Mylar balloon that expresses your love; and A cute and cuddly teddy bear Better yet is the fact that this arrangement in both sizes is now on sale! Valentine’s Day Highlights If you are still deciding or not sure what your sweetheart will like, here are some highlights of what we have available for your consideration: Premium Ecuadorian Roses – All colors and quantities, these beauties can be hand arranged into a bouquet [...]
Steal Her Heart this Valentine’s Day with a Gift of Love
While you know that every day, it is your sweetheart that makes you feel special, Valentine’s Day is one of those special days where you illustrate just how much you appreciate her love with your own gift of love. Helping you to steal her heart and keep it for good, we’ve put together quite a collection this Valentine’s Day. Ecuadorian Roses First, there is our very own arrangement of 24 Premium Ecuadorian Red Roses arranged with baby’s breath in an elegant glass vase. These two dozen long-stem roses stand 60cm tall. Grown in the country of roses, Ecuador, they are delivered to Allen’s Flowers, guaranteeing freshness and long-lasting beauty. Plus, you can tell your sweetheart that you are giving the same flowers as those given to Miss America in this year’s competition! Exotic Flowers and Orchids Your love may want something different than the traditional Valentine’s Day gift of roses. That’s why we have a wide range of unique and exotic flowers. You can choose from many types of arrangements that feature calla lilies and orchids. These can be showcased on their own or as part of a larger Valentine’s Day flower arrangement with a variety of flowers. The Luxury [...]
What are the Best Valentine’s Day Gifts for Men?
Although most discussion of Valentine’s Day gifts seems about what to get a woman, a man deserves presents too from their loved ones! And, finding something for Valentine’s Day for a guy doesn’t have to be that difficult or expensive. To make shopping for your man easy, we have a list of Valentine’s Day gift ideas for him. Guys Love Flowers, Too! Men still admire flowers, too, so getting that special guy some roses is a great way to share the beauty of nature and express your love for each other. Now, you may not necessarily want to deliver the flowers to work as his colleagues might tease him, but you could have some waiting at home. He will also love to get other types of flowers, such as a flowering plant or an orchid that is simple, yet so sophisticated. We even have green plants that you can send to his office to enjoy or to admire in his study at home. These show your love through offering him something that improves his health and well-being! Other Valentine’s Day Gifts for Him Of course, if none of these are something your guy would like, we know that you can [...]
Fill Your Loved One’s Valentine’s Day with Romance from Morning to Night
While some opt to hand their sweetheart flowers and a box of chocolates on Valentine’s Day, others go all-out with their expression of love, showering their loved ones with a complete day of surprises and treats. For those who want to make a day and night of this special holiday, we’ve got a great itinerary that will be sure to thrill your significant other or spouse. Morning: Arrange for a Special Delivery of Flowers to Work Start your sweetheart’s day off right with a morning delivery of flowers to work. They will be the envy of the office when your stunning Valentine’s Day arrangement arrives. With an array of choices, you will be sure to find the perfect flower arrangement in our collection, including premium roses, tulips, orchids or a mixed arrangement. We also feature a luxury collection, which includes large and oversize flower arrangements for those of you who want to supersize their love. If you don’t see something you like among our online shop or in-store, you can have something custom made to match your vision for Valentine’s Day flowers. Afternoon: Deliver a Balloon Bouquet Surprise her in the afternoon with a fun gift of a balloon bouquet. [...]
Offer Heartfelt Love this Valentine’s Day with Premium 24” Long Stem Roses
Thanks to our partnership with an Ecuadorian flower farm, we are proud to offer a breathtaking selection of premium Ecuadorian roses that are now available for Valentine’s Day. These premium roses are bought and shipped directly from the Ecuadorian farm. This means that you can get the freshest roses possible, thereby extending the joy you will receive from them. The Ecuadorian roses are long stem roses that span 24 inches, creating a grand display that will be a great visual way to express your heartfelt love to your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day! Our premium roses come in a variety of traditional and unique colors, providing a way for you to give the color your significant other loves so much or surprising her with something truly unique. There are many ways to gift your sweetheart with these premium roses: We can hand arrange the roses in any quantity as a bouquet. We also offer small rose arrangements in a bud glass. Our flower design team can hand arrange the roses in a beautiful vase with greenery or as part of a flower arrangement that contains many stunning flower varieties. The Valentine’s Day rose collection is on sale now, offering the best [...]
Love is in the Air! Time to Order for Valentine’s Day!
It’s a new year with just a few weeks to go before the holiday of love arrives. That’s right, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and this is a good time to start your planning early to show that special someone just how much they mean to you. Allen’s Flowers and Plants is here to help you get ready for Valentine’s Day. While it may seem like it is too early to stop in to any of our San Diego locations, call, or visit our website to place your Valentine’s Day orders, it isn’t. We always start receiving Valentine’s Day orders for roses, Valentine’s Day arrangements, chocolates, stuffed animals and gifts, starting in early January. Our Valentine’s Day Collection This year, we are excited to introduce some dazzling new Valentine’s Day flower arrangements that have been created by our incredible floral design team. These arrangements include everything from roses and tulips to lilies, carnations, and orchids. In addition to the new and favorite Valentine’s Day collection of flower arrangements, we also have our most popular 24” premium roses. These roses create a lush display that will take your favorite person’s breath away when they receive them. Our Valentine’s Day [...]
Plan a Holiday Party with Allen’s Flowers and Plants
This is the time of year for lots of parties and events to celebrate Christmas with colleagues and clients as well as with friends and family. From corporate Christmas parties to ugly Christmas sweater parties with friends, there is a lot of festivities going on that makes for a very merry few weeks. However, if you are in charge of Christmas party planning, you may be in midst panic right now, trying to figure out how to pull off a fun Christmas party. We’re here to help make sure your Christmas party planning is easy, fun, and affordable. Here are some tips and information on our party planning services. Holiday Party Planning Tips Here are some things to think about when planning the perfect party for Christmas that will keep you organized, on budget, and on schedule: Have you picked a date and location? This is an important starting point and may depend on work and life schedules as well as event location availability and costs. If you are renting a venue, it will be more affordable and likely available if you plan a few weeks before or after Christmas. Be flexible! Have you decided on a theme? Decide if [...]
Remember to Thank All Those Who Helped You This Year!
Sometimes, during the Christmas season, we are so focused on the gifts for our immediate family members and friends that we forget to include all those other important people that helped us throughout the year in various ways. Now is the time to make that gift list for those special people like clients, teachers, and service people like the gardener, pool technician, and mail delivery person. This is the perfect time of year to show them how much they are appreciated and how much you know they do for you the whole year around. Holiday Gift Ideas for All Those Special People Allen’s Flowers and Plants has a wide range of gift ideas that will help you wrap up all your thank you gifts for clients, teachers, and service people that help you out every day of the year: Poinsettias are a great gift idea for anyone as it helps celebrate the holidays, says thanks, and offers a beautiful way to decorate their own home, classroom, or office for Christmas. A Christmas centerpiece makes a nice gift because it helps others decorate their own holiday table and provides a visual reminder throughout the holiday about how much you appreciate them. [...]
Poinsettia Day is December 12
While you may connect poinsettias with Christmas, you may not realize that there is an official Poinsettia Day in December on December 12th that recognizes this beautiful symbol of Christmas. This blog post offers some information on Poinsettia Day and provides you with information on this year’s poinsettia collection at Allen’s Flowers and Plants. About Poinsettia Day The reason that Poinsettia Day is celebrated on December 12th each year is because this is the date that Joe Roberts Poinsett died. He was an American botanist, minister to Mexico, and physician who discovered the poinsettia plan in Southern Mexico in 1828 and sent it back to his home in Charleston, South Carolina. This special day was created in 2002 by the House of Representatives to also honor Paul Ecke, Jr. who is considered to be the founder of the poinsettia industry because he discovered how to cause the poinsettia seedlings to branch and grow. Today, the Ecke ranch in Encinitas, California continues to promote and grow the poinsettia plan, which has become known as a beloved symbol of Christmas. It is now a popular blooming plant that is displayed around the world during the holidays in both its red and white [...]
Celebrating Hanukkah in San Diego
Hanukkah started on Wednesday, November 27th at sundown and will continue for eight days and nights as part of the Jewish Festival of Lights, ending on the evening of Thursday, December 5th. Here, at Allen’s Flowers and Plants, we have a beautiful selection of flowers to set the Hanukkah table or decorate the home for this special celebration. Hanukkah Flower Arrangements Here are some of our special Hanukkah arrangements available at all of our San Diego locations as well as available for order through our online flower shop: Hanukkah Orchids: This stunning arrangement features 10 blue orchids with lily glass hand arranged in a tall gem-filled glass vase. Hanukkah Peonies and Tulips: This is a unique Hanukkah arrangement that is filled with light blue hydrangea as well as white roses, tulips, and peonies in a glass vase. The vase has been decorated with blue glass ornaments and holiday branches. Waves of Blue: Sure to stand out on the Hanukkah table, this floral arrangement has white miniature callas, blue hydrangea, and white hydrangea surrounded by greenery and arranged in a blue contemporary glass cube vase. Beautiful Blue: A dramatic arrangement for Hanukkah, the flowers featured here include blue hydrangea, cream-colored roses, [...]
Be Thankful by Helping Others: YouBComplete Run for the Hungry
This Thanksgiving, before you sit down with your loved ones and enjoy your Thanksgiving dinner, do something that helps others and reminds you about just how grateful you are for everything you have. Race Details This Thanksgiving, the YouBComplete Run for the Hungry is Thursday, November 28th. There are a couple of options, including the 10K run, which starts at 7:10am and the 5K run/walk, which starts at 8:15am. There are individual and team entries. All ages tare encouraged to participate. Even dogs can join you for the fun runs! Both start in Downtown San Diego at Broadway Circle. The race goes through the Gaslamp District and East Village. ABM Parking services will provide free parking for the participants and guests. Check the race website for exact parking lot locations. Race Fun and Rewards Awards will be presented in both the 5K and 10K for the first three in the various age divisions. Runners will all receive a coupon from Fantasy On Ice for one free admission and one free skate rental. On hand, there will also be a beer garden hosted by Hennessey’s Tavern. Present your race number and I.D. and receive up to two 14-ounce micro beers for [...]
Thanksgiving Floral Decorating Ideas
As one of our favorite holidays, Thanksgiving is a time for entertaining, which means lots of decorating the house to get in the spirit. And, when it comes to decorating and the rich and robust colors of fall, flowers and greenery hold center court. We have put together some Thanksgiving floral decorating ideas that you can incorporate in your home and for your Thanksgiving feast table (and, for some, your Thanksgivvukah table!). Del Mar Sunset Thanksgiving Centerpieces Thanksgiving centerpieces come in all styles and arrangements, including your traditional cornucopia arrangement in a wicker basket shaped as the horn of plenty or a floral centerpiece with candles. However, there are other decorations you can consider. For example, why not ask the floral design team at Allen’s Flowers and Plants to design a custom Thanksgiving centerpiece for you that is arranged within a treasured family vase or heirloom bowl? This personalizes it and provides a symbol of the family coming together to share their appreciation and give thanks for what they all have. Also consider some unique items like stalks of wheat or dried flowers and leaves arranged together in a tin container or vase. You could also order a [...]
A Beautiful Selection of Thanksgiving Flowers and Table Centerpieces
Thanksgiving is not that far away, so it’s a great time to start thinking and planning of your Thanksgiving table or what you plan on sending to loved ones, colleagues, or clients over this special holiday of gratitude. Allen’s Flowers and Plants of San Diego is already taking Thanksgiving orders and has a wide range of Thanksgiving flowers for centerpieces, table settings, and gifts. Thanksgiving Flower Designs Here are some of our favorite Thanksgiving floral designs: Del Mar Sunset is a modern twist on the fall arrangement. This small flower arrangement contains roses, tulips, lilies and hydrangea arranged in a leaf lined glass vase. Allen’s Cornucopia features orange roses, peach lilies, burgundy mini carnations, eucalyptus and greenery arranged in a natural cornucopia basket. Autumn Luxury is a plush and oversized fall flower arrangement with bounteous flowers and greenery as well as stunning fall leaves. The Fall Centerpiece is warm, elegant, and expansive, including a wide range of fall flowers and featuring many sunflowers throughout this stunning Thanksgiving table centerpiece. Country Harvest highlights the warn, golden colors of fall with candles, chrysanthemums, lilies, wheat, oak leaves and a plaid ribbon weaved throughout the centerpiece. The Tuscan Centerpiece has three candles and [...]
Veterans’ Day is November 11th
Veterans’ Day is just around the corner, so now is the time to start planning for any special events or gifts you would like to give the veterans in your life. Each year, Veterans’ Day is celebrated on November 11th. This blog post provides background on this special day of remembrance and offers some information on some special Veterans’ Day celebrations in San Diego this year. Origins and Observance of Veterans’ Day Veterans’ Day came about as a way to commemorate the anniversary of the signing of the armistice, which ended World War I. The armistice was signed on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 to end World War I. In 1926, the U.S. Congress recognized it as a special day of prayer and thanksgiving, and it finally became a legal holiday in 1938. Now, Veterans’ Day is a day for all veterans of all wars, including World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, and the Iraq War. Observances typically include parades and church services over the weekend while many schools and businesses close in respect of this special holiday. San Diego Veterans’ Day Events Events for Veterans Day are planned for the [...]
Halloween is October 31st! Time to Pick Up Some Treats from Allen’s!
With Halloween just days away and the promise of fun costume parties at the office or with friends not to mention the rush to decorate the house for this fun holiday, Allen’s Flowers and Plants is here to help. We have got you covered with fall flower arrangements to give to loved ones or to use for your upcoming event as Halloween centerpieces. We’ve also got some great gift baskets that are super treats to give during Halloween. Halloween Flowers Our online flower store currently features 35 different fall flower arrangements in various sizes, colors, and varieties to suit your budget and style. These flower arrangements work well for Halloween because many are highlighted by brilliant and bold orange flowers. All the fall flowers are represented, including sunflowers, gerberas, and more. One of our special features, including the special pricing on many of our fall flower arrangements, just in time for Halloween and the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, is our “Name Your Price Fall Bouquet.” Considered to be one of our best values, this special feature is great if you can’t decide what type of bouquet to send or have as part of your fall décor or Halloween party. Our team [...]