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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 politely asks for Early Ordering this Valentine’s Day
Allen's Flowers Early Ordering this Valentine's Day The supply chain problem is far reaching. Not surprising, it has also impacted the Flower industry. Allen's Flowers provides great service and products to customers. We work hard to stay ahead of supply issues. Allen's Flowers makes Early Ordering for Valentine's Day very convenient and easy. As we are getting closer to Valentine's Day, please place orders early. Early Valentine's Flower Ordering Due to the pandemic, there were fewer than normal plantings at flower farms. What is more, farm owners were forced to shut down because of the need to quarantine. Consequently, they were forced to lay off workers. In some cases, they had to shut down their farms completely. An estimated 247,717 floral worker jobs were lost between 2019 and 2020. South America is one of the top [...]
Visit Allen’s Flowers for outstanding Valentine’s Flower Bouquets
Allen's Flowers Valentine's Flower Bouquets Sending flowers to special people for Valentine's Day has dated back for centuries. That is to say, this tradition actually began in the 1700s. Allen's Flowers offers outstanding Valentine's Flower Bouquets. There are numerous options for flower varieties. Certainly, Roses and Chocolate are not the only favorites. For instance, here are some additional choices of flowers that are popular for Valentine's Day. Lilies These lovely flowers have a great fragrance that most people love. Subsequently, there are numerous varieties of Lilies. Candidum or Madonna Lilie is pure white and one of the most popular. They are a difficult plant for growers as the soil has to be neutral to alkaline. Martagon referred to as Turk's cap lilies, have purple to pink petals. The plant appears to be very delicate but [...]
Allen’s Flowers has fresh and gorgeous Roses for Valentine’s Day
Allen's Flowers gourgeous Roses for Valentine's Day We invite you to Shop with us at Allen's Flowers. You will find the very best selection of fresh and colorful flowers. For instance, our skilled and diligent Floral Designers have created stunning bouquets and flower arrangements using fresh Roses. Therefore, your special person will be thoroughly impressed with any of the Allen's Flowers flower bouquets you select. While Red Roses are very common for Valentine's Day, there are numerous varieties and colors. Red Munstead Wood - These have a deep crimson color. In fact, it is sometimes has a purple hue. The blooms are velvety and the fragrance strong and sweet. Burgundy Ice - This is a hybrid flower. They were created to flower all season. Their blooms are velvety with the color of burgundy. Hot Chocolate - [...]
Shop with Allen’s Flowers for fresh and beautiful Carnations
Allen's Flowers The talented designers at Allen's Flowers have produced attractive and the fresh Carnation flower arrangements and boutonnieres. The National Carnation Day is historically recognized on January 29th. The day is dedicated to US President William McKinley. He was extremely fond of Carnations and could frequently be seen wearing them on his lapel. The day is sometimes referred to as Red Carnation Day. Carnations Symbolism There is an interesting list of symbolic meanings for the Carnation. In addition to the history surrounding the origin of National Carnation Day, below are some interesting facts about the flower. For couples first marriage anniversary, the Carnation is symbolic for that occasion. Some countries designate the Carnation as their national flower. Those countries are Monaco, Spain and Slovenia. Similarly, Ohio claims the Carnation as their state flower. The [...]
You will find lovely Winter Flower Bouquets at Allen’s Flowers
Allen's Flowers Winter Flower Bouquets See the spectacular Winter Flower Bouquets at Allen's Flowers. Above all, they are fresh and beautiful. As we know, Winter is the coldest of the four seasons. However, people still enjoy the many winter activities that are available. The official first day of Winter 2021 was December 21st. Some of the favorite activities are snowboarding, snow skiing, ice skating, having snowball battles and much more. Above all, Winter is perfect time to stay home. For instance, people enjoy hot beverages, watching movies and above all, spending time with family. Allen's Flowers sells the very best Winter Flower Bouquets. Therefore your home will be pretty and smell nice as you spend more time indoors. In short, as you shop for flowers at Allen's Flowers, some of the favorite Winter Flowers are: Lilies - [...]
The marvelous floral designers at Allen’s Flowers have designed elegant Christmas centerpieces to adorn your dinner table GalleryThe marvelous floral designers at Allen’s Flowers have designed elegant Christmas centerpieces to adorn your dinner table
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The marvelous floral designers at Allen’s Flowers have designed elegant Christmas centerpieces to adorn your dinner table
Allen's Flowers The super star floral designers at Allen's Flowers have carefully designed thoughtful and eye-popping Christmas centerpieces to make your holiday dinner table extremely elegant. We invite you to visit us conveniently online or in person and see our fabulous Christmas Holiday centerpieces. We know at Allen's Flowers that Christmas centerpieces are a nice addition to all holiday celebrations. A beautiful table centerpiece will add so much festive ambiance to any dinner table and delight your guests. Decorating Christmas dinner tables is not just a modern time concept but rather has been a tradition dating back for many centuries. Allen's Flowers designers always work diligently to help customers find the right centerpiece to fit any holiday table size, shape or theme. There are many historical reasons people used centerpieces ranging from displaying wealth, power, prosperity and to [...]
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Always Something Going on in Sunny San Diego
Besides our very own Allen's Flowers and Plants having locations all throughout the outstanding city of San Diego, the city itself has so much to offer. Whether a visitor just passing through or a local with nothing to do, today we are going to offer up some great suggestions on fun family orientated things to do while in our fine city. So, if you have time to kill on a weekend or in the evening after work, why not head on out and into town? Don't know what to do? Why don't you continue on reading as we have some great suggestions on what to do with your time in San Diego? Reoccurring Events The Farmers Markets here in San Diego are all over and offer a great place to try some local flavors. In fact, if you plan carefully, you can visit a Farmers Market almost any time of day and at anytime of the week. So, what is a Farmers Market and what do they have to offer? What started originally as a place for produce farmers to sell their crop to the public has become a weekly family attraction that in some places is almost as big [...]
Wedding Traditions Past and Present
Weddings are looked at by men and women alike as their biggest day -- the day they quit going at the world alone and start a family and take on the world together. And, the biggest day of your life doesn’t just happen. There is the preparation, the wedding itself, the reception and hopefully an open bar. The bride tosses the bouquet and the groom bites the garter and throws it and, of course, they smash cake into each other's faces, which is far more amusing if there is an open bar. These are examples of today's wedding traditions, but from where do they hail? Why do we do what we do and were they done differently before? In a word, yes. The Traditions -- Both New and Old Weddings have been around for a very long time, though way back when you couldn't just marry whoever you loved many weddings were arranged and conducted like business deals to promote both families. That said not all marriages of old were like this and sometimes the proposed marriage candidates did actually fall in love with each other. So, the wedding came, whether they liked it or not and then the after [...]
Welcoming Mom and Baby Home with Flowers and Gifts
A new baby is a beautiful thing, and bringing baby home is one of those memories that will last a lifetime. It’s great to be out of the hospital and home so you can tuck your wee little one into that nursery you’ve been fussing over for months. You know that there will be lots of family and friends to stop by and coo over the new bundle. And, you know that both of you will be tired and even overwhelmed. Great Gifts To help the new mom, dad and, of course, the baby, the young nubile couple has a lot of new things on their plate, but there are things you can get them to help them along. Flowers and other indoor plants have been proven to promote cleaner air and relieve stress not to mention they had beauty to the home and brighten the atmosphere. Another great gift item to consider when you stop by to see the growing family is gift baskets full of treats, fresh fruit, and snacks and maybe even coffee or tea to help with the lack of sleep. There are also gift baskets with relaxing spa products to help mom get a moment [...]
Super Star WWE Pro Wrestling Couple Getting Married and Shopping for Flowers at Allen’s Flowers
WWE Pro Wrestler Daniel Bryan and Diva AJ are set to tie the night July 24rd on Raw’s 1,000th episode. Recently, the wrestling couple stopped into the Allen's Flowers & Plants location in downtown San Diego to select their wedding flowers with the help of Allen's owner, Brad Levy and his wedding planning team. Daniel is a wrestling pro with decades of experience across many continents and often incorporates Japanese and American styles into his fighting technique. He has won many prizes and established himself within WWE. Diva AJ has also spent many years in the wrestling ring, and the impending nuptials will mean a whole different level of rings for the couple. Allen's Flowers has a great selection of wedding arrangements, and they can also custom design table centerpieces and more so these two high-profile wrestling stars were sure to find something that suited their individual style. Check out the video below as well![youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDz6Jwds6UA] Be sure to tune into the 1,000th episode to see what they selected for the big day!
Proudly Serving San Diego for Over 30 Years
If you have used us before, you have come to realize that, at Allen's Flowers and Plants ,we strive to be the very best and bring you only the highest quality and freshest cut flora available. Dealing directly with the flower and plant growers of Southern California to ensure we get only the best and freshest cuts for our valued customers is part of our long-standing family tradition and hallmark of our business. With five locations sprawling throughout the San Diego area of Southern California, one of the locations we are very proud to serve is the beautiful, idyllic area of Coronado, California. For 30 years, we have been serving this community, including residents and businesses. Same-Day Service We live in it ‘want it now’ society where everyone is accustomed to instant service. With such busy lives, it is understandable that, when we get calls or online orders for flowers, flower arrangements, plants and gift baskets, the request is always ‘as soon as possible,’ ‘yesterday,’ or ‘now.’ Often, with flowers, it is a spontaneous decision or hectic lives have led to us forgetting a very important birthday or anniversary. To save face, customers turn to florists like us to see [...]
Some History, Some Fun, and Some Pop Culture: It’s Hot Dog Month!
They say America's favorite pastime is baseball and we can certainly see why. After all, they serve hot dogs there. Everybody (other than vegans who might also consider a vegan hot dog for that matter) loves hotdogs. It's the family fun food for adults and children alike. During the summer it is the most eaten food. Pan fried, boiled and, of course, barbequed, there are many ways to eat them and many more ways to dress them. Ketchup, mustard, relish, onions, salt, pepper and even bacon -- with hotdogs the possibilities are endless, making them the perfect food for any and all summer cookouts. This month, the hot dog is honored the whole month long across the U.S. during hot dog month. A Hot Dog History Everyone’s favorite mystery meat has an origin story and no it's not from a dog’s tail. In reality, the name was thought up by a comic artist in 1901. After finding it difficult to spell 'dachshund Sausage,’ he called them hot dogs instead, and the name stuck. The Family Favorite The hot dog is loved by many, but many are not sure exactly what’s in a hot dog. In the past, it was scraped [...]
Allens Flowers for San Diego's Best Florist
Anytime before July 3, 2012, we, at Allens Flowers, ask you to vote for us to be San Diego's best Florist so that we can continue on with our tradition of being the best in the city and maybe all of Southern California. For years, we have strived to bring you all the freshest cut and most beautiful flower arrangements in all of Southern California. Now we hope that you all can remember to help us help you by voting us to be San Diego's best. About Us Our founders opened their first flower stand back in 1980 on a corner in El Cajon and from that minute the outdoor flower stand evolved a business. Now, with shops in three cities and a place on the top 100 florists in the country, it is clear that we still take the same care as our founders did when selecting only the freshest and best quality flowers to cut, arrange, and sell. We have been on the list of the top 100 florists of America for the past four years now. The award is one of the most distinctive of its kind. With 36,000 florists competing every year, it really means something [...]
Treat Yourself or Someone Else to the Sunny San Diego Flower Arrangement
Summers's here and with it comes brighter days full of sun and warmth. While we have the sun and the beaches in San Diego, we also have the heat to remind us of the season. Though a warm summer day with a nice sea breeze is always something to look forward to, something else to look forward to is all of your friends and coworkers’ summer birthdays. It always seems like birthdays come grouped together, so it can become a bit stressful to recognize them all despite all the party fun that usually comes with them. However, there are some great flower arrangements waiting for you that offer brightness and warmth for all those birthday wishes without breaking the bank! Summer Birthday Flower Arrangements and Goodies Our floral design team across all of our San Diego locations has been busy creating some special summertime floral arrangements dedicated to our loyal San Diego customers and that can offer a way to send the special summer feeling found in San Diego to those unlucky to not live here. For example, we now offer the Sunny San Diego flower arrangement. This San Diego inspired floral arrangement is a beautiful, hand cut bouquet that [...]
Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth with the Help of Allen's Flowers
Ever find that you are just craving something special, something sweet and different from the usual and repetitive grind of 'breakfast, lunch and dinner? That’s when you suddenly raid the pantry or you local market in search of a succulent chocolate bar or tangy and tart sour candy. If this is you and it happens more than a few times a week or even a day, then chances are you have got yourself quite a sweet tooth. Maybe you aren't the one with as much of a sweet tooth but someone you know is a bona fide junk food junkie. That’s why, come holiday, birthday, or some other special occasion, you can satisfy that craving with a unique gift basket from Allen’s Flowers and Plants! The Junk Food Fantasy Gift Basket This is no fantasy! In fact, the junk food fantasy bucket is real and even available in multiple sizes. You can check it out here and satisfy your own cravings or someone else's unquenchable taste for sweets. Dozens of your favorite candies, cookies, chips and even sodas are available and packed to the brim and overflowing from a beautiful wicker style basket. With sizes that range from a petite, personal [...]
Come and Join in the Festivities: The Annual San Diego County Fair is Back!
The San Diego County Fair is back, opening this past weekend. This year, the fair has picked an out-of-this-world theme – space – and have included all the galactic adventures that come with it. So, bring your family, your friends, or that special someone for fair fun. Whether you're into the concerts, the various thrilling and fun attractions and exhibits, or there just for the very best fair food, chances are that the San Diego Fair will deliver something you are sure to enjoy! Entertainment on the Schedule From rides to animals, exhibits and so much food, not to mention the 2012 Toyota Concert Series, which brings the best music to San Diego, is on the schedule. The 24-day event is jam-packed with all types of entertainment for the family to enjoy! Home Exhibits and Seminars The Paul Ecke Jr. Garden Show features over 50 exhibits with all things green and colorful. There are also seminars for home and garden care to get your home in shape. Be sure to check out the 'Cosmic Spaces' themed home and garden show. A fine art gallery is also one of the many more 'artistic' displays also including a 'Design in Wood' Exhibit. [...]
Celebrate June as National Rose Month
Every June, we celebrate the beauty of the magnificent rose as part of a month-long holiday. During this month, we celebrate the history and culture behind the flower’s eternal meaning of love. For centuries, that is what the flower has symbolized. Even in ancient Greece, people believed that the flower was connected to Aphrodite. Napoleon of France’s own wife adored the flower, growing hundreds of variations of the flower. Speaking of France, they were also the first to bring cultivated roses to our country so that we could enjoy it and grow it here. Thanks to them, June as National Rose Month was born. It’s a Month-Long Holiday! When thinking about how to celebrate, it may not be practical to decide to plant a rose once a day for 30 days. While those of you with a green thumb that may jump at the chance, others may opt for a different way to celebrate. There are many ways you can show appreciation of the rose, starting with just adding a single rose plant or rose bush to your garden. Not everyone has a garden though, so why not consider ordering a fresh cut dozen with a vase to be used [...]
Shower Them with Love: Celebrating a New Life with Flowers
Pain, panic, and an uncontrollable nervousness followed by the cheers and tears of the mother and the whimpering cry of a newborn child and that pale faced and nervous father now breaking out a proud smile and sigh of relief. Every parent knows these feelings, having been through it one or more times as they welcome a new life. Celebrating the Bundle of Joy Once the anxiety ends, the celebration begins. Soon after, family and friends come in droves to see the new bundle of joy and share in the celebration. What better way to say congratulations than with a special gift for the parents, especially if it includes something like flowers that are sure to brighten the sterile hospital room. Here are some ideas that will be sure to bring a smile to a weary mom and dad: Deluxe Tulips fresh from Holland in bright colors like yellow, purple, orange and pink are sure to delight and represent the celebration of new life and friendship. You can get them in bunches of anywhere from 15 to 30 tulips, depending on your budget. A blushing arrangement of various pink flowers is a great way to welcome a baby girl into [...]
Spring Flower Showcase: Tulips
Spring is well underway with summer just around the corner. This time of year brings beautiful flower choices, including such seasonal favorites as tulips. One of its best features is that it is available in so many of the brightest colors. And, with such a beautiful form and some that even have a lovely scent, it is no wonder that the tulip is so popular among florists and consumers alike. Our three floral shop locations in San Diego are reporting record orders for tulips this year. All about Tulips The vibrant tulip grows all over the world. In Holland, during the tulip bloom, tourists flock from around the world to see these lovely blooms. But, you may not be familiar with how tulips got their start. The tulip was introduced to the world by an Austrian biologist while the name came from a Turkish word that means turban as their shape somewhat resembles one. These bulbous flowers are associated with the lily family and are considered somewhat of a larger flower with an average of six petals each. There are actually over 100 species of tulips and 3,000 registered varieties that have been catalogued and found from their home in Turkey [...]
Getting Ready for Prom: Bringing Back the Beauty of Flowers
The world may be changing in many ways – how we dress, how we communicate, what we dance to, etc. – but there are some traditions that still carry on. One of these is Prom, that end-of-the-year dance that becomes an excuse to dress up, make memories, and cut loose after a long, hard year of school. And some of the traditions that go with it are still the same. It’s still about fancy gowns and penguin suits. There are limos and parties. And, of course, every gentleman knows there are flowers. That means you must seek out that beautiful arrangement of flowers and, of course, a fresh corsage that compliments her stunning gown. It’s time to impress her and, more importantly, the parents that will most likely be standing there, staring you down and assessing your worth and your intentions. It’s time to make a great impression – and that might even include bringing your date’s mom a rose or small bouquet of flowers. At least, this might buy you some bonus points and maybe even an extra hour on the clock before having to bring her back home. How to Pick a Prom Corsage Since girls pretty much [...]
Make Her Feel Special – There’s Only Week Before Mother’s Day is Here!
This Mother’s Day, show your affection and thanks to the one who has been there through all the scrapes, mishaps, and disappointments and who has cheered you on! Mother’s Day is just around the corner – in seven days actually! There’s still time to get Mom that perfect gift that lets her know just how much she is appreciated for all that she does on your behalf. From flowers to breakfast or a picnic, there are many things you can do for her to say how much you value her help, advice, and even that listening ear. Here are some ideas to wow her on May 13th: Flowers! Who doesn't like flowers? They smell good and they are pleasant on the eyes, and some even seem to brighten up the place. At Allen’s, we offer a variety of the brightest and most beautiful fresh-cut flowers available. Aren't flowers expensive? If you get her a grand arrangement, they might push your budget, but the value we offer goes beyond a price tag. Plus, we understand the importance of offering prices that fit a wide range of budgets. That’s why we have many flower arrangements on special right now and offer other [...]
Three Locations to Serve all Your Flower Needs
Customers in the San Diego region have chosen Allen's Flowers since we were just a stand that was run by our company founder in 1980. And, for the past four years, we have been awarded a top 100 florist in the country award and have been selected as San Diego's best for two years now. We owe those accolades to our faithful clientele that are like family to us! At Allen’s Flowers, we would like to take a quick moment here to thank you all for helping to make that happen. Our goal has always been to deliver the best customer service and the freshest cut flowers to San Diego and the nearby areas we serve. To reach out to more clients within San Diego county, our three locations have all been designed to offer the same quality in products and service that you have come to expect and enjoy from us at Allen's Flowers. The staff at all of our locations are trained to show the same love and care towards our customers and our plants that Allen did when it was just him and his wife running a flower stand. Getting to Know Our Locations Allen's Flowers has [...]
Make a Statement This Secretaries' Day! It’s a Statement that Says, 'I Care'
Secretaries' Day is just around the corner. No need to panic! Allen's Flower's is here to help! Do you have an assistant or a secretary working for you? Maybe you have half a dozen of them? Well, it's that time of the year again -- the time to recognize their efforts and hard work as your assistant or celebrate the efforts of your whole army of secretaries. They deserve to be treated and recognized as part of this official secular holiday! After all, would you really of remembered to meet with that multi-million dollar client at the golf course this afternoon if they hadn't reminded you, had your Mercedes washed, and picked up your favorite suit from the cleaners? Sure, it's their job and sure they get paid to do it, but they also deserve some gratitude for the way in which they cover all the details for you so you can focus on your business. Help is at Allen’s Flowers and Plants! Of course, this is one detail you’ll have to be in charge of, but Allen’s Flowers makes it easy! With three convenient locations in and around San Diego, chances are we are close to you. Or, you [...]
It’s Coming Up Flowers!
It’s that time of year again when you keep checking the landscape to see if the flowers are blooming yet. The temperatures are jumping around and going from chilly nights and warm, almost summery, days. You’ve checked your closet for shorts to wear, but this is the time of year that layers are the way to go. While you wait for the weather to settle, think about bringing the colors of spring into your home and enjoying the incredible variety of blooms available right now. What could be better than a “Sunny Day” arrangement? How about the “Sunny San Diego”? “A Spring Delight” is so uplifting that you won’t even notice when the temperatures plummet. The Colors of Spring Color plays an important role in affecting your mood. According to some scientists, the colors that you surround yourself with can shape your mood and actually make you happier, more confident, bolder, and maybe even up the fun factor. What better way to do that than to surround yourself with the wide range of colors in flowers and plants. Here are some common color mood changers: Blue – gives you strength and confidence; Red – makes you bold and powerful, Pink – [...]
Get Hopping on Your Easter Floral Centerpieces and Floral Gifts!
On April 8, people of the Christian faith recognize the very special holiday of Easter. This is an inspirational season that reminds each of us of what is important in our lives and what we should be thankful for on a spiritual level. As the symbol of Easter, the lily is most associated with the passion of Christ, so it is one of the most requested and ordered flowers this time of year. Easter Flower Ideas This year, we’ve ordered in a wide range of beautiful flower choices that are sure to brighten your Easter brunch table or your Easter dinner as well as offer a message of love and hope to a loved one. Here are some of the highlights of what we’ve put together for this Easter season for our San Diego customers: Easter Egg-Citing brings Easter smiles with a floral assortment of lilies, trick green, dianthus, carnations, poms and more. They are beautifully arranged in a stylish glass vase filled with festive plastic Easter eggs. This works as a unique centerpiece for an Easter brunch or dinner. Easter Lilies are a traditional favorite. Allen’s Flowers offers single or double stalks contained in a decorative basket. [...]
Welcome To The Allens Flowers & Plants Blog
Allens Flowers & Plants 619-460-3192 Allens Flowers has been proudly serving the San Diego, California area since 1980. We are planning to utilize our blog to provide our readers and clients with a great place to view incredibly beautiful floral arrangements and to read interesting articles about floral design and the flower industry. We hope that you will bookmark our blog and follow us often as we plan to provide at least a weekly update for you. Allens Flowers Three Retail Stores To Serve You San Diego, California La Mesa, California El Cajon, California