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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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Shop Allen’s Flowers and Find Impressive National Best Friends Day Flowers
Allen's Flowers has been proudly serving California residents and business owners for more than 32 years Having a "best friend" is a fortunate thing and you want to show appreciation. Whether the person is a life long friend since childhood or someone you met later in life, regardless, this person is an important part of your life and brings you great joy and happiness. A perfect way to celebrate National Friends Day on June 8th is to send a fresh flower bouquet from Allen's Flowers. We have fresh and festive National Best Friends Day Flowers. The history behind the origination of this day is that in 1935 Congress decided this was a significant enough cause to declare June 8th as National Friends Day. In addition, Congress wisely selected the summer season as the best time to desiginate this special day. This season is typically the best time weather wise and schedule wise for people to celebrate. Reasons for celebrating National Best Friends Day are pretty obvious. These people are special in your life and you want them to know you appreciate them. However, like many other occasions or life events, there are some research studies that indicate there are health [...]
In San Diego, Shop with Allen’s Flowers to Celebrate National Rose Month
Allen's Flowers Allen's Flowers offers the very best fresh roses in San Diego. We have roses of all types and colors. Because June is designated as National Rose Month, this is the perfect time to shop with us. In addition, we also offer many other varieties of flowers and plants. Most recently, I was provided with a sensational article regarding roses that was written by the Chairman of the Society of American Florists. There is so much great information in the article, and it is so relevant for National Rose Month that I wanted to share it. Roses are the most popular flower in the world, with over a billion stems sold annually. Over 250 million are produced for Valentine’s Day alone. They are popular because of their beautiful colors, shape and petal structure, as well as their lovely fragrance. While many landscape roses have 5 petals, hybrid tea roses, those produced for commercial cutting, can have up to 40 petals. Best of all, there are always new varieties to discover with over 150 rose species and thousands of fabulous cultivars. June is National Rose Month, a perfect time for me to share with you some of my favorite varieties, not [...]
Shop Allen’s Flowers for Stunning Memorial Day Flowers
Allen's Flowers has been proudly serving the Otay Ranch community for more than 30 years. Express your gratitude this Memorial Day 2022 on Monday May 30th with patriotic Memorial Day Flowers from Allen's Flowers. This appreciative and patriotic day of respect was officially designated as a federal holiday in 1971. It was in earlier years, referred to as Decoration Day and started post the Civil War. People held many tributes to the unfortunate thousands of fallen American Soldiers that died in the Civil War. The tradition was to decorate graves with Memorial Day Flowers while also reciting prayers. Now, in addition to visiting memorials, people attend or participate in parades and have family gatherings. There are many ways to reflect on our fallen heroes, including ceremonies, celebrations, and festive occasions that focus on patriotism and how much we value the freedom that we hold dear. These selfless warriors fought for us and now we must remember and honor them. Memorial Day celebrations and remembrances often feature beautiful and patriotic flowers. They are a great way to reflect the beauty and love represented in remembering these heroes, many of which were our loved ones. The skilled floral designers at Allen's Flowers will [...]
Allen’s Flowers has Fresh and Elegant House Plants
Allen's Flowers offers a great selection of green plants, blooming plants, traditional dish gardens, European dish gardens, exotic and tropical plants and beautiful succulents Numerous research groups have published reports on the benefits of House Plants. The benefits apparent may range from helping to purify the air to changing and improving the overall mood of the home. Allen's Flowers offers a great selection of indoor plants. In addition, our talented and award - winning Floral Designers are available to provide assistance. You may ask what are the benefits exactly. Below is a short summary of a few. Beautification of the Home or Building - In addition to the multitude of health benefits plants offer, they also create elegant and wonderful beauty to any home. There are numerous uses for indoor plants. Depending on the areas to be decorated, the use of different plants can create a more uniform and warm feel. Home Air Purification - There are multiple studies but reference is based on a study in 2009 conducted by the University of Technology in Sydney Australia. This team found that it was highly probable houseplants absorbed toxins in the air. The science behind how the plants are able to do [...]
Allen’s Flowers offers Amazing Sympathy and Memorial Service Flowers
Allen's Flowers has been proudly serving customers in the Vista Community for more than 30 years Allen’s Flowers and Plants is a family owned and operated floral design firm. We have three floral design centers located in downtown San Diego, El Cajon and La Mesa. Specializing in all types of occasions including Memorial Service Flowers, we take pride with every occasion we are hired for. Making life’s biggest moments special, beautiful and memorable is one of our greatest joys. All of our full-service packages are unique and expertly curated to capture your style and compliment your venue. 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. Shoppers that visit our website will be amazed and impressed with the volume of product selections available. We have flowers for all occasions including Memorial Service Flowers. As you shop, our floral design team will be standing by to consult [...]
Allen’s Flowers Offers the Best Graduation Flowers in San Diego
Allen's Flowers has been serving customers in Carlsbad and the greater San Diego area for more than 38 years The beautiful month of May has arrived, and graduation plans are starting to take shape. This is an exciting time for school students from preschool age and above as they will be moving to the next level of their education. Throughout the graduation process, we cannot forget the teachers, professors and parents that have helped students reach graduation. Salute all of these folks with thoughtful and elegant Graduation Flowers from Allen's Flowers. Allen's Flowers congratulates all of these people and their accomplishments. Our professional multi-talented floral designers will help you honor that accomplished graduate, teacher or parent. They will be so happy to receive an Allen's Flowers Flower arrangement, or bouquet and you will be proud to give it to them. Graduation is a major event in people's lives. It is yet another chapter and an exciting time of progression. Flowers are a great way to recognize the accomplishments of a graduate, or anyone related to the graduate like a mom or teacher. The culmination of years of hard work to get to the point of graduation reflects determination and a great deal of [...]
Allen’s Flowers Offers the Very Best Mother’s Day Floral Products in San Diego
Allen's Flowers has been Voted the Best Florist in San Diego 11 Years and Running Mother's Day is on May 8th! This special day has been a wonderful occasion for mothers since its inception many years ago. With supply chain issues remaining disrupted, do not wait too long to start shopping for Mother's Day Floral Products. The award -winning Floral Designers at Allen's Flowers have created the most caring and fresh flowers, plants and gifts. Each of our floral products were carefully created by our Floral Designers to put a big smile on mom's face. Thinking about all of the things one can do for mom is a natural thing. However, if you are a mom also, take a moment to consider what you might do for yourself. Often, a mother may neglect thinking about themselves and wind up missing out on well-deserved rewards. For all moms, you owe it to yourself to think about your accomplishments and sacrifices to raise a family and keep the home functioning. It takes a lot of devotion to be a great mom. Below are some valuable tips to consider on your special day. Reach out to other Moms - You have a circle [...]
Allen’s Flowers offers the finest Mother’s Day Flowers in San Diego
Allen's Flowers offers the best selection of farm fresh flowers in Oceanside. The world class Floral Design team at Allen's Flowers highly encourages customers to start shopping now to find lovely Mother's Day Flowers. This is arguably one of the busiest times of the year for Flower purchases and now is the perfect time to start shopping with Allens Flowers. Our Floral Designers have been working many hours creating elegant, fresh and heartfelt flower arrangements and bouquets for Mother's Day. Mom is a one-of-a-kind lady and deserves to be extra honored on Mother's Day. A great way to do that is by giving her a special Allen's Flowers Bouquet. After all, she spent many years of dedicated commitment to our success and happiness. Let her know you have not forgotten her devotion. There is nothing better than watching mom's face when she receives a gorgeous bouquet. If you are still looking for fun activities to do with Mom on this special day, there are hundreds of things to do. Whatever you choose it will not matter to her as long as she is with you. Below is a short list to help you. Activities Air BNB - Pick a favorite [...]
Give Flowers from Allen’s Flowers on Administrative Professionals Day this April 27th
Allen's Flowers selected as the best florist in San Diego by the readers of the San Diego Union Tribune. After working in corporate America for many years, I personally have encountered and had the pleasure of working with some of the very best Administrative Professionals. These individuals were selfless, dedicated, focused, unofficial leaders and some of the most rigid gate keepers. We all have worked with people like that. Allen's Flowers and our team of world class Floral Designers have prepared beautiful Administrative Professionals Day Flowers to honor this day. Administrative Professionals Day evolved from what used to be National Secretaries Day which was created in 1942. Over the years it has become more of a celebrated and recognized day. The past two years with people working more from home, it has heighted the awareness and importance of Administrative Professionals Day. These employees have been the glue that have held many offices together. Their ability to help the staff stay connected and informed has kept the harmony and productivity at high levels. This year, Administrative Professionals Day is honored on April 27th. It always falls on the Wednesday of the last full week of April. In addition to sending the [...]
Bring in the Spring Season with Allen’s Flowers Beautiful and Fresh Spring and Easter Flowers
Allen's Flowers has been Proudly Serving Lemon Grove, California for Over 32 Years Allen's Flowers has the perfect flowers to help you usher in the Spring season while also honoring the Easter holiday. Easter is also a glorious occasion to spend time with loved ones and friends. Flowers are a major part of the Easter Holiday. Not only do flowers add beauty and freshness to the Easter Holiday and Spring Season, but they also have religious meaning in some cases. Allen's Flowers has a great selection of Easter and Spring Flowers. Spring and Easter Flowers from Allen's Flowers are a welcomed gift. Naturally, mothers and grandmothers love Easter Flowers. In addition, your significant other, co-workers, church groups or as a dinner gift if you are invited to share Easter dinner at someone's home. Generally, Easter Flowers should arrive one or two days before the Easter celebration begins. Spring flowers are welcome to arrive anytime! We invite you to visit an Allen's Flowers Floral Designer and allow us the honor of helping you prepare a thoughtful Easter Flower or Spring arrangement. Below is a short list of some popular Easter and Seasonal Spring Flowers: Tulips - These amazing springtime flowers [...]
Shop Allen’s Flowers for Wonderful Funeral and Sympathy Flowers
Allen's Flowers Delivers to Funeral Homes and Churches When it comes the difficult time to shop for Funeral and Sympathy Flowers, you will be impressed with the wonderful creations the world class Floral Designers at Allen's Flowers have designed. Memorial Service We are extremely proud of our talented floral designers at Allen's Flowers. They are able to prepare the most elegant and heartfelt flower arrangement to add dignity and beauty to this respectful and solemn ceremony. Our team knows the business and we are a group of talented, caring and passionate professionals. We take pride in our work and leave our customers completely delighted with their floral product purchases. Celebration of Life It is now commonplace that families choose a celebration of life ceremony as an option to a more traditional service. Many times, these ceremonies take place in alternative locations from the funeral home or church. They are sometimes held in restaurants, parks, pubs, sporting facilities or other venues that were a favorite destination of the deceased. These celebrations are more festive and try to focus on the life and times of the departed. All the positive aspects of the person's life are celebrated. Things like unique talents, generosity [...]
Allen’s Flowers offers the Best Selection of Easter and Passover Flowers
Allen's Flowers provides Local Same Day & Express Delivery and Nationwide Same Day Flower Delivery Interestingly, Easter is referred to as the "moveable feast" meaning that it is one Religious Holiday that moves from year to year. This year Easter falls on April 17th. The reason for this change is that Easter always falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox. Easter, as with other holidays, ushers in a changing of the seasons. That season of course being Spring. Allen's Flowers would be honored to have you shop with us for Easter and Passover Flowers. In the Jewish faith, this time of the year is referred to as Passover. The Hebrew Bible commemorates Passover as a festival which celebrates the liberation of the Jewish people from slavery in Egypt. This is referenced in the Book of Exodus. During the time of Jesus, Jewish pilgrims flocked to Jerusalem in hope that God would liberate them from the Romans. On one Passover, Jesus traveled to Jerusalem and the resulting disturbance in the Temple ultimately led to his crucifixion. In early America, the Easter festival was more celebrated by Catholics than Protestants. The Puritans of New England [...]
Spring Flower Collection Bouquets and Arrangements are Fresh and Beautiful at Allen’s Flowers
Allen's Flowers Proudly Serving Santee for More Than 33 Years! March 20th commences the wonderful Spring season, and it lasts until June 21st. For most people, Spring is wonderful season. Allen's Flowers invites you to "Step into Spring", by joining our world class floral designers and purchase a Spring Flower Collection Bouquet. Our collection features a wide array of brightly colored and very fresh springtime floral products. If you would like to surprise someone special, send them a gorgeous Allen's Flowers Spring flower bouquet. They will be thrilled and fully embrace the Spring spirit. Below are some of the popular flowers and plants for Arrangements, Bouquets and Flower Beds. Lilacs - Found in several varieties, Lilacs are colorful and very fragrant. Despite the old wives' tale that if is bad luck to bring them indoors, their blooms of blue, pink, white and lilac will brighten up any home. Tulips - These amazing springtime flowers are very low maintenance. You plant the bulbs in late fall or early winter. Lilies - Trumpet shaped blooms coming in a multitude of colors, Lilies are fragrant and elegant. Daffodils - Colors of peach, apricot, orange, coral, white and yellow the Daffodil is a frilly [...]
Allen’s Flowers offers the best Saint Patrick’s Day Flowers in San Diego
Allen's Flowers Has Been Voted “Best Florist” In San Diego We invite you to visit Allen's Flowers and please consider sending someone our beautiful Saint Patrick's Day Flowers to celebrate this enjoyable holiday. After all, Saint Patrick's Day on March 17th, is the last well-known holiday we celebrate before the much-welcomed Spring season commences. In addition, it will also be the first in two years where people will be gathering in larger crowds to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day. Our staff is made up of a team of extremely talented and passionate floral designers. They create stunning, thoughtful, fresh and upscale flower arrangements and can have them available for local same day flower delivery service. Did you know that the original theme color for Saint Patrick's Day was blue and not green? If you want to be original, try purchasing some of our blue flower arrangements and tell your guests they are for this special holiday. Some of the favorite flowers and plants to purchase for Saint Patrick's Day are: Shamrocks These are the traditional plants symbolizing Spring’s rebirth and were once considered a sacred plant in Ireland. Bells of Ireland This plant has tall green spires with bell shaped [...]
International Women’s Day Flowers are Fresh and Beautiful at Allen’s Flowers
Allen's Flowers In observation of International Women's Day on March 8th, send fresh flowers from Allen's Flowers. Women have struggled to gain equal pay and voting rights since the early 1900's. Today with the help of many advocates, women's rights have come very far. This special day on March 8 is designed to pay tribute to the wonderful women and their contributions. Also, a time to ponder the struggles over many years to get past the injustices women were faced with. Allen's Flowers sells only the freshest and most creative floral products and arrangements. Searching back on the historical advancements for women's rights, it is evident how much progress has occurred with respect to equality. Women now hold many powerful and influential positions within our society including prestigious board roles. In 1909 the first International Women's Day was held in the United States of America. The day began to gain popularity in other countries. By 1911 it was observed in several countries including Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland. To honor of this day, in 2011 there was a 100-year anniversary to celebrate. Now in 2022, the world is a changed place. One change is that women have gained momentum in terms [...]
Enjoy shopping at Allen’s Flowers for fresh March Birthday Flowers
Allen's Flowers Voted San Diego's Best Florist People with a March Birthday are fortunate. This is a great month to celebrate. March Birthday Flowers from Allen's Flowers will convey a fun filled message also! March has some unique things to offer. For example, it is the month when we make the wonderful change from Winter to Spring. Well at least in our hemisphere. Assuming you prefer warmer weather and the beginning of new growth for plants and flowers, Spring is a magnificent time of year. Some of the other unique things about March are: People born before March 20th are considered to be Pisces on the zodiac chart. Those born after that date are considered to be Aries. Followers of the zodiac signs feel that Pisces people are compassionate and creative. Conversely, Aries people are thought to be passionate, motivated and energetic. There are two birthstones in March. One is the Aquamarine. This stone is blue-green and creates beautiful jewelry and the name comes from the Latin word for seawater. It is thought to have healing powers. The second birthstone is the Bloodstone. It is a quartz type of stone that is also thought to have healing powers. In addition, Centuries [...]
Allen’s Flowers has Designed Gorgeous Arrangements to Celebrate National Floral Design Day
Allen's Flowers Sells Only Top Quality and Fresh Flowers National Floral Design Day on February 28th is a sensational day to recognize the art of Floral Design. People who have a real appreciation for art know that designing a beautiful arrangement of fresh flowers takes skill, patience and artistry. For the most part, it is only these Floral Design artists that are able to create masterpieces that customers want to purchase. Allen's Flowers employs people that have these unique talents. They know that flowers demonstrate a sense of caring which is the foundation for a great product. Floral Design Day actually began in 1995 when the Governor of Massachusetts proclaimed this National Floral Design Day. Possessing a talent for artistry, the Floral Designers in the several billion-dollar floral industry space, are simply creative people. To become a Floral Designer, a person typically needs to be a high school graduate. Then there are numerous classes these individuals may take to further their knowledge and skill. There is even a designation offered by The American Institute of Floral Designers for Certified Floral Designer. Allen's Flowers has the most talented Floral Designers for National Floral Design Day The Floral Design team at [...]
The Floral Designers at Allen’s Flowers create arrangements for Random Acts of Kindness Day Flowers and all occasions
Allen's Flowers Random Acts of Kindness Day Flowers To be honest, most people feel the love when someone shows kindness towards them. In that same vein, Random Acts of Kindness Day Flowers are a wonderful way to show someone you care. Allen's Flowers has amazing flowers that anyone would be pleased to receive. The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation was founded in 1995. This foundation started in the United States and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Accordingly, the founder is actually the Chairman of World Kindness, USA. Then in 2004, a day was created in New Zealand designed to encourage Random Acts of Kindness. There are numerous suggestions promoted. For instance, buying food at the grocery store and donating it to a food pantry, buying flowers for someone, bringing baked goods to the office, taking a gift to new neighbors and the list goes on. Consequently, this wonderful tradition continues to grow in popularity. What is more, people have expressed that doing a simple act of kindness makes them feel as positive as the receiver of that action. One of the best quotes regarding kindness came from Mark Twain. He commented, "kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the [...]
Visit a Allen’s Flowers Wedding Consulting Specialist this February National Wedding Month
Allen's Flowers February National Wedding Month Most often, Weddings are hosted in either June, August or September. However, the National Association of Bridal Consultants has named this month as February National Wedding Month. The reason February is referred to as National Wedding Month is because during the holiday season of Christmas and New Year's, many wedding proposals take place. Consequently, wedding plans begin to take shape. Booking venues, choosing wedding attire and making selections for flowers and entertainment all commence. This increased activity surrounding weddings has been the reason February is dubbed National Weddings Month. Each year in the United States, there are an estimated 2.4 million couples that get married. It is no surprise that Valentine's Day is the most romantic of the holidays. Second only to New Year's Day, there are many proposals during this time and couples like getting married on Valentine's Day. One reason is so they have this special day to commemorate their wedding anniversary. Then there is the leap year factor causing some couples to get married on February 29th. Of course, this occurs once every four years. In addition, Wedding Planning can commence as a result of the many proposals that take place [...]
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 countries for flower production. The growing conditions have historically been very good on that continent. However, recent weather pattern changes have caused colder nights and more rain than is required. Therefore, the health of flower plants has been negatively affected. Similarly, U.S. Flower Farms have suffered as well. For example, California is a top flower producer. Drought, wildfire and the unpredicted flooding has caused much [...]
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 is actually quite hardy. Regale lilies have purple to pink petals with a slight amount of yellow on the inside of the flower. Similarly, they are one of the easiest lilies to grow. Album is another of the white variety. In addition, this flower has some yellowish green on the petals. Pink Perfection Group is a purple and pink trumpet lily. Similarly, to the Regale [...]
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 - Similarly, this is another hybrid flower variety. When they first bloom, they are an orange color. As the bloom matures, they turn to a rusty red brown. Yellow, Orange and Apricot Lady of Shallot - This is a climbing variety. The blooms are orange, and the fragrance is mild but lovely. Lichfield Angel- The flower on this shrub Rose is white and has apricot accents. [...]
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 Carnation is the flower for Mother's Day. The person who founded Mother's Day named it as it was her mother's favorite flower. If you were born in January, the Carnation is your birth flower. History reflects that Carnations date back to ancient times. The Greek and Roman civilizations used Carnations to decorate crowns. The crowns were most often used during elaborate ceremonies. There are even [...]
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 - These flowers were first discovered in 1580 B.C. They are perennials and often symbolize different things. For instance, the pure white Lily symbolizes chastity. Chrysanthemums - Similarly called mums, these flowering plants are native to East Asia. Daisies - This flower was introduced from Europe to the US. They have a bright yellow enter surrounded by many petals. Roses - There are over 300 varieties [...]
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 ensure good fortune for loved ones. Regardless of what your reason may be to display a centerpiece, the Allen's Flowers team is prepared and eager to assist. The various flowers, decorations and evergreen that make up most centerpieces have symbolic meaning. For example, the evergreen, which is so common as a decoration, represents eternal life for those of the Christian faith. Evergreens are hardy and [...]