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Local Flower Specials are Perfect for Labor Day Décor and Gifts

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

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

Enjoy Locally Grown San Diego Sunflowers

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

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

Petal Rewards…Because We Believe Our Customers Deserve More

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

adminMWL2014-08-06T19:41:29+00:00August 6th, 2014|Categories: Petal Rewards|Tags: best florist San Diego, best San Diego flower delivery, San Diego best florist, San Diego best flower arrangement, San Diego florist|Comments Off

Enjoy Tropical Flowers This Summer

Tropical flowers add an exotic touch to any celebration, whether it is a gift or an event like a wedding. In the midst of hot and humid weather, now is the time to enjoy tropical flowers like these from our collection: LA JOLLA TROPICS Bottom of Form This arrangement includes towering birds of paradise, yellow oncidium orchids, intriguing heliconia, fred ginger and a creative variety of foliage. This is a true tropical masterpiece that reflects vibrant tropical locations. THE CITY SLICKER This unique floral design can reflect just how important you feel about someone very special because it is truly unique and breathtaking. TROPICAL BLISS Send someone special an authentic taste of the tropics with this vibrantly hued exotic design that contains orchids, birds of paradise, protea, hydrangea, anthurium and more within a vase filled with seashells. ALLEN'S ZEN Go Zen with this tropical arrangement of purple dendrobium orchids, green carnations, dark pink Sweet William, emerald palm leaf and other tropical greens that have been arranged in a square bright green-colored container. DENDROBIUM ORCHID VASE A crystal clear triangular vase sets off these sweet orchids and creates a special look for a special person. RANCHO SANTA FE MODERN This stunning tropical bouquet is an elegant mix of vibrant flowers arranged in a tall vase that has been lined with tropical leaves. PHALEONOPSIS ORCHID TRIPLE SPIKE PLANT Triple spike Phaleonopsis Orchid Garden provides a tropical accent to your home, office, or event. Be sure to order your tropical flower arrangements now while supplies last. Each year, there is a limit on the amount of tropical flowers we have on hand at our San Diego flower shops. Don’t delay! Order now for yourself or that special person!

adminMWL2014-07-25T20:15:35+00:00July 25th, 2014|Categories: Tropical Flowers|Tags: best florist San Diego, best San Diego flower delivery, San Diego best flower arrangement|Comments Off

Make Fresh Cut Flowers Last Longer to Brighten Your Personal Space

Flowers bring the beauty of nature indoors and provide an affordable way to change up your décor and brighten a personal space whether it is an apartment or house. Indoor or outdoor spaces can benefit from the addition of fresh cut flowers. And, the better you care for them, the longer these flowers will last as décor. Here are some great tips to follow: Pick a Great Source for Fresh Cut Flowers While there are some cheap online sites for flowers, the old adage of “you get what you pay for” applies as most of these flowers are not fresh and sometimes are even dead on arrival. Pick a source that you know you can trust for freshness and that guarantees that level of quality whether you come and pick them up or you have them delivered. Starting out with the freshest flowers gives you a better chance of enjoying them for as long as possible. Feed, Water, and Clean Then it’s up to you to feed, water, and clean them regularly. When you bring them home, you will want to make sure you have flower food that dissolves in the water. This helps nourish the flowers while also reducing the risk of bacteria. Water is important. Try to refill the vase or container as often as possible. Don’t just top up the water. Start fresh every time. This also reduces the chances of bacterial growth. Clean the vase and container as well to make sure the flowers have the freshest and cleanest environment possible. Consider the Season While you will be selecting from seasonal flowers, think about the temperature and brightness in your home. You will want to make sure that the temperature is comfortable for the flowers. Also keep [...]

adminMWL2014-07-21T21:44:43+00:00July 21st, 2014|Categories: Decorating|Tags: best florist San Diego, best San Diego flower delivery, San Diego best flower arrangement|Comments Off

Gerbera Daisies are a Favorite Summer Flower

One of our favorite summer flowers among staff and customers is the gerbera daisy because its bright coloring reflects the season. Here we provide a little background on this flower variety and introduce you to some of our best flower arrangements that feature this stunning flower. All about Gerbera Daisies The Gerbera Daisy is also known as the African Daisy since it is native to South Africa. However, it is grown in North America as well. The name for the flower is thought to come from the 18th-century German naturalist, Traugott Gerber. Known as herbaceous perennials, these flower have large blooms with yellow central disks. The petals are often red, orange, or yellow, but you can find other colors like pink, white, and violet. They can reach just over one foot in height. For indoor care, gerbera daisies will bloom for approximately four to six weeks with proper care. They should be placed in a sunny window and watered thoroughly. Like all flowers, make sure not to overwater. Our Gerbera Daisy Collection Be sure the view our selection of these bright and bold flowers that are perfect for any occasion – from a gift to an event. Here are some of our favorite from our flower arrangement collection: Great Gerberas offers a vase full of brilliant colors, including hot pink and red gerberas as well as miniature orange and hot pink gerberas combined with yellow seeded eucalyptus. Allen’s Special Birthday Bouquet features a variety of flowers, including yellow gerberas with pink roses, dark pink alstromeria, light pink matsumoto asters, miniature carnations and daisy spray chrysanthemums along with a Birthday Mylar balloon. A Little Pick Me Up is a bowl of happiness with pink roses, Asiatic lilies, pink carnations and hot pink [...]

adminMWL2014-07-18T15:25:15+00:00July 18th, 2014|Categories: Summer Flowers|Tags: best florist San Diego, best San Diego flower delivery, San Diego florist, san diego flower design, San Diego flowers|Comments Off

Flowers & Gifts for July Special Days

While you may have your own special days this month, including birthdays or anniversaries, to celebrate, there may be a few more that you didn’t realize come this month. Here are three special days related to family that you may want to consider for a flower arrangement, plant, or gift. Cousin’s Day Celebrate all your cousins on this day. It is celebrated on July 24th and is a way to recognize that special family bond that you have that feels like sisters and brothers but probably without the fights! As special members of the family they are often close in age to you so there is more in common with each other to enjoy holidays or vacations together. Aunt & Uncle Day Celebrate your parents’ siblings on July 26th. They are very often an extra set of parents for you or a mentor to go to when you couldn’t talk to your parents. They are often older around your parents’ age and can provide great advice with their knowledge and experience. Father-in-Law Day Celebrate your bonus dad on July 30th with a special gift of thanks for all that they did to raise your spouse to be a great partner. Our Gift Collection To help you celebrate any or all of these days, you can look to our San Diego flower shops and online floral store to deliver a wide array of fresh flower bouquets, flower arrangements, plants, and gifts. Our stores also have other items like balloons and greeting cards that complete a special gift. Be sure to check out our stores or our online store for new arrivals and special promotions as well as like us on Facebook to get exclusive deals just for our fans. After all, these [...]

adminMWL2014-07-09T21:10:14+00:00July 9th, 2014|Categories: Gifts|Tags: best florist San Diego, San Diego florist, San Diego flower delivery, San Diego flowers|Comments Off

Enjoy the Start of Summer on June 21st with the Summer Solstice

Summer officially starts when the summer solstice arrives, typically on June 21st. This is when Earth is most inclined toward the sun, which only happens twice a year. This date and time has many traditions attached to it, but to most of us it simply means that we can officially start saying summer is here. For us, at Allen’s Flowers and Plants, we not only enjoy the fact that summer brings us even lovelier weather in San Diego and we can take advantage of the bay, beaches, and inland areas, but it also means we can focus on enjoying the beautiful summer flowers and summer celebrations where our flowers are often features, including events, parties, and weddings. June is National Rose Month To kick off the summer, June is National Rose Month. This stunning flower variety is perfect to give a loved one or to use as part of your summer wedding or event. This month, we are helping you to celebrate National Rose Month by putting most of our rose arrangements on sale. This includes everything from a single rose to multiple dozens of roses to flower arrangements that combine roses with other luxury flowers. Remember that our roses come direct to us from a rose farm in Ecuador known for its quality and freshness. These roses have been featured at the Miss America pageant so that tells you the level of quality that this flower farm delivers. Other Summer Flowers on Offer Beyond our stunning collection of roses, there are a host of summer flower arrangements that are sure to brighten your day, your loved ones, or your guests. One of our personal favorites is Allen’s Summer Garden. This arrangement is a cheerful mix of local California grown flowers [...]

adminMWL2014-06-23T00:15:43+00:00June 23rd, 2014|Categories: Summer Flowers|Tags: best florist San Diego, best San Diego flower delivery, Best San Diego roses, San Diego flower delivery|Comments Off

Best Friend’s Day is during National Rose Month

Two of many great things happen in June. First, Best Friend’s Day is June 8th, which is day to honor your dearest friend who is always there to help you through the good and bad times. It’s a great time to stop and personally recognize them for their incredible friendship. You can take them out for a meal, get them a gift, or share a sweet card. One of the items you may want to consider gifting your best friend on this day is an arrangement of roses as June is also National Rose Month. Our premium long-stem roses are sent direct to us from a renowned and respected rose farm in Ecuador where most of the world’s most exquisite roses are grown. These roses have been featured in the Miss America pageant and are known the world over for their quality, freshness, and long-lasting beauty. Our rose selection provides you with many colors and types of rose arrangements not to mention quantities. This includes the traditional friendship color of yellow as well red, pink, lavender and white as well as many seasonal colors. We can offer you everything from a single rose to a bouquet to a rose arrangement with multiple dozens of roses. Better yet is the fact that most of our rose arrangements are on sale this month to tip our hats to National Rose Month. Many of our selected rose arrangements are up to 15% off this month. We can also create a custom rose arrangement for you that matches your best friend’s preferred color choice or that is mixed with other favorite flower varieties. We can also work with a special container that adds a more personal touch to your custom flower arrangement. We offer a [...]

adminMWL2014-06-07T17:44:09+00:00June 7th, 2014|Categories: National Rose Month|Tags: best florist San Diego, best San Diego florist, best San Diego flower delivery, Best San Diego roses|Comments Off

Do You Know Your State Flower?

Every state has an official state flower. Do you know what the state flower for California is? Well, it’s our job to know as a California florist. It’s the golden poppy. We put a blog together to share more about this special flower found throughout California. This flower goes by many names: Golden Poppy, California Poppy, or California Golden Poppy. It is a perennial wild flower that is seen on many of California’s rolling hills and grassy or sandy slopes, and it is known for its flaming color. Some have even referred to it as the cup of gold. It’s been our state flower since 1903. Each year, there are special celebrations to celebrate the poppy, including California Poppy Day on April 6th and Poppy Week from May 13-18, with special festivals and events throughout the state as the poppy comes into bloom for the season, typically from February to September each year. The golden poppy is about two to three inches in diameter and comes in various colors, including scarlet, rose, white, terra cotta, bronze and, of course, gold. They typically have four fan-shaped petals and numerous stamens with fern-like leaves on long stalks. Besides California, the poppy is also found all the way to the southern part of Washington and as far east as Texas. The poppy is often used in landscaping but was also used by the California Indians as a source of food and oil that was extracted from the plant. The unripe seed pods are a source for opium and other drugs in that same class. The maw seed of the poppy is used as birdseed as well as flavoring for baking. The seed can also be used in a ground state for flour. Poppy oil [...]