Celebrate the Arrival of Spring with Bright and Pastel Tulips

Spring means the arrival of many types of beloved flowers. However, one of the most loved flowers is the tulip for its unique shape, range of colors, and long life. With the arrival of spring on Sunday, March 20th, this is the perfect opportunity to pick up some tulips to enjoy in your home or office, use for a spring wedding or spring event, or share with someone special on their birthday, anniversary, or arrival of a baby. Of course, tulips are also great for holidays like St. Patrick’s Day, International Day of Happiness, and Easter all of which fall in the month of March this year. Whether you order online or by phone or you check out our San Diego flower shop displays, you can enjoy many types of tulips in an array of colors and combinations with other treasured flowers. Here are a few examples: We have tulips in colors like pink, yellow, fiery orange, red, purple and even snow white. You can get tulip arrangements in one color in the quantity of your choice or you can mix the colors up into one stunning floral display. Another option is to create a custom tulip arrangement and combine these flowers with other spring flowers or a personal favorite along with the container style of your choice. You can even bring in your own container for our floral design team to hand-arrange your tulips within this special vase or basket. To celebrate the imminent arrival of spring and encourage you to decorate for all these special March holidays or give tulips as gifts to loved ones, we have put our tulips on sale while supplies last. Be sure to visit any of our San Diego flower shops to see more [...]

2016-03-14T21:24:34+00:00March 14th, 2016|Categories: Tulips|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Celebrate the Arrival of Spring with Bright and Pastel Tulips

Plant a Flower Day and Enjoy Lilacs and the Start of Daylight Savings Time

The signs that spring is on its way are brighter mornings and longer days along with more sunshine and the start of warm weather. To kick of the spring celebration, Plant a Flower Day is Saturday, March 20th. This is a chance to give something back to nature whether it is your own yard or a San Diego community garden. Sunday, March 13th is the start of daylight savings time followed by the official start to spring on Sunday, March 20th. With so much going on around spring, it’s the perfect time to enjoy some spring flowers of your own or to give them as a gift to a friend or family member. We are excited that one of our favorite spring flowers – lilacs – have arrived in our San Diego flower shops via our flower farm partner in nearby Julian, California. Besides their beauty and the unique look that lilacs offer, we are also offering a special value price right now to celebrate their arrival. The special pricing is available only while supplies last. Some examples of what we can do with this lovely flower includes these flower arrangements: Lilac and Hydrangea offers green and white hydrangea combined with lilies and purple lisianthus in a clear glass vase. Lilac and Tulips takes two spring favorites and hand arranges them in one clear glass vase. Lovely Lilac proves that you don’t necessarily need to be combined with other flower varieties. This flower arrangement only has a mass of lilac blooms arranged in a leaf-wrapped glass vase. You can order these lilacs and either other flowers by phone, in our San Diego flower shops, or online through our website. We hand deliver throughout San Diego as well as offer many of [...]

2016-03-04T21:15:23+00:00March 4th, 2016|Categories: Lilacs|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Plant a Flower Day and Enjoy Lilacs and the Start of Daylight Savings Time

Gift that Special Employee or Entrepreneur with Flowers in March!

This month, there are two special days dedicated to the hardworking, talented individuals that work as employees or those that run their own businesses as entrepreneurs and small business owners. The first special day is Employee Appreciation Day on Friday, March 4th while the second one is a global celebration known as International Working Women’s Day on Tuesday, March 8th. Both days are an opportune time to share a special gift that reflects your appreciation and support of these tireless workers that are keeping local, national, and global economies moving productively. They are the ones coming up with great ideas and disruptive products and services. They are also putting in the hours to keep businesses going. For that, they deserve a lot of recognition and thanks. When you shop with us, you get the convenience of locations throughout San Diego and a convenient website that offers all types of gift ideas by color, flower variety, and price to help you shop from your computer or smartphone. Here are some ideas to get you started as you seek out something special for these two work-related celebrations held only in March: We have lilacs back in our San Diego flower shops. Two special flower arrangements include Lilac and Hydrangea with green and white hydrangea and purple lisianthus as well as Lilac and Tulips with a combination of lilacs and tulips from our California flower farm partners, including our lilac partner in nearby Julian. Extravagance is a stunning floral display of phalaenopsis orchids, hydrangea, roses, calla lilies, hydrangea and succulents in a round glass vase. Tulips Together offers a trio of red, yellow, and purple tulips with each bunch tied with bear grass and arranged in a rectangular glass vase. Special Someone offers a [...]

2016-03-01T20:47:34+00:00March 1st, 2016|Categories: Employee Appreciation|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Gift that Special Employee or Entrepreneur with Flowers in March!

February 29th is Leap Day! Celebrate with Flowers!

Leap Year comes once every four years so it’s here this year with Leap Day on Monday, February 29th. Turn it into an excuse to celebrate with flowers! Whether you decorate your home or office or you gift a loved one, make something out of this unique day that only comes along every few years. For example, you could stop into any one of our San Diego flower shops and pick up flower in bulk – 29 stems to be exact – and create Leap Day flower arrangements. Just know that our flowers are so fresh that they will last well beyond this special day and into the month of March! Of course, you can also consider any one or more of our spring collection or other customer favorites like these beauties: Mood Changer offers a bright and cheerful way to celebrate Leap Day with orange mini roses, green cymbidium orchids, hot pink roses and succulents in a leaf-lined glass cylinder vase. Bright as Day also offers a colorful celebration with orange Asiatic lilies, yellow sunflowers, lavender stock, pink roses and dark orange alstromeria. Feel the Love brings brightness in large, fresh roses in shades of pink, orange, and yellow. You can get a vase full of happiness in quantities of 12, 18, or 24 roses. Great Gerberas offers the same thing except with bright and bold gerbera daisies in an inspiration vase. Dior Blue is a sophisticated flower arrangement with blue and white hydrangea, crème roses, thistle and hypericum in a square glass vase. Gaslamp Sensation features green and pink hydrangea, hot pink and lavender roses, tulips and green cymbidium orchids in a large glass cylinder vase. Even better is the fact that many of these flower arrangements are now [...]

2016-02-24T22:46:16+00:00February 24th, 2016|Categories: Events|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on February 29th is Leap Day! Celebrate with Flowers!

Putting Others First on Random Act of Kindness Day

Did you know that there is actually a special day known as Random Act of Kindness Day? It’s on February 17th each year and it serves as a reminder just what kindness can mean for someone else. Not to mention it feels pretty good to know that you made someone else smile with your words or actions. Whether it is someone you know or a complete stranger, take the time this day to focus on kindness for others. Even smiling at others and saying “hello” as you pass or “good morning” is a great way to start. Of course, picking up the coffee for the person behind or in front of you at the coffee shop isn’t a bad idea either. Then, there are flowers. Yes, we believe flowers are a great way to show kindness. Their sublime beauty and the fact that not many people treat themselves to such a beautiful item is the perfect reason to consider a bouquet or flower arrangement for one or more people on Random Act of Kindness Day. You’ll want to check out the arrival of spring flowers, including tulips, which can add a special touch with many pastel and bold color options. Of course, our collection of orchids and roses are hard to beat! Many of our flower arrangements and bouquets are also on sale right now while supplies last, which provides even more motivation to grab some gorgeous flowers to share with others and brighten their day! Of course, besides flowers, we also have other great gift ideas. There are green plants, succulent plants, garden baskets, balloons, greeting cards, chocolates and gift baskets. All of these also can show your kindness and generosity to others on this special day. Remember that you [...]

2016-02-16T17:59:18+00:00February 16th, 2016|Categories: Gifts|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Putting Others First on Random Act of Kindness Day

Our Flower Sale is a Good Way to Say Thanks!

In starting the year off right with an eye on value and being more thoughtful to others, we are here to help with some great promotions on certain flower arrangements that save you money plus provide a way to tell those service people and others who helped last year that you appreciate them. Here are some of the great flower arrangements that are on sale now while supplies last: Vivacious offers hot pink roses, pastel gerbera daisies, and stargazer lilies in a modern vase. Frais Du Jardin means “fresh from the garden” and it certainly offers some of the freshest roses, tulips, and hydrangea available along with ivy in a leaf-lined vase that has been filled with river rocks. Cymbidium Sophistication includes three cymbidium orchid sprays arranged in a modern vase. Garden Beauty has roses and spray roses, lavender, orchids and hydrangea arranged to create a stunning display of premium flowers. Prestige offers oncidium orchids, hydgranea, tulips and roses in a modern vase. The Orchid and Rose Duet is a sophisticated floral display of violet Mokara orchids and 24-inch premium long-stemmed lavender roses in a glass pillow vase. Garden Celebration has pink lilies and roses as well as purple hydrangea and lisianthus. Many of these examples offer discounts of up to $25! To order these special flower arrangements as a “thank you” gift, you can call or visit our San Diego flower shops or order through our website. Remember that if you also sign up for the Petal Rewards program you’ll be able to earn points on every purchase to use toward future discounts and special branded merchandise. We deliver throughout the San Diego area and across the country so now is the time to express your gratitude to others!

2016-01-08T17:03:08+00:00January 8th, 2016|Categories: Thank You Gifts|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Our Flower Sale is a Good Way to Say Thanks!

Celebrate Veteran’s Day in San Diego at the Parade

Wednesday, November 11th is Veteran’s Day and while there have been many celebrations over this past weekend, San Diego’s biggest event is on the actual holiday. This year’s 2015 Veteran’s Day Parade is scheduled for November 11th on Harbor Drive. Although all veterans will be honored during this event, there will be special recognition for the veterans of World War II. The event is produced by Veterans Week San Diego, which consists of all volunteers, including veterans and citizens, who put together a program each year to thank all veterans for their courage. The parade starts at North Harbor Drive on November 11th at 11:00am and ends at 1:00pm. From Fountain Plaza, located in front of the County Administration Building, the parade then will proceed south past grandstands and Broadway, including the USS Midway. Then it will go one block east to Pacific Highway and end there. The route is about a mile long and will include floats, bands, and, of course, veterans. Viewers should consider traveling to the parade viewing areas by taking the trolley to the Santa Fe Depot or another nearby trolley stop since parking nearby to the parade is extremely limited and accessibility is difficult. This includes any green, orange, or blue line trolley station, which has plenty of parking. In addition to the Veteran’s Day parade, don’t forget that we have a wide array of patriotic flower arrangements, wreaths, and baskets that you can give to a veteran, display at an event, or leave in remembrance at a gravesite. We can also create custom Veteran’s Day flower arrangements at any one of our San Diego flower shops. Order today by phone, in-store, or online through our website.

2015-11-10T19:32:08+00:00November 10th, 2015|Categories: Veteran's Day|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Celebrate Veteran’s Day in San Diego at the Parade

Halloween Party Décor

With Halloween on Saturday, October 31st, there are lots of parties in the works to celebrate this spooktacular holiday for both adults and kids alike. It's the perfect time to create a fun environment to enjoy costumes and Halloween goodies.  If you are in the midst of planning your decorations, consider our San Diego flower shop as a great resource for adding beautiful and fun Halloween and fall flowers around your home. Here are some great ideas from our fall collection to get you started on your Halloween party decorations: Allen’s Cornucopia features oranges roses, burgundy mini carnations, peach lilies, greenery and eucalyptus in a natural cornucopia basket. Another great cornucopia display is the Autumn Cornucopia, which has fall leaves, roses, sunflowers and chrysanthemums also in a natural cornucopia basket. Autumn Luxury is an incredible display of rich red hues across many types of flower varieties. Country Harvest is a gorgeous fall centerpiece with golden colors, oak leaves, wheat, lilies, chrysanthemums, candles and a country plaid ribbon. Majestic Fall is truly majestic fall flower arrangements highlighted by roses, hydrangea, lilies and orange pincushion protea within a rectangular vase. The Bronze Calla Lily Design is a modern look for a sophisticated Halloween party that makes quite a statement. It contains miniature bronze callas with equisetum stalks in a square glass vase. Our San Diego floral design teams can custom create some fun Halloween-themed flower arrangements and floral centerpieces that are accented with all types of Halloween symbols, including witches, ghosts, pumpkins and more. Don’t forget that we also have gift baskets and balloons that are perfect for taking to Halloween parties or even using at your own holiday party. We can deliver throughout San Diego County for your party. Order by phone, [...]

Join the Helping Hands Program for Make a Difference Day

With Make a Difference Day just around the corner on Saturday, October 24th, it makes sense to participate in our Helping Hands Program, which gives back to the local community and San Diego schools, nonprofits, and churches throughout San Diego County. We added this program to our San Diego flower shops and online flower shop because, as a long-standing business in San Diego, we believe it is important to give back to the community.  This unique fundraising program can helps many throughout San Diego plus it is easy to donate or to join. It was designed to be as convenient as possible to encourage as many people to donate and as many organizations to join as possible. For those of you that would like to contribute, all you need to do is select from a pull-down menu on your order form. There is an option for the Helping Hands Program, which provides a way for you to donate money as you order flower arrangements, plants, or gifts. Here, you can also select where you would like your donations to go to. Currently, the organizations enrolled in the program include: Solana Highlands Elementary School Valhalla Foundation Cheer Del Mar Sharks Soccer Club Susan G. Komen For the Cure Congregation Beth Israel Spina Bifida Association of San Diego If you would like to join all you need to do is contact us and fill out a small form. Once you do, we provide you with cards that you can share with friends, family, and the general public that encourages them to shop online with Allen’s Flowers and Plants. Once they do and select your organization, your donation will be made available at the start of the month in the form of a check [...]

2015-10-21T20:46:59+00:00October 21st, 2015|Categories: Make a Difference Day|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Join the Helping Hands Program for Make a Difference Day

Celebrate Bosses Day on Friday, October 16th

Your boss works hard and deserves some recognition so the best way to thank them for taking a chance on you is to celebrate them on Friday, October 16th also known as Bosses Day. It's a great way to recognize what they do for you and the company whether you work directly in an office together or you are a virtual employee. Here in San Diego, we have three flower shops to serve you as well as an online flower shop where you can find the perfect gift of flowers, plants, or gift baskets that suits your boss and your budget. To give you an idea of what is possible, check out these gift ideas for Bosses Day that range from flower arrangements to plants to gift baskets: Majestic Fall contains roses, hydrangea, orange pincushion protea and lilies in a rectangular vase. This is a visual delight that showcases the current range of fall flowers now available. Fall Elegance also uses seasonal flowers to create a stunning display of roses, gerberas, hydrangea, lilies and more within a clear glass cylinder that has been wrapped with a ti leaf. San Diego Succulent Cylinder is a plant display of local succulents, offering a stylish terrarium that includes a range of succulents that can be displayed at the office or taken home. The Phaleonopsis Orchid Triple Spike Plant includes a generous sized orchid plant along with tropical accents for a sophisticated present for the boss. The Fruit and Crackers Gift Basket offers a delightful mix of fresh, seasonal fruit and snack items. The Deluxe Gourmet Basket is overflowing with all types of goodies that your boss will enjoy. Maybe they will even share some with you! For these and many other items now available [...]

2015-10-13T21:42:06+00:00October 13th, 2015|Categories: Boss's Day|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Celebrate Bosses Day on Friday, October 16th
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