Thanksgiving (USA)
Thanksgiving activities will soon be starting. Give the holiday recipe a dash of autumn color by sending flowers online or shop for Thanksgiving table decorations, creative centerpiece ideas, and more at your local Calgary flower shop, Allan's Flowers!Brighten your Thanksgiving turkey dinner with unique floral arrangements, like a table centerpiece for the host, cornucopia fruit baskets, contemporary floral vases or baskets of fall flowers. Let your holiday florist, Allan's Flowers in AB bring warm smiles from across the miles at this year's Thanksgiving celebration!
Hanukkah
Celebrate the Festival of Lights and complete your Hanukkah table with a beautiful arrangement of white and blue flowers. These arrangements will look enchanting on your table, alongside the glow from your Menora. Select a beautiful centerpiece that will last throughout the festivities. White roses, blue delphiniums, rich hydrangeas, and enchanting lilies create a classic Hanukkah flower arrangement. Call or order one of our special Hanukkah flower arrangement and we will deliver them wherever they need to go!
Christmas
How do I take care of the flowers I ordered?
Once you have received your flowers for Christmas, you would like to preserve their beauty as long as possible. Below we have provided fresh flower care tips to help guide you.
First things first
Remove the plastic that may have been wrapping your flowers. Once the plastic wrapping is removed, your flowers will be able to breathe. Next, fill a vase with fresh water for your flowers.
Where you place your flowers can make a difference
Extreme temperatures can be harmful to the delicacy of your flowers. Do your best to avoid placing them in areas they will be too hot. This could include windowsills, direct sunlight all day, or an overly hot room. This can cause your flowers to wilt or dry out more quickly. Most flowers thrive best in cooler and more controlled conditions.
Ethylene gas can damage the lifespan of your flowers. So it is important to avoid placing your flowers near any fruit or in the line of cigarette smoke.
Maintaining a beautiful presentation
Periodically tend to your flowers to help preserve their beauty.
- For vase arrangements, provide your flowers with fresh water. Your flowers will drink the water they need to provide themselves with proper hydration.
- For basket arrangements, we recommend providing your flowers with daily fresh water.
- When the water in your vase becomes cloudy, clean out your vase thoroughly with soap and water and then refill it with fresh water. Using soapy water to clean your vase will remove any bacteria that could cause your flowers to deteriorate more quickly.
- For any wilting leaves or stems, remove the strongly wilted contents to help maintain your beautiful display.
- Using a sharp knife, cut your stems at an angle one to two inches from the bottom of the stem. A fresh open stem will help your flowers absorb water for hydration. We recommend that you avoid using scissors to cut your flowers. Scissors can crush the stems and prevent the flowers from being able to absorb the water.
Kwanzaa
This Kwanzaa, make it a great celebration with the help of Allan's Flowers. Located in Calgary, AB, Allan's Flowers has a variety of gifts for you to give while you spend the week celebrating African heritage, culture, and unity. Our flower arrangements are designed with the traditional Kwanzaa colors of red, green, and black. Whether giving as a gift or using as a design piece to decorate for your Kwanzaa celebration, flowers from Allan's Flowers are sure to please, complete with local delivery to the Calgary area as well as delivery across the U.S. and Canada. If you're not looking for floral arrangements, then perhaps you'd be interested in one of our Kwanzaa centerpieces to add a little bit of floral appeal to your Kwanzaa celebration. Maybe you're not looking for flowers at all, and that's okay- Allan's Flowers can take care of you with one of our delicious fruit baskets! Fresh fruit is perfect for the Kwanzaa celebration, and our fruit baskets are sure to make a great gift for anybody and also add some flavor to the party!
Valentine's Day
How do I take care of my flowers once they are delivered?
Now that you have your stunning flowers, you would like to preserve their beautiful state for as long as possible. Below we have provided some fresh flower care tips to help guide you.
First things first
If your flowers came in plastic, you will need to remove the plastic wrapping as soon as possible. This allows for your flowers to breathe. Then provide fresh water for your flowers as soon as possible.
Where you place your flowers can make a difference
Avoid placing your flower arrangements near areas of extreme temperatures. This could include windowsills, direct sunlight all day, or an overly hot room. These factors can cause your flowers to dry out quickly or wilt. Most flowers last longer under cooler and controlled conditions.
Avoid placing your flowers next to fruit or cigarette smoke. Ethylene gas can reduce the life of your flowers and be detrimental to their lifespan.
Maintaining a beautiful presentation
Keep your flowers looking fresh and displayed beautifully by tending to your flowers periodically.
- Keep vase arrangements filled with fresh water. This allows the plants to drink up the water they need for proper hydration.
- For basket arrangements, we suggest providing your flowers with daily fresh water.
- Remember to switch out any cloudy water. You will want to fully clean the inside of your vase with soap and water, thoroughly rinse, and then refill the vase with new water. This will help remove any bacteria that could possibly harm your flowers and cause them to deteriorate more quickly.
- As you notice leaves or stems wilting, remove the strongly wilted contents. This will help your flowers maintain a fresh and appealing appearance.
- To help your flowers to maintain proper hydration, use a sharp knife to cut your stems. Cut the stems at an angle one to two inches from the bottom. This will help the flowers to absorb water. It is discouraged to use scissors to cut the flower stems. Scissors can crush the stems, preventing proper water absorption.
Easter
What better way to celebrate Easter than with the candy-colors of springtime? Think you're too old for an Easter basket? Think again! Order a lush basket of Easter flowers from Allan's Flowers for yourself or any bunny who needs a little pick-me-up! Whether your style is bright and cheery gerbera dasies, or powdery pastel lilies, this Calgary florist has you covered!
Passover
This Passover add a beautiful spring arrangement of blues and whites to your table. Daisies, roses, lilies, violets, and other spring blooms make a beautiful Seder table gift. A floral arrangement is also a great way to say thank you to your host. Order your Passover flowers early and avoid the final dash for a centerpiece. Call, come into the shop, or order online. Whatever you decide, Allan's Flowers can help you.
Admin Professionals Day
Show your team how much you care this Administrative Professionals Day by sending a bouquet of fresh flowers. Your staff will be delighted to receive a special gift from you and will be able to enjoy them all week long! Administrative Professionals Day is all about showing your appreciation to your staff. Let Allan's Flowers take care of everything for you, all you have to do is call, click or stop by!
Mother's Day
How far in advance should I order flowers for Mother’s Day?
We recommend placing your order as soon as possible. The sooner you place your order, the sooner you can secure the flowers you want. When customers place their orders at the last minute, they risk not being able to have the exact arrangement they may desire. This is due to limited supplies and a high order volume during Mother’s Day. As florists fill orders, various flower types begin to run low or go out of stock. This often results in flower substitutions when needing to fill an order in a short time frame after the order has been placed late. When flowers go out of stock, shops are at the mercy of the shipping trucks that will bring in their fresh flower shipments for restocking.
It’s best not to place yourself in a pickle and provide yourself the security of locking in the flowers you desire as soon as possible.
Do I order my flowers online or in-person?
Feel free to come by our shop or place your order at your convenience online.
Online, you will be able to explore your options, select your favorite flowers, order, submit payment, and set a delivery date for your flowers. After you have chosen your flowers in the ordering process, you will be able to provide any card messages or specific delivery instructions.
If you would like to place your order in-person at Allan's Flowers, drop in and allow one of our associates to tend to your needs. We would be delighted to speak with you. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask while you’re with us.
If you are unable to travel to the shop and have questions regarding the details of your order or other needs, please feel free to contact us at (403) 288-2190.
Father's Day
Celebrate Dad With Beautiful Flower Bouquet
Give dad the perfect Father's Day Gift with a stunning flower arrangement! Send the special man in your life a special flower arrangement made just for him.
Does your dad enjoy the beauty of nature? Send dad an arrangement that he can brag about for days. Pick from one of our beautiful bouquets or have one of our florist design one for you. Summer flowers are in full bloom and make an excellent gift. Celebrate dad with an arrangement made of fresh summer flowers and green foliage, or send him a basket of his favorite goodies!
Perfect Father's Day flowers are
- Sunflowers
- Chrysanthemums
- Aster
- Gerberas
- Green Plants
- Tropical Blooms
Bright and bold colors like red, oranges, and yellows are more popular for Father's Day than pretty pastels. White and red roses are recognized as the official flower of Father's Day. Send him a luscious plant that he can brag about and admire for days!
Father's Day Flower Delivery
Spruce up their office or man cave with a gift for dad with a home flower delivery Whether your gift is for a dad, uncle, grandpa, or stepdad Allan's Flowers can help pick the perfect present for them. We have local delivery options but can deliver wherever your dad may be! Call or order online today.
Grandparents Day
Your grandparents have likely gotten you a multitude of gifts every year for your birthday and other holidays over the course of your life. Grandparents Day is the perfect time of year for you to pay them back for all the years of love and thoughtfulness. On this special day, let them know how much they mean to you and how much you appreciate them. Allan's Flowers in Calgary, AB has many different floral arrangements for you to pick from as a gift this Grandparents Day. Whether you're wanting something colorful to brighten their day or something more soothing and nostalgic to help them relax and remind them of the old days, we've got you covered and will take care of your and your grandparents. Let Allan's Flowers help you make this a special Grandparents Day for those special grandparents.
Rosh Hashanah
During these High Holy Days, say shanah tovah u’metuka, "Happy New Year," to those who mean the most to you. Celebrate the Jewish New Year with a Rosh Hashanah flower arrangement filled with red and white flowers, adding the perfect touch to your Rosh Hashanah table. Order ahead and have your arrangement delivered to you. We are here to help make someone’s New Year sweet as honey. Send a gift wherever it needs to go, whether that is in your city or miles away; we can help!Thanksgiving (CAN)
For many people, Thanksgiving is their favorite holiday. And why not? It's a time of year where family comes together, great food is cooked, and football is on TV for the Thanksgiving Day Classic, and the weather is usually nice and chilly without being too cold. It's a special holiday, and Allan's Flowers believes that a special holiday like Thanksgiving needs to be celebrated in a special manner; namely with flowers. Flowers add a touch of class and aesthetic appeal to any occasion or event, and Thanksgiving is no different. Allan's Flowers has a wide selection of Thanksgiving flower arrangements, featuring flowers in many colors such as orange, red, and yellow. Many arrangements also come in a basket instead of a vase and will fit excellently with any harvest season design plan you may have. Whether you're looking for fall flowers to give as a gift on the day of giving thanks, a basket arrangement to add some fall flair to your Thanksgiving party, or a beautiful centerpiece for the family dinner table during Thanksgiving dinner, Allan's Flowers in Calgary, AB can take care of all your floral needs to make sure this Thanksgiving is a success. Although based in Calgary, AB, Allan's Flowers also delivers anywhere in the U.S. and Canada, so you can have full confidence that your order will be taken care of. Even if you're going cross country or even across the U.S.-Canadian border to have Thanksgiving with family far away, Allan's Flowers will make sure your delivery gets where it needs to be.
National Boss Day
Say thank you this National Boss’s Day with beautiful flowers
Mentor, leader, advisor, head honcho; there are many titles that our boss has. Show your appreciation and tell them how much it means to be their employee. Tell them Happy Boss's Day with a festive bouquet of flowers.
What is a good present for my boss on National Boss's Day?
Buying for your boss can be tricky. You want to be professional but personal at the same time. Show them the affirmation they deserve with special office flowers!
Tell them how much you admire them with purple flowers, or select a classic arrangement of irises and lilies. Falling on October 16th, you can select a gorgeous fall flower arrangement that adds a bit of fun to any office.
What should I say on my National Boss's Day card?
When writing your National Boss's Day card, tell them how much you appreciate them. Everyone likes to hear a job well done; often, those in charge don't hear it as much as they should. Along with your arrangement, send a card that says just that. Tell them how much you look up to them and how they influence you every day.
Schedule an office delivery!
Order a professional arrangement today or network and find out what flowers are your boss’s favorite. No matter what you decide, we will deliver your arrangement to their office for you! Call or order online your National Boss's Day flowers today for the person who leads you to success.
Sweetest Day
Sweetest Day is like a mix between Valentines Day and Thanksgiving. It’s a day to give thanks for those extra-sweet people in your life. The holiday originated with a candy store owner who wanted to bring cheer and some happiness to the lives of those who were often forgotten. A great way to celebrate Sweetest Day is by ordering a gift basket of sweet treats from Allan's Flowers for your someone sweet.
Halloween
Halloween Flowers To Die For
Enchant your guests and bring magic to your home with frightfully charming flowers. Allan's Flowers offers a variety of flower options to explore and elevate your decor this spooky season. Not sure how to incorporate them into your Halloween setup this year? No problem. We have a few suggestions.
Halloween Party
Your spook-tacular flower selection will be an excellent eye-catching addition to your Halloween-themed decor. Bewitch your guests as they fill their plates at your snack tables. Illuminate the room with the vibrant colors of autumn and the thrills of October by placing your flowers on your kitchen counter, dining table, or end table.
Special Treat
Fill the room with magic and build the excitement. An excellent way to treat your friends or family this Halloween season is to gift them with a spell-binding collection of flowers. This will not only surprise them but offer them the opportunity to decorate their home as well.
What are great colors for Halloween Flowers?
The colors we use in our Halloween flower arrangements are specially designed to reflect the joys and fun of Halloween. Most arrangements will provide a vibrant assortment of the following colors.
- Orange
- Yellow
- Red
- Purple
- Green
- Black
- White
What does each color stand for?
In stories and the creative world, colors typically possess meaning and evoke a certain set of feelings or thoughts. The colors we love to mix and match with are ones that will have you feeling those October vibes.
- Orange - October, pumpkins, fall, leaves, gourdes, bonfires, sunset, candlelight, candy corn
- Yellow - candy corn, candles, glowing light, life, fall, autumn, stars, magic, fairies, brooms
- Red - vampires, blood, sinister, evil, death, mortality, underworld, passion, anger, fall, autumn
- Purple - Wizards, witches, cloaks, dragons, the night sky, power, wealth, mischievous
- Green - Witches, monsters, potions, zombies, Frankenstein, goblins, glow sticks, aliens, nature
- Black - Darkness, death, shadows, evil, creepy, monsters, black cats, cloaks, witches, the reaper, spiders
- White - ghosts, spirits, eerie, fog or mist, magic, moon, stars, bones, light, white pumpkins
Make This Halloween Spooktacular!
Explore Allan's Flowers’s variety of options for your Halloween flower needs and select the one you love most. If you have any questions, please contact us at (403) 288-2190 and one of our employees would be happy to help you.
