Showy Ranunculus

Local and in-season ranunculus are a late winter/early spring favorite. A terrific cut flower, ranunculus have a high petal count, and offer a long vase life. Shown here are both solid and variegated varieties. Ranunculus are available in many tints and shades of white, pink, yellow, orange, and reds. Imported varieties extend availability, coming from Japan, Italy, Holland, and Chile.

Dahlias for days

Crazy for dahlias? Summer dahlias are now available in abundance at both our Sammy's locations. Choose from a large selection of colors, shapes and sizes, with different varieties available each week. Dahlias look great en masse or as part of a summer floral mix.  Give us a call at either location and we can create a custom dahlia arrangement just for you!

Crazy for peonies

Arriving a little bit later this year, we’re finally in the height of peony season. Our store displays are filled with peony blooms in single, double, and bomb shapes. Current colors include whites, pinks, corals, reds, and deep burgundy. Beautiful en masse or enhancing a mix of florals, spring peonies are truly showstoppers not to be missed.

In season: dahlias

The summer dahlias are in! Shown here is a pink variety (almost neon, really), but we currently have many colors to chose from. Each week you will find that the the dahlia color and varietal selection varies. (Of course, we keep our favorites on hand, too!) Choose from styles including decorative, pom, ball, and cactus. While most cut varieties are 3-4 inch in width, larger dinner plate style dahlias can measure 8-10 inches. Stop by either our Pearl or Burnside locations to check out our selection.

In Season: lilac

Nothing says springtime quite like the alluring scent of fresh lilac, and finally lilac season has arrived.  A true seasonal bloom, the lilac season is only a mere few weeks in spring. Lilac is available in lovely shades of light to deep purple, with additional varieties in white and pink. By itself, or in a mix like the one shown here with double hellebore and garden roses, lilac is always an elegant choice for the spring season.

In Season: ranunculus

This year’s ranunculus have been nothing short of spectacular. We just can’t get enough. Ranunculus are a popular spring bloom, that have a round shape with a dense amount of petals. They are available in a variety of colors including shades of white, pink, peach/orange, yellow, red and plum. Blooms are typically one to two inches in diameter, but this year's crop are showy and big. Truly a Sammy’s favorite bloom!

About Flowers: protea

Looking for an interesting and unusual flower to add to your winter mixes?  In a large variety of shapes, sizes and colors, exotic proteas are a terrific, long lasting bloom. Click below to see pictures of some of the most popular protea varieties that are available this time of year. Shown below: yellow pincushions, pink protea and orange banksia.

Fall rose favorites

With a little crispness in the air, we’ve begun to sense the change to fall. Rich palettes of reds, oranges, golds and brown signify the fall season and these rose favorites blend perfectly into the classic autumnal palette. On top, Matilde is a beautiful, large rust red rose. On the right is the classic Freedom rose which is the truest of reds. On the bottom, the Coffee Break rose is a wonderful copper. And Cherry Brandy, shown left, transitions from red to a golden center. All these beauties are all great performers and open to large, stunning blooms.

In the mix: dahlias

The dahlia season begins in early summer and extends generally to early October. Their vibrant colors and variety of shapes and sizes makes them a great focal flower that pairs well with smaller more delicate blooms. Beautiful both on their own, they are wonderful in textured mixes like the ones shown here. Now is the time to get your final dahlia fix for the season, before they are gone until next year.

Wedding style: Juliette garden rose

The lovely Juliette rose continues to be a favorite for our brides. This garden rose has a perfect cabbage shape and is the just right shade of soft peach. It pairs so well (as shown here) with the creamy Vendela rose and the alluring peach Finesse rose. Rounding out the mix is hydrangea, silver brunnia and dusty miller. 

In Season: winter foliages

As winter approaches, foliages are a great way to add seasonal interest to arrangements. We like to add many varieties with different shapes, textures and colors to our designs. They can be used alone, combined with other greenery, or mixed with flowers as shown in our winter arrangements on our website. Pictured above are princess pine and blue ice. Click on the link below to see pictures of classic noble fir, juniper, and cedar.

In season: berries and pods

The fall season delights with an abundance of berries, fruits and seed pods that add bursts of color to autumnal arrangements. Shown from top to bottom: Ilex, pepper berry, rose hips, and beauty berry. Ilex berry comes in vibrant yellowish and peach hues, in addition to the classic red. The dainty pepper berry ranges from green to orange to red. The larger rose hip fruit also comes in green, orange and red with a variety sizes and stem lengths. The show stopper beauty berry wows with its bright purple color.

About Flowers: White O’Hara garden rose

Just a quick shout out to a wedding season favorite: the White O’Hara garden rose. It is larger than most garden roses and has a longer vase life. But best of all, is its captivating blush center that draws you in and rewards you with its amazing fragrance. We just can’t get enough of these lovelies in wedding season!

Summer sunshine

Right now, one of our most popular flowers is the classic summer sunflower.  Whether presented with height, or in a low arrangement as shown here, the sunflower practically defines bright and cheerful. Those who love sunflowers often comment that they just seem so very happy. And many have childhood (and adult - Tuscany, anyone?) associations with sunflowers. Look for variations including: green and brown centered, large and mini sized, teddy bear and bi-color. Ready to bring a smile to someone’s face, or a pop of sunshine into your home? We would be happy to make you a cheerful mix.

Seeking the unique

Seeking bold and colorful blooms that make a statement? In our displays you will find a variety of the unique and interesting product that changes day by day. Shown here are some of the flowers that commonly elicit the question: What is that? From top to bottom: ginger, banksia, pincushion protea, and crespedia (aka billy balls). Want more? Stop by either location and we can show you our daily selection.

Soft hued elegant roses

Shown above are some of our favorite elegant roses in soft peach and dusty pale pink. 

Varieties pictured above are:  Peach Avalanche and Quicksand. Other pale favorites featured in photos on the next page are Mondial, Senorita, Sweet Avalanche, and Esparance. 

To see more soft hued elegant roses, click on the link below.

Love for Peonies!

Finally, it’s peony season and we’re loving the elusive showstopper. Peonies are locally available in Oregon in May and June so now is the time to enjoy. Early season varieties in reds, bright pink and white are currently on stock. Check our displays for more colors and varieties as they are available. And enjoy them while they last!

About flowers: Green Tea rose

Presenting another favorite rose selection, shown here is the Green Tea rose. This one has a beautiful blush pink center that fades to cream. Its outer petals are green, hence the name Green Tea. It is included in the mixed low arrangement shown, along with mango calla lilies, green hydrangea, peach spray roses, magnolia tips and foliage. 

In season: anemones

Are you crazy for anemones? At Sammy’s, we are. Part of the ranunculus family, anemones are a fascinating flower. They have long, sinewy necks and beautiful green collars. Sometimes they are shy, but with a little coaxing, you can get them to smile. Place closed anemones in lukewarm water and watch them open up before your eyes. Once open, you will see their lovely center of blue, black or green. Want to bring some home? We currently have them in stock in vibrant red, magenta and violet blue. 

More Favorite Roses

One of our most popular blog posts was titled “Our Favorite Roses.” Since there are just so many amazing roses, we thought we would share some more of our favorites with you. Shown below are wonderful standard roses in cream and blush hues.

The top picture shows Mondial, a wonderful cream rose with beautiful ruffled petals. When closed, it start as a slightly greenish hue then opens to a true cream. 

The second rose shown below is Quicksand. It has a soft pale linen color.

Then there is Sweet Avalanche. It is a beautiful very pale pink.

And last but not least is Vendala, an outstanding cream rose. 

It is paired in the picture with the lovely pale peach Tiffany.

To see a couple of arrangements using the roses shown here, please click on the link below.