Need flowers for a special occasion? Or maybe you’re looking for a unique thank you gift for a teacher or friend? Well, your options for shopping local have bloomed in recent months with the opening of two new shops, both located in downtown Penticton.
Our latest Love Local blog scopes out local flower and plant shops throughout the city, where you can pick up anything from beautiful bouquets to living arrangements and other specialty gift items.
Funky Petals
Yes, they do arrangements, special bouquets and all the pretty things you’d expect out of a full-service florist shop. Flowers are sourced from the Lower Mainland and locally, when available, and they also create arrangements for events including weddings, funerals and celebrations of life.
Inside, you’ll also find a one-stop gift shop with most items sourced in B.C. The owner also offers DIY classes, so you can get creative and built your own Christmas wreath, Grinch trees or planter. Visit their website, Facebook page or Instagram for details.
Sahara Garden Art
This new plant shop on Martin Street specializes in creating custom living arrangements, which make amazing gifts that can last the test of time. Owner Lynette says she collects as many rare plants as she can possibly get, and a tour of the shop reveals some unique succulents, cactuses and tropical plants.
Owner Lynette can create arrangements to suit your needs, much like a flower shop, do custom planting and can prepare displays for any type of event or celebration. She also plans to host parties in the future and collaborate with local artists. Visit their website, Facebook page or Instagram for more.
And let’s not forget…
While the top two shops may be the newest on the block, we also tip our hat to our long-time local plant and flower shops.
Carls Flower Company
This family-owned company has three shops now throughout Penticton, Summerland and West Kelowna. Here in Penticton, you’ll find their cute shop on Front Street. They provide floral arrangements and other floral gifts, with deliveries available throughout the region.
Yes, they also cater to special occasions and offer a range of plants, dried arrangements and housewarming gifts. Weddings and celebrations are their specialty. Visit their website, Facebook page or Instagram for details.
Enchanted Florist
Now with a new location at 2261 Barnes Street! This highly acclaimed shop does it all, from custom-designed arrangements to catering to special events, providing fresh flower arrangements, floral designs, plants, gift baskets and more. Yes, they also deliver. Visit their website to learn more or to order online.
GardenWorks
This garden centre chain store offers a wide selection of plants, garden supplies, pottery and home decor. Their Penticton location has also recently opened a Botanical Bar, featuring living arrangements using flowering potted plants, tillandsia, succulents, orchids and tropicals. Visit their website, Facebook page or Instagram for details.
Did we miss your favourite Penticton-based flower or plant shop? Tell us about it! Email us at economic.development@penticton.ca and we'll add it to our list.