Penny’s By Plaza Flowers

Voted Best Florist In Philadelphia

The temperatures in Philadelphia have almost reached their peak for the Summer. Once we reach Labor Day, it is just a matter of time before those super hot Summer days give way to the fresh, cooler temperatures of the Fall season. If you are like me, I am ready to welcome in the cooler days. The good news is this, Labor day isn’t far away now. In fact, the award winning floral design team at Penny’s By Plaza Flowers is already busy creating luxurious, upscale floral designs themed for Labor Day. This year is really going to be extra special. Plaza Flowers recently purchased Penny’s Flowers. Both firms are long time Philadelphia Flower Shops. This year, our merged team gets to design Labor Day designs together.

Plaza Flowers and Penny’s Flowers Merger

Chris Drummond, of Plaza Flowers now called Penny’s By Plaza Flowers explained “The Pannepackers are like extended family and the opportunity to continue Penny’s legacy is a dream come true,”  Though these two families, Drummonds and Pannepackers, were competitors for decades, they had mutual respect and friendship that made the merger of the two splendid floral shops a natural fit. With the nationally recognized holiday, Labor Day, just around the corner on September 2, 2019, it reminds us of the values of the american worker that have built this country into the entrepreneurial success that it is today. Dottie Drummond, the founder of Plaza Flowers and Vincent Pannepacker, the founder of Penny’s Flowers, epitomize the values of the hard working American business owner.

Vincent Pannepacker, known to everyone as “Penny,” began working at Turner’s Hardware on Keswick Avenue after the Great Depression. Since there was no florist nearby, he convinced Mr. Turner to sell potted flowers on the sidewalk. Penny was charged with purchasing, watering and merchandising the flowers and plants. In 1937, a small storefront near the Keswick Theater became vacant and Penny convinced his wife, Emily, to start their own florist there. Penny’s flowers was born. Nine years later, Penny and Emily purchased the vacant lot at the corner of Wharton and Keswick and built a state-of-the art flower shop and greenhouse. The spectacular 1947 “Hollywood Grand Opening” hosted thousands of guests and showcased a wide variety of flowers lavishly designed in the latest styles.

Dottie Drummond, founded Plaza Flowers in 1983. Dottie embodied the work ethic and customer service passion that built a successful business with many loyal customers. Since inception Plaza Flowers has offered this same level of service Dottie ingrained into the business and future generations of  Plaza Flowers family members. Seven day per week service for the entire Philadelphia region existed then and still does today. Wonderful Flowers and gifts prepared by the professional Plaza Flowers folks can be found at any time. As a result of their outstanding service, Plaza Flowers has been voted and awarded numerous commendations such as,  as “Best Florist” by several regional publications, Pennsylvania’s “Florist of the Year” and has been ranked as a “Top Florist” by three national wire services. Plaza Flowers has been selected to design flowers for thousands of weddings, three presidential inaugurations, and the GOP 2000 Convention in Philadelphia.

September 2, 2019 is Labor Day. Celebrated the first Monday in September, Labor Day honors the American workers contributions to the development, growth, endurance, strength, security, prosperity, productivity, sustainability, persistence, structure, and well-being of the country. What an appropriate gesture to send someone special a beautiful floral arrangement or thoughtful gift prepared by the designers at Penny’s By Plaza Flowers. There are many themes that involve Labor Day due to the numerous events and changes that happen at and around this special day. Commonly referred to as the official end of summer and coincides with the beginning of a new school year. Also many sporting events start anew like high-school, collegiate and professional football.  The U.S. Tennis Open in Flushing Meadows, New York , State Fairs and several auto racing events are held during this holiday time. Here are some ideas for Labor Day Themed Flowers and wonderful Labor Day Themed Gifts:

Labor Day Themed Plants

We offer a great selection of Labor Day themed plants. Choose from green plants, flowering plants, traditional dish gardens, European dish gardens, succulent gardens and exotic orchids and tropicals. Take a look at the gorgeous flowering basket below. We call it Cheltenham Gardens.

Labor Day Themed Flowers

Penny’s By Plaza was voted “Best Florist in Philadelphia.” We offer the best selection of gorgeous farm fresh flowers in town. We have all your favorites, including; Ecuadorian roses, gerbera daisies, full bloom hydrangea, gladiolus, peonies, ranunculus, protea and so many more varieties.

So if you are searching for the best flowers for Labor Day or any occasion from a florist you can trust, Penny’s By Plaza Flowers should be your first choice? If you are wanting to send flowers or gifts locally or across the country we are able to assist. You will find the finest quality flowers direct from farms around the globe.  Penny’s By Plaza Flowers sells the freshest blooms from farms in Holland, Ecuador, Columbia, Costa Rica, Hawaii, and California. Happy Labor Day 2019!