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Best Florists In Sacramento To Get A Holiday Poinsettia

The holidays are approaching quickly and it is time to start making those important decorating decisions. Flowers and plants brighten up any room and traditional poinsettias are always a welcome sight at the festivities. Poinsettias come in many different varieties offering holiday decorators plenty of choices for any holiday setting. With bloom colors in peach, yellow, pink or gold-splashed leaves, poinsettia lovers no longer have to settle for just red. Every major grocery store usually sells poinsettias for a reasonable price, and that may be fine if you need something just before your guests arrive. If you are looking for one as a gift or centerpiece, the grocery store may not be the best source. You can find poinsettias almost anywhere but here is a list of some of the best florists to get yours this holiday season.

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Kiyo's Floral Shop
1101 T St.
Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 446-7136
www.kiyosflowers.com

Kiyo's Floral Shop is located on the corner of 11th and T Streets and has a huge following of satisfied customers. This little unassuming shop offers flower arrangements that are works of art. Fresh-cut flowers beautifully set in handmade vases are Kiyo's signature. While the prices may be slightly higher than some other florists, customers claim that the quality and longevity of the arrangements are well worth any extra cost. Poinsettias are potted plants and Kiyo's will offer various options for dressing them up for your holiday extravaganza.

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Relles Florist
2400 J St.
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 441-1478
www.rellesflorist.com

Relles Florist has been a favorite of Sacramento for over 66 years and has appeared in the Sacramento News & Review newspaper and Sacramento Magazine as their readers' favorites. Relles is located at 24th and J Streets, not far from the Interstate 80 off ramp. There are two Relles Florists, the other one located at 801 Howe Avenue in Sacramento. Customers recognize both Relles shops for their service, reliability and skillfully designed arrangements.

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A cat sits sits amid of poinsettia plant
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Raquel's Florist
5602 Franklin Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 422-9225
www.raquelsflorist.com

Customers love this little florist located just off California State Route 99 at Franklin Boulevard and Fruitridge Road. The staff here seems to enjoy what they do and takes pride in the products they create. Raquel's Florist has that small, family-run feeling and offers everything from traditional to contemporary arrangements. All poinsettias are in pots and the florists at Raquel's are happy to spruce them up to meet your needs. Raquel's Florist Shop offers same-day delivery with no extra cost of rush deliveries.

Poinsettias Make For A Colorful Holiday
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Bettay's Flowers
6221 Fair Oaks Blvd.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 481-0901
www.bettaysflowers.com

There is something comforting about visiting a family-owned shop, and Bettay's Flower Shop is no exception. The shop has been in the family and at the same location for over 30 years. One of the first things customers say about Bettay's is that the staff and owners are friendly. They are also knowledgeable and creative, and consistently satisfy their customers' needs for well-designed floral arrangements.

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G. Rossi & Company Florists
1011 7th St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 448-8244
www.grossiflorist.com

G. Rossi is one of the largest wholesale and retail florists in northern California. Its beginnings were in San Francisco, and in 1921 it opened its Sacramento store at 921 K Street. This makes G. Rossi the oldest florist in Sacramento. Despite its size, it too is a family-owned business with consistently high marks from its customers. G. Rossi's customers all seem to sing the same praises of the shop exceeding expectations. When it comes to poinsettias, G. Rossi will have a large selection on hand for pickup or delivery.

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David Mace is a freelance writer covering all things Sacramento. His work can be found on Examiner.com.

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