About us
Watanabe Floral, Inc. has been providing wedding flowers, birthday flowers, sympathy flowers, and more to residents of Hawaii for more than 67 years. No matter what occasion they are for, flowers are a beautiful way to show someone you care. While Watanabe Floral does indeed sell gorgeous flowers that are guaranteed to bring a special sentiment to any occasion, their true business lies in helping people effectively express their feelings. Due to the beauty of their products and the excellence of their service, Watanabe Floral has received numerous accolades, including "Hawaii's Best Florist" from 2003-2014 by Star Adviser and Midweek, and the prestigious Ho'okela Award, which recognized them as Hawaii's Retail Merchant of the Year in 2005. The company currently employs more than 70 people who embody their core values, which include love, teamwork, honesty, and 'ohana, which is Hawaiian for "family." When choosing flowers to give to a friend or family member, it's important to pick the flowers that say what you mean. Red roses tend to signify love, while lilies convey purity. The experienced florists at Watanabe will discuss the feelings you wish to express in order to create the perfect arrangement for you. If you're looking for something more exotic, but still undoubtedly beautiful, Watanabe offers a variety of tropical flowers that will make a tremendous impression...
History
Established in 1945.
Started by Ernest and Sue Watanabe in 1945 after serving in the US Army during WW II. The company was predominantly a rose growing and wholesale operation for the first 40 years! We began our retail operations in the late 1980's when main operations were moved from Young Street to our current location in Kalihi. We now service many mass market accounts such as Costco, Sam's Club, Wal-Mart, Foodland, Polynesian Cultural Center, Watabe and JTB Weddings. We also remain a major Wholesaler as well, but our focus is on helping our retail guests to Express Their Feelings... show more
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