Westerlay Orchids Showcases the Perfect Gift for Mom this Mother’s Day
Christa Kurkjian
CARPINTERIA, Calif. – As national flower prices rise due to import tariffs, Westerlay Orchids in Carpinteria is offering a budget-friendly, locally grown alternative just in time for Mother’s Day. The popular orchid grower has kept its prices steady this year, thanks to its Santa Barbara County-based facilities that produce every bloom from flask to flower.
“All of our orchids are 100% grown in Carpinteria,” said showroom manager Virginia Hayes. “We haven’t raised our prices at all. What you paid last year is what you’ll pay this year.”
Unlike many florists affected by tariff-related price hikes on imported flowers, Westerlay Orchids maintains affordability without sacrificing quality. With prices ranging from $12 to $300, the nursery provides gifts for every budget—from small “little darlings” to luxurious multi-stem arrangements.
Phalaenopsis orchids, also known as beginner orchids, are Westerlay’s specialty. These easy-care plants bloom for 3 to 4 months and require only weekly watering and indirect light. Hayes noted that the cheerful yellow variety is among her personal favorites.
Customers can browse the newly remodeled showroom, which now features a larger arrangement bar with grab-and-go displays, custom planting services, and the option to bring in personal containers.
This Mother’s Day weekend, Westerlay is extending its hours:
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
For those unable to visit in person, online ordering is available at www.westerlayorchids.com.
“This is our Super Bowl,” Hayes said. “It’s the most exciting and busiest week of the year.”
For more information, visit https://www.westerlay.com/