Providing weekly bedside flower arrangements for San Diegans in hospice care.

Recent Work

In our ongoing commitment to brighten the lives of those often in their twilight days, we create new arrangements weekly. Each bouquet is unique since our floral donation sources always vary. Take a moment to see some of our past examples.

Sunflower Joy

  Sunflowers are my way of spreading flower...

Millicent’s Legacy: be the Best Charity – Love & a Life Well Lived

On December 25, 2023, I find myself reflecting...

A Heartfelt Donation to Heliotrope for Hospice

At Heliotrope for Hospice, we are often asked,...

More About Our Company

Derived from the Greek words “helio” for sun and “tropos” to turn, “heliotropic” flowers can move, turning or curving (as of a sunflower head) toward sunlight. As the earth spins and revolves around the sun, the subtle movements of nature mark the passage of time, a powerful symbol of life.

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Recent Blog Posts

August 20, 2012 |

Summer Gladiolus!

One of my personal favorites!  I think it’s time to challenge the bias against gladiolus! Seems most people...

July 23, 2012 |

A Milestone: Heliotrope for Hospice- One Year, already!

  “Just living is not enough.  One must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower.”  -Hans...

July 10, 2012 |

the gift of time and protea!

The first week of July brought a bounty of summertime goodness to Heliotrope for Hospice! a big lesson for me in...

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