Los Angeles in August is like standing in front of an open oven—except the oven is the entire city. Tarzana gets especially toasty, where even the breeze feels like a blow dryer someone left running on high. And yet, in this relentless heat, people still crave beauty. Still crave flowers.

Not the planted kind. The kind you bring home in paper wrap, snip the stems, and drop in a vase like you're giving your kitchen counter its own little reward.

But let’s be honest—not all flowers are built for this. Some faint dramatically by day two. Others? They hold up. They rise above. They thrive under pressure like a true Valley native.

Sunflowers are the queens of this heatwave kingdom. Bold, golden, and gloriously heat-resistant. They don’t pretend to be delicate. They show up loud, proud, and ready to remind you that August has its own kind of beauty.

Alstroemeria may not scream for attention, but don’t let the soft petals fool you—they last. They’re the quiet overachievers of any bouquet.

Carnations, yes—don’t laugh—carnations. People love to dismiss them, but honestly? They’re the friend who always shows up, no matter what. In this kind of weather, reliability is everything.

Chrysanthemums (or “mums,” if we’re being friendly) are calm, cool, and collected. They’ve been through things. They’re here for the long game.

At The Flower Factory in Tarzana and for delivery to Los Angeles, we see this every August. Customers wander in from the blazing sidewalks, looking for something that won’t wilt faster than a popsicle on Ventura Boulevard. We know the feeling.

Need a flower delivery that says “Yes, I care” and “No, I don’t melt”? We’ve got you.

The Flower Factory offers same day delivery in L.A., and our stems are carefully selected to survive the heat and still bring the joy.

Whether you’re grabbing a bouquet for yourself, your AC repair person (hero status), or someone headed back to school, we’ll help you find flowers that last—flowers that thrive, even when the thermometer says “Are you serious?”

The Flower Factory has tropicals that bring the drama, cheerful mixed bouquets that stay perky, and yes—some wildly underrated blooms that deserve their time to shine.

And if you’ve never shopped with us before, consider this your invitation. We’re a Tarzana florist serving all of L.A., known for fresh cut flowers, same day delivery, and the occasional overly poetic blog post. (Hi.)

So stop by. Say hi. Bring home something beautiful that doesn’t flinch under pressure. Just like you. Shop with us online or give us a call at 818-344-8400.