Dennis, speaker bio

With 28 years of raising orchids commercially, Dennis Keany is considered a pioneer and authority in phalaenopsis, novelty and intergeneric orchids. He has extensive knowledge and experience in growing, staging and arranging blooming orchid plants.




His orchids have graced hotels, restaurants and residences including The Four Seasons Hotel, The Grand Del Mar, Golden Door Spa, Balboa Bay Club, Valley Hunt Club and Nancy Reagan’s home.

Dennis has won many awards, including Best of Class and Best of Show from various orchid societies. He is well respected within the orchid industry and has been featured on KPBS and other media. With a master's degree in art, Dennis' insights bring an aesthetic enhancement to his orchid arrangements.

Haute House Orchids and its parent company, South Coast Orchids are located on 4.5 acres in rural Vista. Along with orchids, Dennis cultivates bonsai plants and succulent gardens.



Dennis is a member of the American Orchid Society, San Diego County Flower and Plant Association, and California Growers and Shippers Association.

Garden Clubs

We are now opening our orchid nursery to Garden Clubs for meetings!  The informative meeting features a tour of the nursery, plant demonstrations and q and a session.  Dennis turns out to be a pro at this...he has a passion for orchids and has 27 years experience in growing orchids.  He hasn't been stumped yet with a question regarding orchids.  Just don't ask him where his keys are.