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VOTED BEST FLORIST IN MEMPHIS
Pugh’s Flowers is a family owned and operated floral design firm. We operate four floral design centers in the greater Memphis & Southaven area. Our firm is one of the most trusted brands in the city. The award-winning floral design staff at Pugh’s is a super talented group. They create luxurious, upscale floral bouquets. In addition to all the gorgeous farm fresh flowers we sell, we also offer the best selection of green, flowering and succulent plants in town. Need an occasion themed gift? Each of our floral design centers offers lots of great gift options.
Pugh’s Flowers was started in 1976 by Bill Pugh and his partner. Over the past 40 years, Pugh’s Flowers has grown into one of the premier flower shops in the country. The flower shop is currently owned and operated by Tim, Michael and Mark. Bill Pugh’s three sons. We operate three retail flower shops in Memphis, and another in Southaven, Mississippi. Along with our floral design business, the brothers also operate Pugh’s Earthworks, Rosie’s Pest Control and a new business that will be opening soon, called Pugh’s Lawn.
Pugh’s Flowers imports the freshest cut flowers daily from around the world for our flower delivery. Teleflora ranks Pugh’s Flowers as one of the nations 100 largest floral order senders from over 25,000 member shops. Our full service florist has a full selection of fresh cut flowers, fruit and gourmet baskets, green houseplants and home accessories that are all available in store, via the web or by phone. Pugh’s Flowers operates 4 floral design centers. We have 3 flower shops in Memphis and 1 in Southaven MS. We are open 7 days.
Local Same Day & Express Delivery
Pugh’s Flowers offers local same-day and express flower delivery service. Our local delivery area is the largest among the flower shops operating in the market. Every single floral bouquet our artisans create is backed by our on-time delivery guarantee. We also provide a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee with each flower arrangement as well. If for any reason you don’t absolutely love the fresh flower bouquet we create and deliver for you, just contact our floral design center. We will design and deliver another bouquet, of equal or greater value, absolutely free of charge.
Nationwide Same Day Flower Delivery
If you need to send flowers to someone who resides outside of our local delivery area, we encourage you to opt for our nationwide same day delivery service option. We have developed a hand selected network of floral design partners around the country. Our staff works directly with these vendor partners to accomplish same day deliveries across the United States. Every arrangement, whether scheduled for local or nationwide delivery, is guaranteed for on-time arrival. Each design is also backed by our 100% customer satisfaction guarantee.
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Send College Students Flowers to Let Them Know You are Thinking of Them
Pugh's Flowers The Best Memphis Florist Pugh's Flowers has four retail locations in Memphis, TN and we have been voted The Best Florist in Memphis for several years running. We offer the convenience to receive orders 7 days a week and 24 hours a day via telephone, 888-901-6744 or via our web home page. Our retail locations offer delivery 7 days a week locally in Memphis, Millington, Bartlett, Arlington, Germantown, Southhaven, Olive Branch, Horn Lake, and West Memphis. Our professional floral designers can create beautiful selections of fresh-cut flowers. In addition, we offer fruit and gourmet baskets, green houseplants and home accessories that are available at retail locations or via phone or web. Depending on where your college-aged student goes, they may have been in school for a few weeks now or have just started. Either way, they may already be a little homesick, so this is the time to surprise them with a special gift that shows you are thinking of them. Here are some special flower and gift ideas that you can send to your college student: WEEKEND GETAWAY Give your college student a beautiful floral reminder that their family loves them. This bouquet includes blue hydrangea and yellow flowers in a glass vase. SMILE FOR ME This special floral gift offers hot pink roses, orange spray roses, purple carnations, and other seasonal blooms and greenery glass bubble bowl. Plus, $1 from each purchase goes to help educate children in Zambia. DELIGHTFUL PACKAGE This special gift package is one of many we offer. It contains a mixed vase of flowers in a choice of three sizes as well as a teddy bear and chocolates. BE HAPPY MUG This oversized cheerful mug is a great keepsake so your college student can keep on remembering that you are thinking of them. The happy mug arrives filled with bright seasonal flowers. SWEETS FOR THE SWEET Another great gift package idea is the box filled with delicious treates. There are three sizes available that include delicious items like assorted candy bars, Starburst, peanut better crackers, and Cracker Jacks. Order today for local or national delivery to put a smile on your college student's face!
Showing Love on Grandparents Day
Pugh's Flowers The Best Memphis Florist Pugh's Flowers has four retail locations in Memphis, TN and we have been voted The Best Florist in Memphis for several years running. We offer the convenience to receive orders 7 days a week and 24 hours a day via telephone, 888-901-6744 or via our web home page. Our retail locations offer delivery 7 days a week locally in Memphis, Millington, Bartlett, Arlington, Germantown, Southhaven, Olive Branch, Horn Lake, and West Memphis. Our professional floral designers can create beautiful selections of fresh-cut flowers. In addition, we offer fruit and gourmet baskets, green houseplants and home accessories that are available at retail locations or via phone or web. A special day that is just around the corner is Grandparents Day on Sunday, September 8th. This is the time to remember them with love, attention, conversation, and even flowers! Here are some special floral gift ideas for those special grandparents whether they are here in Memphis or across the country: BIG BLOOMS This is a relatively new floral design that arrives in a keepsake blue vase. While it is a smaller-sized arrangement, it's big on color and flower variety. COUNTRY CHIC Offering rustic charm, this bouquet features a vase wrapped with branches and filled with a garden-style floral display. PLEASE DON'T EAT THE DAISIES This flower arrangement overflows with beautiful seasonal flowers and greenery in a handpainted glass vase that displays a field of daisies. What a wonderful keepsake that is sure to please your grandparents. GOLDEN GARDEN Send this mix of gold and yellow flowers in a reusable vase to add sunshine to your grandparents' day. PUPPY LE PUGH Puppy Le Pugh is an adorable dog made of white flowers that arrives in a basket with lots of love included. BUTTERFLY BUDS Give a sweet gift to your grandparents like this mixed bud vase. It's the perfect size for a bedside table or small space. Order today for Grandparents Day!
We’re Dreaming Big!
We Encourage Our Staff To Dare To Dream Big Angela Brown, CFD Angela has had a big year in the floral industry. She took a trip to Las Vegas to participate in the American Institute of Floral Designers National Symposium. It's a week long event to showcase award winning designs, and to continue educating the advanced floral designer. Angela has dual CFD's (certified floral designer) certifications, one from the Floral Design Institute and one from AIFD. She also just got the news that she was hired to work with Phoenix Decorating Company's floral design team, preparing floats for the Rose Bowl Parade. Her big dreams are all coming true. Marlowe Pugh Long Marlowe Pugh Long grew up in the floral industry, as her father is the owner of Pugh's Flowers. Her passion for floral design took her to Dallas, TX this year to attend an advanced design workshop by Jenny T Floristry. She is currently enrolled in the Floral Design Institute's Advanced Design Course. Her desire to learn and grow as a floral designer is showing positive results in the work she is creating on a daily basis. Marlowe is also responsible for ordering Pugh's Flower inventory and is exploring new trends in the business. Jenny T Floristry Jenny T Floristry is coming to conduct an advanced design workshop at Pugh's Flowers in Memphis, August 31st through September 1st. Our design team will be learning new techniques and trends in the design industry. Pugh's Flowers is dreaming BIG and we invite you to watch us grow!
Ending the Summer with Flowers and Celebrations
Pugh's Flowers The Best Memphis Florist For Premium Roses Pugh's Flowers has four retail locations in Memphis, TN and we have been voted The Best Florist in Memphis for several years running. We offer the convenience to receive orders 7 days a week and 24 hours a day via telephone, 888-901-6744 or via our web home page. Our retail locations offer delivery 7 days a week locally in Memphis, Millington, Bartlett, Arlington, Germantown, Southhaven, Olive Branch, Horn Lake, and West Memphis. Our professional floral designers can create beautiful selections of fresh-cut flowers. In addition, we offer fruit and gourmet baskets, green houseplants and home accessories that are available at retail locations or via phone or web. Summer is nearly over but there is still time for many celebrations. The third week of August is Friendship Week. There is also Senior Citizen's Day on August 21st and Kiss and Make-Up Day on August 25th. Then, there is Labor Day weekend from August 30th through September 2nd. All these celebrations can be enhanced with our selection of beautiful summer flowers. Why not enjoy these seasonal blooms before the weather changes and there is a whole different choice of flowers to choose from? Here are some ideas to celebrate with summer flowers: SUMMER SALSA This vibrant bouquet offers bold, celebratory colors like orange, coral, and purple. There are roses, orchids, and sunflowers along with greenery. EVERYDAY DELIGHT This arrangement works well as a centerpiece for summer events. Enjoy beautiful colors and flowers like hydrangea, roses, and stock in a clear glass cube vase. SUMMER CHIC Send one of our newest floral designs. It features sunflowers and other seasonal blooms and greenery. SUMMERTIME SPLASH This floral display offers yellow, hot pink, orange, and green flowers in a glass vase. SUNNY SUNFLOWERS Make the most of sunflowers and roses with this mix of bold colors. Order today for every celebration this August and into September!
Celebrate Romance Awareness Month with a Gift of Long-Stem Roses
Pugh's Flowers The Best Memphis Florist For Premium Roses Pugh's Flowers has four retail locations in Memphis, TN and we have been voted The Best Florist in Memphis for several years running. We offer the convenience to receive orders 7 days a week and 24 hours a day via telephone, 888-901-6744 or via our web home page. Our retail locations offer delivery 7 days a week locally in Memphis, Millington, Bartlett, Arlington, Germantown, Southhaven, Olive Branch, Horn Lake, and West Memphis. Our professional floral designers can create beautiful selections of fresh-cut flowers. In addition, we offer fruit and gourmet baskets, green houseplants and home accessories that are available at retail locations or via phone or web. August is National Romance Awareness Month, which means it's a good time to stop and reflect on what your loved one and significant other means to you. In our hectic lives, we forget to show our affection and take time for romance. This is the perfect opportunity to do so and start with some beautiful roses from our Memphis flower shop like these beauties: TRUE LOVE ROSES Our award-winning floral design team has created this Ecuadorian long-stem rose arrangement that features a mix of red, pink, and lavender roses combined with seasonal greenery in a glass vase. LASTING LOVE Here is a romantic floral design with many premium flowers like roses, lilies, snapdragons, and hydrangea in a tall glass vase. THIRTY-SIX RED ROSES Thirty-six breathtaking long-stem red roses are arranged in a glass vase with assorted greenery and filler. THE ROMANTIC Say 'I Love You' with this romantic gift package that includes one dozen red roses, teddy bear (white or brown as available), chocolates, and a mylar balloon. FOREVER ROSE This unique preserved rose or rose set comes from Holland and offers a beautiful symbol of your lasting love. ROSE BOWL One half dozen red roses are artfully displayed in a fishbowl vase showing that even smaller arrangements can take your recipient's breath away. SPECIAL ROSES As one of our newest rose arrangements, this stunner features 12 red roses paired with hydrangeas. ROSES AND HYDRANGEA Eight red roses are combined with hydrangea stems for an elegant gift of love. Order today to start adding the romance back into your life!
Join in the Elvis Week Celebration
Pugh's Flowers The Best Memphis Florist Pugh's Flowers has four retail locations in Memphis, TN and we have been voted The Best Florist in Memphis for several years running. We offer the convenience to receive orders 7 days a week and 24 hours a day via telephone, 888-901-6744 or via our web home page. Our retail locations offer delivery 7 days a week locally in Memphis, Millington, Bartlett, Arlington, Germantown, Southhaven, Olive Branch, Horn Lake, and West Memphis. Our professional floral designers can create beautiful selections of fresh-cut flowers. In addition, we offer fruit and gourmet baskets, green houseplants and home accessories that are available at retail locations or via phone or web. In Memphis, we love Elvis. And, we celebrate and commemorate his memory each year. One of these celebrations is Elvis Week, which is August 9-17. We offer a nice collection of appropriate floral designs for this occasion. PEACEFUL WHITE LILIES BASKET This all-white basket of flowers is a wonderful way to celebrate Elvis and his incredible talent. SIMPLY WHITE A bubble bowl is filled with white roses and carnations for an elegant floral display. HUES OF HOPE This floral tribute stands at least 24" high with a wide choice of flowers and colors. HERE COMES THE SUN Send a bright message with this brilliantly hued floral bouquet. DREAMY WHITE A tall cylinder vase is filled with hydrangeas, orchids, and other fresh flowers available in two sizes. KISSED BY AN ANGEL Lilies, roses, and hydrangea create a stunning look. BEAUTIFUL WHISPER A crystal clear glass vase is an elegant way to display these fresh, premium flowers. JOYFUL EXPRESSIONS This floral design showcases a mix of purple-hued flowers along with accent greenery. YOUR LIGHT SHINES A pink vase holds seasonal flowers to celebrate life. It's a breath of fresh air. We also do custom flower arrangements if you would like your own unique way to honor Elvis this week!
Back-to-School Gifts For Teachers and Thank You Gifts For Summer Instructors
Pugh's Flowers The Best Memphis Florist For Teachers Pugh's Flowers has four retail locations in Memphis, TN and we have been voted The Best Florist in Memphis for several years running. We offer the convenience to receive orders 7 days a week and 24 hours a day via telephone, 888-901-6744 or via our web home page. Our retail locations offer delivery 7 days a week locally in Memphis, Millington, Bartlett, Arlington, Germantown, Southhaven, Olive Branch, Horn Lake, and West Memphis. Our professional floral designers can create beautiful selections of fresh-cut flowers. In addition, we offer fruit and gourmet baskets, green houseplants and home accessories that are available at retail locations or via phone or web. As summer draws to a close, it's time to thank those summer care staff members and summer camp teachers and welcome a new set of teachers for the back-to-school season. We're here to help at our Memphis flower shop and our website with many thoughtful gifts to choose from like these: SHIMMER OF THANKS This special floral gift includes a wide range of yellow flowers arranged in a shimmering metallic cube with unique cutout designs, a teal liner, and "thanks" pick. DAISY FRESH! Give a special gift vase full of white and yellow daisies. It's a sweet way to show your thanks or appreciation. PINK CUBE This compact floral design offers an array of pink flowers and greenery. It's the perfect gift to display on a desk or table. GRACEFUL ORCHID This is a long-lasting gift that anyone can enjoy the whole year round with minimal maintenance. PETITE CERAMIC DISH GARDEN Ceramic dish gardens make for a thoughtful, long-lasting gift for teachers. This petite garden is our smallest size, but it offers a wealth of greenery that is perfect for any size desk. COFFEE AND CAKE One of our gift packages is ideal for a teacher gift. This one features a keepsake mug filed with seasonal flowers with a freshly baked pound cake from local favorite, Pound Cake, LLC. We have many varieties, including those that come with garden containers, too. Order today to thank all those who work so hard to help your kids!
Give Flowers on International Friendship Day This July 30th!
Pugh's Flowers The Best Memphis Florist For Special Occasion Gifts Pugh's Flowers has four retail locations in Memphis, TN and we have been voted The Best Florist in Memphis for several years running. We offer the convenience to receive orders 7 days a week and 24 hours a day via telephone, 888-901-6744 or via our web home page. Our retail locations offer delivery 7 days a week locally in Memphis, Millington, Bartlett, Arlington, Germantown, Southhaven, Olive Branch, Horn Lake, and West Memphis. Our professional floral designers can create beautiful selections of fresh-cut flowers. In addition, we offer fruit and gourmet baskets, green houseplants and home accessories that are available at retail locations or via phone or web. The last special day of July is International Friendship Day on July 30th. People around the world are celebrating their friends and what it means to be a friend. Whether you plan on making a new friend or celebrating the ones you have, our Memphis flower shop and website offer a wealth of beautiful floral gift ideas like these: DAISY FRESH! Give a dear friend this vase of daisies that are accented with greenery and arranged in a vase. FINEST OF EVERYTHING BOUQUET This is a luxurious bouquet of orchids, snapdragons, lilies, lisianthus, stock, and other seasonal flowers and greenery. The tall arrangement overflows with a garden floral design. PINK CUBE This compact floral design arrives in a crystal clear vase and is filled with a variety of pink-hued flowers. BLOOMING PLANT Beautiful blooming plants also make for a great friend gift. We have all types of blooming plants, including Azalea, Begonia, Hydrangea, or Kalanchoe that come in a variety of colors. Each blooming plant is displayed in a metal container that's been wrapped with a festive ribbon. COFFEE AND CAKE This a beautiful way to celebrate friendship. It offers a keepsake ceramic mug filled with flowers along with a fresh, locally made pound cake from Memphis-based Pound Cake, LLC. Time to place your order for International Friendship Day at our Memphis flower shop!
July Special Days Call For Flowers and Gifts
Pugh's Flowers The Best Memphis Florist For Celebrating Family Pugh's Flowers has four retail locations in Memphis, TN and we have been voted The Best Florist in Memphis for several years running. We offer the convenience to receive orders 7 days a week and 24 hours a day via telephone, 888-901-6744 or via our web home page. Our retail locations offer delivery 7 days a week locally in Memphis, Millington, Bartlett, Arlington, Germantown, Southhaven, Olive Branch, Horn Lake, and West Memphis. Our professional floral designers can create beautiful selections of fresh-cut flowers. In addition, we offer fruit and gourmet baskets, green houseplants and home accessories that are available at retail locations or via phone or web. We are ready to deliver for you during the month of July so you don't forget any of those important family members who have always been there for you and supported you in every way. The month of July brings many special days to recognize some of these family members. There is Cousin's Day on July 24th, Aunt and Uncle Day on July 26th, Parent's Day on July 28th, and Father-in-Law Day on July 30th. Here a few of the many gift ideas we have waiting for you, including these from our edible gift collection: SUMPTUOUS GOURMET BASKET Enjoy this massive gift basket at a family event that toasts all these special family members. it's packed with chocolate truffles, Napa Valley mini mustard, Monterey Jack cheese, olives, Nunes Farms almonds, Bellagio hot chocolate, sourdough crackers, Epicurean cookies, Dolcetto pastry cookies, classic wafer cookies, Jer’s caramel squares, salted caramel chocolate chip cookies, Ghirardelli milk & caramel bar, hot fudge brownie, butter toffee pretzels, sugar cookies, cookie brittle, Ghirardelli assorted chocolate squares, honey cinnamon almonds, California hard fruit candies, flatbread crackers, Biscoff cookies, California wine wafers, cheese straws and Jo’s S’mores. COFFEE AND CAKE This is a thoughtful gift with a keepsake ceramic mug filled with fresh seasonal flowers paired with a freshly made pound cake from Pound Cake, LLC made right here in Memphis. EXTRA LARGE FRUIT BASKET Our largest fruit basket is loaded with fresh, seasonal fruit and wrapped and tied with a large bow. CHOCOLATE LOVERS BASKET A family member that loves chocolate will enjoy this chocolate gourmet goody basket. SWEETS FOR THE SWEET Snacks are perfect for so many special occasions. This snack and candy basket offers assorted candy bars, candies, peanut butter crackers, and other treats. There are three sizes that are available for this gift basket. GOLF GIFTS FOR DAD If you know a golfer and they like snacks, then this golf-themed gift basket is for them, including your Father-in-Law! Place your order today!
Supersize Thoughtful Gifts with Pugh’s Affordable Package Deals
Pugh's Flowers The Best Memphis Florist For Gifts Pugh's Flowers has four retail locations in Memphis, TN and we have been voted The Best Florist in Memphis for several years running. We offer the convenience to receive orders 7 days a week and 24 hours a day via telephone, 888-901-6744 or via our web home page. Our retail locations offer delivery 7 days a week locally in Memphis, Millington, Bartlett, Arlington, Germantown, Southhaven, Olive Branch, Horn Lake, and West Memphis. Our professional floral designers can create beautiful selections of fresh cut flowers. In addition, we offer fruit and gourmet baskets, green houseplants and home accessories that are available at retail locations or via phone or web. One of our most popular gift items are the package deals we put together for our customers, offering additional value at an affordable price. Not only does it offer a convenient way to shop, but our package deals also provide a cost-effective way to supersize that birthday gift or another special celebratory offering. Here are some examples of our package deals made for every occasion: DELIGHTFUL PACKAGE This sweet gift is great for a birthday, a promotion, or a special anniversary. There are three sizes to choose from for the flower arrangement that is included in this package. The other items included are a teddy bear and a box of gourmet chocolates. BEST MEDICINE If you know someone who has been ill or needs a little cheering up, then send this package deal that includes a floral bouquet along with a choice of a soup mix that includes a choice of Shrimp Bisque, Southwest Tortilla, or Tomato Basil. CONTEMPORARY ROSES & POUND CAKE PACKAGE This thoughtful gift package includes one dozen red roses arranged in a contemporary style along with a freshly made pound cake from Memphis area Judy Pound Cakes. The pound cake serves 4-6. HAPPINESS PACKAGE This special package does more than just amaze your recipient. It also helps us do some good in the world. The fragrant package features a floral arrangement with hydrangea and lilies. There is also a hand-made soy candle. And, $1 of each candle purchase goes to help educate children in Zambia. These are just a few of the incredible package deals we have available for you to order today!