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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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Participate in the 12th Annual Camp Good Grief
Pugh's Flowers is once again sponsoring Camp Good Grief. The fundraising event is now in its twelfth year and we are so excited to continue to do something that benefits those in our local Memphis community, including customers, employees, friends, and family members. This year's Camp Good Grief will take place during the weekend of October 3. It will include both an in-person and virtual 5K run/walk with funds from the event going to Camp Good Grief. This is the Mid-South’s bereavement camp that was designed for children. Since 1999, Camp Good Grief has helped more than 1,500 children, ages 6-12, [...]
Fall is in the Air and We are Ready with Autumn Flowers, Pumpkins, and More!
Fall officially begins September 22nd, but we couldn't wait that long to roll out our Fall Flower, Plant, and Gift collection! You can enjoy it by coming into our Memphis flower shop as well as visiting our website. This year, we have added even more new products to one of our most favorite times of the year here in Memphis. We are ready for fall devoting, pumpkins, floral decor, new package deals, and more. There are many of your fall favorites, including a wide selection of floral designs with sunflowers. These fall favorite florals have been added to numerous floral [...]
Get Ready for National Indoor Plant Week with Pugh’s Plant Collection
We love green plants for their ability to add to our home or office decor. Plus, many indoor green plants also purify the air, offering a health benefit. Next week is the perfect opportunity to add more plants to your life and to those around you. That's because the third week of September every year is National Indoor Plant Week. The week was created to draw awareness to the beauty and benefits of green plants. In doing so, hopefully more people would appreciate plants and help nurture them, thanking Mother Nature for such stunning gifts. Certainly, we love plants here [...]
Remember Your Grandparents This September 12th on Grandparents Day
As September starts and fall is just a few weeks away, it's time to start planning for the special occasion days this month. One of the most important special occasion days is on September 12th. That's Grandparents Day. This is a special time to show them extra love and attention as well as a special gift of flowers. If they are in Memphis and you can see them, it's a good day to go visit or take them out to their favorite restaurant, garden, or other activity. You can also call them so they can chat with you as they [...]
Get Ready for Labor Day Festivities in Memphis with Fresh Flowers from Pugh’s Flowers
September is just around the corner and with it comes Labor Day on the first Monday of the month. This year, that falls on September 6th. While some see Labor Day as a three-day weekend that serves as the unofficial end to summer, others recognize that the day was created to honor the American worker. Many businesses actually close down on Labor Day, which gives many the day off to enjoy rest after working so hard. However, not everyone is so fortunate like those in retail and other service businesses. Business owners often don't get Labor Day off either. Whatever [...]
Send Flowers to Make Someone’s Day on These Special August Days
It feels good to know that you made someone else smile, laugh, and just generally feel better, especially if they have been struggling or challenged by what life has thrown at them. Since it's been such a challenging year and a half, it seems like it would be good to continue looking for ways to help each other out to stay positive. Last week, we celebrated National Smile Week here in Memphis. Hopefully, you made others smile and they did the same for you. Now, the second half of August has some other special days that are designed to make [...]
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Administrative Professionals Week in Memphis
This is the time of year we give more attention and accolades than we do the rest of the year to our admins that keep track of our calendars and take care of so many things that keep a business going. With Administrative Professionals Week coming up from April 22nd to April 26th as well as Administrative Professionals Day on April 24th, this is the time to plan a special gift to let them know just how much they are appreciated. And, that includes any virtual assistants on your team. At our Memphis flower shop, we have a collection of thoughtful flower arrangements and gifts for your admins like these: FRENCH TULIPS Give 12 tulips in a glass vase. Tulip colors may vary according to availability. 901 FIESTA This is a festive and celebratory bouquet of brightly colored seasonal flowers that are arranged in a cube vase that has been filled with colored glass. FRUIT & SNACK BASKET OF FRUIT & CHOCOLATES Say thanks with this luscious assortment of savory snacks, fruit, and chocolates. It's great for a department of admins. BE HAPPY MUG Give your admin this oversized mug that is filled with colorful spring flowers and accent greenery. SMALL BLOOMING GARDEN This beautiful, low-maintenance garden is a perfect gift to be enjoyed on your admin's desk for years to come. It offers easy-to-care-for green and blooming plants. COFFEE BREAK Your admin will love this keepsake mug along with the beautiful flowers that fill it. PINK CUBE A clear vase holds festive pink flowers and assorted greenery. SPLENDOR This stunning floral design is simple, yet sophisticated, with a mix of carefully arranged spring flowers. The varying heights and textures add interest. DESK PLANT A rattan basket holds a green plant. It's the perfect size for a desk or table at the office so your admin can be reminded that you appreciate them the whole year round. Now is the time to place your order for Administrative Professionals Week through our Memphis flower shop. We deliver!
Easter Centerpieces and Flower Arrangements
Easter lands on Sunday, April 21st so there are just a couple weeks to get ready with decorations that celebrate this glorious spring holiday. Our Easter collection at our Memphis flower shop and through our website offers a wide range of beautiful spring floral creations that symbolize Ester and all of its glory: PRECIOUS PETALS This spiritually inspired Easter centerpiece features orange gerberas, pink roses, and white lilies along with a keepsake crystal cross. STUNNING SPRING MIX A fishbowl vase holds a bright mix of spring flowers and greenery. It's ideal for your Easter buffet table or as a welcome to visitors. EASTER EGG HUNT This fun Easter arrangement includes a glass vase filled with colorful plastic Easter eggs that are topped with spring flowers and greenery. FRESH CENTERPIECE This spring centerpiece full of seasonal blooms and greenery will brighten your Easter table. SPRING WALTZ This Easter flower arrangement combines a mix of yellow and purple flowers for a regal look to your Easter event. SPRING OASIS This spring bouquet created has a mix of bright and pastel flowers in shades of purple, pink, and green. SPRING CANDLE CENTERPIECE This formal Easter flower arrangement offers grace and elegance with a mix of premium flowers and greenery as well as a candle accent. BUNNY LOVE Fresh hydrangea and lilies are arranged in a bouquet with a plush bunny in this thoughtful Easter gift package. SWEETS AND TREATS Our Sweets and Treats Gourmet Box is filled with all types of sweets and chocolates. It's a great gift idea when looking for something to bring to an Easter event. Come place your Easter order in our Memphis flower shop or use our convenient online ordering process!
Celebrate Prom Season with Corsages and Boutonnieres
Now is the time in the Memphis high school year where juniors and seniors celebrate the last big dance of the year: prom. This is a time to make great memories by getting dressed up and celebrating. Part of the prom celebration involves flowers, including a prom corsage and prom boutonniere. Our Memphis flower shop is here to help you get ready for prom with our collection of prom flowers like these beauties: CORSAGE AND BOUT PACKAGE The Corsage and Bout Package is a great time and money saver. There are many color combinations, such as the red and white combo with gold trim, to choose from. PURPLE POWER CORSAGE Purple is a popular color this year, and this corsage showcases it. There is a pearl wrist bracelet, three white spray roses, and lots of purple ribbon on this glamorous prom corsage. GLITZ AND GLAMOR DANCE FLOWERS Simple and elegant, this prom flower package includes a corsage with white ribbon and flowers on a rhinestone bracelet. The boutonniere matches. CUFF STYLE CORSAGE This new trend for prom includes a metal cuff that's approximately one-inch wide and can be adjusted to fit most wrist sizes. There are many colors and flower varieties available to match your style and budget. CELEBRATE IN STYLE This corsage for prom features a variety of flowers that are combined with greenery, wire accents, and ribbon. It comes on an elastic band to wear around the wrist and is available in three color schemes. WHITE WHISPER WRISTLET Tiny white roses are arranged on a beaded pearl bracelet to create an elegant prom corsage. GOLDEN CORSAGE If gold is your color of choice, then you will love this prom wrist corsage. Choose from red, white, or pink roses to match your dress. DRAMA QUEEN This dramatic red corsage goes with all dress colors and styles, setting off your prom attire with an extra glamorous touch! Order today for prom!
Enjoy Flower and Treat Packages For All Occasions
When you can't decide on flowers or a treat for a special person and occasion, we say get both! That's why our Memphis flower shop and gift website offers flower and treat packages that double the gift-giving while providing extra value for you as the giver. Check out our current array of gift package deals: TULIP GIFT SET This gift set features one-dozen tulips along with a handmade scented lotion and soap set from local Memphis company, Snow Heart Soaps. CONTEMPORARY ROSES & POUND CAKE PACKAGE This gift package deal offers 12 red roses in a cube vase that is paired with a southern style pound cake from Memphis company, Judy Pound Cakes. WHAT A GIRL WANTS Send a beautiful message with this gift packge of long-stemmed red roses and gourmet chocolates. It's a great gift idea for that special someone in your life. BEST MEDICINE Made for cheering someone up or helping them feel better, this gift package offers flowers and soup. There is a choice of flavorst that include Shrimp Bisque, Southwest Tortilla, or Tomato Basil. BLOOMING WISHES This gift package offers a choice of blooming plants along with gourmet chocolates and a "Thinking of You" Mylar balloon. BEAR BASKET Give a cuddly stuffed teddy bear, a gourmet box of chocolates and two festive Mylar balloons. It's a festive gift package deal! We have even more gift packages available on our website so be sure to check them all out!
March 20th is Full of Celebrations
While there are celebrations throughout the month of March, March 20th tops them off with three special and distinct things to celebrate. First, there is Proposal Day, which is a day that celebrates love, romance, and commitment. To help you celebrate it, our Memphis flower shop has a special website where you can get started on your wedding planning right away. The exclusive wedding flower website offers a gallery of wedding flower examples to help you plan. Then, there is the first day of spring and International Earth Day, both of which recognize the amazing wonders of Mother Nature. We are introducing our spring flower collection to help you bring some of that nature into your home, office, events, and gift-giving plans. SPRING OASIS This spring bouquet highlights purple, pink, and green hues with a mix of spring flowers and greenery. EVERYDAY DELIGHT This bouquet welcomes the sunshine with bright colors and flowers like hydrangea, roses, stock, and other seasonal blooms and greenery. STUNNING SPRING MIX A fishbowl vase is filled with spring's finest flowers and boldest colors, making it perfect for a special day to celebrate. SPLENDOR A colorful arrangement is featured and offers a bright spot to any table or desk. SPRING INDEED This spring floral display combines hues of pink and purple for a sublime and sweet way to start the spring season. See these spring flower arrangements and more at our Memphis flower shop or browse online through our website today!
Celebrate Spring with Plant a Flower Day and St. Patrick’s Day
Now that spring is nearly here, it's time to start thinking about all the beautiful flowers and sunshine that are on their way. This week, we have two special March days to celebrate that can be enhanced by flowers at your home or office or as a gift for someone special in your life. Plant a Flower Day is today, March 12th, and March 17th is St. Patrick's Day. Here are some beautiful floral ideas to celebrate both from our Memphis flower shop: ST. PATRICK'S MIX This bright and celebratory mix of green flowers and seasonal greenery is an ideal way to celebrate the wearing of the green on St. Patrick's Day. BRIGHTLY BLOOMING This spring flower arrangement mixes green, yellow, and white for a beautiful bouquet. ST. PATRICK'S BEST VALUE Our floral designers take seasonal flowers and greenery and put something together for you for St. Patrick's Day that fits your style and budget. BAMBOO GARDEN Enjoy this tall arrangement that is a unique offering for St. Patrick's Day. It combines flowers and greenery in a short, square bamboo container. DAISY FRESH! Spring means the arrival of daisies, so this bouquet celebrates that flower with a vase that overflows with different colors of daisies and greenery. GREEN SCHEFFLERA Plants are also a good idea for St. Patrick's Day, often lasting for months and years with just a little care and attention. The Schefflera plant is low maintenance and offers stunning foliage. SPRING OASIS This spring bouquet features purple, pink, and green with numerous spring flowers included. STUNNING SPRING MIX A fishbowl vase holds a wide range of spring flowers with bold colors that are sure to brighten your day! Come check out our Memphis flower shop today to celebrate these two special days. You can also order by phone or through our website.
March Birthdays are Here to Celebrate!
March has arrived and, with it, there are most likely many birthdays to celebrate between friends, family members, neighbors, and colleagues. At our Memphis flower shop, we are preparing for a busy month with the arrival of spring flowers. That makes our birthday flower arrangement collection that much brighter like these beautiful birthday gift ideas: BIRTHDAY SPARKLE A shimmering golden cube with intricate cutouts holds a celebratory bouquet with numerous seasonal flowers in bold colors. YOUR WISH IS GRANTED! We have two beautiful flowering birthday cake bouquets. The first contains roses, carnations, and mums with birthday candles on top. FLOWERING BIRTHDAY CAKE The second birthay cake flower arrangement features mini carnations and pompons. It is topped with a rose and candles. WOODLAND SURPRISE This flower arrangement includes yellows, greens, oranges and more for a rustic floral design. CELEBRATION PACKAGE Celebrate a birthday with this package that contains a mixed vase of colorful flowers and a locally made pound cake that serves 4-6 people. GOLDEN GARDEN This sunny celebratory birthday bouquet offers a mix of yellow flowers, including the briliantly hued sunflower. The bouquet arrives in a reusable container. Don't forget that we also have other gift packages as well as balloon bouquets and more to celebrate all those special birthdays!
Celebrate Floral Design Day With Your Favorite Memphis Florist
Floral Design Day is February 28th, and it's a special day to celebrate this artistic tradition and recognize those talented individuals who create extraordinary floral designs for decor, gifts, events, and weddings. It's a tremendously creative way to help others express themselves, and we appreciate every floral designer who works in our Memphis flower shop. Our bestselling flowers provide an ideal example of the incredible talent our floral design team has: EVERYDAY DELIGHT This bouquet was designed to showcase many flowers and uses an array of vibrant colors. There are hydrangea, roses, stock, and other flowers arranged in a clear glass cube vase. NATURE'S HARMONY This elegant floral design creates a tall floral arrangement with many premium flowers, full hydrangea, and unique seasonal greenery. DELTA DELIGHT This nod to the Mississippi Delta focuses on natural beauty like found in roses, hydrangeas, and succulents. BLOOMS IN PINK This cube vase design features pink and purple hues. Although it is compact, there are ample flowers and textures to make it feel so much larger. HAPPINESS This stunning floral design features a combination of stargazer lilies and hydrangea. It's a sophisticated look. We'd love to show you even more floral artistry so stop by our Memphis flower shop today! Our floral designers also like working directly with customers to create custom flower arrangements for special occasions or memorable gifts!
Getting Wedding Flower Ready During National Wedding Month
February is National Wedding Month. If you got engaged over Valentine's Day or recently, you may be thinking about wedding planning. That's why this special month is the ideal time to start planning your wedding, including wedding flowers. And, our Memphis flower shop and wedding consultation team are here to help you get started and see you all the way through your wedding day, planning just what you want for your special day. Now is the time to book in for your free wedding consultation at our Memphis flower shop. When you set your appointment, you'll be able to hear about the possible wedding flower options for your ceremony and reception. This includes wedding bouquets, wedding party flowers like boutonnieres, wedding ceremony flowers for indoor or outdoor weddings, and wedding reception flowers that also include flowers for your wedding cake. To get you started, be sure to check out our special website just for wedding flowers. On this Memphis wedding flower website, you'll be able to see many examples of other wedding flowers we have designed for our clients. This includes a wide range of designs, styles, and colors. From this website, you'll also see numerous wedding flowers for different aspects of your special day. Plus, you can learn more about what to think and plan for when it comes to this special part of your wedding. Also, we've made it very easy to schedule this free wedding consultation straight from our website right now, so let's get started with helping you plan your upcoming wedding!
Gorgeous Valentine’s Day Roses For Your Memphis Sweetheart
Valentine's Day is on February 14th so it's nearly time to spoil that special someone in your life. And, roses are still one of the most treasured Valentine's Day gifts to receive because of the symbolic love that they contain. At our Memphis flower shop, we have premium long-stemmed roses in a variety of colors and quantities for y0ur Valentine's Day gift giving like these beauties: ROMANCE PACKAGE Our romance package for Valentine's Day includes one-dozen red roses or upgrade to add lilies or another dozen roses. The package also features a 16" teddy bear, gourmet chocolates, and Valentine's Day Mylar balloon. TRUE LOVE ROSES VALENTINE'S SPECIAL Express your love this Valentine's Day with this multi-colored rose bouquet. ROSE INDULGENCE This luxurious Valentine's Day bouquet contains red and pink roses as well as white hydrangea. ONE DOZEN PINK ROSES An alternative to red roses is this sweet floral display of 12 pink roses with greenery accents. 48 RED ROSES Give the gift of four dozen red roses with baby's breath and greenery. THE SCENT OF LOVE Love smells sweet when you give fragrant lilies and roses as well as a handmade soy candle. This is for local Memphis delivery only. WRAPPED RED ROSES A dozen red roses are wrapped in cellophane and tied with a pretty red bow. This is a Valentine's Day gift option that you can only pick up in one of our three Memphis flower shops. TRIPLE ROSE BUD VASE This sweet and sentimental bouquet includes three roses and filler flowers arranged in a clear glass vase. You can choose from rose colors like red, pink, yellow, or rainbow based on what's available when you place your Valentine's Day order. Don't forget to spoil your loved one! Order today!