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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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Pugh’s Wedding Flowers — The Best Wedding and Event Florist in Memphis
Now that things are beginning to open up again, we can start thinking about in-person events and weddings. If you have been waiting, now is the time to get started on your dream wedding here in the Memphis area. Pugh's Flowers and our team of floral designs and wedding coordinators are here to help. For over 40 years, the Memphis flower shop has been helping brides create their dram weddings. Over the last few years, we've been so fortunate to have Laura who has expanded our wedding division to help even more brides. We are unmatched in our attention to [...]
It’s Not Too Early to Shop for Mother’s Day on May 9th
Mother's Day is Sunday, May 9th. Now is the time to start planning and shopping to make it as special as possible for your Mom. This year also brings the hope of more in-person celebrations, including a meal out and lots of quality time together. Our Memphis flower shop and floral and gift website is ready with our Mother's Day collection now available so you shop sooner than later to make sure Mom gets everything she deserves. You can shop in-person, order by phone, or use our website ordering form to pick out a bouquet, plant, or special gift package [...]
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 3rd-7th
Every year, we celebrate teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week and Teacher Appreciation Day for all that they do for our kids all year long. This year is no different but perhaps requires more attention after such a challenging year of trying to do virtual or hybrid school. Teachers rose to the challenge and did their best in trying to continue a learning environment that benefits for our kids. It was hard for them as it was for our kids, but teachers did not give up and kept working to achieve their learning goals. For this, we are so thankful to [...]
Celebrating Hard Workers in Memphis on Administrative Professionals Day
Whether you work together in-person or continue to work remotely, it's your admin or your admin team that keeps everything running smoothly. They schedule meetings, organize your calendar, and have everything done for you so you can focus on growing your business. They are invaluable. While you may show appreciation for them regularly, now is the time to celebrate them. The week of April 19th is Administrative Professionals Week. On April 21st, it's Administrative Professionals Day. You may want to plan a luncheon or virtual luncheon or provide a spa day or just some personal time off for your admin.Ask [...]
Shop Glorious Spring Flowers and Plants at Pugh’s
Spring is in full bloom here in Memphis. We are starting to enjoy some warmer weather and more sunshine. This gives us all hope that we are turning a corner and working toward getting back to some normal work and life activities. To add color to your life and those around you, consider shopping our Spring flower and plant collection today. You can add bright and bold colors or subtle pastel hues to your home or home office. Or, you can send these beautiful, fresh seasonal blooms to others who may have a birthday or other special occasion on the [...]
Celebrating Easter or Passover with Flowers, Plants, and Special Gifts
Now that April has arrived, it's time to think about some of the biggest Spring holidays. This includes Passover, which is March 27-April 4 as well as Easter on April 4. It's a special time to celebrate special religious meaning, but it's also an important time to gather with family and look to positive change and renewal. These messages and time with family have become more important than ever, especially after the past year filled with so many challenges. Our Memphis flower and gift shop is filled with treats for Easter and special floral displays for Passover. The Easter collection [...]
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Celebrating National Grandparents’ Day with Flowers
A special day is coming up soon where you can give your grandparents even more love and attention than they get already. That day is National Grandparents Day on Sunday, September 9th. Here are some floral gift ideas from our Memphis flower shop to show your grandparents just how much you care: EVERYDAY DELIGHT This bright floral display offers hydrangea, roses, stock, and other flower varieties. The seasonal flowers are arranged in a clear glass cube. 901 FIESTA This is an artistic, brightly colored floral bouquet named after the Memphis area code. JUST FOR YOU A clear glass vase holds a variety of seasonal blooms that are sure to make your grandparents smile. PURPLE AND YELLOW BEAUTY This floral display holds a mix of bold purple and yellow flowers that are combined with seasonal greenery. SUNSHINE AND COOKIES This gift includes a sunshine mixed vase of flowers along with one dozen freshly baked chocolate chip cookies from Buckley's. There are three sizes of flower arrangements to choose from. Please note that there is a 24-hour notice required as the cookies are baked fresh daily. Other Gift Ideas Of course, your grandparents might like something instead of flowers or it might be nice to add another gift for them to enjoy. That's why we also offer other gift items like edibles that include cakes and cookies, gourmet baskets, fruit baskets, and more. Additionally, we have green and blooming plants, balloons, seasonal merchandise, and other thoughtful gifts in our Memphis flower shop and on our website. Order for Grandparents Day right now!
There’s Still Time to Celebrate Romance Awareness Month
August is Romance Awareness Month, which is a way to focus on being more romantic with your special someone. There's still time to celebrate it with a special gift of flowers, a romantic dinner, or weekend trip. It's always good to let your better half know how much they mean to you by doing something that is meaningful and thoughtful for them. Here are some ways to add some romance with flowers: WRAPPED RED ROSES Give your loved one a traditional, but very treasured, gift of a dozen red roses wrapped in cellophane and tied with a red bow. This is available for pick-up only in our Memphis flower shop. THE ROMANTIC Say 'I Love You' with this romantic package that includes one dozen red roses, a teddy bear (white or brown based on availability), chocolates, and a Mylar balloon. LOVE MEDLEY This rose arrangement illustrates the true love that you have for your significant other. BURNING LOVE Red roses and white calla lilies create a stunning floral display that shows your love and passion for that special someone. ROSES AND HYDRANGEA Eight long-stemmed red roses are combined with white hydrangea stems. It shows just how great two beautiful flower varieties are when they come together sort of like you and your other half. Wedding Flowers Or, maybe you were lucky enough to just receive a proposal this month and are now looking at wedding planning. Be sure to check out our incredible wedding website with a gallery full of gorgeous wedding flowers to see how you can work together to plan your Memphis wedding. Contact us in our Memphis flower shop, by phone, or through our website to order romantic flowers or schedule a free wedding flower consultation.
Celebrating Friendships and Special People
During this third week of August, there is plenty to celebrate. It's Friendship Week so spend time with your friends and let them know just how much you love them. Give older generations some love and attention this Senior Citizen's Day on August 21st. Then, there are other people in your life that perhaps you have not connected with recently because of a disagreement. Use August 25th as Kiss and Make Up Day as a way to resolve any conflict and re-connect with people you do care about. Our flower, plant, and gift collections provide great symbols of your feeling like these special items: BE HAPPY MUG Many of our gift ideas are actually gift sets. This one offers a keepsake oversized mug with a happy face. It's great for coffee, tea, or hot cocoa. It arrives with a fresh seasonal flower arrangement. DAISY DUO This gift combination offers a bouquet of mixed daisies and a daisy necklace that fits any size and is easy to wear, durable and trendy. Daisy Duo makes a thoughtful surprise for a birthday, anniversary, congratulations and just because. Daisy colors may vary according to availability. SUNFLOWER HAPPINESS Sunflowers, roses, and other beautiful flowers create a stunning floral display that is sure to make any recipient feel great. DELIGHTFUL BOUQUET This colorful bouquet offers a mix of colors and comes in three sizes. COFFEE AND CAKE This is another special gift package for a great friend or special someone. It offers a seasonal bouquet along with a freshly made pound cake from Memphis company, Pound Cake, LLC. SUMPTUOUS GOURMET BASKET This is a massive gift basket that offers something for everyone. There are sweet and savory items. The large gift basket contains 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. MEDIUM BLOOMING GARDEN Plants are another special gift to consider. For example, we have various sizes of garden arrangements like this medium blooming garden. There are green and blooming plants arranged together in a ceramic container. PETITE CERAMIC DISH GARDEN Another beautiful option is a small, desktop garden in a ceramic dish. There are still generous amounts of green indoor plants along with ribbon accents. Order today!
Commemorating the Death of Elvis Presley
August 16th is the anniversary of the death of Elvis Presley. Here, in Memphis, it is a very important date. There will be many people coming from near and far to commemorate the death of our beloved hometown icon. In fact, Graceland puts on an entire week of special events that Elvis fans can come and enjoy. Here are some special flower arrangements to bring to Graceland as part of your own Elvis celebration: LOVE ME TENDER The King of Rock and Roll got it right when he said, "Love Me Tender." This is the perfect name for this floral arrangement of roses and lilies just right too! You can choose from six red or pink roses and lilies, which are arranged in a glass vase. BOLD AND BRIGHT TRIBUTE Choose from an urn or pot for this bright and bold flower arrangement that reflects the larger than life Elvis Presley. CELEBRATION OF LIFE ARRANGEMENT Standing at two-feet high, this memorial flower arrangement is sure to stand out. You can customize this bouquet by selecting the flowers and colors you want. BASKET OF LIGHT This elegant basket features an all-white tribute to Elvis with a stunning combination of premium flowers. ROSE MEMORIAL These roses are a classic way of showing love and sympathy. The memorial bouquet includes more than two-dozen red roses and bounteous filler. Other rose colors may also be available. We can also create custom bouquets or custom flower arrangements in our Memphis flower shop for this special Elvis celebration. Call now to schedule your appointment with our floral design team. Or, you can place your order by calling our Memphis florist location or using our online order form through our website.
Flowers and Gifts for Summer Camp Counselors and Teachers
School starts in Memphis on August 6th so it's already time to welcome a new year of teachers for your kids. It's not too late to thank those summer camp counselors either for taking your kids for part of the summer. Here are some great flower arrangements and other gifts to show your appreciation to these mentors: BUTTERFLY BUDS This is a mixed bud vase that fits perfectly on any teacher's gift to remind them how much you appreciate what they do. BE HAPPY MUG This is two gifts in one. First, there is an oversized happy mug that teachers can re-use for their coffee or tea. Second, it comes with a large arrangement of bright seasonal flowers. DAISY CHIPS A beautiful daisy bowl is paired with a dozen freshly baked chocolate chip cookies from Buckley's, a local bakery here in Memphis. This is another special two-in-one gift. SUNNY SUNFLOWERS This is a beautiful bowl of sunshine with a generous display of sunflowers that will brighten any teacher's day. BLOOMS IN PINK This arrangement offers an array of flowers in shades of pink and purple. It fits well in any space. 901 FIESTA Celebrate all those amazing mentors in your kids' lives with this festive and colorful vase full of seasonal flowers and greenery. JUST FOR YOU A clear glass vase holds a wide range of colorful blooms to brighten the day. BEAUTIFUL GLADS Enjoy 12 stems of mixed color glads are arranged in a glass vase. It's a tall and grand flower arrangement that stands out. DOUBLE PLANT BASKET This gift offers a wood planter with one green plant and one blooming plant as well as ribbon accents. EXTRA LARGE BLOOMING GARDEN This blooming garden is one of the largest we offer. It overflowes with indoor green plants and a blooming plant that adds color. ANY OCCASION BASKET If you want to thank a team of summer camp counselors or group of teachers, then one of our gift baskets is the answer. This large gift basket has all kinds of sweet and savory treats. There are peppermint popcorn, English tea cookies, biscotti, Jacquot truffles, cheese, sourdough crisps, smoked salmon, mocha almonds, Jer's peanut butter squares, cheese straws, Jelly Belly jelly beans, shortbread cookies and a bag of Ghirardelli chocolate squares. Order these gifts through our Memphis flower shop or online through our website today!
Celebrating International Day of Friendship in Memphis
July 30th is officially known as International Day of Friendship. This special day is intended to celebrate friends and the support and good times they bring. It's a priceless relationship that you have cherished over time. Now is the time to let your friends know how special they are with a special gift like these: EVERYDAY DELIGHT This stunning floral design features hydrangea, roses, stock and other varieties. The garden floral design is arranged in a clear glass cube vase. SUMMER CHIC Summer Chic is one of our newest bouquet designs. It includes sunflowers and other summer blooms and greenery for a cheerful floral display. DELIGHTFUL BOUQUET Flowers of all colors and types are presented in a clear glass vase. There are three sizes available. GARDEN JOY ABOUNDS This garden style flower arrangement showcases sunflowers, lilies, roses and other gorgeous blooms. Yellow is the symbolic color of friendship so check out these yellow bouquets we offer: ONE DOZEN YELLOW ROSES Send one dozen of the finest Ecuadorian yellow roses arranged in a glass vase with baby's breath. PURPLE AND YELLOW BEAUTY Enjoy both purple and yellow flowers in this bowl that overflows with natural beauty. SHIMMER OF THANKS Make your appreciation shine for your friends with this floral gift. It has many types of yellow blooms arranged in a keepsake metallic cube with unique cutout designs.
Gift Family Members on These Special July Days
July has many days dedicated to family. These include Parent's Day on July 22nd, Cousin's Day on July 24th, Aunt and Uncle Day on July 26th, and Father-in-Law Day on July 30th. These special celebratory days during the month of July are great excuses to stop and tell these amazing people just how much you appreciate them. And, we have a whole lot of goodies and special items that are a great way to make each of these family members know how much they are loved. Here's what we have in our Memphis flower shop and online through our website: Cakes and Cookies Our cakes and cookies collection features locally made pound cakes and cookies as part of various special packages that also may include a bouquet of flowers, keepsake mugs, and other special items. While the cake or cookies might not last long, the memory of such a great gift will. These items are for local delivery only in and around Memphis. Gourmet Gift Baskets We have all types of gift baskets to choose from like these tasty treats: GOLF BAG FULL OF GOODIES For the golfer, this is a mini golf bag that has been filled with sweet and savory goodies. It arrives wrapped with cello paper and tied with a matching ribbon. FORD MUSTANG WITH CANDY A family member who likes cars and preferably loves Ford Mustangs will eat this gift up. It is a keepsake Mustang-shaped ceramic container that has been filled with candy. It's also wrapped in cello and tied with ribbon. LARGE FRUIT BASKET This is our largest fruit basket, which comes loaded with seasonal fresh fruit. It's wrapped in clear cello and tied with a large and decorative bow. SWEETS FOR THE SWEET This snack and candy basket has a lot of delicious items, including candy bars, Starburst, peanut better crackers and cracker jacks. Plants We have green plants, flowering plants, and succulents, which make a nice alternative to flowers and provide something that a green thumb family member is sure to enjoy.
Our Affordable Package Deals
While it's nice to receive flowers as a gift or a special treat, it's even better to get both. That's why we've put together many special package deals at our Memphis flower shop that are available in-store and online. Here are some of those special deals you can send for a birthday or any other celebratory occasion: GO TIGERS GO PACKAGE If you know a Tigers fan, then this gift is perfect! It includes a blue and white floral arrangement in a clear cube and a hand-made 901 soy candle. BLOOMING WISHES This package includes a blooming plant, assorted gourmet chocolates, and a "thinking of you" Mylar balloon. DAISY DUO This new package includes a daisy flower arrangement with mixed colors as well as a daisy necklace that fits any size. PLENTIFUL PURPLE PACKAGE This special package deal comes with a large bouquet of mixed flowers in various purple hues, a box of gourmet chocolates, and a medium-sized teddy bear. BEAR BASKET This package features a teddy bear, a box of chocolates, and two festive Mylar balloons. COFFEE AND CAKE This gift package combines a ceramic mug filled with fresh flowers with a freshly made pound cake from Pound Cake, LLC. DAISY CHIPS A bowl full of daisies is combined with a dozen freshly baked chocolate chip cookies from Buckley's for this special package deal. HAPPINESS PACKAGE This package includes hydrangea and lilies plus a handmade soy candle. Both the flowers and the candle offer a wonderful scent. We have many other special deals to choose from so you can find the one that's right for your gift-giving needs. Most of our package deals are only available for local Memphis delivery. That's because most of the items in the packages are made from local Memphis companies. Order by phone, in our Memphis flower shop, or online!
Vote For Us!
It's that time of year again to cast your vote for favorite Memphis businesses like our Memphis flower shop. The Commercial Appeal and Memphis Most run a contest each year that offers a chance for you to have a voice about your favorite businesses in Memphis across multiple categories. We would appreciate your support this year by going to the following link and choosing us if you believe we are the best flower shop in Memphis: http://commercialappeal.secondstreetapp.com/2018-Memphis-Most/gallery?group=281215. While on the site, be sure to vote for all your other favorite Memphis businesses in categories like services, shopping, restaurants and more. Here, you can select those businesses that provide the best customer experience, value, selection, and quality for your needs. We appreciate the opportunity to serve all those in the Memphis area. Since we started our Memphis flower shops, we've focused on personal service and an enjoyable experience whether you shop or work with us in our flower shop or you call us or use our website to order flowers or plants. Over the years, we've enjoyed getting to know so many of you and contribute to your special celebrations and enhance the memories of events like weddings. Thank you for being our customers no matter how or if you cast your vote. We appreciate your business and the trust you place in our floral design team and staff at our Memphis florist locations. We look forward to continuing to serve you throughout 2018 and beyond!
Schedule a Free Wedding Consultation For Your Summer Wedding
Summer is an extremely busy wedding season for us. However, we are always finding time to offer free wedding consultations to help more brides with their wedding flowers. This includes all wedding flowers from ceremony flowers to reception flowers to wedding party flowers and cake flowers. Our exclusive wedding flower website also provides additional assistance. It includes a comprehensive list of Memphis area wedding venues where we have partnerships. Knowing these venues can help us make the best recommendations for the number of flowers you'll need to create your dream wedding experience. We work directly with the managers and directors of these event venues and are familiar with the layouts. Our set-up and post-event clean-up staff are also aware of each venue's specific facility requirements. This creates a seamless experience for your wedding. Our free wedding consultation is extended to all new prospective brides. The entire wedding design and planning team are experienced professionals who understand how they can help with each step in the wedding flower planning process. Wedding & Events Center hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We offer all your favorite floral varieties and buy our flowers farm-direct so you get the best possible wedding flowers that stay fresh throughout your event. Also, this allows us to pass on the best value to you so you get the most for your wedding flower budget. You can look at our online wedding flower portfolio to get your own ideas for your summer wedding. There are numerous visual examples of other weddings, wedding parties, bouquets and boutonnieres, and wedding cake flowers. that illustrate what we do and what you might want to do for your own wedding. Additionally, we offer comprehensive, value-added wedding packages. Wedding packages include consultation, flowers, floral design, delivery, event set-up and return for the take down. Schedule yours today!