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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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Plan the Perfect Wedding with Pugh’s Flowers
There's been a lot of special occasions that remind us of weddings. We had Valentine's Day and National Wedding Month in February followed by Proposal Day on March 20th. If you received a proposal and are now engaged, this is the perfect time to start your wedding planning. And, if you are going to host your nuptials in the Memphis area, then we'd like to help you make it a memorable experience. Our Memphis flower shops have been helping those in the Memphis area have beautiful weddings thanks to our longstanding partnership with Memphis venues, our understanding of excellent service [...]
Step Into Spring with Fresh Flower Bouquets
Goodbye, Winter! Welcome to the first official day of Spring! While some of the winter chill may try to stick around, we know it won't be long before we enjoy more sunshine and warmer temperatures. More than ever, welcoming the season of renewal and rebirth is important for all of us. It's a time to look for positive change and hope that we can get back to better -- and heather -- times. Here at your favorite Memphis flower shop, we are more than ready to welcome spring in and invite you to come in and see what we've been [...]
Make St. Patrick’s Day a Lucky Day with Flowers, Balloons, and More
St. Patrick's Day is March 17th. Although it was a holiday that originated in Ireland to celebrate the arrival of Christianity, the special day has been adopted by others around the world as a day of celebration with good food and drink enjoyed with family and friends. That means you don't have to be Irish to enjoy the day or even experience a little Irish luck. Instead, it's a positive day to add a smile and rainbow to others' lives. Beyond the corned beef and cabbage and green beer, there are other special ways to add a little luck and [...]
Celebrate March Birthdays with Bouquets, Balloons, Gifts, and More!
Having some type of celebration to look forward to and participate in is always a mood lifter. And, when we can celebrate someone else and give them a thoughtful gift, it feels even better because you see their smile and know you have added to their happiness. That's what birthdays are all about. Now that a new month has arrived, March is sure to be full of birthdays with friends, family members, colleagues, and others in your life to celebrate. Here, in Memphis, we are here to help you do that from our Memphis flower and gift shop as well [...]
Custom Floral Designs for Floral Design Day
Like painters, sculptors, and fashion designers, floral designers are artists in their own right. For centuries, there have been creative people who have taken gifts from nature and put them together in extraordinary ways. To bring awareness to their artistic ability, floral designers get their own day on February 28th known as Floral Design Day. It recognizes them and their floral artwork. Floral designers have the ability to create a diverse range of looks to address different occasions -- from celebratory ones like birthdays and anniversaries to sad ones like sympathy and funerals to romantic ones like Valentine's Day. With [...]
Start Planning with a Wedding Consultation During National Wedding Month
February is also known as National Wedding Month. If you got engaged or are ready to start planning your 2021 wedding here in Memphis, then this is the time to schedule your free wedding consultation with your favorite Memphis flower shop. Our Wedding Specialist, Laura, is here and ready to work with you on planning wedding flowers that meet your vision for your big day. Creating the best wedding flowers is her expertise, and she is excited to work with each and every couple that come in and plan their wedding. If you are not sure where to begin, a [...]
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Celebrate the Beginning of Summer with Summer Flowers and Plants
The official start of summer is June 21st. This is a good time to start celebrating all that Nature brings us during the summer time with a new crop of summer flowers and plants. Check out these beautiful arrangements for the summer season many of which are newly added floral designs to our collection here at our Memphis flower shop. Here are a few of the summer bouquets you can choose from: DAISY DUO This is a new flower arrangement for summer that offers mixed daisies along with a daisy necklace that fits any size. This is a great gift idea for a summer birthday, anniversary, or other special reason. This is only available for local delivery and pickup. SHELBY SPECIAL This summer flower arrangement includes succulent plants and roses. Colors and succulents will vary according to what is available when you order from us. SUMMER CHIC This is another new summer bouquet that features sunflowers and various other blooms based on what we have in stock. DELTA DELIGHT This stunning summer floral display offers roses, hydrangeas, and succulents with a southern style floral design. Colors may vary according to what's in stock when you place your order. SUNNY SUNFLOWERS We have numerous sunflower arrangements for the summer, including this simple, yet stunning, arrangement in a glass bowl that has been filled with sunflowers. SAY IT WITH SUNFLOWERS This is another sunflower arrangement for the summer season that has copious amounts of sunflowers and greenery in a tall vase. GARDEN JOY ABOUNDS This garden style arrangement of summer flowers includes such favorites s sunflowers, lilies, roses and more. It's great to enjoy at the home or office, to give to someone special, or use for an upcoming summer event like a summer wedding or summer party. Call our Memphis flower shop or stop in today to place your order. You can also order online through our website!
Celebrate Father’s Day on June 17th
Father's Day is Sunday, June 17th. This is a special day to toast those incredible dads out there that work so hard, provide guidance, and keep us safe. At our Memphis flower shop and through our website, you can find a Father's Day collection of flowers, plants, and gifts to show your dad how much he means whether he is here in the Memphis area or across the country. Here are some Father's Day gift ideas: CHEVY TRUCK ARRANGEMENT The Chevy loving Dad will enjoy this floral gift. It's a keepsake hand-painted Chevy pickup that holds sunflowers. '65 FORD MUSTANG Or, maybe Dad is a Ford lover. We have a couple of choices that may appeal to him. The first is a hand-painted 1965 Ford Mustang filled with daisies. THE '48 FORD PICKUP The other Ford container is a 1948 ceramic Ford pickup truck filled with flowers and greenery accents. SUCCULENT GARDENS If Dad is not a flower lover, consider this alternative gift in the form of a succulent garden. They are easy to care for and make a great addition to a den or office. SWEETS FOR THE SWEET Then, there is a wide range of great gift baskets for Dad. The first is all about the sweet stuff. It's loaded with candy bars, Starburst candies, peanut butter crackers, and Cracker Jacks. There are three sizes to choose from. THE EVERYTHING BASKET This offers the best of both worlds. There is a peace lily plant as well as snacks and goodies all displayed in one basket. STARBUCKS EVERGREEN COFFEE AND TEA BASKET The coffee loving Dad will appreciate this gift basket chock full of Starbucks coffees, teas, biscotti, and a mug. This is just a sample of the spectacular Father's Day presents you can find in our Memphis flower shop.
June is National Rose Month and Ours are On Sale!
June is National Rose Month. Plus, June 12th is Red Rose Day. In the peak of its season, this is the time we celebrate its beauty. The rose has become a symbol of love, friendship, supp0ort, and more. As part of the celebration, each year our Memphis flower shop has a rose sale. This year, we ready with a spectacular sale on roses. We are making our special offer on roses good all summer long while availability lasts. As part of our rose sale, we have long-stem roses, spray roses, and garden roses. Many of our best-selling rose arrangements are on sale with up to $60 savings on your purchase. Numerous rose arrangements are available for local Memphis delivery as well as nationwide delivery. PREMIUM RED ROSES This special rose arrangement includes stargazer lilies along with our long-stemmed red roses. When stargazer lilies are not available, we use white lilies. THE ROMANTIC Show that special someone how much you care with this delightful rose package. It includes one dozen red roses along with a teddy bear (white or brown as available), chocolates, and a Mylar balloon. 12 RED ROSES This rose arrangement offers one dozen of our finest red roses. They are hand selected and arranged in a glass vase with baby's breath. 2 DOZEN RED ROSES Go even larger by opting for 24 long-stem red roses with greenery and baby's breath all arranged in a glass vase. Our sale will save you $40! WRAPPED RED ROSES Another rose option that is now on sale includes one dozen red roses that are wrapped in cellophane and tied with a red bow. Although it's on sale, this item cannot be delivered. It is only available for pick up at our Memphis flower shop.
Remember Those We Lost with Memorial Day Wreaths and Flowers
Memorial Day is Monday, May 28th. Here in Memphis, there are many events and ceremonies for Memorial Day happening over the weekend and on Memorial Day. It's a special time where we remember all of those who fought for us, our freedom, and our security. Throughout many wars, battles, and conflicts, the soldiers we lost had the courage to be on those front lines for us. This is when we stop and reflect on those we have lost whether they are friends, families, and colleagues. At our Memphis flower shop and through our website we offer Memorial Day wreaths and patriotic flowers like these: A SACRED DUTY SPRAY This tall, free-standing spray wreath is made to look like a fireworks display except with patriotic flowers. FOR THE PATRIOT The colors of the flag are beautifully represented in this patriotic spray for Memorial Day. It also has a coordinating ribbon to match the red, white, and blue flowers. HOORAY FOR THE RED, WHITE, AND BLUE This red, white, and blue flower arrangement displays patriotism and honors those we have lost in the battle for our freedom. MIXED PATRIOTIC ARRANGEMENT This is a custom floral arrangement solution that lets you work with our design team to create something unique and fitting for Memorial Day. SPIRIT OF AMERICA This patriotic floral display includes a variety of red, white, and blue flowers along with American flag accents. It makes a great gift for someone who has lost a loved one in a war. PATRIOTIC SPIRIT WREATH This wreath offers red, white, and blue flowers. The main part of the wreath features numerous white and cream-colored flowers while the top of the wreath offers a patriotic display. Visit our Memphis flower shop, call us, or order online today for local Memphis delivery. We can create Memorial Day flowers for local Memorial Day ceremonies, events, and parades as well as bouquets for personal remembrance services.
Graduation Gifts and Flowers for Memphis Grads, Parents, and Teachers
Graduation is one of those moments in life that calls for a huge celebration. Whether it's high school or college, it's a major accomplishment. Plus, it's a great time to recognize parents and teachers for helping to make it happen. Our Memphis flower shop and website feature a graduation collection of flowers and gifts that show your pride and love for all that they have accomplished as well as an appreciation for those special teachers. Check out these graduation gift ideas: BRIGHT FUTURE BOUQUET Every grad has a bright future ahead of them. And, it starts with this bouquet of bold flowers like sunflowers, roses, and other colorful blooms. It also comes with a festive Mylar balloon. CONGRATULATIONS BASKET Our Congratulations Basket has numerous gourmet sweets along with a festive graduation balloon. WELL DONE BOUQUET This is a mixed bouquet of seasonal flowers and greenery along with a festive mylar that shows your appreciation for a job well done. BE HAPPY MUG This oversized smiley faced keepsake mug is filled with bright seasonal flowers. It's a great grad gift that gives them your smile of approval. ONE DOZEN YELLOW ROSES Give these extraordinary Ecuadorian roses in bright yellow. They are arranged in a glass vase with baby's breath. It's a brilliant way to say congratulations. HAPPINESS This stunning floral display offers premium flowers in a glass vase. It's a beautiful way to show your love and appreciation on this special day. SIMPLY WHITE A bubble bowl is filled with white roses and carnations, offering a very elegant way to show congratulations for graduating. It's time to place your order. Don't forget that we also have graduation cards, graduation gifts, and graduation balloons to add to your flower order. We deliver to Memphis homes and schools. Or, you can come into our Memphis flower shop and place your order, too!
Now’s the Time to Gift Mom With Flowers For Her Day
Mother's Day is a week away on Sunday, May 13th. Are you ready? If not, that's okay because we have you covered with our Mother's Day collection available for order in our Memphis flower shop or online through our website. Here are some ideas to show you just how easy and affordable it is to get mom something special for Mother's Day: DOUBLE PLANT BASKET Mom will love these wooden planters that contain two plants, one blooming while the other one is green and leafy. It also includes a seasonal ribbon and accents. WHAT A MOM WANTS This special Mother's Day package includes a fresh pound cake and a decorative garden of plants. The pound cakes are made locally by Judy Pound Cakes. it's only available in the Memphis delivery area. BLOOMING LOVE This is another Mother's Day package, and it includes a blooming plant, gourmet chocolates, and a festive mylar balloon for Mother's Day. The blooming plant includes two options, which are a hydrangea or azalea plant. LARGE BLOOMING GARDEN This blooming garden for Mother's Day is loaded with green plants plus it has a blooming plant that Mom can enjoy indoors or re-plant outside in her own garden. WHAT A GIRL WANTS Mom will love this gift package that contains long-stemmed red roses and gourmet chocolates. You can also choose pink roses based on current availability. FRAGRANT GIFT COMBO This Mother's Day gift combo includes either six or 12 roses. Along with the flowers, your mom will receive a handmade soy candle with four designs and scents to choose from. This is also only for local Memphis delivery. Besides these beautiful Mother's Day gift ideas, we also offer balloon bouquets, greeting cards, specialty gift items and other items mom is sure to love. Plus, if you call now you can meet with our floral design team and put together a custom Mother's Day flower arrangement or bouquet.
Celebrating Memphis Moms on Mother’s Day
Mother's Day is Sunday, May 13th. It's time to celebrate every Mom in Memphis and around the country for all that they do for their families. They work tirelessly on our behalf to make sure we have everything we need and are there when we need them the most. To help you celebrate your Mom, we have a Mother's Day collection of flowers and gifts that will show just how much you love her: COUNTRY BEAUTY Mom will love this keepsake stoneware crock that has a hand-glazed, crackle finish and etched bee motif. It's filled with roses for Mother's Day. WINGED BEAUTY Here is another keepsake hand-glazed ceramic vase with a hummingbird medallion. Inside are roses and lilies that Mom will adore. BLOOMING LOVE This Mother's Day package includes a blooming plant, assorted gourmet chocolates, and a Mother's Day Mylar balloon. Choose from a hydrangea or azalea plant. MOM'S FAVORITES This is another special Mother's Day package gift. It contains mixed pink long-stemmed roses and a hand-made, fragrant soy candle. WHAT A MOM WANTS Another Mother's Day gift package idea is this one that features a delicious, fresh pound cake and a decorative garden of plants. This is for local Memphis delivery only. BLOOMS IN PINK This sweet Mother's Day bouquet offers a mix of pink and purple seasonal blooms with greenery. HAPPINESS This bouquet for Mom offers hydrangea and other premium flowers that she will love. PERFECT MIX Sunflowers and various purple and pink stems are arranged in a cube vase and deliver a smile for Mom. Place your order for Mother's Day now!
Celebrating Memphis Teachers During Teacher Appreciation Week
Teachers go above and beyond for our kids, helping them succeed and giving them the best tools and strategies to succeed in work and life. They provide so much knowledge, support, and skills building that we could not do ourselves as parents. We appreciate them so much. Now is the time to tell them how you feel. May 7th through May 11th is Teacher Appreciation Week while May 8th is Teacher Appreciation Day. This is the best opportunity to show them the love they deserve. To help you out, we can deliver these teacher gifts and more to Memphis schools from our Memphis flower shop: SHELBY SPECIAL This flower arrangement offers a unique combination of a succulent and roses. Colors are based on availability. BRIGHTLY BLOOMING Spring stems arrive in a vase. The colors include white, yellow, and green blooms as well as accent greenery. SPRING INDEED Lovely soft shades of pink and purple make this gorgeous arrangement very springy indeed. This arrangement is a great "thank you" or "thinking of you" and a great way to share the joys of springtime. POUND CAKE AND SPRING STEMS A great teacher gift idea is to get this combination of gifts. It includes a spring bouquet and Memphis-made pound cake by Judy Pound Cakes. The flowers vary based on availability. SIMPLY WHITE Teachers will love this bubble bowl that is filled with white roses and carnations. It's so elegant. HAPPINESS This is a stunning floral display that includes stargazer lilies and hydrangea. BE HAPPY MUG This oversized and happy keepsake mug overflows with spring blooms in bright and bold colors. They will think of you every time they use the mug for tea or coffee. Of course, you can also pick up these teacher gifts from our Memphis florist location and give them to your kids so they can give them to the teacher or you can bring them to the school and show them how much they mean to you and your kids.
Celebrating Memphis Admins and Virtual Admins with Flowers and Gifts
Administrative Professionals Week is April 23 to 27, and Administrative Professionals Day is April 25. This is the perfect time to thank your Memphis admins who work in your offices or who help you as virtual admins online. They get so much done for you that it's important to show them just how much they are appreciated. Our Administrative Professionals collection helps you show your appreciation through flowers and gifts like these special highlights: 901 FIESTA This special bright and festive flower arrangement is a great way to celebrate the talent that has stuck with you and is the force that keeps the company moving ahead. BE HAPPY MUG This is two gifts in one. First, your admin will get a cheerful keepsake coffee mug. Second, they'll enjoy the bold and beautiful blooms that are arranged inside. DAISY CHIPS This gorgeous spring daisy bowl comes with a dozen freshly baked chocolate chip cookies from Buckley's. Your admin will love this special gift package that shows your appreciation. COFFEE BREAK Your admin will enjoy this keepsake mug that has been filled with blooms. Plus, it comes with a balloon of thanks. PETITE AND PRETTY Choose from various colors of bottle-shaped vases that include a couple stunning stems and greenery. It's a perfect size arrangement for your admin's desk. SWEETS AND TREATS Our Sweets and Treats Gourmet Box comes in two sizes. Filled with all types of treats, it's the perfect gift if you have a team of admins to thank. DESK PLANT Maybe your admin isn't a fan of flowers or is allergic. That's why this green desk plant gift makes a great alternative admin gift idea. Order today in our Memphis flower shop, call us, or use our online ordering system on our floral website.
April is Keep America Beautiful Month
We want to take care of our country and the environment that surrounds it. This includes air, plant and animal life, water, and all other precious resources we have to make sure natural resources are here for generations to come. Here, in Memphis, we want to also create a community that we are all proud of. That means keeping it clean, planting new trees and plants, and building a beautiful city. April has other environmental special days, too, where we can get involved. There are International Plant Appreciation Day on April 13th and Earth Day on April 20th. This makes it an ideal time to buy and share green plants, blooming plants, dish and basket gardens, and hanging baskets. You can put them in your home or office or send them to special people in your life. Here are some great examples from our plant collection: TROPICAL BLOOMING BROMELIAD PLANT The colorful bromeliad is a stunning display to share in a home or office. We have bromeliads that are between 18" and 25" tall. These plants also can be put in a wide range of containers based on availability. LARGE BLOOMING GARDEN You'll enjoy this large blooming garden that includes green plants for indoors as well as a blooming plant. BLOOMING PLANT Our Memphis flower shop has numerous blooming plants available across different seasons. These colorful plants include Azaleas, Begonias, and Kalanchoe. We put these in either a wicker or ceramic container. EXTRA LARGE CERAMIC PLANT GARDEN Our extra large ceramic garden holds many houseplants that are low maintenance and provide so many health benefits. SUCCULENT GARDENS We have three sizes of succulent gardens that each come in a ceramic container. These long-lasting green plants are also very easy to care for. Come check out our entire plant collection in our Memphis flower shop or shop online today!