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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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Use Reward Points to Purchase National Parents’ Day Flowers from Pugh’s Flowers
Pugh's Flowers is ranked by Teleflora as one of the nation's 100 largest floral order senders Make sure you are prepared to honor mom and dad this National Parents' Day with fresh flowers from Pugh's Flowers. Parents are honored annually on the fourth Sunday in July, with the special day of National Parents' Day. This year, in 2022, the meaningful holiday is July 24th. A loving time when we can all pay a tribute to our parents for their sacrifices in raising us and preparing us for success in the world. We honor parents as stable force we can lean [...]
Act Now and Contact Pugh’s Flowers if You will be Needing Wedding Flowers in the Following Months GalleryAct Now and Contact Pugh’s Flowers if You will be Needing Wedding Flowers in the Following Months
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Act Now and Contact Pugh’s Flowers if You will be Needing Wedding Flowers in the Following Months
Pugh's Flowers floral design staff is one of the very best in the Memphis. Reality is that the pandemic in early 2020 had an impact on many things. This included creating a problem for US Florists in receiving timely and complete flower orders from flower farms. It is now strongly recommended that if you are needing to have Wedding Flowers in the next 6-9 months, you should start wedding planning with a florist as soon as possible. Pugh's Flowers is the premier florist in Memphis TN specializing in the floral planning of elegant weddings. The flower shortage facing all florists is [...]
Decorate your Office with Fresh and Beautiful Plants from Pugh’s Flowers GalleryDecorate your Office with Fresh and Beautiful Plants from Pugh’s Flowers
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Decorate your Office with Fresh and Beautiful Plants from Pugh’s Flowers
Pugh's Flowers offers Permanent Botanicals which make wonderful gifts. Have you considered the increased popularity of Office Plants now used by many businesses? Today, you often will find plants and flowers as an important part of the office decor. That is largely due to owners and managers understanding the benefits of Office Plants and Flowers for employees and customers. Pugh's Flowers has a wide selection of Fresh Plants and Flowers that are great for any office environment. Most often, it makes people feel that having plants and flowers in the office is like having a little piece of nature indoors. [...]
Pugh’s Flowers Offers Fresh and Festive 4th of July Flowers
Pugh's Flowers was voted "Best Florist in Memphis" in 2017 The Pugh's Flowers amazing and professional floral design team has worked diligently to ensure that you are fully prepared to celebrate the Independence Day holiday with your family and friends. When you purchase fresh, colorful and patriotic 4th of July Flowers from Pugh's Flowers, the party will be assured of starting off well. Our flowers are fresh, beautiful and created with a sense of celebration for every occasion. They will make your home festive both inside and outside by creating a patriotic and proud atmosphere. There are many varieties of [...]
Shop for World Class Summer Flowers and Plants at Pugh’s Flowers
Pugh's Flowers offers the best selection of your summer favorites in Memphis Be ready to celebrate the start of the summer season on June 21st by purchasing Summer Flowers and Plants from Pugh's Flowers. Our arrangements are perfect for inside your home and outside on your patio. Flowers and Plants are a great way to get into the spirit of the season and to make your home beautiful. Our very skilled and passionate floral designers at Pugh's Flowers have been busy creating festive and dazzling arrangements to help you celebrate Summer! Flowers make every summertime celebration better. Whether you are [...]
Shop for Father’s Day Floral Gifts at Pugh’s Flowers and Receive Reward Points! GalleryShop for Father’s Day Floral Gifts at Pugh’s Flowers and Receive Reward Points!
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Shop for Father’s Day Floral Gifts at Pugh’s Flowers and Receive Reward Points!
Pugh's Flowers offers one of the very best selections of beautiful green, flowering and tropical plants found anywhere in Germantown We are anticipating and want to be ready for Father's Day on June 19th! The best action is to shop with Pugh's Flowers for fresh and festive Father's Day Floral Gifts. We have multiple varieties of flowers and plants that are popular for Father's Day. Flowers are a wonderful gift for dad. However, if you would prefer a Green or Flowering Plant, we offer an excellent selection designed just for Father's Day. Plus, you can receive Reward Points when you [...]
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New Ideas for Pumpkins and Other Halloween Decorating Tips from Pugh’s
Halloween arrives at the end of this week on Saturday. While it may look a little bit different than usual, that's even more reason to decorate your home and get in the festive mood with your family. You most likely have pumpkins on the mind and may already be ready to carve up those Jack o'lanterns with the kids. But, there are other ways to incorporate pumpkins into your Halloween and fall decor. For example, pumpkins and other gourds are a colorful way to create a rustic look. Pile them on your porch or arrange them on hay bales with a friendly scarecrow. Be sure to add a fall wreath to your front door. Inside add ceramic pumpkins filled with fall flowers or accents and greenery. These can be orange or white and showcase an array of colorful flowers that match your decor. You can also use mini pumpkins and turn a garland into a fall festival throughout your home. add the mini pumpkins to garden arrangements or other parts of your home. We also have pretty kalanchoe plants displayed in tin containers with pumpkin motifs. However, there are other ways to decorate your home for Halloween, too, besides just pumpkins. We also have elegant fall arrangements and centerpieces in gold, copper, and burgundy as well as brilliantly hued roses and other premium flowers. Sunflowers are another beautiful and rustic way to decorate for fall, Halloween, and into Thanksgiving season. Ask our Memphis floral design team to create exclusive and custom Halloween floral displays that match your vision of the holiday. From fun to spooky to gothic, they can deliver something that brings your vision to life. Just call or stop by to make an appointment. Don't forget that we also have wonderful gifts, including many specifically for Halloween! For example, our trick-or-treat pails are Jack o'lantern-themed and filled with all types of goodies. Ask us what other fall packages are available for gift-giving during this season of gratitude. Remember that you can call our Memphis flower shop, visit, or use our website to place an order. Just let us know if you want to pick up your order or use our local Memphis contactless delivery service. From all of us at Pugh's Flowers, we wish all of you a safe, fun, and happy Halloween!
Send Thanks on Make a Difference Day This October 24th
This October 24th is Make a Difference Day. Large or small, every effort to create change can lead to a positive difference in each other's lives, the community, and the world as a whole. From a neighbor or colleague to a teacher to a frontline worker, so many are working hard to make a difference. This is an ideal time to show others you appreciate what they have done with you, your child, and those around you. Our Memphis flower and gift shop and website offer many ways to show your appreciation. Here are some gift ideas you can pick up in our store or order by phone and online for local contactless Memphis delivery. Goodies, Gift Baskets, and Gift Packages Let's start with all the great gifts we have to show your appreciation. Our gift baskets and packages include a mix of gourmet food, and locally curated products like homemade pound cakes. Choose from a wide range of packages that can include flowers, plants, coffee mugs, and balloons. These goodies come in many different sizes and styles, which provides you with the choice to match your recipient's preferences and budget. Fall Flowers and Plants Flowers are also a beautiful way to show you value others' contributions to positive change. A good place to start is with our fall flower collection, which is filled with seasonal items. Choose from traditional symbols like a ceramic pumpkin and bright sunflowers to new fresh floral designs that incorporate untraditional colors like fuchsia and purple. We also have fall plants like a colorful kalanchoe plant in a fall-themed container or a croton with fall-hued leaves. There are many other fall plants or greenery accents that also make nice gifts for Make a Difference Day that are long-lasting. Many of our fall flowers and plants make great centerpieces for the fall table. Other Gift Ideas Of course, we have other floral designs available across our other collections as well as orchids and other blooming plants. You can also opt to use our custom floral design services for a custom bouquet, custom centerpiece, or custom flower arrangement that offers something exclusive for your recipient. Call and make an appointment today! Order Now! Stop by our Memphis flower shop, call us, or use our online ordering system found on our flower shop website. You can pick up your item at our Memphis florist location or you can request contactless delivery for the local Memphis area.
Send a Special Gift from Pugh’s for Boss’s Day and Sweetest Day
If this unprecedented year has taught us anything it's that we should appreciate what and who we have in our lives as well as to hang on to them a little closer and tell them how much they are valued on a more regular basis. This month provides us with many formal reasons to that, including Boss's Week (October 12th through October 16th), Boss's Day (October 16th), and the Sweetest Day (October 17th). We know our boss has probably gone through challenging times with their business this year as have many loved ones in our social circle. Here are some ways to put a smile on their face and provide a positive message to support them: Flowers and Plants We're so excited that fall is here because it's provided an opportunity to showcase new floral designs that may fit your boss's preferences or capture everything your friend or family members love about flowers, plants, or both! This also means we have numerous containers that reflect the fall season, too, which are designed to fit all types of home and office decor. Our floral designs come in many sizes, styles, and color palates to find the one that matches your recipient. If you want to do something special, you can also work on an exclusive floral design with our floral design team. Just call our Memphis flower shop to arrange an in-store or phone appointment. Then, there is our collection of fall plants, including colorful blooming plants that reflect the colors of the season. Choose from indoor green plants, succulents, dish and basket gardens, and more. Gift Packages and More Our gift packages continue to be one of our bestsellers. We've introduced some new relevant ones for the fall, including our local partner's fresh poundcake with a fall bouquet. There are also some social distancing-themed gifts that come with a cactus and a locally-made candle not to mention a virtual hug! There are so many to choose from that you are found to find the best gift for those special bosses, friends, family members, colleagues, and neighbors! Order Today! Order from our Memphis flower shop in-person, by phone, or through our website. We'd love to see you so stop by and pick up your gift. Or, you can request our contactless delivery for the Memphis area when you place your order. Thank you for your continued support this year! We appreciate all of you so much!
Honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Pink Flowers
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a month where we recognize, inform, and support those who are fighting breast cancer as well as those who have won the fight. Although this year's activities and events may look different due to COVID-19, we can make the most of virtual channels to raise awareness and offer support. Here are some ways you can participate in Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Use your social media to draw attention by sharing stories, pictures, and information related to the cause. Volunteer with an organization that helps breast cancer patients. Offer to help loved ones who may have breast cancer by doing things that help them while they focus on fighting the disease. Provide money to organizations that research or support the fight against breast cancer. On a personal level for those in your social circle, you can also send a special thoughtful gift during the month to let them know you support them and are there to help fight cancer alongside them. Or, it's also a good time to celebrate someone who has beat breast cancer. We have a wide range of pink-themed flowers available in our Memphis flower shop and through our website that show you are thinking pink during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We have a wide range of pink flower arrangements to choose from, including garden style designs with lush greenery and a wide range of flower varieties. There are also more formal or modern floral designs with luxurious roses and hydrangea. Choose from glass vases to art glass containers to baskets and cube vases. Even our gift packages offer a pink theme that fits this month's awareness campaign. If you don't see anything that works for you, call us or stop by our Memphis flower shop so you can work directly with our floral design team on a custom pink-themed bouquet. We even have pink blooming plants that also make a long-lasting thoughtful gift, including azaleas, orchids, and more. Just ask us what's available when you are ready to place your order. Speaking of orders, you can call us, come into our Memphis flower shop, or use our website order form. Once you order, let us know if you want to pick it up or use the contactless local Memphis area delivery process. Place your order today and help spread awareness and support during Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
Join Us for the 11th Annual Camp Good Grief 5K!
Join us during the weekend of October 4 from anywhere for this year's Camp Good Grief event! This year, we've gone virtual to raise money for Camp Good Grief, the Mid-South’s bereavement camp designed for children. Since 1999, Camp Good Grief has been a safe place for over 1,500 children between the ages of six and 12 after they lost a loved one. Camp Good Grief operates thanks to grants and generous donations from individuals, organizations, and partnerships with local businesses like our sponsors. As a longtime sponsor, Pugh's Flowers continues to support this year's event. During the 11th year, the fundraising event looks a bit different, but we wanted to ensure that it continued no matter what was happening around us! There are more prizes available, including those for team captains who raise $1,000. They will receive a commemorative Camp Good Grief 5K 2020 sweatshirt. The drive-through packet pick-up will feature s’mores packs for families and photo opportunities with Pughy, our mascot. Other activities are also planned. The packet pick-ups are planned for Saturday, October 3rd from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and Sunday, October 4th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. If you can not get to the packet pick-up, be sure to get your shirt at Memorial Park the following week as well. This year, the first 100 registrants will receive $5 Sweet LaLa’s gift card! Register now for the 5K virtual run or as a spirit runner!
Autumn is in the Air!
Now that September is here, autumn is officially right around the corner on September 20th. With autumn in the air, your favorite Memphis flower shop is ready to help you with fall decorating, pumpkins, bouquets, plants, and more. We've released our Fall Collection on our website and are showcasing the beautiful new floral designs for fall in our Memphis flower shop. We can't wait to share them with you! Fall Plants Let's start with fall plants because we've got a good variety to offer you to bring the outdoors in during such a colorful season. For example, it's a good time to enjoy a croton plant, which has large leaves with accents of fall colors running throughout them. Fall Gift Packages Since our gift packages are one of the most popular options, we've also made some specifically for the fall season. Our Fall Treat package includes a fresh pound cake and fall bouquet. Or, you can choose from other packages that offer locally made soy candles and a fall flower arrangement. Fall Floral Designs and Motifs There are so many fresh floral designs with new accents, fall motifs, and beautiful keepsake containers that enhance your fall decor. Many combine fall flowers in bold colors with pastels and fall greenery like leaves. Centerpieces and More! We have stunning fall centerpieces that are a great way to decorate for the fall season and remind you and your family that special holidays are just around the corner. The centerpieces also make a great gift for a friend, family member, or colleague. Order Fall For You and Others! Go ahead and start your fall orders by phone, in our Memphis flower shop, or through our website. You have a choice of in-store or curbside pickup or contactless delivery throughout the Memphis area. Please let us know when you place your order. Also ask us about our custom flower arrangements in case you would like to create your own fall floral displays.
Plants to Celebrate National Indoor Plant Week
The third week of September is known as National Indoor Plant Week. It was created to draw awareness to the health benefits of green plants so more people would add plants to their homes and offices. Now is the time to do the same for your Memphis home, office, or even home office! Thanks to your friends at Pugh's, you can select from a wide range of indoor green plants and even indoor blooming plants. Plant of the Day Our Plant of the Day option includes a choice of 8" (in diameter) green plants, depending on what's available. Plant varieties available may include peace lily, palm, dresina, monstera, or schefflera. All plants come with a wicker basket. If you need an exact type of indoor plant, please give us a call at 901-363-6744. Other Plant Options Beyond this Plant of the Day special, we have many more dish and basket gardens, succulents, petite plant selections, and more to choose from. There are many sizes and mixed plants to choose from, many of which are available online. Plant Gifts There are even gift packages that include plants, which is a great way to celebrate a birthday, thank a teacher, or welcome a new neighbor or client. Blooming Plants One of our favorite ways to enjoy indoor plants is to select a blooming or tropical plant. These plants add color and depth to a room and space. Options include beautiful options like bromeliads and orchids. Order and Delivery Options Stop by, call us, or use our website to place your plant order for National Indoor Plant Week or for any other occasion. You can pick up in our Memphis flower shop or do a curbside pickup. Also, you can ask for contactless delivery for local Memphis delivery. Order today!
Remember Loved Ones on Grandparents Day
Your grandparents miss you and may even be struggling with this social distancing mandate. While some may be getting used to FaceTime or Zoom, they still want to hug you and show love to their grandkids. Now, more than ever, Grandparents Day is important because it's the perfect opportunity to show love and affection when they need it the most. This year, Grandparents Day is Sunday, September 13th. Our Memphis flower shop has plenty of ways to show love to your grandparents: Cute Bouquets We've got some adorable floral options that will make your grandparents smile and maybe even laugh. Our floral designers offer a floral pig or dog that are so adorable. These animal bouquets are made from fresh flowers and offer a sweet message of love. Gift Packages We have so many gift packages to choose from that feature special treats and items from our local small business colleagues here in Memphis. Not only will you be giving your grandparents something thoughtful, but you are also helping to sustain our small business community. Vintage Containers Your grandparents will enjoy these keepsake ceramic containers that are made to look like classic cars and trucks. These are filled with a choice of flowers or plants. Colorful Flowers and Plants There are so many floral designs and plants options to choose from! Just pick your size, style, variety, color, and prices, and we'll find the perfect gift for your grandparents! Other Special Gifts Don't forget that we also have greeting cards, balloons, and curated gifts. Stop by our Memphis flower shop to see what else we have or give us a call. We'd love to see you or hear from you! Thanks to our contactless delivery service, you know your grandparents will stay safe during the ongoing pandemic. Order today to show them love!
Make Someone’s Day with a Gift From Pugh’s Flowers
Now, more than ever, we need to let others in our life know we are thinking of them and we are there for them even if we can't be together in-person as much as we were used to. We never know what others are going through so by checking in and sending a small gift may just make that person's day! There are a number of official special days to do so, but, of course, you can do it any day. This month, there is Senior Citizen's Day on August 21st, Kiss and Make Up Day on August 25th, and Just Because Day on August 27th. These are all good reasons to s send some flowers or a special gift from our Memphis flower shop. Here are some gift ideas: We offer all types of special gift packages. These might include a bouquet or plant, balloons or stuffed animal, and chocolates or pound cake. Some packages are larger and include a little bit of everything. We still have sunflowers on sale while supplies last, which are one of the most cheerful flowers available. These are sure to put a smile on anyone's face. Send a special bouquet with a keepsake container like an art glass vase, basket, or rustic container. Choose a bouquet that offers bright and bold flowers like gerbera flowers. Our "End of the Rainbow" bouquet is a special floral display with some of the brightest hues available. Work with our floral design team on a custom bouquet that is made just for your recipient. Order in our Memphis flower shop, call us, or use our online ordering form on our website. Remember that we do offer contactless delivery for your recipient or you can do a curbside or in-store pickup if you plan to drop off your gift.
Sympathy Flowers For Home and Service
The loss of a loved one is one of the hardest things we will ever face in life. The last few months have been some of the toughest because the loss has come with the inability to say good bye with a funeral. Now, there are more opportunities to hold intimate funerals to say our goodbyes. However, we may not still be able to have all our loved ones together for these or see our loved ones to let them know we are thinking of them. Don't worry because our Memphis flower shop is here to help by providing you a wide range of sympathy flowers for the home or for the funeral service. Here are some of the sympathy flowers we offer: Religious floral designs with crystal crosses or floral crosses; Funeral baskets and dishes; Standing sprays and wreaths; Blooming plants and green plants; Patriotic flower arrangements; and Bouquets, hand-tied bouquets, and flower arrangements. You can select the type of flowers and colors that may address your loved one's preferences or those of your recipient. We can also make a custom sympathy flower arrangement. Just call our Memphis flower shop or stop by to work with our floral design team on something just for your recipient or your loved one's funeral. We also have gift baskets that offer an assortment of food items, a balloon, and even a flowering plant or bouquet. You can order online, by phone, or in our Memphis florist location. We offer in-store or curbside pick-up. However, we also offer contactless delivery throughout the Memphis area for everyone's safety.