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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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Professional Wedding Consultation and Elegant Flowers for December Weddings are what you can count on when you shop at Pugh’s Flowers
Pugh's Flowers Brides and Grooms across the country have elected to have a December wedding in lieu of a summer wedding for quite some time. Many have concluded that there are a variety of positive benefits that make December weddings very convenient and financially smart. The professional and very skilled wedding consultants at Pugh's Flowers are some of the best in the industry. We have an excellent track record with helping our clients plan and execute their dream wedding. While winter weddings are not as popular as other seasons like summer (June and August very popular) for example, people do opt [...]
Pugh’s Flowers has elegant and tasteful flowers on sale for the holidays and Black Friday
Pugh's Flowers There is much hustle and bustle as Retailers work diligently to be ready for this coming high volume shopping day, Black Friday. We have all seen the past two years have been challenging to say the least. Good news is that positive predictions are that 2021 should be improved in terms of in store sales. Even though studies have shown vaccines have lowered risks, safety precautions remain smartly warranted as we venture out to stores. Pugh's Flowers offers amazing and competitively priced floral products that would be sensational as a thoughtful holiday gift. We also offer the convenience and [...]
Pugh’s Flowers wants to enhance the Thanksgiving holiday spirit in your home with our exquisite flowers and gifts
Pugh's Flowers The holiday season is upon us with Thanksgiving in just two weeks. From all of the Pugh's Flowers family, we would be delighted to have you shop with us in person or online and let us help you create a fresh, colorful and festive holiday atmosphere in your home with our elegant flowers and gifts. Our expert and professional floral designers have produced some of the most elegant holiday spirited floral products you will find. The concept of Thanksgiving originated in 1621. History studies has taught us that the Pilgrim's first winter, after landing in America, was particularly cold [...]
Honor a Veteran this Veterans Day with beautiful flowers from Pugh’s Flowers
Pugh's Flowers The curious history surrounding Veterans Day on November 11th is interesting and quite unique. In 1918 on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, all major hostilities of World War I were formally ended. Veterans Day was initially referred to as Armistice Day and was created to celebrate the service of all U.S. military veterans. A respectable and loving way to honor a Veteran on this special day, is to send a flower arrangement or plant from Pugh's Flowers. In 1919, President Woodrow Wilson gave a memorable speech where he highly commended the men [...]
Choose Pugh’s Flowers for your fresh and exquisite flowers to honor someone this National Diabetes and Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Pugh's Flowers This November, the worthy cause of National Diabetes and Lung Cancer Awareness is observed. Many of us know individuals that are dealing with one of these difficult ailments. November Awareness Month is a great time to show them they are important to us. Chances are they would probably cherish and benefit from a positive gesture of encouragement and love. Sending gorgeous and caring flowers from Pugh's Flowers is one perfect way to show that you care and to acknowledge the importance of this awareness month. Diabetes is an ongoing and swiftly growing public health issue. Many people deal with [...]
Pugh’s Flowers has just what you need to decorate your home with Halloween Flowers and additional fine Fall décor
Pugh's Flowers This is the perfect time of year to start decorating your home with holiday festive flowers and other fall décor from Pugh's Flowers. Yes hello wonderful Fall season! Halloween is just a few days away as we are now in full swing of the Fall season. People often love Fall more than other seasons for all the benefits it brings. The temperatures are more comfortable than the hot days of summer, the leaves are turning bright colors, holiday fragrances fill the air and the holiday spirit begins to gain momentum. Decorating the home is always an exciting activity [...]
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Think Pink During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Pugh's Flowers Memphis Florist Raises Awareness About Breast Cancer Pugh's Flowers has four retail locations in Memphis, Tennessee that focus on customers, service, and community, which are some of the reasons we are honored to be again voted the best florist in Memphis. Throughout our history, we've focused on community events, fundraisers, and assistance with a wide range of issues and needs faced here in Memphis. This includes Breast Cancer Awareness month. Throughout October, we are raising funds and awareness about breast cancer at all of our Memphis flower shops and through our website. Here are some ways we can help you Think Pink for an event you are hosting or for a special floral gift you want to send: AMETHYST JEWEL Whether you are hosting an event or sending your love, this flower arrangement comes with a stunning keepsake art glass vase that makes a statement. For an event, it might be a good idea to auction off this centerpiece to raise money or include it in as a raffle prize. HEART FULL OF LOVE Whether you are doing a graveside service or hosting a special breast cancer event, this standing floral display takes Think Pink to new heights with an oversized heart made of pink flowers. KISSED BY AN ANGEL This floral display is good as decoration for a Breast Cancer awareness event but it also is a way to show your love. PINK CUBE Compact floral arrangements are good for smaller events or small parties. This one offers pink from the flowers through to the cube vase. PINK AND ORANGE An artistic birch branch bowl makes for a wonderful centerpiece that is filled with pink and orange flowers. Don't forget that we can do custom Think Pink bouquets as well as balloon bouquets and more! Call our Memphis flower shop to arrange a meeting with our floral design team to create something memorable for a special Breast Cancer Awareness event!
Voted Best Memphis Florist
Pugh's Flowers Voted #1 Florist In The Greater Memphis Area The 2019 Memphis Flyer voting is complete and Pugh’s Flowers is honored to have won “Best Florist” again! Thank you to the Memphis Flyer readers that cast their votes for Pugh’s Flowers. Pugh’s Flowers has been proudly serving Memphis, TN and Southaven, MS since 1976. We are a true second generation, family owned and operated floral design firm. Our firm operates 4 floral design centers in the greater Memphis area, including our flower shop in Southaven. All are open for in-store shopping and are equipped with a walk-in cooler, filled with gorgeous fresh flowers and flower arrangements. We offer 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, https://www.pughs.com/, or by phone at (901) 363-6233. In addition to offering the best selection of flower designs in town, we also offer stunning wedding and event flowers. Our wedding and event team is truly one of the most talented in the state. Pugh’s offers FREE Wedding Consultations for all prospective brides. If you have recently become engaged, we would love for you to schedule a free consultation with one of our expert wedding planners. They can help you create the perfect wedding flower package for your special day. We’ve made it easy for you to schedule your consultation by completing our online contact form at https://pughsweddingflowers.com/schedule-a-consultation/. You may also call us directly at (901) 221-2005. Thank you again to the readers of the Memphis Flyer who cast their votes for Pugh’s Flowers for “Best Florist in Memphis.” We appreciate your vote and your business very much. Thank you for the opportunity to serve.
Celebrate Your Boss on October 16th!
Pugh's Flowers The Best Memphis Florist For Special Gifts Pugh's Flowers has four retail locations in Memphis, Tennessee to deliver the best service, variety, and value for floral gifts and events. Our focus on customers has had us named the Best Florist in Memphis for many years, and we continue to focus on offering the best customer experience for everyone here in Memphis. We offer delivery seven days a week locally in Memphis, Millington, Bartlett, Arlington, Germantown, Southhaven, Olive Branch, Horn Lake, and West Memphis. Our website also offers a convenient way to order from any of our Memphis flower shops for all occasions, including the upcoming Boss's Day on October 16th. This special day is an opportune time to show your boss or clients how much you appreciate their direction, leadership, and advice. We have a Boss's Day Collection that offers something for every type of boss and for every type of budget. Here are some gift ideas for your boss: HAPPINESS PACKAGE Give this thoughtful gift that contains a floral arrangement with hydrangea and lilies along with a soy candle. Your boss will appreciate the social good factor of this package, which includes $1 of each candle purchase goes to help educate children in Zambia. OFFICE SURPRISE This beautiful and long-lasting gift includes a low-maintenance, colorful bromeliad plant as well as a box of chocolates, which are most likely not to last as long as the plant! CONTEMPORARY ROSES & POUND CAKE PACKAGE Give your boss one dozen red roses in a cube vase along with a fresh pound cake from Memphis's own Judy Pound Cakes. FALL TREAT This gift for your boss also includes a pound cake along with a large fall-themed flower arrangement. EXTRA LARGE BLOOMING GARDEN A blooming garden for your boss is a gift that keeps on giving throughout the year. It includes a mix of seasonal green and blooming plants that are easy to care for and enjoy for months to come. Get that order in now for your boss so they know how much you appreciate them!
Getting Ready For This Year’s Camp Good Grief Race!
Pugh's Flowers The Best Memphis Florist Pugh's Flowers has four retail locations in Memphis, TN and we have been voted The Best Florist in Memphis for several years running. We offer the convenience to receive orders 7 days a week and 24 hours a day via telephone, 888-901-6744 or via our web home page. Our retail locations offer delivery 7 days a week locally in Memphis, Millington, Bartlett, Arlington, Germantown, Southhaven, Olive Branch, Horn Lake, and West Memphis. Our professional floral designers can create beautiful selections of fresh-cut flowers. In addition, we offer fruit and gourmet baskets, green houseplants and home accessories that are available at retail locations or via phone or web. Each year, we are proud to sponsor the Camp Good Grief 5k and one-mile walk. This year is no different! We are getting ready for the 2019 event that raises money for the Mid-South’s first children’s bereavement camp. It gives hope to children, ages 6 to 12, who have lost a loved one. The camp is a supportive and enjoyable environment where kids can get help with their grief and be around other kids who have experienced the same thing. This year's family event takes place on October 6, 2019. Come join us! There will be moon bounces, face painting, and games for the kids. Grilled hamburgers, cotton candy, and all types of treats will be served along with soft drinks and bottled water. The camp is made possible through a grant from Baptist Memorial Health Care Foundation as well as from donations and partnerships with local businesses. Not only is our Memphis flower shop sponsoring this community event, but our other family business, Pugh’s Earthworks, is also participating. Awards will follow after the race and walk. This year, there are new and exciting prizes to win!
Homecoming Flowers and Trends
Pugh's Flowers The Best Memphis Florist Pugh's Flowers has four retail locations in Memphis, TN and we have been voted The Best Florist in Memphis for several years running. We offer the convenience to receive orders 7 days a week and 24 hours a day via telephone, 888-901-6744 or via our web home page. Our retail locations offer delivery 7 days a week locally in Memphis, Millington, Bartlett, Arlington, Germantown, Southhaven, Olive Branch, Horn Lake, and West Memphis. Our professional floral designers can create beautiful selections of fresh-cut flowers. In addition, we offer fruit and gourmet baskets, green houseplants and home accessories that are available at retail locations or via phone or web. Homecoming is here so it's time to look at this year's trend in homecoming fashion to make sure you are ready for the first big dance of the year along with our collection of homecoming flowers, including homecoming boutonnieres and homecoming corsages. When it comes to homecoming dresses this year, the trend for 2019 includes short, cocktail dress styles, pastel colors, and cut-out, mid-length dresses. Other homecoming trends for girls include jumpsuits and mismatched bags and shoes. Boys also get their own homecoming trends this year. The look is more casual with floral shirts, light-colored trousers, and even blinged out sneakers instead of dress shoes. We've been watching the homecoming trends and planning our homecoming flowers around them. CELEBRATE IN STYLE This corsage for homecoming offers many types of flowers and greenery along with wire accents and feminine ribbon. This is one of our larger corsages and comes on an elastic band to make it easy to wear around the wrist. It's available in three color schemes or we can work with you on other available color options. PROM SWEETHEART BOUQUET This is a trendy small handheld bouquet, which will be a sure-fire way to make a statement at this year's homecoming dance. It is one of our more glamorous options. PROM HANDHELD This is another popular handheld bouquet with a mix of red and pink flowers. It works for homecoming, prom, or any special high school dance. Homecoming Orders Order today! You can also come in to our Memphis flower shop and create your own custom homecoming flowers for this magical night!
Send College Students Flowers to Let Them Know You are Thinking of Them
Pugh's Flowers The Best Memphis Florist Pugh's Flowers has four retail locations in Memphis, TN and we have been voted The Best Florist in Memphis for several years running. We offer the convenience to receive orders 7 days a week and 24 hours a day via telephone, 888-901-6744 or via our web home page. Our retail locations offer delivery 7 days a week locally in Memphis, Millington, Bartlett, Arlington, Germantown, Southhaven, Olive Branch, Horn Lake, and West Memphis. Our professional floral designers can create beautiful selections of fresh-cut flowers. In addition, we offer fruit and gourmet baskets, green houseplants and home accessories that are available at retail locations or via phone or web. Depending on where your college-aged student goes, they may have been in school for a few weeks now or have just started. Either way, they may already be a little homesick, so this is the time to surprise them with a special gift that shows you are thinking of them. Here are some special flower and gift ideas that you can send to your college student: WEEKEND GETAWAY Give your college student a beautiful floral reminder that their family loves them. This bouquet includes blue hydrangea and yellow flowers in a glass vase. SMILE FOR ME This special floral gift offers hot pink roses, orange spray roses, purple carnations, and other seasonal blooms and greenery glass bubble bowl. Plus, $1 from each purchase goes to help educate children in Zambia. DELIGHTFUL PACKAGE This special gift package is one of many we offer. It contains a mixed vase of flowers in a choice of three sizes as well as a teddy bear and chocolates. BE HAPPY MUG This oversized cheerful mug is a great keepsake so your college student can keep on remembering that you are thinking of them. The happy mug arrives filled with bright seasonal flowers. SWEETS FOR THE SWEET Another great gift package idea is the box filled with delicious treates. There are three sizes available that include delicious items like assorted candy bars, Starburst, peanut better crackers, and Cracker Jacks. Order today for local or national delivery to put a smile on your college student's face!
Showing Love on Grandparents Day
Pugh's Flowers The Best Memphis Florist Pugh's Flowers has four retail locations in Memphis, TN and we have been voted The Best Florist in Memphis for several years running. We offer the convenience to receive orders 7 days a week and 24 hours a day via telephone, 888-901-6744 or via our web home page. Our retail locations offer delivery 7 days a week locally in Memphis, Millington, Bartlett, Arlington, Germantown, Southhaven, Olive Branch, Horn Lake, and West Memphis. Our professional floral designers can create beautiful selections of fresh-cut flowers. In addition, we offer fruit and gourmet baskets, green houseplants and home accessories that are available at retail locations or via phone or web. A special day that is just around the corner is Grandparents Day on Sunday, September 8th. This is the time to remember them with love, attention, conversation, and even flowers! Here are some special floral gift ideas for those special grandparents whether they are here in Memphis or across the country: BIG BLOOMS This is a relatively new floral design that arrives in a keepsake blue vase. While it is a smaller-sized arrangement, it's big on color and flower variety. COUNTRY CHIC Offering rustic charm, this bouquet features a vase wrapped with branches and filled with a garden-style floral display. PLEASE DON'T EAT THE DAISIES This flower arrangement overflows with beautiful seasonal flowers and greenery in a handpainted glass vase that displays a field of daisies. What a wonderful keepsake that is sure to please your grandparents. GOLDEN GARDEN Send this mix of gold and yellow flowers in a reusable vase to add sunshine to your grandparents' day. PUPPY LE PUGH Puppy Le Pugh is an adorable dog made of white flowers that arrives in a basket with lots of love included. BUTTERFLY BUDS Give a sweet gift to your grandparents like this mixed bud vase. It's the perfect size for a bedside table or small space. Order today for Grandparents Day!
We’re Dreaming Big!
We Encourage Our Staff To Dare To Dream Big Angela Brown, CFD Angela has had a big year in the floral industry. She took a trip to Las Vegas to participate in the American Institute of Floral Designers National Symposium. It's a week long event to showcase award winning designs, and to continue educating the advanced floral designer. Angela has dual CFD's (certified floral designer) certifications, one from the Floral Design Institute and one from AIFD. She also just got the news that she was hired to work with Phoenix Decorating Company's floral design team, preparing floats for the Rose Bowl Parade. Her big dreams are all coming true. Marlowe Pugh Long Marlowe Pugh Long grew up in the floral industry, as her father is the owner of Pugh's Flowers. Her passion for floral design took her to Dallas, TX this year to attend an advanced design workshop by Jenny T Floristry. She is currently enrolled in the Floral Design Institute's Advanced Design Course. Her desire to learn and grow as a floral designer is showing positive results in the work she is creating on a daily basis. Marlowe is also responsible for ordering Pugh's Flower inventory and is exploring new trends in the business. Jenny T Floristry Jenny T Floristry is coming to conduct an advanced design workshop at Pugh's Flowers in Memphis, August 31st through September 1st. Our design team will be learning new techniques and trends in the design industry. Pugh's Flowers is dreaming BIG and we invite you to watch us grow!
Ending the Summer with Flowers and Celebrations
Pugh's Flowers The Best Memphis Florist For Premium Roses Pugh's Flowers has four retail locations in Memphis, TN and we have been voted The Best Florist in Memphis for several years running. We offer the convenience to receive orders 7 days a week and 24 hours a day via telephone, 888-901-6744 or via our web home page. Our retail locations offer delivery 7 days a week locally in Memphis, Millington, Bartlett, Arlington, Germantown, Southhaven, Olive Branch, Horn Lake, and West Memphis. Our professional floral designers can create beautiful selections of fresh-cut flowers. In addition, we offer fruit and gourmet baskets, green houseplants and home accessories that are available at retail locations or via phone or web. Summer is nearly over but there is still time for many celebrations. The third week of August is Friendship Week. There is also Senior Citizen's Day on August 21st and Kiss and Make-Up Day on August 25th. Then, there is Labor Day weekend from August 30th through September 2nd. All these celebrations can be enhanced with our selection of beautiful summer flowers. Why not enjoy these seasonal blooms before the weather changes and there is a whole different choice of flowers to choose from? Here are some ideas to celebrate with summer flowers: SUMMER SALSA This vibrant bouquet offers bold, celebratory colors like orange, coral, and purple. There are roses, orchids, and sunflowers along with greenery. EVERYDAY DELIGHT This arrangement works well as a centerpiece for summer events. Enjoy beautiful colors and flowers like hydrangea, roses, and stock in a clear glass cube vase. SUMMER CHIC Send one of our newest floral designs. It features sunflowers and other seasonal blooms and greenery. SUMMERTIME SPLASH This floral display offers yellow, hot pink, orange, and green flowers in a glass vase. SUNNY SUNFLOWERS Make the most of sunflowers and roses with this mix of bold colors. Order today for every celebration this August and into September!
Celebrate Romance Awareness Month with a Gift of Long-Stem Roses
Pugh's Flowers The Best Memphis Florist For Premium Roses Pugh's Flowers has four retail locations in Memphis, TN and we have been voted The Best Florist in Memphis for several years running. We offer the convenience to receive orders 7 days a week and 24 hours a day via telephone, 888-901-6744 or via our web home page. Our retail locations offer delivery 7 days a week locally in Memphis, Millington, Bartlett, Arlington, Germantown, Southhaven, Olive Branch, Horn Lake, and West Memphis. Our professional floral designers can create beautiful selections of fresh-cut flowers. In addition, we offer fruit and gourmet baskets, green houseplants and home accessories that are available at retail locations or via phone or web. August is National Romance Awareness Month, which means it's a good time to stop and reflect on what your loved one and significant other means to you. In our hectic lives, we forget to show our affection and take time for romance. This is the perfect opportunity to do so and start with some beautiful roses from our Memphis flower shop like these beauties: TRUE LOVE ROSES Our award-winning floral design team has created this Ecuadorian long-stem rose arrangement that features a mix of red, pink, and lavender roses combined with seasonal greenery in a glass vase. LASTING LOVE Here is a romantic floral design with many premium flowers like roses, lilies, snapdragons, and hydrangea in a tall glass vase. THIRTY-SIX RED ROSES Thirty-six breathtaking long-stem red roses are arranged in a glass vase with assorted greenery and filler. THE ROMANTIC Say 'I Love You' with this romantic gift package that includes one dozen red roses, teddy bear (white or brown as available), chocolates, and a mylar balloon. FOREVER ROSE This unique preserved rose or rose set comes from Holland and offers a beautiful symbol of your lasting love. ROSE BOWL One half dozen red roses are artfully displayed in a fishbowl vase showing that even smaller arrangements can take your recipient's breath away. SPECIAL ROSES As one of our newest rose arrangements, this stunner features 12 red roses paired with hydrangeas. ROSES AND HYDRANGEA Eight red roses are combined with hydrangea stems for an elegant gift of love. Order today to start adding the romance back into your life!