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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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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 [...]
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 [...]
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Holidays and Events in October
Here at our Memphis flower shop, we are busy planning for all the special days in October beyond just Halloween. There is Bosses Day on October 16th followed by Sweetest Day on October 20th and Mother-in-Law Day on October 28th. This is a great opportunity to do something special for someone else in your life so they know how much they are appreciated. Our Memphis flower shop and website have some wonderful gifts that let you express this appreciation: ROYAL GARDEN This regal fall arrangement offers dramatic colors, an array of flowers and fall accents, and numerous textures. GOLDEN GARDEN A reusable container is filled with fall flowers and seasonal greenery in many shades of yellow and gold. WILD AUTUMN A rustic cube vase features a birch tree finish accented with twine and stamped metal leaf charms. Inside, there are many fall flowers and accents. CITRUS HARVEST An amber glass lantern with shimmering golden leaves contains bold fall flowers. The lantern container can be used as a candleholder after the flowers are gone. CHARMED ROSES A beautiful ceramic vase with sculpted flower accents holds 12 red roses. It's absolutely stunning. THE '48 FORD PICKUP This is a great gift for the boss. It features a keepsake container that's filled with bright flowers. CELEBRATION PACKAGE Our Celebrate Package is perfect for anyone. It contains a mixed vase of colorful seasonal flowers and a delicious pound cake. Hopefully, your recipient will share a slice of yumminess. ANY OCCASION BASKET To impress the boss consider this gourmet basket of everything delicious. It has 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. This is an online order only. SUMPTUOUS GOURMET BASKET Even grander is this massive gourmet gift for your boss or someone else who is special. It features a wood and metal tray that is piled high with 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. Both this and the other basket listed here are only available through our website. Place your order today for these special October events!
Pugh’s Flowers Voted Best Memphis Florist Again!
The Memphis Flyer recently released its list of the Best of Memphis for 2018, which is voted on by Memphis residents and covers a wide range of products and services throughout our great city. According to their list, we once again were voted as the best florist in Memphis. They noted, "Quite frankly, we never thought a skunk would be the best logo for a florist. Well, that just shows what we know about noses. Pugh's Flowers, in business since 1976, has been a reader favorite for years, with four shops in Memphis and landscape companies in Tennessee and Arkansas." We are so honored to receive this award and recognition for our family-owned flower shop and florist business in Memphis. We want to thank everyone that works in our flower shops as well as the customers who voted for us. Every day, our focus is on our customers and creating the best experience, whether you come into one of our floral locations or you shop with us through our floral website. This year, we've added even more floral products and designs as well as additional gifts and gift idea sections for adults and kids. There are also more wedding packages and choices for all types of floral designs that fit your budget, event, or gift-giving occasion. Be sure to check out our newest fall flower and gift collection as well as our homecoming flower choices for upcoming events. Stop into any of our Memphis flower shops today and see what we have for you! Again, THANK YOU for voting us Memphis Best Florist!
Join the Camp Good Grief Race On September 30th
In always looking for ways to help the community, we participate in local events that help raise awareness and funds for great causes. And, we wanted to tell you about one we are currently sponsoring to get you involved. Camp Good Grief is having a 5K and one-mile walk on Sunday, September 30th at 2:00 p.m. The race is at Memorial Park Cemetery. They are 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. The Camp Good Grief 5k is a family fun event. Besides the 5K and one-mile walk, there are moon bounces, face painting, and games. Also, the event offers treats like hamburgers and cotton candy as well as beverages. The camp is made possible through a grant from Baptist Memorial Health Care Foundation as well as from donations and partnerships with local businesses. This includes our Memphis flower shop and our other family business, Pugh’s Earthworks. Plus, other local businesses that participate include Mister Tree and Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery. Awards will follow after the race and walk. Please join us for this event. Or, if you can't, we'd love to have you donate to this worthy cause.
Green Plants and Colorful Fall Flowers Welcome a New Season
The third week of September is National Indoor Plant Week, and September 22nd is the first day of Fall. These two events are a great reason to send flowers or a plant to someone special or to even treat yourself and add something beautiful to your home or office. Our Memphis flower shop and website provide you with access to some great indoor plant choices as well as a fall collection of flowers. Here are some highlights: PEACE LILY PLUS This is a tabletop size peace lily that comes in a decorative metal container. The blooming plant is sure to add to anyone's day. MEDIUM BLOOMING GARDEN Our medium blooming garden comes in a ceramic container and offers a mix of green plants and blooming plants. THE ANGEL PLANT GARDEN The angel plant basket comes with a ceramic keepsake angel and overflows with green and blooming plants. GREEN SCHEFFLERA The Schefflera plant is easy to take care of and has beautiful foliage. It arrives in a decorative container. EXTRA LARGE CERAMIC PLANT GARDEN Our largest ceramic garden comes with a variety of greenhouse plants arranged in a large ceramic dish. Even with all these great plants, you don't want to forget about the bold and dramatic colors of all. For example, the Abundant Fall Arrangement has numerous fall flowers, foliage, and colors. We also have numerous other fall flower bouquets and centerpieces that we will be featuring from our Memphis flower shop in the coming weeks. It's time to place your order by phone, in our Memphis florist shop, or online through our website. We offer local and national delivery.
Limited Dates Available for Fall Weddings. Book Consultation Today!
We are always so happy to be a part of local Memphis weddings by supplying wedding flowers through our Memphis flower shop. Also, we are proud to be one of the most popular Memphis florists and Memphis wedding flower providers. With that popularity comes being in high-demand. In fact, we have had numerous requests already for fall wedding flowers. Now, we are booking up quickly and have limited dates available for fall weddings. That means it's time to act now and get a free consultation for your upcoming fall nuptials. Our wedding consultation provides you with the time to share with us your thoughts about what you want for wedding flowers. Even if you are not quite sure, that's okay. We are here to help! Plus, you can check out our exclusive wedding flower services website where you'll be able to see many other wedding flower examples from numerous happy clients. These pictures can be found in our portfolio section. Additionally, our wedding flower website can provide you with information on venues, event planning, the wedding floral designers, and various types of wedding flowers. This includes chapel, venue, bouttonieres, bouquets, cake flowers and more. So, book y0ur free wedding consultation today and check out our wedding website to start thinking about the type of flowers you may want to have to create your dream wedding this fall!
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!