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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 International Day of Friendship in Memphis
July 30th is officially known as International Day of Friendship. This special day is intended to celebrate friends and the support and good times they bring. It's a priceless relationship that you have cherished over time. Now is the time to let your friends know how special they are with a special gift like these: EVERYDAY DELIGHT This stunning floral design features hydrangea, roses, stock and other varieties. The garden floral design is arranged in a clear glass cube vase. SUMMER CHIC Summer Chic is one of our newest bouquet designs. It includes sunflowers and other summer blooms and greenery for a cheerful floral display. DELIGHTFUL BOUQUET Flowers of all colors and types are presented in a clear glass vase. There are three sizes available. GARDEN JOY ABOUNDS This garden style flower arrangement showcases sunflowers, lilies, roses and other gorgeous blooms. Yellow is the symbolic color of friendship so check out these yellow bouquets we offer: ONE DOZEN YELLOW ROSES Send one dozen of the finest Ecuadorian yellow roses arranged in a glass vase with baby's breath. PURPLE AND YELLOW BEAUTY Enjoy both purple and yellow flowers in this bowl that overflows with natural beauty. SHIMMER OF THANKS Make your appreciation shine for your friends with this floral gift. It has many types of yellow blooms arranged in a keepsake metallic cube with unique cutout designs.
Gift Family Members on These Special July Days
July has many days dedicated to family. These include Parent's Day on July 22nd, Cousin's Day on July 24th, Aunt and Uncle Day on July 26th, and Father-in-Law Day on July 30th. These special celebratory days during the month of July are great excuses to stop and tell these amazing people just how much you appreciate them. And, we have a whole lot of goodies and special items that are a great way to make each of these family members know how much they are loved. Here's what we have in our Memphis flower shop and online through our website: Cakes and Cookies Our cakes and cookies collection features locally made pound cakes and cookies as part of various special packages that also may include a bouquet of flowers, keepsake mugs, and other special items. While the cake or cookies might not last long, the memory of such a great gift will. These items are for local delivery only in and around Memphis. Gourmet Gift Baskets We have all types of gift baskets to choose from like these tasty treats: GOLF BAG FULL OF GOODIES For the golfer, this is a mini golf bag that has been filled with sweet and savory goodies. It arrives wrapped with cello paper and tied with a matching ribbon. FORD MUSTANG WITH CANDY A family member who likes cars and preferably loves Ford Mustangs will eat this gift up. It is a keepsake Mustang-shaped ceramic container that has been filled with candy. It's also wrapped in cello and tied with ribbon. LARGE FRUIT BASKET This is our largest fruit basket, which comes loaded with seasonal fresh fruit. It's wrapped in clear cello and tied with a large and decorative bow. SWEETS FOR THE SWEET This snack and candy basket has a lot of delicious items, including candy bars, Starburst, peanut better crackers and cracker jacks. Plants We have green plants, flowering plants, and succulents, which make a nice alternative to flowers and provide something that a green thumb family member is sure to enjoy.
Our Affordable Package Deals
While it's nice to receive flowers as a gift or a special treat, it's even better to get both. That's why we've put together many special package deals at our Memphis flower shop that are available in-store and online. Here are some of those special deals you can send for a birthday or any other celebratory occasion: GO TIGERS GO PACKAGE If you know a Tigers fan, then this gift is perfect! It includes a blue and white floral arrangement in a clear cube and a hand-made 901 soy candle. BLOOMING WISHES This package includes a blooming plant, assorted gourmet chocolates, and a "thinking of you" Mylar balloon. DAISY DUO This new package includes a daisy flower arrangement with mixed colors as well as a daisy necklace that fits any size. PLENTIFUL PURPLE PACKAGE This special package deal comes with a large bouquet of mixed flowers in various purple hues, a box of gourmet chocolates, and a medium-sized teddy bear. BEAR BASKET This package features a teddy bear, a box of chocolates, and two festive Mylar balloons. COFFEE AND CAKE This gift package combines a ceramic mug filled with fresh flowers with a freshly made pound cake from Pound Cake, LLC. DAISY CHIPS A bowl full of daisies is combined with a dozen freshly baked chocolate chip cookies from Buckley's for this special package deal. HAPPINESS PACKAGE This package includes hydrangea and lilies plus a handmade soy candle. Both the flowers and the candle offer a wonderful scent. We have many other special deals to choose from so you can find the one that's right for your gift-giving needs. Most of our package deals are only available for local Memphis delivery. That's because most of the items in the packages are made from local Memphis companies. Order by phone, in our Memphis flower shop, or online!
Vote For Us!
It's that time of year again to cast your vote for favorite Memphis businesses like our Memphis flower shop. The Commercial Appeal and Memphis Most run a contest each year that offers a chance for you to have a voice about your favorite businesses in Memphis across multiple categories. We would appreciate your support this year by going to the following link and choosing us if you believe we are the best flower shop in Memphis: http://commercialappeal.secondstreetapp.com/2018-Memphis-Most/gallery?group=281215. While on the site, be sure to vote for all your other favorite Memphis businesses in categories like services, shopping, restaurants and more. Here, you can select those businesses that provide the best customer experience, value, selection, and quality for your needs. We appreciate the opportunity to serve all those in the Memphis area. Since we started our Memphis flower shops, we've focused on personal service and an enjoyable experience whether you shop or work with us in our flower shop or you call us or use our website to order flowers or plants. Over the years, we've enjoyed getting to know so many of you and contribute to your special celebrations and enhance the memories of events like weddings. Thank you for being our customers no matter how or if you cast your vote. We appreciate your business and the trust you place in our floral design team and staff at our Memphis florist locations. We look forward to continuing to serve you throughout 2018 and beyond!
Schedule a Free Wedding Consultation For Your Summer Wedding
Summer is an extremely busy wedding season for us. However, we are always finding time to offer free wedding consultations to help more brides with their wedding flowers. This includes all wedding flowers from ceremony flowers to reception flowers to wedding party flowers and cake flowers. Our exclusive wedding flower website also provides additional assistance. It includes a comprehensive list of Memphis area wedding venues where we have partnerships. Knowing these venues can help us make the best recommendations for the number of flowers you'll need to create your dream wedding experience. We work directly with the managers and directors of these event venues and are familiar with the layouts. Our set-up and post-event clean-up staff are also aware of each venue's specific facility requirements. This creates a seamless experience for your wedding. Our free wedding consultation is extended to all new prospective brides. The entire wedding design and planning team are experienced professionals who understand how they can help with each step in the wedding flower planning process. Wedding & Events Center hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We offer all your favorite floral varieties and buy our flowers farm-direct so you get the best possible wedding flowers that stay fresh throughout your event. Also, this allows us to pass on the best value to you so you get the most for your wedding flower budget. You can look at our online wedding flower portfolio to get your own ideas for your summer wedding. There are numerous visual examples of other weddings, wedding parties, bouquets and boutonnieres, and wedding cake flowers. that illustrate what we do and what you might want to do for your own wedding. Additionally, we offer comprehensive, value-added wedding packages. Wedding packages include consultation, flowers, floral design, delivery, event set-up and return for the take down. Schedule yours today!
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!