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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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Valentine’s Day is Just Around the Corner
Although Valentine's Day is not until Sunday, February 14th, now is the time to start shopping and ordering for this special day. This year, the holiday falls on a Sunday, which makes it even better to consider having your order arrive the week before or, at the very least, before the weekend starts. Ordering early will also ensure you get what you want for your Valentine. While this year's celebration may be somewhat limited, you can still turn it into something special and thoughtful. Our Valentine's Day collection offers many new Valentine's Day packages and floral designs. You can check [...]
Celebrating the Health and Wellness Benefits of Plants
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Start 2021 Fresh and Bright with Beautiful Floral Designs and Delightful Packages
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Make a Statement with Flowers During Christmas and New Year’s!
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Shop Local This Holiday Season
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Pick Up Poinsettias at Pugh’s or Have Them Delivered for Poinsettia Day!
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Now’s the Time to Gift Mom With Flowers For Her Day
Mother's Day is a week away on Sunday, May 13th. Are you ready? If not, that's okay because we have you covered with our Mother's Day collection available for order in our Memphis flower shop or online through our website. Here are some ideas to show you just how easy and affordable it is to get mom something special for Mother's Day: DOUBLE PLANT BASKET Mom will love these wooden planters that contain two plants, one blooming while the other one is green and leafy. It also includes a seasonal ribbon and accents. WHAT A MOM WANTS This special Mother's Day package includes a fresh pound cake and a decorative garden of plants. The pound cakes are made locally by Judy Pound Cakes. it's only available in the Memphis delivery area. BLOOMING LOVE This is another Mother's Day package, and it includes a blooming plant, gourmet chocolates, and a festive mylar balloon for Mother's Day. The blooming plant includes two options, which are a hydrangea or azalea plant. LARGE BLOOMING GARDEN This blooming garden for Mother's Day is loaded with green plants plus it has a blooming plant that Mom can enjoy indoors or re-plant outside in her own garden. WHAT A GIRL WANTS Mom will love this gift package that contains long-stemmed red roses and gourmet chocolates. You can also choose pink roses based on current availability. FRAGRANT GIFT COMBO This Mother's Day gift combo includes either six or 12 roses. Along with the flowers, your mom will receive a handmade soy candle with four designs and scents to choose from. This is also only for local Memphis delivery. Besides these beautiful Mother's Day gift ideas, we also offer balloon bouquets, greeting cards, specialty gift items and other items mom is sure to love. Plus, if you call now you can meet with our floral design team and put together a custom Mother's Day flower arrangement or bouquet.
Celebrating Memphis Moms on Mother’s Day
Mother's Day is Sunday, May 13th. It's time to celebrate every Mom in Memphis and around the country for all that they do for their families. They work tirelessly on our behalf to make sure we have everything we need and are there when we need them the most. To help you celebrate your Mom, we have a Mother's Day collection of flowers and gifts that will show just how much you love her: COUNTRY BEAUTY Mom will love this keepsake stoneware crock that has a hand-glazed, crackle finish and etched bee motif. It's filled with roses for Mother's Day. WINGED BEAUTY Here is another keepsake hand-glazed ceramic vase with a hummingbird medallion. Inside are roses and lilies that Mom will adore. BLOOMING LOVE This Mother's Day package includes a blooming plant, assorted gourmet chocolates, and a Mother's Day Mylar balloon. Choose from a hydrangea or azalea plant. MOM'S FAVORITES This is another special Mother's Day package gift. It contains mixed pink long-stemmed roses and a hand-made, fragrant soy candle. WHAT A MOM WANTS Another Mother's Day gift package idea is this one that features a delicious, fresh pound cake and a decorative garden of plants. This is for local Memphis delivery only. BLOOMS IN PINK This sweet Mother's Day bouquet offers a mix of pink and purple seasonal blooms with greenery. HAPPINESS This bouquet for Mom offers hydrangea and other premium flowers that she will love. PERFECT MIX Sunflowers and various purple and pink stems are arranged in a cube vase and deliver a smile for Mom. Place your order for Mother's Day now!
Celebrating Memphis Teachers During Teacher Appreciation Week
Teachers go above and beyond for our kids, helping them succeed and giving them the best tools and strategies to succeed in work and life. They provide so much knowledge, support, and skills building that we could not do ourselves as parents. We appreciate them so much. Now is the time to tell them how you feel. May 7th through May 11th is Teacher Appreciation Week while May 8th is Teacher Appreciation Day. This is the best opportunity to show them the love they deserve. To help you out, we can deliver these teacher gifts and more to Memphis schools from our Memphis flower shop: SHELBY SPECIAL This flower arrangement offers a unique combination of a succulent and roses. Colors are based on availability. BRIGHTLY BLOOMING Spring stems arrive in a vase. The colors include white, yellow, and green blooms as well as accent greenery. SPRING INDEED Lovely soft shades of pink and purple make this gorgeous arrangement very springy indeed. This arrangement is a great "thank you" or "thinking of you" and a great way to share the joys of springtime. POUND CAKE AND SPRING STEMS A great teacher gift idea is to get this combination of gifts. It includes a spring bouquet and Memphis-made pound cake by Judy Pound Cakes. The flowers vary based on availability. SIMPLY WHITE Teachers will love this bubble bowl that is filled with white roses and carnations. It's so elegant. HAPPINESS This is a stunning floral display that includes stargazer lilies and hydrangea. BE HAPPY MUG This oversized and happy keepsake mug overflows with spring blooms in bright and bold colors. They will think of you every time they use the mug for tea or coffee. Of course, you can also pick up these teacher gifts from our Memphis florist location and give them to your kids so they can give them to the teacher or you can bring them to the school and show them how much they mean to you and your kids.
Celebrating Memphis Admins and Virtual Admins with Flowers and Gifts
Administrative Professionals Week is April 23 to 27, and Administrative Professionals Day is April 25. This is the perfect time to thank your Memphis admins who work in your offices or who help you as virtual admins online. They get so much done for you that it's important to show them just how much they are appreciated. Our Administrative Professionals collection helps you show your appreciation through flowers and gifts like these special highlights: 901 FIESTA This special bright and festive flower arrangement is a great way to celebrate the talent that has stuck with you and is the force that keeps the company moving ahead. BE HAPPY MUG This is two gifts in one. First, your admin will get a cheerful keepsake coffee mug. Second, they'll enjoy the bold and beautiful blooms that are arranged inside. DAISY CHIPS This gorgeous spring daisy bowl comes with a dozen freshly baked chocolate chip cookies from Buckley's. Your admin will love this special gift package that shows your appreciation. COFFEE BREAK Your admin will enjoy this keepsake mug that has been filled with blooms. Plus, it comes with a balloon of thanks. PETITE AND PRETTY Choose from various colors of bottle-shaped vases that include a couple stunning stems and greenery. It's a perfect size arrangement for your admin's desk. SWEETS AND TREATS Our Sweets and Treats Gourmet Box comes in two sizes. Filled with all types of treats, it's the perfect gift if you have a team of admins to thank. DESK PLANT Maybe your admin isn't a fan of flowers or is allergic. That's why this green desk plant gift makes a great alternative admin gift idea. Order today in our Memphis flower shop, call us, or use our online ordering system on our floral website.
April is Keep America Beautiful Month
We want to take care of our country and the environment that surrounds it. This includes air, plant and animal life, water, and all other precious resources we have to make sure natural resources are here for generations to come. Here, in Memphis, we want to also create a community that we are all proud of. That means keeping it clean, planting new trees and plants, and building a beautiful city. April has other environmental special days, too, where we can get involved. There are International Plant Appreciation Day on April 13th and Earth Day on April 20th. This makes it an ideal time to buy and share green plants, blooming plants, dish and basket gardens, and hanging baskets. You can put them in your home or office or send them to special people in your life. Here are some great examples from our plant collection: TROPICAL BLOOMING BROMELIAD PLANT The colorful bromeliad is a stunning display to share in a home or office. We have bromeliads that are between 18" and 25" tall. These plants also can be put in a wide range of containers based on availability. LARGE BLOOMING GARDEN You'll enjoy this large blooming garden that includes green plants for indoors as well as a blooming plant. BLOOMING PLANT Our Memphis flower shop has numerous blooming plants available across different seasons. These colorful plants include Azaleas, Begonias, and Kalanchoe. We put these in either a wicker or ceramic container. EXTRA LARGE CERAMIC PLANT GARDEN Our extra large ceramic garden holds many houseplants that are low maintenance and provide so many health benefits. SUCCULENT GARDENS We have three sizes of succulent gardens that each come in a ceramic container. These long-lasting green plants are also very easy to care for. Come check out our entire plant collection in our Memphis flower shop or shop online today!
Corsages and Boutonnieres for Memphis High School Proms
It's that time of year again with high schools throughout Memphis hosting a prom, one of the biggest events of high school for juniors and seniors. While there is a lot to in terms of getting a dress, tux, and hair and makeup appointments, one area you don't have to worry about is prom flowers. That's because our Memphis flower shop has you covered with an online and in-store collection of prom flowers that include fresh, personalized, and budget-friendly prom corsages and prom boutonnieres. DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY CORSAGE This fresh corsage for prom offers bright flowers, greenery, and special bling accents on an elastic wristband. There is a matching boutonniere for that special prom date. GLITZ AND GLAMOR DANCE FLOWER This is a simple, yet elegant, prom flower package that includes a boutonniere and corsage with white flowers and ribbon. The prom corsage is tied to a rhinestone bracelet. WRIST AND RING CORSAGE PACKAGE One of the latest prom flower trends is the ring corsage. This prom flowers package includes a wrist and ring corsage in bright colors with greenery and ribbons to enhance the look. RING CORSAGE This trendy ring corsage gives you a special look that stands out in the prom crowd. We have a wide range of colors, flower varieties, and styles to choose from. CELEBRATE IN STYLE This feminine corsage includes greenery, a choice of three color schemes with either pastel or bold colors, wire accents, and ribbons. The prom corsage comes on an elasticized band. PEARLY NIGHTS A pearl style bracelet highlights a choice of many colors and styles that are set to complement your prom attire. SUCCULENT CORSAGE This is truly a unique prom corsage. It is a succulent highlighted with ribbon and greenery. You most likely won't see anyone else with such a different prom flower design. Call us today to get your prom flowers. We need at least 48 hours to make these labor-intensive floral masterpieces.
A Special Memphis Easter with Flowers and Gifts
Next weekend is already Easter. It is Sunday, April 1st. There is still time to pick out that special Easter decor for your upcoming Easter celebration like a brunch or dinner with family or friends. Maybe you are invited to someone else's house so it is nice to bring the Easter host a gift. Or, there will be someone missing this year from the Easter table so you want to send them a special Easter gift. We can help you achieve any and all of those through our Memphis flower shop as well as our online flower shop. Here are some of the highlights from our Easter collection this year: STUNNING SPRING MIX A fishbowl vase holds a wide assortment of spring flowers, greenery, and fillers. It's great for decor throughout your home, office, or the Easter table or buffet table. WELCOME SPRING Pastel spring colors highlight this spring flower table centerpiece for Easter. It's a great way to decorate or gift the Easter host with your gratitude. POUND CAKE AND SPRING STEMS Available for local Memphis delivery only, this special gift of a spring flower arrangement and Memphis made pound cake is a great way to show your appreciation to Easter guests or the Easter host. The spring flower arrangement includes tulips and hydrangeas with a range of available. colors.. BUTTERFLY BASKET This basket is filled with the colors, scents, and textures of spring. It includes spring blooms and greenery, such as daisies and carnations. It makes for a beautiful casual decoration for your Easter gathering. SPRING CANDLE CENTERPIECE This Easter centerpiece is perfect for the family Easter table. It's filled with fresh spring flowers in bold and pastel colors. Plus, it features a taper candle. MY LITTLE CHICKADEE This flower arrangement makes a great gift because it comes with a keepsake ceramic chick container. It's filled with bright blooms and seasonal accents. will find it's home in all sorts of useful places where he will brighten your day. CRYSTAL CROSS BOUQUET This religious Easter flower arrangement offers stunning blooms, greenery, and a crystal cross that will be a treasure for years to come.It's a wonderful way to show your reverence towards such an incredible celebration as the resurrection of Christ. PURPLE POWER This is a regal flower arrangement that comes in a glass vase. It offers violent, purple, and lavender stems of all types and is a wonderful addition to an Easter buffet table or side table. SWEETS AND TREATS Our Sweets and Treats Gourmet Box is something that your Easter host will love. It comes with all types of goodies that are perfect for sharing at an Easter celebration.
Our Spring Collection Offers Ideas for Proposal Day, International Earth Day, and Other Special March Days
March is in full swing and half over. Just around the corner on March 20th are some special events. First, it's the first day of the spring season, which is great to finally officially welcome. Second, it's Proposal Day to recognize the special commitment so many make to the idea of getting married. Finally, it's also International Earth Day where we recognize the need to take better care of our planet. If you are celebrating Proposal Day by making a special proposal, consider adding a romantic bouquet to this memorable event. Also, for those already celebrating a proposal, don't forget that we are your go-to florist for wedding flower services, including our very own dedicated wedding flower services website and team to help you plan and enjoy your big day. Also, there are many ways to celebrate Nature and spring time as part of a March birthday or special event. Check out our spring collection to see how you can add color and beauty to your home, office, event, or someone else's life: ENCHANTED TULIP GARDEN Tulips are back and this flower arrangement is a great example of how this bloom can be included with other special spring flowers for a spectacular display. SPRINGTIME SMILES This special spring floral design is sure to make anyone smile who sees it or even receives it. There are roses, hydrangea, and stock. Plus, you'll be sure to smile at the value because it's on sale throughout the month of March. FASHIONISTA Flowers are combined to create a stunning statement. It's a great choice for an upcoming event like a baby or bridal shower or even a centerpiece at a spring party. STUNNING SPRING MIX A fishbowl vase holds a garden floral design of spring mix flowers. Display it anywhere in your home or office to add cheer and brightness to the space. SPLENDOR You'll be able to choose from a range of colors for the blooms that appear in this spring bouquet. ALSTRO DELIGHT Alstromeria is a long-lasting flower that's comes in so many colors. This arrangement focuses just on this gorgeous bloom and offers a range of hues to choose from based on availability. It proves that a flower arrangement doesn't have to be fancy to be beautiful. Don't forget that Easter is April 1st so check out our Easter collection and then place your order! Our Memphis flower shop or website is here to get your order!
SAF Members Meet With Congress
Michael Pugh Travels To Washington, DC On March 12, 2018, Michael Pugh, along with more than 90 other members of SAF (Society of American Florists), traveled to Washington, DC. Michael and the contingent from SAF, were there to meet with members of congress and their key congressional staff members. The SAF team was advocating for issues important to the overall health of the floral industry. The SAF team has made this journey a number of times before. The goal being to speak with congressional leaders and to educate them on the issues that impact retail florists, wholesalers, growers and floral industry suppliers. Over the years, these visits to congress have enabled the floral industry to have their collective voices heard and to influence legislation and environmental factors that affect the health of the floral industry. Michael Pugh, co-owner of Pugh's Flowers, Pugh's Earthworks and Rosie's Pest Control, has made this journey numerous times. He has played an instrumental role in recruiting floral industry experts and SAF members, to participate in the annual session. Michael recently stated, “I come to Congressional Action Days because I believe that we as good citizens need to make a difference,” said Michael Pugh, AAF, of Pugh’s Flowers in Memphis, Tennessee. “The only way our elected representatives know what we’re thinking is if we come here and make our voices heard.”
March Flowers for St. Patrick’s Day and Plant a Flower Day
March means spring and daylight savings time, which arrives on March 11th. It also means special holidays like Easter and St. Patrick's Day. Plus, there are other special events like Plant a Flower Day on March 12th. Flowers are great for these occasions because they enhance the atmosphere and remind of us of the new season that is just a week or so away that is all about renewal, growth, and transformation. Here are some ideas for these special days of March: ST. PATRICK'S MIX This green mix of flowers and greenery accents is sure to be a great way to celebrate this March holiday. A ST. PATRICK'S DAY TRADITION Here are 12 green carnations arranged in a glass vase with baby's breath and complimenting greens. It makes a great St. Patrick's Day present or party decoration. BAMBOO GARDEN This is a tall and grand bouquet that is arranged in a short square bamboo container. You can pick the colors to represent any occasion or gift reason. DAISY FRESH! This vase overflows with white and yellow daisies, making it a great spring gift, way to celebrate a March holiday, or beautiful way to decorate your home for the season. BRIGHTLY BLOOMING Spring stems of all colors and many varieties arrive in a stunning vase. SPRINGTIME SMILES This spring arrangement includes roses, hydrangea, and stock. It's also on sale during the month of March while supplies last. That means it's a great buy for any special occasion, gift, or decoration. STUNNING SPRING MIX A fish bowl vase holds all types of spring flowers and greenery in a garden style arrangement. It's a great gift or decor item for the spring season. SPLENDOR This simple spring arrangement comes in various colors, depending on what we have available. It's a sweet way to welcome spring and reminds us of why we should all go out and plant a flower on March 12th. Our Easter collection will be here soon! Check back in our Memphis flower shop and our website to see all the great decorations and gifts for Easter.