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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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New Ideas for Pumpkins and Other Halloween Decorating Tips from Pugh’s
Halloween arrives at the end of this week on Saturday. While it may look a little bit different than usual, that's even more reason to decorate your home and get in the festive mood with your family. You most likely have pumpkins on the mind and may already be ready to carve up those Jack o'lanterns with the kids. But, there are other ways to incorporate pumpkins into your Halloween and fall decor. For example, pumpkins and other gourds are a colorful way to create a rustic look. Pile them on your porch or arrange them on hay bales with [...]
Send Thanks on Make a Difference Day This October 24th
This October 24th is Make a Difference Day. Large or small, every effort to create change can lead to a positive difference in each other's lives, the community, and the world as a whole. From a neighbor or colleague to a teacher to a frontline worker, so many are working hard to make a difference. This is an ideal time to show others you appreciate what they have done with you, your child, and those around you. Our Memphis flower and gift shop and website offer many ways to show your appreciation. Here are some gift ideas you can pick [...]
Send a Special Gift from Pugh’s for Boss’s Day and Sweetest Day
If this unprecedented year has taught us anything it's that we should appreciate what and who we have in our lives as well as to hang on to them a little closer and tell them how much they are valued on a more regular basis. This month provides us with many formal reasons to that, including Boss's Week (October 12th through October 16th), Boss's Day (October 16th), and the Sweetest Day (October 17th). We know our boss has probably gone through challenging times with their business this year as have many loved ones in our social circle. Here are some [...]
Honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Pink Flowers
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a month where we recognize, inform, and support those who are fighting breast cancer as well as those who have won the fight. Although this year's activities and events may look different due to COVID-19, we can make the most of virtual channels to raise awareness and offer support. Here are some ways you can participate in Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Use your social media to draw attention by sharing stories, pictures, and information related to the cause. Volunteer with an organization that helps breast cancer patients. Offer to help loved ones who may [...]
Join Us for the 11th Annual Camp Good Grief 5K!
Join us during the weekend of October 4 from anywhere for this year's Camp Good Grief event! This year, we've gone virtual to raise money for Camp Good Grief, the Mid-South’s bereavement camp designed for children. Since 1999, Camp Good Grief has been a safe place for over 1,500 children between the ages of six and 12 after they lost a loved one. Camp Good Grief operates thanks to grants and generous donations from individuals, organizations, and partnerships with local businesses like our sponsors. As a longtime sponsor, Pugh's Flowers continues to support this year's event. During the 11th year, the [...]
Autumn is in the Air!
Now that September is here, autumn is officially right around the corner on September 20th. With autumn in the air, your favorite Memphis flower shop is ready to help you with fall decorating, pumpkins, bouquets, plants, and more. We've released our Fall Collection on our website and are showcasing the beautiful new floral designs for fall in our Memphis flower shop. We can't wait to share them with you! Fall Plants Let's start with fall plants because we've got a good variety to offer you to bring the outdoors in during such a colorful season. For example, it's a good [...]
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Remember Everyone Who Helped This Year with a Christmas Gift Basket
From teachers at your kids' schools to the gardener, pool person, house cleaner, and trash man and even all your staff if you own a small business, this is the time of year to recognize all the help they contributed this year to keep you on task and organized. At our Memphis flower shop and through our website, we have a number of holiday gift baskets that show this appreciation and let all these helpful people know you remembered all that they did for you. Here are some of the holiday gift baskets we have available for order right now: HOLIDAY FRUIT BASKET This gift basket offers a wide array of fresh fruit and nibbles for the holidays. It's wrapped to protect all the goodies and keep them fresh. This one comes tied with a festive holiday bow. SWEET CENTERPIECE This is a great combination of a holiday floral centerpiece with candle plus a locally made pound cake. HOLIDAY GOURMET BOX There is a wide variety of holiday edibles that is perfect to thank a larger group all at once that can be shared between them. That means sending it to a group of teachers or your office staff. SUMPTUOUS GOURMET BASKET There is such an incredible range of deliciousness within one of the largest holiday gift baskets we've ever offered. There are 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. HOLIDAY TRAY OF TREATS This gift includes a keepsake wooden tray filled with a number of goodies like chocolate turtles, divine divinity, fruit, and candy canes. This one is only for local delivery throughout the Memphis area. Place your order now for delivery by Christmas!
Celebrating Poinsettia Day in Memphis
Tuesday, December 12th is Poinsettia Day. It's a day that celebrates this beautiful, festive blooming plant that you so often see at Christmas. It evokes the Christmas spirit in shades of red or white. Celebrated across the country, it's a formal way to say Christmas is nearly here! The poinsettia plant is a beautiful way to decorate your home or office, especially on walkways and porches. However, you can also consider sending a poinsettia plant on Poinsettia Day or any day leading up to Christmas to friends, family, colleagues, clients, and service people. It's long-lasting so they can enjoy it throughout the holiday season and beyond. Here are some ideas from our poinsettia collection: CLASSIC POINSETTIA DELIVERY The classic red poinsettia is a traditional favorite during the holiday time. It adds to the festive decor and atmosphere. We also have white and marbled poinsettias that add a beautiful touch to your environment. WHITE POINSETTIA White poinsettias make for truly elegant gifts. Ours comes with a festive ribbon in a basket. POINSETTIA GARDEN BASKET Celebrate the holiday season with a stunning basket design. These two poinsettia plants are adorned with wired ribbon and placed in a basket. These can be shipped anywhere in the U.S. HOLIDAY GARDEN This unique holiday gift is a garden basket that's full of plants and poinsettias. All of them are potted in a ceramic bowl. Nationwide delivery is also available but the plants and containers may vary based on what each local flower shop has available to them. Place Your Holiday Order! Now's the time to order poinsettias, garlands, tabletop trees, wreaths and more. Don't forget your Christmas dinner centerpiece either!
Get Your Holiday Decorating Done with Flowers
With wreaths, garlands and swags, centerpieces, and bouquets, there are so many ways to enhance your Christmas decorations throughout your home or office. We're here to help with all those decorating needs through our holiday collection and custom holiday flower design service. To get you started, here are some highlights that illustrate the range of design styles and prices: WINTER GATHERING This holiday centerpiece has a variety of holiday blooms plus succulents. CINNAMON CENTERPIECE Cinnamon sticks add to the seasonal scents that come from this centerpiece. It also includes a red taper candle, roses, berries, and fresh pine greenery.A HOLIDAY WONDER CENTERPIECE This fresh centerpiece contains lilies and orchids along with other seasonal blooms, accents, and greenery. SCARLET GARDEN This is a truly unique holiday arrangement that can be customized with different containers, colors, and flowers. CLASSIC PEARL ORNAMENT This Christmas arrangement includes red roses and Christmas holly along with a stunning pearl ornament. FAMILY TREE BOUQUET This holiday decor item includes an arrangement of winter blooms and greenery along with a Thomas Kinkade keepsake! TRADITIONAL EVERGREEN WREATH Our traditional live evergreen wreath has a festive bow and room to add your own decorations You can request a standing easel by calling 901-363-6744 for more information. Ordering and Custom Holiday Designs Order today to get your house ready for visitors and the special time over the holiday season. We make it easy and convenient to order in our Memphis flower shop, by phone, or through our website. Many items can also be ordered and delivered on a national basis. If you want any custom holiday decorations, please call our Memphis flower shop to schedule your design appointment as soon as possible to ensure there's enough time!
Holiday Shopping Deals at Pugh’s Flowers
We're open and ready to welcome customers on this Black Friday as well as tomorrow on Small Business Saturday. These are two excellent opportunities to support a local Memphis business that focuses on quality, service, value, and variety. We love this holiday deal weekend because we can provide additional value while also seeing more of our customers. To get you started on your holiday shopping, we have a new Christmas and holiday collection of flowers, plants like poinsettias and Christmas lilies, and gifts that will take care of your decorations and gift-giving needs. There are wreaths, garlands, and special centerpieces to add a festive touch to your home this holiday season. We also have flowers for Hanukkah, including flower arrangements, bouquets, baskets, and religious-themed flower arrangements. There are also gift baskets and specialty gifts available that are unique and give you away to provide more personalized gift options. For additional value, we've already put some of our holiday flowers on sale for a limited time. Be sure to check back regularly to see other great deals and promotions during the holiday season. Plus, our Memphis flower shop will have other special items. This is the time to place your orders for holiday flowers, including anything for an upcoming holiday party, event, or winter wedding. You can also schedule a time to meet with our floral designers to create custom flower arrangements for Christmas. We are even taking orders for New Year's flowers. We can't wait to see you in our Memphis flower shop as it gives us an opportunity to get to know more of you better.
Fresh Flowers Add to the Thanksgiving Feast
Creating the right mood for your holiday celebrations often involves just the right table setting, light, and music. Flowers are a great way to add to the ambiance of the Thanksgiving feast, complementing your serving ware, decor, and food. We have a large Thanksgiving collection that lets you create a special touch for this holiday season with arrangements, centerpieces, and accent decor. Even though Thanksgiving is less than a week away, there is still time to order Thanksgiving flowers from our Memphis flower shop by phone, in our store, or through our website: AUTUMN THOUGHTS This is a great flower arrangement to send as a gift to someone that can't make it to the Thanksgiving celebration or to send if you are the one who can't make it. This floral display is also a great idea to give to a Thanksgiving host. It's a mix of fall flowers in just the right size. SENSATIONAL SUNSET This is a colorful flower arrangement that can also work as a Thanksgiving centerpiece for a smaller celebration. There is a mix of fall flowers, accents, and foliage that provide texture, warmth, and ambiance to your feast. COUNTRY PUMPKIN This arrangement includes a keepsake ceramic pumpkin that you can use to decorate for years to come. It is filled with fall flowers and foliage, also making it a great centerpiece or decor for the foyer to welcome guests. i FALL FANTASY The flower arrangement is tall and offers a bounteous garden-style arrangement of fall flowers, foliage, and accent within a glass vase. FALL MUM PLANT This flowering plant is a nice alternative to the traditional flower arrangement. It is low maintenance and offers a long life to enjoy it. This is a bronze cushion mum plant that comes with a miniature pumpkin. It is placed in a wicker basket that has been tied with a bow. FALL MIXED BASKET This fall colored mixed basket also makes for a great gift to bring with you to a Thanksgiving feast. No two baskets are alike because our floral design team uses what is available in terms of fall flowers and color choices. Happy Thanksgiving! We wish all of our customers a very happy Thanksgiving and are so grateful each and every one of you! Be sure to check our Memphis flower shop out on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday as well as our website and social media profiles on Cyber Monday. We are already prepared to launch our holiday collection and can't wait to share it with you!
Our Floral Design Center Offers Custom Thanksgiving Centerpieces
With Thanksgiving arriving on Thursday, November 23rd it's time to start thinking about how to decorate the house and table for the big feast. You've got friends and family arriving and you want to make everything extra special. Our custom floral design services are the perfect way to make your Thanksgiving even more memorable. It's easy and affordable. That's because we make what you want to have and base the size and scope of the floral design on your budget, offering a generous amount of flowers designed in an exclusive way just for you. To get ready to enjoy this custom Thanksgiving centerpiece (and any other accompanying custom flower arrangements for the table, buffet, door, and mantle), you'll first need to make an appointment to come into our Memphis flower shop to work directly with our floral design team. Before arriving, it's a good idea to have some things in mind. Be sure to check out our Thanksgiving collection and photo gallery to see what we have done for other people. You can also look at design sites like Pinterest for additional ideas on what you might like to have for your custom Thanksgiving centerpiece. Think about the colors you like and what complements the dishware, tablecloth, and overall design scheme you have for Thanksgiving. From there, get your table size, shape, and overall dimensions so the floral design team can suggest a centerpiece size that balances your table and provides the right height and depth to your display. Don't forget that there are many types of fall accents that can create more than just a centerpiece but work towards a tablescape with fall leaves, acorns, branches, candles, and gourds scattered throughout your Thanksgiving table and buffet table. Maybe you can use old glass bottles or ceramic vases that are family heirlooms as containers for an array of floral displays that personalize the effect. Whatever you decide, be sure to enjoy the experience. You want to make memories and creating something spectacular for Thanksgiving will make a great impact on you and your family. Remember we have four flower shops in Memphis that can work with you to create your custom Thanksgiving centerpiece and flower arrangements.
Adding Flowers and Centerpieces to the Thanksgiving Feast
Thursday, November 23rd is Thanksgiving. It's that special time of year where we give thanks and reflect on all the people and things in our lives that we are grateful for. It's also a great time to enjoy a big meal with family and friends, watch football, and get ready for the holiday sales. It also means a lot of errands and extra planning that can make it feel very hectic. However, when it comes to a part of this planning, we've got you covered with flowers, centerpieces, bouquets, and seasonal gifts in our Memphis flower shop and through our website. We have an entire Thanksgiving collection that is affordable and provides fresh, beautiful ways to make Thanksgiving even more memorable. To get you started, we are highlighting some of those Thanksgiving flowers right here: COLORFUL CENTERPIECE This Thanksgiving centerpiece comes in two sizes with abundant fall flowers. You'll be able to choose one that fits your table and your budget. FALL CENTERPIECE This special Thanksgiving centerpiece contains two yellow taper candles, fresh flowers, and wheat. Flowers include chrysanthemums and lilies arranged in a long and low container. FALL MIXED BASKET This mixed basket makes a great gift to send for Thanksgiving when you can't be there or when you are invited to someone else's home for the feast. It is full of colorful fall flowers and greenery. THANKSGIVING CENTERPIECE This elegant Thanksgiving centerpiece will be a jaw-dropping presentation for your table with fall flowers and accents. TABLE CENTERPIECE This round fall centerpiece has one candle and numerous fall flowers. It is ideal for a small to a medium-sized table for Thanksgiving. HARVEST CENTERPIECE The centerpiece has flowers, ribbons, accents, and greenery, adding a festive touch to an already celebratory day. THANKSGIVING BOX Autumn treats, fruit, and a scented soy candle make a wonderful gift for Thanksgiving when you are invited to someone else's house for dinner. These gifts are tucked away in a keepsake rattan box with lid. This is for local delivery only in the Memphis area. You can order today so you can cross one of many things off your list! Call us, visit our Memphis flower shop, or order online for extra convenience.
Make a Difference Day in Memphis
The fourth Saturday in October is designated as Make a Difference Day each year. This year, it is on October 28th. The special day is a way to celebrate volunteer work and service to our local communities. It's no different here in Memphis where many community service projects are planned. If you are looking to join one, go to the Make a Difference Day website and put in your zip code to find a project. Or, you can always start your own. It doesn't have to be huge to make a difference. We also recommend doing your part to show appreciation to an individual or group who is making such a difference with special thanks in the form of a flower arrangement. Also, think of someone who has struggled recently and gift them with flowers to make a difference and brighten their day. It's the thought and action that counts when you are trying to change the world one step at a time. Here are some ideas from our fall collection: ABUNDANT FALL ARRANGEMENT This is a generous helping of gorgeous fall flowers in a range of bold and rich colors. AMBER CUBE This flower arrangement arrives in an opalescent mercury glass cube with gorgeous golden ombre finish. Inside it is a bountiful display of fall flowers. HAPPY DAY The Happy Day Bouquet includes sunflowers, hydrangea, roses and other seasonal blooms. HEIRLOOM CROCK These fall flowers come in a hand-glazed, keepsake kitchen crock, which provides two gifts in one for that special recipient. FALL FANTASY Send warm thoughts with this special fall floral display full of premium blooms. AUTUMN THOUGHTS This flower arrangement offers a mix of seasonal blooms in rich colors. FIELD PICKED AUTUMN BOUQUET Brightly colored yellow and orange flowers make up this fall arrangement of blooms. Order Today! It's time to place your order today to celebrate Make a Difference Day! We are here to take your order in our Memphis flower shop. Or you can call us or order online for delivery around Memphis and throughout the country! Let's all make a difference together!
Homecoming Flower Ideas for Memphis High Schools
Homecoming is here again in Memphis, which means it's time to get the best outfit and look for the big dance. We can finish the look off with some great homecoming flowers like a corsage and boutonniere that complement your dress and tux or suit. We realize that teenagers like to see themselves as individuals but they also want to go with the current trend. That's why our floral designers stay updated with what's hot so they can provide homecoming flowers that reflect that. Here are some of the best homecoming flower looks for this season: DRAMA QUEEN This red corsage goes with dresses in black, white, turquoise, green, silver, gold and other colors. It can be made into a wrist corsage or a pin-on corsage. ROSE AND ALSTROMERIA PACKAGE This wrist corsage and lapel boutonniere are bundled together for extra value and convenience. It includes roses and alstromeria, making it perfect for any type of outfit. PARTY GIRL This wrist corsage offers brightly mixed colors that are meant to go with a festive and fun party dress. GOLDEN CORSAGE This corsage provides just a little bling. You can choose red roses, white roses, or pink roses to go with your homecoming dress. PURPLE HAZE This wrist corsage is elegant and festive with its mix of purple and white flowers. THE ORCHID WRISTLET This corsage features a beautiful orchid that has been artfully arranged on a keepsake black beaded bracelet. If you don't see anything you like, come into our Memphis flower shop and check out our other options. You can even schedule an appointment to do a custom corsage and custom boutonniere! Call today so you are ready for the homecoming dance!
Celebrating Special October Days in Memphis
October is more than just a fall month and the time of year to enjoy Halloween. It's actually full of many special days that deserve your attention. These special days can show others that you are thinking of them whether they are here in Memphis or across the country. And, we're here to help you celebrate each one with some great gift ideas that are sure to please. First, there is Bosses Day on October 16th. All of next week is actually dedicated to your Boss. Our Be Happy Mug gives your boss a generous cup to enjoy that hot drink in the morning along with many flowers. We also have other combinations like pound cake and flowers that your boss will appreciate. Second, there is the Sweetest Day on October 21st. This is a way to show you care about those around you. Gift ideas can be something actually sweet like cookies, cakes, or other goodies. Or, you can send a sweet flower arrangement, bouquet, or cube vase that shows your love. Third, there's is your Mother-in-Law. The best gift is a special and elegant flower arrangement or an orchid plant. We have a wide selection of styles and designs to choose from. However, you can also consider coming into our Memphis flower shop and doing something special like a custom flower arrangement or custom bouquet. This sends the message that she is truly special and deserves a floral display with all her favorite flowers and colors. Last, there is Halloween. Our fall flower collection is here so you can decorate and gift others with these bold and dramatic colors as well as whimsical Halloween displays. This includes everything from pumpkin containers to fall centerpieces to cornucopias for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. You can visit our Memphis flower shop and see a wide selection of fall flowers and seasonal gift items as well as shop online. We suggest placing your orders now for all these special days. You'll have all your shopping done and know that each item will be hand-delivered on time. We can also send or place these orders with many florists in our network, allowing you to order from us and have the gifts sent anywhere in the U.S.