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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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Celebrate International Friendship Day with Gifts from Pugh’s!
July 30th is International Friendship Day, and it's an opportunity to let your friends or even just your BFF just what they mean to you. During such challenging times, your friends have been an anchor and much-appreciated support system. Even during the best of times, friends help you make special memories and enhance your life. Now is the time to celebrate them with a special gift that we can deliver through our Memphis flower shop with our no-contact delivery process. Here are some gift ideas for International Friendship Day: Yellow Flowers Yellow has long been a color that has symbolized [...]
Summer Sunflower Sale!
Here in Memphis at our flower shop, one of our local favorite flowers for summer is the sunflower. It's hard not to break out into a smile or feel good when you see a sunflower. These bold and large flowers are bursting with everything that's cheerful and light. And, we could all use more cheer, positivity, and bright outlooks in these challenging times. Whether you plan on decorating your home or giving them as a gift, sunflowers fit just about anywhere and celebrate just about anything. To encourage you to add more sunflowers in your life and in those around [...]
Celebrate Special July Days with Flowers and Gifts From Pugh’s!
We love being part of other people's celebrations, and it's one of the reasons why we started our family-owned Memphis florist business. It makes us feel good to know that we can do our part to add a smile to someone else's face and make them feel good. We see all of our customers as family, and, as a family-run business, believe family comes first. And, while we love on our family members every day, July reminds us that there are specific days to shower certain ones with even more attention. That's because July is filled with some special family [...]
Vote Pugh’s for the Best of Memphis!
The Best of Memphis returns for 2020, so we're asking you to consider voting for Pugh's as the best florist in Memphis. While we always appreciate the support, now more than ever before it's critical to help all local businesses through these tough times. We realize everyone is feeling the effect of the pandemic so we appreciate that you think of us and shop with us whenever possible. Throughout our time in business, we have focused on providing customers with the best quality, service, and value possible. To be considered for this award reflects our desire to stick to these [...]
Celebrate Summer with Sunflowers, Patriotic Flowers, and More
Summer officially arrived on the calendar on June 20th, but the weather, the urge to be outdoors, and the arrival of bundles and bundles of fresh summer flowers from our flower farm partners meant summer arrived a week or so ago for us at our Memphis flower shop. Sunflower Sale To celebrate the start of summer, we are having a sunflower sale. As one of the most treasured summer flowers, the sunflower reflects the shape and color of the sun. Our sunflower deals include many of our best-selling sunflower arrangements. Check with us on availability when you call in your [...]
Celebrate Father’s Day with Great Dad Gifts From Pugh’s
Father's Day is just around the corner on Sunday, June 21st. Are you ready to celebrate Dad and all the things he has done for you? This year may be a little different in terms of where you can go and what you can do, but you can still pick out some special Father's Day gifts. Our gift guide for Father's Day offers something for every type of Dad, including plants, flowers, and gifts. Here are some gift ideas: Keepsake Containers If your Dad is a car nut, he probably will enjoy these keepsake ceramic vehicle containers, including classic Chevy [...]
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Celebrating International Friendship Day with Local Memphis Goodies
With International Friendship Day arriving on Sunday, July 30th now is the time to order those special gifts that celebrate these special people in your lives. Our Memphis flower shop and online flower shop offers a range of treats that include those from many local Memphis companies and small businesses. Here are some great gifts that celebrate your friendship while also supporting local businesses: CELEBRATION PACKAGE Celebrate International Friendship Day with a Celebrate Package. A mixed vase of colorful stems is sent to your friend with a delicious locally made pound cake! SUNSHINE AND COOKIES Our sunshine mixed vase is paired with a dozen freshly baked chocolate chip cookies from Buckley's. You can choose from three sizes of flower arrangements. HAPPINESS PACKAGE This package includes a floral arrangement with hydrangea and lilies plus a handmade soy candle that has one of four beautiful designs on the front. Your friend will love this thoughtful gift! FRAGRANT GIFT COMBO Roses are one of nature's sweetest smelling treasures not to mention beautiful. We have combined a bouquet of red roses with a sweet smelling, handmade soy candle. You can select 6 or 12 roses available locally only. The Candle design may vary according to availability. There are four different designs in all. We also have some special flower arrangements to consider for International Friendship Day: SUMMER OMBRE Ombre is when one color fades into another, which is how we designed this floral display of summer flowers across a variety of bright and bold hues. SUMMERTIME SPLASH This arrangement includes a mix of yellow lilies along with a variety of hot pink, orange, and green flowers arranged in a glass vase in a cube or cylinder design. HAPPY DAY Happy Day Bouquet features sunflowers, hydrangea, roses and other assorted flowers, offering a great way to celebrate your special friendship. Order today by phone, in our Memphis flower shop, and through our website!
Edible Gifts for Special July “Foodie” Days
July has many special days dedicated to different foods. In fact, the entire month is also National Hot Dog Month. There are numerous other delicious days that are worth celebrating and using as an excuse to send a gift to a loved one. Our edible collection has numerous items that are perfect for these special July "foodie" days, including these tasty treats: POUND CAKE AND ROSES Available for local Memphis delivery only, this gift includes a locally made pound cake along with a beautiful flower arrangement of mixed roses. The pound cake serves four to six people. DAISY CHIPS Also only for Memphis delivery is this treat of a dozen freshly baked chocolate chip cookies from a local company, Buckley's. These cookies are paired with a daisy bowl. SWEETS AND TREATS Our Sweets and Treats Gourmet Box is great for National Junk Food Day because it's full of chocolate, candy, and other goodies that will be great to share with all your loved ones. STARBUCKS EVERGREEN COFFEE AND TEA BASKET If you have someone you know that loves Starbucks, then this gift basket is for them. The basket has many Starbucks coffees, teas, biscotti and one mug. This is only available for online ordering. CHOCOLATE LOVERS BASKET This is an incredible basket chock full of all types of chocolate bars and chocolate treats that may not last through the rest of the month it's so delicious! LARGE FRUIT BASKET There are also many days to celebrate healthful eating. This is our largest fruit basket that offers a diverse array of fresh fruit that has been wrapped in clear cellophane, arranged in a basket, and tied with a large bow. Time to Order! You can order from our edibles collection through our Memphis flower shop or online through our website for local Memphis delivery. Many of the items are also available for national delivery. Order now so you can make the most of these delicious days!
Sympathy Flower and Sympathy Gift Etiquette Guide
When someone you know loses a loved one, it's hard to know what to do because you want them to know you care and are thinking of them, but you don't want to intrude or do something that is deemed inappropriate. Our sympathy flower and sympathy gift etiquette guides are intended to help you know what to do that shows your love but that gives them space to grieve. Nothing is Expected Your loved ones don't expect any gifts or flowers. It's up to you as well as the preferences of your loved ones who are grieving. While they may appreciate the gesture, they may be quickly overwhelmed with flowers and gifts. It's Okay to Ask While you may not want to ask the person who is directly grieving, you can ask other close family members if there is anything preferred, including flowers at the funeral or graveside service. You may also be able to send sympathy flowers directly to the house of those who are grieving. It may also be that the family prefers that in lieu of flowers you make a donation to a charity or non-profit organization. For example, the family may ask that donations be made to the American Heart Association or any cancer organization. The family may also appreciate other kind gestures like homemade meals or some assistance with errands, depending on the situation. You may also consider some type of fruit basket or gift basket that shows your sympathy and love. Just let them know you are there to help. Then, they can tell you how you can extend your sympathy or aid during this emotional time. Other Options When You Can't Ask If you can't ask, an obituary or other types of notice with information on funeral arrangements may state what is preferred in terms of sympathy flowers or a sympathy gift. Sometimes, just sending a sympathy card in the mail with a handwritten personal note is good because it is unintrusive but shows your love and allows that person the privacy to take in your kind words in private. Don't Disregard Their Wishes The worst thing you can do is to ignore their wishes. For example, if a funeral announcement states that in lieu of flowers something else should be done like a contribution and you choose to send flowers anyway, this is considered rude and does not follow sympathy etiquette guidelines. Respect their wishes so you don't cause them further duress or dampen your relationship with them.
Celebrating Family During July
July offers many special occasion days dedicated to family in your life. It's time to celebrate them and gift them with something that shows your love. Here are the July special days you'll want to mark on your calendar so you don't forget those special people: Cousin's Day -- July 23 Parent's Day -- July 24 Aunt and Uncle Day -- July 26 Father-in-Law Day -- July 30 While we always suggest flowers and plants from our collection available in our Memphis flower shop or through our website, an alternative gift idea is to treat these family members with something delicious from our edible gift collection: SUNSHINE AND COOKIE This gift includes a sunshine flower arrangement in a vase along with a dozen freshly baked chocolate chip cookies from Buckley's. COFFEE AND CAKE This special gift includes a ceramic mug with fresh flowers and a pound cake from Pound Cake, LLC. LARGE FRUIT AND GOURMET Our largest local gourmet basket features many types of seasonal fruit and gourmet food items. ANY OCCASION BASKET Your recipient will love all the great goodies in this gift basket. It includes 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. CHOCOLATE LOVERS BASKET Chocolate gourmet goodies of all types can be found in this gift basket. This is a must from the chocolate lover in your family. GOLDEN GODIVA TOWER This premier gift of chocolate includes both milk and dark chocolate Godiva gems, chocolate covered pretzels, a signature gold Godiva box of assorted chocolates and milk chocolate cashews. LARGE FRUIT BASKET Our largest fruit basket comes with a wide array of fresh and seasonal fruit in a wicker basket. Your recipients will love that you are thinking of their health and knowing they will enjoy juicy fruit during one of the hottest months of the year. Gift Delivery Please note that these are available through online order only, have additional shipping charges, and are available for local delivery throughout Memphis only. Be sure to call or visit our Memphis flower shop for other gift ideas that can be shipped nationally or handled through our flower shop network partners.
Schedule Your Summer Wedding Consultation with Our Wedding Flower Coordinators
Summer is a very busy time for us when it comes to summer weddings. We have numerous weddings booked all summer because of our incredible floral design team and personal wedding consultation specialists who take pride in making sure every one of our brides has the most memorable experience possible. Not to mention, we like to make sure there's no stress involved in selecting your wedding flowers or worrying if every wedding flower will be perfect. We have long-standing relationships with all the Memphis wedding ceremony and Memphis wedding reception locations, including indoor and outdoor weddings. That helps ensure a smooth and seamless experience so you can focus on your big day. In fact, our website offers a long list of recommended wedding venues should you be searching for a location as you start your wedding planning process. To help you get started, we have a dedicated wedding flowers website where you can research different wedding flower designs for your wedding ceremony flowers, wedding party flowers, bridal bouquet, wedding cake flowers and wedding reception flowers. You'll see all types of floral designs to help you decide what fits your taste and offers a place to start when you come in for your free wedding consultation with one of our wedding coordinators. While here, you'll be able to review and plan your wedding flowers and start forming a bond with a wedding coordinator who will stay with you through the entire process. This is reassuring should you need to make any changes or have any questions. Dealing with the same person throughout the process means you have someone on your side who already is aware of what you ordered and knows you. This also reduces the stress that can go into planning and creating the perfect Memphis wedding. If you would like to schedule your free wedding consultation, click here to go to our contact form and contact information to make that appointment today!
Celebrate the Beginning of Summer with Seasonal Flowers and Plants
Summer officially arrived on June 21st to welcome sunny skies and warmer weather. With it also comes our summer collection of flowers and plants at our Memphis flower shop and online through our flower website. These summer flowers and summer plants make great gifts for all occasions or as decor for an upcoming summer wedding or summer event. You can also add warmth and color to your home or office with our summer flower collection. You can also add warmth and color to your home or office with our summer flower collection. To give you an idea of some of the beautiful summer flowers and plants we have available now for orders by phone, in our Memphis flower shop, or online, check out these highlights from the summer flower and plant collection: SUMMER OMBRE Ombre is defined as a type of design where one color fades into another. This design technique has been adopted for this summer flower arrangement and offers a jar full of bright colors and variety of summer flowers. It is displayed in a unique vase that is only available while supplies last. COLOR POP Summer colors are in bloom in this special summer bouquet. You have a choice of brightly colored vases to choose from to display these lovely flowers. SUMMER SAMBA This summer flower arrangement combines orange and yellow blossoms. Flowers will vary based on what is currently available in our Memphis flower shop. You can also request your summer flowers of choice to see if we have them to feature in this special summer floral display. SUMMER SALSA This summer bouquet includes a mix of orange, coral, and purple blooms in a clear glass vase that hs been lined with leaves. The flowers include roses, orchids, and sunflowers also based on availability. SUMMERTIME SPLASH This bright flower arrangement features yellow lilies as well as a combination of hot pink, orange, and green flowers in a modern glass vase! Vase options include a cube or cylinder style, depending on what we have available. HAPPY DAY Happy Day Bouquet is full of summer's blooming best varieties, including sunflowers, hydrangea, roses and other assorted stems blooms. We also have a wide array of summer plants, including green and blooming plants, in an array of container choices. These are low-maintenance plants that are made to last for years to come for your home or office. Order today!
Celebrating Our Memphis Dads on Father’s Day
Sunday, June 18th is the day we let Dad put his feet up and spoil him with gifts and family time to let him know we appreciate how he has always been there for us no matter what. Our dads are those unsung heroes in our lives that deliver advice and dish out some great barbecue while listening and keeping us in line. We love our dads and this is the time on Father's Day to let them know more so than on other days. Our Father's Day collection serves as a great gift guide for Dad and offers something for every kind of dad plus Father's Day gifts that fit your budget. Check out these highlights: SUCCULENT GARDENS Our succulent gardens are available in three sizes and are arranged in a ceramic container with a variety of planted succulents. Dad will enjoy that they are low maintenance and last a long time. DESK PLANT This is an easy care, green plant that is displayed in a rattan basket. It just needs a little natural light and some water and it will stay with Dad for years to come. THE EVERYTHING BASKET This Father's Day gift basket includes a peace lily along with assorted snacks and goodies. Dad gets two great presents in onSUMPTUOUS SUMPTUOUS GOURMET BASKET The Father's Day gift basket comes in a wood and metal tray. It includes enough for the whole family if Dad is willing to share. There are treats like 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. STARBUCKS EVERGREEN COFFEE AND TEA BASKET This Father's Day basket includes Starbucks coffees, teas, biscotti and one mug. It will save Dad a few trip to his local Starbucks. SPORTS LOVERS BASKET If your dad is a sports lover, then he will love this basket that includes great sports-watching treats like popcorn, gourmet chocolates, chips, dips, candies and more. Choose from soccer themed or football themed baskets that are available in two sizes. LARGE FRUIT AND GOURMET Our largest local gourmet basket comes with a variety of fruits and gourmet items that Dad will love. We also have Father's Day gifts in our Memphis flower shop, including Father's Day balloons and Father's Day cards. Order online, call us, or visit our Memphis florist location. You can pick up your Father's Day gifts or have them hand delivered throughout the Memphis area. We also handle national orders for Father's Day. Order now for best selection, delivery time, and promotions.
Summer Rose Sale and Rose Design Challenge
Since June is National Rose Month and June 12th is Red Rose Day, we always like to celebrate with our customers by having a special summer rose sale that provides you with the freshest, most elegant roses in Memphis at the best value. Our Rose Sale Our promotional rose pricing includes one dozen roses for $39.95 and $79.95 for two dozen roses. You can save up to $60 when you order three dozen roses. This is an exceptional value that no one can offer on such premium roses direct from the rose farms in Ecuador. Rose Design Challenge Launching this month is our rose design challenge. We will give away four dozen wrapped rose bunches starting for the next two weeks for a total of eight bunches. All you have to do is submit a picture for us to use on social media to show our audience on social media what can be done creatively when you wrap up roses. It's a great way to exchange design ideas on what can be done with roses. We look forward to seeing what everyone comes up with! Beautiful Rose Displays To give you an idea of the extraordinary talent our floral design team has, here are some examples of the rose arrangements that you can order online, in our Memphis flower shop, or by phone for local delivery in Memphis or for national delivery: Roses and Hydrangea is a rose arrangement that contains eight red roses are artfully combined with romantic hydrangea stems in a vase. Special Roses offers 12 red roses with hydrangea to create a romantic flower arrangement for that special someone. Lasting Love includes roses, snapdragons, hydrangea and lilies in a tall glass that delivers a stunning floral display. Sweet and Sentimental has pink roses in a cube vase with a total of six roses along with floral accents. Bubble Bowl Design delivers pastel roses and white lilies along with hydrangea in a bubble bowl vase. Wrapped Red Roses illustrates what is on offer for our Rose Design Challenge and is local Memphis delivery only. It has a dozen red roses that are wrapped in cellophane with a pretty red bow. You can pick it up at any of our Memphis flower shop locations.
Memorial Day in Memphis
Memorial Day is a time to stop, reflect, and remember all those brave soldiers that have fought during the past generations, including those friends, family, and colleagues that we personally lost in a conflict or war. This Memorial Day, on Monday, May 29th as well as over the proceeding weekend, you may want to attend a local Memphis Memorial Day parade or graveside service to give your respect to those who fought for our freedom. We have numerous flower arrangements, baskets, sprays and wreaths that are an ideal way to show your love and respect to these lost ones this Memorial Day. Here are some examples of Memorial Day flowers that we offer: Garden of Roses has eight rows of crème roses in a wicker basket with accent leaves. It’s a beautiful reminder of loved ones. The Mixed Patriotic Arrangement offers red, white, and blue flowers to celebrate our soldiers and their bravery. The Peaceful White Lilies Basket includes a sublime mix of white flowers, including numerous lilies, to send warm and loving thoughts on Memorial Day. It is a nice gesture for someone you know who has lost a loved one in a war. The Patriotic Spirit Wreath and For the Patriot Spray are both excellent choices for a graveside service on Memorial Day. They offer patriotic colors and ribbons, offering a touching addition to the service. Solemn Offering includes a combination of elegant and beautiful flowers and greenery, including calla lilies, spider chrysanthemums, snapdragons, carnations, Monte Casino, sword fern, Bells of Ireland, Italian ruscus and curly willow in a basket. We can also create customized Memorial Day flower arrangements. Just make an appointment with our floral design team here in our Memphis flower shop. We take orders by phone, in person, and through our website. Deliveries include the local Memphis area, including directly to cemeteries, as well as across the country.
Graduation Gifts for Memphis Grads
Celebrations are underway for middle school, high school, and college grads that have reached a great accomplishment, proving that hard work and determination can yield success. While you are beaming with pride over your graduates, don’t forget those teachers and administrators who were so helpful along the way – maybe even the tutors! You may also be thinking about how to decorate for a special graduation party. Here are some flower arrangement ideas that can suit all those needs and meet your budget, making graduation planning a breeze. Delightful Bouquet comes in a glass vase and three sizes with varying numbers of colorful stems. Sweet and Sentimental is a sweet cube flower arrangement with six roses and accent flowers and greenery. Just for You includes a wide range of bright flowers to cheer on your grad or thank a great teacher. A Very Happy Arrangement includes roses, gerberas, and other premium flowers, offering an elegant flower arrangement. Beautiful Whisper offers a crystal glass with a mix of sublime pastel flowers. 12 Mixed Color Roses are a stunning way to celebrate the grad. We also offer roses in varying colors to match your school colors. Don’t forget that we can also do custom graduation bouquets and custom graduation flowers, including leis. We have graduation balloon bouquets, stuffed animals, greeting cards, and more in our Memphis flower shop to celebrate graduation. You can order online or in our Memphis flower shop. We also do phone orders. We can deliver throughout the Memphis area or across the country so your grads know they are loved no matter where they are!