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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 Rose Month with Our Red Rose Sale On Right Now!
Pugh's Flowers Voted Best Florist in Memphis Pugh's Flowers has four retail locations in Memphis, TN. 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 is open 7 days a week 24 hours a day by phone 888-901-6744 and via the Internet. Our retail locations offer delivery 7 days a week both locally (Memphis, Millington, Bartlett, Arlington, Germantown, Southaven, Olive Branch, Horn Lake, West Memphis) and nationally. Our Red Rose Sale is Here! For a very short time -- [...]
Celebrating Our Patriots on Memorial Day
Whether we've personally lost a soldier or just appreciate and value the efforts these patriots have made for us in life, Memorial Day is an important day in the life of an American citizen. These patriots gave their lives or spent their entire lives in service to us and our country. At our Memphis flower shop and through our website, we have a Memorial Day collection to help you pay tribute as well as to celebrate our patriotism. Here are some of the Memorial Day flowers and plants we have available for you. MIXED PATRIOTIC ARRANGEMENT This patriotic arrangement offers [...]
Graduation Gift Ideas For Grads and Teachers
Graduation marks a significant step in a person's life whether it is middle school, high school, or college. It's a real accomplishment that needs to be celebrated. And, with the school year winding down, graduations are happening all over Memphis. Our Memphis flower shop is here to help you celebrate your grad and those special teachers who helped them by offering a graduation collection of flowers and gifts. Check out these great grad gift ideas: BRIGHT FUTURE BOUQUET Sunflowers, roses, and other colorful premium flowers highlight this special celebratory floral gift for graduation. We can add graduation balloons to this [...]
There’s Still Time to Fill Mom’s Day with Gifts She’ll Love!
Mother's Day is less than a week away, but you still have time to order something special for Mom from our Memphis flower shop. Our Mother's Day collection offers something for every Mom, including yours! Here are some easy to order, special Mother's Day gift ideas: BLOOMING LOVE This Mother's Day gift package includes a blooming plant, assorted gourmet chocolates, and a Mother's Day Mylar balloon. Choose from a hydrangea or an azalea plant. Colors will vary and are based on availability at the time of order. WHAT A MOM WANTS We have other Mother's Day gift packages, too, like this [...]
Celebrating Memphis Moms
It's that time of year again to celebrate our Moms. Mother's Day is on Sunday, May 12th so it's coming up quickly and you don't want to miss out on gifting Mom with something that shows just how much you appreciate everything she does for you. Our Memphis flower shop and website offer a Mother's Day collection of flowers and plants that Mom will be sure to enjoy like these Mother's Day gift ideas: ART GLASS TREASURE This extraordinary Mother's Day gift includes a keepsake work of art. It's a hand-blown art glass vase. We've filled it with lavender roses [...]
Celebrating Memphis Teachers
All our teachers work so hard and dedicate their lives to helping our kids throughout their school careers. We can't do enough to show our appreciation. However, we can find those times to celebrate them like Teacher Appreciation Day on May 7th and Teacher Appreciation Week from May 6th through May 10th. Our Memphis flower shop and our website offer numerous great teacher gifts that you can order and pick up or have delivered to local Memphis schools. Here are some gift ideas for teachers: BLUSH LIFE This elegant flower arrangement offers white flowers, succulents, and greenery in a weathered [...]
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It’s Prom Season! Pugh’s Flowers Memphis
When it comes to shopping and picking out prom and formal gowns, the styles change every year, and so do the colors. You’ll find that sometimes one year, one color is the hot one that the girls have to have and the next year, it is something completely different. It is important to watch for these trends so that when you are taking your daughter shopping for prom dresses, you can find the popular trends and styles and know what the other girls are going to be wearing. This will help you find a great dress that is going to fit your daughter and be something that is trendy and in style this year. Generally, there are two dresses that are always in style in terms of the color. Those prom dresses are the white ones and the black ones. The great thing with white and black is that they will never go out of style and are always something that looks great. You will find that every prom season, there are always a ton of black and white prom dresses on the market. Take your daughter shopping for those dresses if you are unsure as to what colors to look at because they will always be something classic that they can wear. Plus, if you can force the issue, you may even be able to get them to wear it again! Otherwise, there are a lot of popular colors today. It seems that today, bright colors are always in. So, if you are looking for great ideas for trendy colors of prom dresses, take a look at the pinks and the other bright colors. Pink is always a trendy color because it is a color that girls really like and enjoy, and it is color that is generally associated with girls. You will find that there are always all kinds of great pink dresses that are available for prom dresses. These dresses will fit the bill for a lot of different girls. Otherwise, there are a lot of other great colors that girls look at. There are always bright blue colors, greens, oranges, yellows, and others. With these dresses, it is very important that you make sure they match your daughter. For example, a yellow dress is going to look a lot better on a brunette then a blonde just because of the hair color and the skin tone. Remember these things when you are looking at prom dresses that have bright colors for your daughter. There are so many trends when it comes to shopping for prom 2015. It is important to stay on top of these trends. Colors is one of these main trends, so if you are looking for a dress, be sure you know what colors are in. You can always go with a safe bet like looking for a black or white dress, which is always going to be a color that is in style. Otherwise, know what prom dresses to shop for this [...]
Event Decorating, Pugh’s Flowers Memphis
Tanger held a groundbreaking ceremony in Southaven recently. We were privileged to provide table centerpieces and stage decorations to make their event beautiful and welcoming to guests. Pugh's Flowers can handle all sorts of events and ceremonies. To make a request for your event click the link here.
St. Patrick's Day is is Tuesday! Top of the mornin' to ye!! St. Patrick's Day is an Irish holiday celebrated all over the world. It is to honor the patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick. Who was St. Patrick you ask? Saint Patrick lived between 432 and 461 A.D. At the age of sixteen he was kidnapped from his native land of the Roman British Isles by band pirates and sold into slavery in Ireland. He worked as a shepherd and turned to religion. After six years of slavery he escaped to the Irish coast and fled home to Britain. While back in his homeland, he decided to become a priest. He then decided to return to Ireland after dreaming that the voices of the Irish people were calling him to convert them to Christianity. He traveled back to Ireland as a christian missionary several years later. St. Patrick was able to bring upon a massive religious change to Christianity by converting people of power. He is credited with converting nobles, who set an example which people followed. Patrick's mission in Ireland is said to have lasted thirty years. It is believed he died in 461 on March 17th. The first year St. Patrick's Day was celebrated in America was 1737, in Boston, Massachusetts. The first official St. Patty's Day parade was held in New York in 1766. Over 100 U.S. cities now hold St. Patrick's Day parades. In Ireland people traditionally wear a small bunch of shamrock's on their jackets or hats. Children wear orange, white and green badges. Women and young girls wear green ribbons in their hair. Fun Facts about Clovers! According to the Guinness book, the highest number of leaves found on one clover is fourteen!! There are 10,000 regular three leaf clovers for every one lucky four leaf clovers. So if you find one consider yourself very lucky!! Legend says that every leaf on a clover means something. The first is for hope, the second for faith, the third for love and the fourth for luck! Enjoy the holiday! And remember everyone is Irish on Tuesday, March 17th!!
The Easter Lily, Pugh’s Flowers Memphis
The History of the Easter Lily & How It Became the Most Popular Easter Flower Easter is almost here, and there’s only one flower that can really capture the sacred spirit of the holiday: the Easter lily! The pure white color of this blossom has long symbolized the purity, hope and new life of spring, and its beautiful trumpet shape makes it the perfect herald for the fresh new season. So it’s no wonder it’s become one of the most popular blooms to decorate homes and churches with during this time of year. But how did this pretty little flower come to be associated with (and even named after) Easter? Here’s the full history of the Easter lily, for you to read while you dress up your home in its Sunday best! How the Easter Lily Came to the U.S. The Easter lily was officially discovered in 1777 by Swedish naturalist Carl Peter Thunberg in the Ryukyu Islands of Japan. After its discovery, the flower made its way to England in 1819 and then arrived at Bermuda in the mid-1800s. It was then named the “Bermuda lily,” but its name was eventually changed to “Easter lily” when the spring-blooming flower was brought to Philadelphia and popularized there as an Easter blossom. A virus destroyed the Easter lily’s production on the island of Bermuda, making Japan the flower’s largest producer once again. It wasn’t until World War I that the Easter lily started being produced in the United States. When soldier Louis Houghton first saw the flower, he was so captivated by it that he brought a suitcase full of bulbs back to his home state of Oregon in 1919. Houghton started handing out the lilies to his friends, who also happened to be horticulture experts. As a result, large-scale production of the flower spread across the West Coast of the U.S., and by 1945 more than 1,000 growers in Oregon and California were producing the bulbs, earning the region the title of “Easter Lily Capitol of the World.” Today, Oregon and California grow 95 percent of all Easter lilies. Easter lilies are now one of the most popular potted plants in the U.S., ranking with poinsettias, mums and azaleas. The Easter Lily and Christianity Known to Christians as the “white-robed apostle of hope,” the Easter lily has also been a religious symbol since the birth of the Christian religion. The flower is even mentioned in the Bible quite a few times. It is said that when Eve shed tears of remorse as she and Adam left the Garden of Eden, white lilies sprang up where her tears fell. Easter lilies are also admired as a symbol of motherhood and the Virgin Mary. In artwork, she is often depicted receiving a bundle of white lilies from the angel Gabriel at Jesus’ birth, and the flowers were said to have been found in her tomb after her death. The most famous biblical reference to the Easter lily is when Jesus told his followers, “Consider [...]
Booking Summer Weddings, Pugh’s Weddings Memphis
Spring is a time to get engaged and begin planning that big wedding. Pugh's Flowers has been making weddings gorgeous for over 30 years and has a very detail-oriented wedding coordinator that will make ordering wedding flowers straight forward and simple. Laura Carter is the wedding coordinator and she is taking free consult bookings now. Request an appointment here. Some of the venues that Pugh's Flowers enjoys working with are Cedar Hall, Hartwood Hall, Lichterman Nature Center, the Brooks Museum, The Botanic Gardens, The Memphis Zoo, Annesdale Mansion, The Atrium, Cara Hills, Alchemy Events, Maple Grove Farm and many more.
And they call it…Puppy Love! Pet Photo Contest from Pugh’s Flowers Memphis
Pets of all kinds are being submitted into the 2nd annual Puppy Love Pet Photo Contest. It's easy to submit a photo and the winner with the most votes gets Pugh's Flowers Romance Package, which includes one dozen long stemmed red roses, cuddly teddy bear, festive Valentine's Day balloon and a box of gourmet chocolates. Here are a few entries.
Valentine’s Day Flowers, Pugh’s Flowers Memphis Red Roses!
Roses...... The most traditional and popular flower for Valentine's Day. In fact when you think Valentine's Day a few images come to mind. Hearts, ROSES, Chocolates. Teddy Bears, underwear and diamonds are right up there as well but the image of a perfect Red Rose is my first thought when hearing those words. Roses have long been the flower for February but they are not the only lovely blossom that conveys those romantic feelings. Men, over the years, have developed the belief that only one flower typifies this February holiday: the traditional Valentines Day rose. But not just any rose. The red rose. As a result, the floral industry has to ramp up its efforts every year to try and come up with enough red roses to meet that heightened demand. That means flower growers kick it into high gear to push blooms to bud at exactly the right time, resulting in crazy-busy efforts to get the flowers harvested, processed, imported, trucked and then delivered to your florist so that we still have enough time to design a bouquet of Valentines roses that will blow your lady’s socks off (or whatever undergarment you prefer). The pressure to provide roses in such abundance in such a limited window is enormous. Thus, red-rose prices end up far higher during the holiday season than at any other time of the year to cover all the extra costs associated with this frantic production cycle. And what’s even crazier? Women don’t necessarily even prefer red roses! Sure, they are traditional, and lovely and romantic. But a variety of surveys, and my experience as a florist for the last 13 years, show that many women prefer other flowers. Maybe it’s the fact that roses are so traditional, and modern-day ladies want something a bit more unique, fun or personal. Whatever the case, you can feel confident that choosing blossoms other than roses won’t put you in the doghouse. Here are a few other romantic favorites that Women love. Stargazer Lilies..... Stargazer Lilies These beauties are preferred by anyone who longs for a perfumed aroma from their purchase. Stargazers are a variety of lily renowned for their fragrance, as well as buds that continue to open for several days after purchase. They are most commonly scene in romantic pink and white but they come in a stunning all white as well. Very elegant and when paired with roses or by themselves absolutely gorgeous! No wonder this flower is a favorite for any romantic occasion! Orchids..... Orchids A stem of orchids often sells at the same price point as a Valentines rose stem, but orchids typically have a longer vase life. The hardy blooms come in a huge assortment of styles and colors, too, so you can choose a variety that matches your gal’s particular preferences. These are very sophisticated and elegant. They are so unique and stunning that they really do make the flower buying experience special! Callas...... Classy Callas These stately flowers (often referred to as Calla Lilies) are typically available in [...]
Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting, Pugh’s Flowers Midtown Memphis
1882 Union Ave. is the new home to Pugh's Flowers in midtown Memphis. Convenience for their customers is important for Pugh's Flowers and this new location on the very busy street of Union Ave. has lots of parking and is very easily accessible. A beautiful old house has been renovated and fitted with a custom walk in cooler as well as new fixtures and new furniture. The Greater Memphis Chamber staff and ambassadors were in attendance at the ribbon cutting as well as lots of family and friends.
Congratulations to all you newly engaged couples! Pugh’s Flowers Weddings
Christmas is a time to give gifts and surprises, like engagement rings for example. Memphis has lots of newly engaged couples who will be planning weddings this Spring and Summer. Pugh's Flowers has expert wedding coordinator Laura Carter who can help make any wedding beautiful. She is up to date on trends and all the latest in wedding decor fashion. Request a free wedding consult here.
Poinsettia Care, make them last longer! Pugh’s Flowers Memphis
Want to know how to take care of your poinsettia? Click here for tips to make them last longer. http://www.pughs.com/pages/poinsettia.htm