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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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Step Into Spring with Fresh Flower Bouquets
Goodbye, Winter! Welcome to the first official day of Spring! While some of the winter chill may try to stick around, we know it won't be long before we enjoy more sunshine and warmer temperatures. More than ever, welcoming the season of renewal and rebirth is important for all of us. It's a time to look for positive change and hope that we can get back to better -- and heather -- times. Here at your favorite Memphis flower shop, we are more than ready to welcome spring in and invite you to come in and see what we've been [...]
Make St. Patrick’s Day a Lucky Day with Flowers, Balloons, and More
St. Patrick's Day is March 17th. Although it was a holiday that originated in Ireland to celebrate the arrival of Christianity, the special day has been adopted by others around the world as a day of celebration with good food and drink enjoyed with family and friends. That means you don't have to be Irish to enjoy the day or even experience a little Irish luck. Instead, it's a positive day to add a smile and rainbow to others' lives. Beyond the corned beef and cabbage and green beer, there are other special ways to add a little luck and [...]
Celebrate March Birthdays with Bouquets, Balloons, Gifts, and More!
Having some type of celebration to look forward to and participate in is always a mood lifter. And, when we can celebrate someone else and give them a thoughtful gift, it feels even better because you see their smile and know you have added to their happiness. That's what birthdays are all about. Now that a new month has arrived, March is sure to be full of birthdays with friends, family members, colleagues, and others in your life to celebrate. Here, in Memphis, we are here to help you do that from our Memphis flower and gift shop as well [...]
Custom Floral Designs for Floral Design Day
Like painters, sculptors, and fashion designers, floral designers are artists in their own right. For centuries, there have been creative people who have taken gifts from nature and put them together in extraordinary ways. To bring awareness to their artistic ability, floral designers get their own day on February 28th known as Floral Design Day. It recognizes them and their floral artwork. Floral designers have the ability to create a diverse range of looks to address different occasions -- from celebratory ones like birthdays and anniversaries to sad ones like sympathy and funerals to romantic ones like Valentine's Day. With [...]
Start Planning with a Wedding Consultation During National Wedding Month
February is also known as National Wedding Month. If you got engaged or are ready to start planning your 2021 wedding here in Memphis, then this is the time to schedule your free wedding consultation with your favorite Memphis flower shop. Our Wedding Specialist, Laura, is here and ready to work with you on planning wedding flowers that meet your vision for your big day. Creating the best wedding flowers is her expertise, and she is excited to work with each and every couple that come in and plan their wedding. If you are not sure where to begin, a [...]
Get Ready for Valentine’s Week
It's here! Valentine's Day week has arrived! Are you ready? At your favorite Memphis flower shop, we are all been ready because we've been preparing since the start of January to ensure we have enough flowers, plants, and gifts to help everyone celebrate love and romance with their spouses and partners. To help you get ready to have your Valentine's Day gifts delivered on the big day or even before (which we highly recommend due to the high volume of orders we receive), we've got something that is store to fit your recipient and your budget. This includes amazing balloons, [...]
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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.
Celebrate March Birthdays in Memphis
It's a new month and the month that heralds spring birthdays. You most likely have a few March birthdays on your gift list for friends, family members, colleagues, and clients. Here are some ways from our birthday collection where we can help you celebrate those March birthdays in a beautiful, thoughtful way: FASHIONISTA This is an elegant and fashionable display of seasonal flowers and greenery. It's bright and cheerful, offering a great way to. celebrate a birthday. FLOWERING BIRTHDAY CAKE This unique floral display is made to look like a birthday cake except it doesn't come with the calories. Included are flowers like mini carnations and poms. It's a standout choice for a birthday present for anyone you care about. COFFEE AND CAKE This is a great idea when you want to give more than one gift for a special birthday in March. It offers a keepsake ceramic mug with fresh spring flowers as well as a pound cake made by local Memphis bakery, Pound Cake, LLC. BIRTHDAY SPARKLE This special birthday treat comes in a shimmering golden cube that features delicate cutouts. This cube vase is filled with seasonal flowers and greenery. The cube makes a great candle holder when the flowers are gone. FASCINATING This birthday flower arrangement has a dozen different varieties of exotic and garden flowers in a large glass vase. It's a great way to send a big birthday shout out. BEAUTIFUL GLADS This floral arrangement offers 12 stems of mixed color glads in a glass vase. It's a very tall and grand birthday statement. HERE COMES THE SUN This is a garden style flower arrangement that offers cheerful birthday wishes. Don't forget that we also have birthday balloons, greeting cards, and many other special gifts made from local Memphis artisans. Check with us on which birthday gifts are available for Memphis delivery and which can be sent across the country should you want to send March birthday gifts elsewhere. We take birthday flower orders in our Memphis flower shop, by phone, and through our website.
Floral Design Day in Memphis
Each February 28th is Floral Design Day. The day was created and enacted as a national celebratory day to recognize the value of floral design education as well as the beauty and creativity that goes into this art form. And, we are proud to say that we have the best floral designers in Memphis. That's why we are celebrating them today. But, in reality, we actually celebrate them every day. They are one of the main reasons we've received so many awards and accolades from local competitions and our customer base. You can view some of our bestselling floral designs online and at our Memphis flower shop. Here are just a few of those stunning designs described as well as great pics of our floral design team hard at work: DELTA DELIGHT Reflective of the Mississippi Delta, our floral designers have arranged roses, hydrangeas, and succulents together for an elegant look and feel. NATURE'S HARMONY This delightful flower arrangement design combines tall stems and blooms with full hydrangea and unique greenery. It is a great example of the artistry that goes into floral design. HAPPY DAY The Happy Day Bouquet delivers a beautiful display of sunflowers, hydrangea, roses and other blooms for a bright and cheerful message. ANOTHER DAY IN PARADISE This glorious floral display is large and overflows with a wide range of seasonal flowers and greenery. HAPPINESS This sweet floral arrangement proves a floral design doesn't have to be large to make a statement. It includes stargazer lilies and hydrangea. It's a beauty. Remember to come into our Memphis flower shop and let our floral designers know just how much they are appreciated. You can also make an appointment for a custom flower arrangement or custom bouquet that you can create with our floral design team. Plus, any day is a great day to order some beautiful flowers that illustrate your feelings and share something positive with others.
February is National Weddings Month
This is the month to celebrate love and then what often comes because of love: a wedding. This month draws attention to the formal representation of love that many take to traditionally show others their commitment to each other. It's one of the most memorable days in a person's life. That's why brides are often so nervous and stressed out when planning their weddings. They want everything to be perfect for the special day. Here's where we can take that stress off you. We provide a comprehensive wedding flower service that makes it fun, enjoyable, and affordable to have wedding flowers that you want. You won't have to worry about them being wrong, too expensive, or absent from your wedding ceremony or wedding reception. Also, you are not forced to pick from a very limited selection for your price range. Check out our online wedding flower website that includes all the information you'll need to plan your own wedding flowers and see what our Memphis flower shop has done for other brides. Our wedding portfolio section illustrates all the different styles, designs, flowers, and ways you can incorporate flowers into your wedding. Our wedding website even lists the local Memphis area venues where we have established partnerships. Being so familiar with these venues means we know what to suggest to you that will work in terms of quantity. Plus, we already know the venue staff so it provides a seamless experience for you. Additionally, you can enjoy a free wedding consultation to see what our wedding flower services are all about, hear about our packages, and work directly with our floral designers to create something spectacular for your wedding day! Contact us now to find out more!
Send Gorgeous Valentine’s Day Roses to Your Sweetheart in Memphis or Across the Country
Valentine's Day arrives on Wednesday, February 14th. That means there's not much time left to purchase that special gift that shows just how much that special someone means to you. Despite high demand and record orders, we still have gorgeous Valentine's Day roses left that will show your love. You can opt for a range of colors and quantities. We are proud of the beautiful, premium long-stem roses we offer to our customers. They are large with numerous petals, providing for a much longer life. That means your loved one will be able to enjoy their beauty for a week or more when watered and cared for correctly. Our roses can be displayed in a vase or wrapped as a bouquet in cellophane. You can add greenery or baby's breath or even mix the roses with other stunning blooms like lilies, hydrangea, tulips and more. If you are looking to give your sweetheart more than just roses, then consider our Valentine's Day packages. For local delivery only, the Romance Package includes one-dozen red roses or, as an upgrade, you can add lilies to go with the roses. Both package sizes come with a 16" teddy bear, gourmet chocolates, and a Valentine's Day Mylar balloon. Another sweet package is our Rose arrangement with cute stuffed pug dog. Alternatively, we also offer a rose and lily arrangement that comes with a locally-made, fragrant soy candle. If roses aren't your loved one's thing, you can also opt for choices like blooming plants like a stunning orchid. We also have other seasonal blooming and green plants to choose from as well as other special gifts that are sure to make your loved one's heart melt. We still have room on our schedule for Valentine's Day deliveries through Wednesday, but you need to act quickly as these spots are filling up fast! We take orders at our Memphis flower shop and by phone. You can also use the online ordering form located on our website.