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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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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 [...]
Plants to Celebrate National Indoor Plant Week
The third week of September is known as National Indoor Plant Week. It was created to draw awareness to the health benefits of green plants so more people would add plants to their homes and offices. Now is the time to do the same for your Memphis home, office, or even home office! Thanks to your friends at Pugh's, you can select from a wide range of indoor green plants and even indoor blooming plants. Plant of the Day Our Plant of the Day option includes a choice of 8" (in diameter) green plants, depending on what's available. Plant varieties [...]
Remember Loved Ones on Grandparents Day
Your grandparents miss you and may even be struggling with this social distancing mandate. While some may be getting used to FaceTime or Zoom, they still want to hug you and show love to their grandkids. Now, more than ever, Grandparents Day is important because it's the perfect opportunity to show love and affection when they need it the most. This year, Grandparents Day is Sunday, September 13th. Our Memphis flower shop has plenty of ways to show love to your grandparents: Cute Bouquets We've got some adorable floral options that will make your grandparents smile and maybe even laugh. [...]
Make Someone’s Day with a Gift From Pugh’s Flowers
Now, more than ever, we need to let others in our life know we are thinking of them and we are there for them even if we can't be together in-person as much as we were used to. We never know what others are going through so by checking in and sending a small gift may just make that person's day! There are a number of official special days to do so, but, of course, you can do it any day. This month, there is Senior Citizen's Day on August 21st, Kiss and Make Up Day on August 25th, and [...]
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It’s Time to Celebrate Those September Birthdays!
September is here, which means you have a whole new month of birthdays to celebrate on behalf of friends, family members, colleagues, and clients. Getting organized now with shopping and birthday gifts means you can put that task aside and know everything is set to be delivered on those special days. We're here to help by taking all of your birthday orders now for those in the Memphis area and across the country. Plus, we have all types of birthday gifts that are beautiful, thoughtful, and cheerful. In fact, our birthday collection includes something for everyone -- no matter what their age -- and that fits your budget. Check out these birthday gift ideas from our collection: BIRTHDAY SPARKLE This blinged out flower arrangement comes in a shimmering golden cube with cutouts, which can be used as a candle holder. The flower arrangement includes various options for choices of flowers and colors. There's also a sparkly "happy birthday" accent included. A VERY HAPPY ARRANGEMENT This cheerful flower arrangement features roses, gerbera daisies, and other available seasonal flowers. CELEBRATION PACKAGE Perfect for a birthday, this package includes a mixed vase of seasonal flowers and a locally made pound cake. The cake serves four to six people, so maybe your recipient will share a piece with you! 5 DAYS OF GIFTS This is a truly unique birthday gift for that special someone in your life. It includes a delivery of five gifts over five consecutive days. This includes a colorful bud vase with seasonal flowers, a pound cake and "thinking of you" balloon, a bowl of daisies, a fresh fruit basket, and a dozen wrapped red roses. Delivery must be made to the same location. You can even provide us with five different card messages to make your recipient feel even more loved. FLOWERING BIRTHDAY CAKE While it looks like a birthday cake you could eat, we don't recommend it That's because it's made entirely of fresh flowers like mini carnations, pompons, and roses. It's a gorgeous display! BEAR BASKET This is another great birthday package to send. It comes with a teddy bear, a gourmet box of chocolates, and two birthday Mylar balloons. BEAR BALLOON BOUQUET Another birthday package option is this special treat of a teddy bear, two Mylar balloons, and three latex balloons. Birthday On Order! Time to place your order in our Memphis flower shop, by phone, or through our website!
Celebrating Labor Day with Summer Flowers and Roses On Sale
To celebrate Labor Day, which recognizes how hard we all work and gives most of us an extra day off for a three-day weekend and signals the end of summer, we are putting our summer flowers and roses on sale so you can enjoy them while they last. Here are some of the beautiful ways you can add to your decor for your upcoming Labor Day barbecue or pool party: Rose Sale Our rose sale is for local purchase and delivery only. It does include our rose gift packages that come with balloons and teddy bears (or our adorable skunk mascot). There are other rose packages on sale that feature homemade pound cake or a soy candle along with the gorgeous roses that are fresh, long-lasting, and large. You can also choose from wrapped roses, which make a great bouquet to give as a special gift. Summer Flower Specials Here are some of the summer flower arrangements we have on sale right now: SUNFLOWERS AND KRISPIE POP This is a delightful gift for anyone. It comes with a skunk-shaped Rice Krispies treat on a stick that we call a Skunk Pop. This delicious treat is paired with a vase filled with sunflowers. A VERY HAPPY ARRANGEMENT This cheerful flower arrangement includes roses and gerbera daisies. PERFECT MIX Sunflowers are combined with a variety of purple and pink blooms that complement each other. These are hand-arranged in a cube vase. t SUMMER SALSA This flower arrangement delivers bold colors like orange, coral, and purple. A clear glass vase that has been lined with exotic leaves holds roses, orchids, and sunflowers. SAY IT WITH SUNFLOWERS This flower arrangement overflows with sunflowers and greenery, Time to Place Your Order! These are also great gifts to consider for the host of a Labor Day celebration you attend! Order now online, by phone, or at our Memphis flower shop. These promotional prices last as long as the summer flowers we have left are here. After that, get ready for the launch of our upcoming fall flower collection!
Commemorating the Death of the King and Celebrating Elvis Week
This Elvis Week will mark the 40th anniversary of Elvis’ passing, which was on August 16th, 1977. At Graceland in Memphis, the crowds already indicate that this will be the largest Elvis Week. Fans have come to Memphis from all over the world to join in remembering the King and celebrating the life and legacy of Elvis Presley. Remembering the King Elvis Week 2017 kicked off on Friday, August 11th with an Elvis fan reunion and a sold-out dance party. Other festivities have included a 5k run, charity auction, and numerous concerts. There was even a conference that covered many topics about Elvis and conversation event with his friends and family, including Priscilla Presley, which also sold out. Elvis Week 2017 ends on Saturday, August 19th with an incredible concert line-up. As with most of the festivities, this event is also sold out. However, there are many events also still open and other opportunities to remember Elvis just how you would like as a fan. Paying Tribute with Flowers Flowers and gifts always end up at Graceland at this time of year so think of us if you would like to leave Elvis and his family a special gift. Or, maybe you have friends and family members that also love Elvis but could not make it to Elvis Week. We have two very special Love Me Tender bouquets that are great ways to pay tribute to the King. You can choose from a stunning floral arrangement of six red roses and lilies in a beautiful glass vase or you can opt for six pink roses to accompany the lilies. It's a beautiful way to remember such an incredible singer and artist. Of course, we have many other flower arrangements to choose from or you can customize your own bouquet or flower arrangement to leave at one of the Elvis Week events. We can also hand deliver flowers throughout the Memphis area or around the country. Be sure to call us or visit our Memphis flower shop. For convenient ordering, you can also consider using our website, which makes it easy to place a flower order in minutes from your computer or mobile device! A Treasured Week We love celebrating and honoring Elvis Presley. It's also so great to have so many people come to Memphis and come together for such a special person. We look forward to meeting many new and old Elvis fans at our Memphis flower shop in the coming days!
Gifts for Smiles Highlight National Smile Week
The second week of August is National Smile Week each year. It's that time again to think about how you can make those around you smile with a thoughtful gesture, some kind words, or something special that they won't expect from you. Smiles aren't just for friends and family. It also feels good to make others you don't know smile by holding the door for them, saying thank you, or just smiling back at them. When it comes to those special people in your life, a gift for National Smile Week might be what you want to do, so we have some great gift ideas for you designed around smiles: PERFECT MIX Sunflowers are combined with a variety of purple and pink flowers in a cube style vase for a sweet message of concern. BRIGHT AND CHEERY Bring the sunshine to anyone's day with this flower arrangement of bright and bold blooms. PURPLE AND YELLOW BEAUTY This bouquet brings yellow and purple flowers together along with greenery to add warmth and beauty to your recipient's life. BE HAPPY MUG This keepsake happy mug is filled with cheery flowers like yellow and white daisies. It's a smile that makes a smile. VIBRANT This flower arrangement includes seasonal and fresh blooms that are available during the time period that you order it. For National Smile Week, we have summer flower choices and colors available for you. HERE COMES THE SUN Send the sunshine with this mix of bright flowers in a vase or container of your choice. BRIGHT BOUQUET Brighten anyone's day with this colorful flower arrangement that arrives in a cylinder style container. SAY IT WITH SUNFLOWERS Sunflowers and greenery make up this simple, yet, colorful, flower arrangement. GARDEN OF WELLNESS If you know someone who is under the weather or not well, consider this flower gift that will bring that smile back. It comes in a keepsake ceramic container that is overflowing with flowers. THE MIDTOWN COLLECTION The midtown collection includes a vibrant mixture of flowers and colors. You can choose to send your flowers in a tall vase, cube, or wrapped bouquet. Order today for local Memphis delivery or nationwide delivery so you can ensure you maximize the smiles during this special annual celebration!
Teacher Gifts for the New School Year
School kicks off in a few short days. While you are running around getting school supplies and clothes, you can check off any teacher gifts because we have you covered with a range of flowers, plants, and special gifts as well as convenient local delivery to all Memphis schools. If you aren't sure what to get because you have yet to meet the teachers, here are some great gift ideas for teachers that show your appreciation: SUNFLOWERS AND KRISPIE POP This is a special gift that any teacher will love. It is a skunk-shaped rice Krispie treat on a stick called a Skunk Pop. It comes with a vase of sunflowers. SUNNY SUNFLOWERS This cheerful summer bouquet is a big bowl of sunshine filled with gorgeous sunflowers. It will be sure to get attention on the teacher's desk. HAPPY DAY This bouquet contains sunflowers, hydrangea, roses, and other assorted blooms. It's hand arranged and provides a bright floral display. DAISY CHIPS This is two presents in one with a beautiful daisy bowl and a dozen freshly baked chocolate chip cookies from Buckley's. Any teacher is sure to love this thoughtful -- and tasty -- gift. BUTTERFLY BUDS This is a bud vase with mixed flowers and a butterfly accent. Its small size makes it ideal for the teacher's desk. BRIGHT AND CHEERY This is a bold flower arrangement with numerous types of summer flowers to keep that sunshine alive even when it's nearly fall. SUNSHINE MIXED VASE Teachers are sure to enjoy this combination of red, yellow, and purple flowers with alstroemeria, roses, chrysanthemums, gerberas, and snapdragons in a glass vase. Order Today! Don't forget we also have green plants, blooming plants, and other special gifts from local artisans. Order by phone, visit our Memphis flower shop, or use our online ordering form today!
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!