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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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Pugh’s Flowers has caring and thoughtful same day delivery flowers to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Pugh's Flowers October is recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Multiple studies have reflected staggering statistics regarding the far reaching effects of Breast Cancer. These important studies indicate that Breast Cancer claims the lives of approximately 42,000 women each year with 255,000 being diagnosed in the United States. This awful cancer does not discriminate and is also diagnosed in approximately 1% of the male population. Pugh's Flowers has on staff some of the best Floral Designers in the floral industry. Our talented designers always carefully consider every detail while creating thoughtful and meaningful flower arrangements. If you have a loved [...]
Participate in the 12th Annual Camp Good Grief
Pugh's Flowers is once again sponsoring Camp Good Grief. The fundraising event is now in its twelfth year and we are so excited to continue to do something that benefits those in our local Memphis community, including customers, employees, friends, and family members. This year's Camp Good Grief will take place during the weekend of October 3. It will include both an in-person and virtual 5K run/walk with funds from the event going to Camp Good Grief. This is the Mid-South’s bereavement camp that was designed for children. Since 1999, Camp Good Grief has helped more than 1,500 children, ages 6-12, [...]
Fall is in the Air and We are Ready with Autumn Flowers, Pumpkins, and More!
Fall officially begins September 22nd, but we couldn't wait that long to roll out our Fall Flower, Plant, and Gift collection! You can enjoy it by coming into our Memphis flower shop as well as visiting our website. This year, we have added even more new products to one of our most favorite times of the year here in Memphis. We are ready for fall devoting, pumpkins, floral decor, new package deals, and more. There are many of your fall favorites, including a wide selection of floral designs with sunflowers. These fall favorite florals have been added to numerous floral [...]
Get Ready for National Indoor Plant Week with Pugh’s Plant Collection
We love green plants for their ability to add to our home or office decor. Plus, many indoor green plants also purify the air, offering a health benefit. Next week is the perfect opportunity to add more plants to your life and to those around you. That's because the third week of September every year is National Indoor Plant Week. The week was created to draw awareness to the beauty and benefits of green plants. In doing so, hopefully more people would appreciate plants and help nurture them, thanking Mother Nature for such stunning gifts. Certainly, we love plants here [...]
Remember Your Grandparents This September 12th on Grandparents Day
As September starts and fall is just a few weeks away, it's time to start planning for the special occasion days this month. One of the most important special occasion days is on September 12th. That's Grandparents Day. This is a special time to show them extra love and attention as well as a special gift of flowers. If they are in Memphis and you can see them, it's a good day to go visit or take them out to their favorite restaurant, garden, or other activity. You can also call them so they can chat with you as they [...]
Get Ready for Labor Day Festivities in Memphis with Fresh Flowers from Pugh’s Flowers
September is just around the corner and with it comes Labor Day on the first Monday of the month. This year, that falls on September 6th. While some see Labor Day as a three-day weekend that serves as the unofficial end to summer, others recognize that the day was created to honor the American worker. Many businesses actually close down on Labor Day, which gives many the day off to enjoy rest after working so hard. However, not everyone is so fortunate like those in retail and other service businesses. Business owners often don't get Labor Day off either. Whatever [...]
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Celebrate Floral Design Day With Your Favorite Memphis Florist
Floral Design Day is February 28th, and it's a special day to celebrate this artistic tradition and recognize those talented individuals who create extraordinary floral designs for decor, gifts, events, and weddings. It's a tremendously creative way to help others express themselves, and we appreciate every floral designer who works in our Memphis flower shop. Our bestselling flowers provide an ideal example of the incredible talent our floral design team has: EVERYDAY DELIGHT This bouquet was designed to showcase many flowers and uses an array of vibrant colors. There are hydrangea, roses, stock, and other flowers arranged in a clear glass cube vase. NATURE'S HARMONY This elegant floral design creates a tall floral arrangement with many premium flowers, full hydrangea, and unique seasonal greenery. DELTA DELIGHT This nod to the Mississippi Delta focuses on natural beauty like found in roses, hydrangeas, and succulents. BLOOMS IN PINK This cube vase design features pink and purple hues. Although it is compact, there are ample flowers and textures to make it feel so much larger. HAPPINESS This stunning floral design features a combination of stargazer lilies and hydrangea. It's a sophisticated look. We'd love to show you even more floral artistry so stop by our Memphis flower shop today! Our floral designers also like working directly with customers to create custom flower arrangements for special occasions or memorable gifts!
Getting Wedding Flower Ready During National Wedding Month
February is National Wedding Month. If you got engaged over Valentine's Day or recently, you may be thinking about wedding planning. That's why this special month is the ideal time to start planning your wedding, including wedding flowers. And, our Memphis flower shop and wedding consultation team are here to help you get started and see you all the way through your wedding day, planning just what you want for your special day. Now is the time to book in for your free wedding consultation at our Memphis flower shop. When you set your appointment, you'll be able to hear about the possible wedding flower options for your ceremony and reception. This includes wedding bouquets, wedding party flowers like boutonnieres, wedding ceremony flowers for indoor or outdoor weddings, and wedding reception flowers that also include flowers for your wedding cake. To get you started, be sure to check out our special website just for wedding flowers. On this Memphis wedding flower website, you'll be able to see many examples of other wedding flowers we have designed for our clients. This includes a wide range of designs, styles, and colors. From this website, you'll also see numerous wedding flowers for different aspects of your special day. Plus, you can learn more about what to think and plan for when it comes to this special part of your wedding. Also, we've made it very easy to schedule this free wedding consultation straight from our website right now, so let's get started with helping you plan your upcoming wedding!
Gorgeous Valentine’s Day Roses For Your Memphis Sweetheart
Valentine's Day is on February 14th so it's nearly time to spoil that special someone in your life. And, roses are still one of the most treasured Valentine's Day gifts to receive because of the symbolic love that they contain. At our Memphis flower shop, we have premium long-stemmed roses in a variety of colors and quantities for y0ur Valentine's Day gift giving like these beauties: ROMANCE PACKAGE Our romance package for Valentine's Day includes one-dozen red roses or upgrade to add lilies or another dozen roses. The package also features a 16" teddy bear, gourmet chocolates, and Valentine's Day Mylar balloon. TRUE LOVE ROSES VALENTINE'S SPECIAL Express your love this Valentine's Day with this multi-colored rose bouquet. ROSE INDULGENCE This luxurious Valentine's Day bouquet contains red and pink roses as well as white hydrangea. ONE DOZEN PINK ROSES An alternative to red roses is this sweet floral display of 12 pink roses with greenery accents. 48 RED ROSES Give the gift of four dozen red roses with baby's breath and greenery. THE SCENT OF LOVE Love smells sweet when you give fragrant lilies and roses as well as a handmade soy candle. This is for local Memphis delivery only. WRAPPED RED ROSES A dozen red roses are wrapped in cellophane and tied with a pretty red bow. This is a Valentine's Day gift option that you can only pick up in one of our three Memphis flower shops. TRIPLE ROSE BUD VASE This sweet and sentimental bouquet includes three roses and filler flowers arranged in a clear glass vase. You can choose from rose colors like red, pink, yellow, or rainbow based on what's available when you place your Valentine's Day order. Don't forget to spoil your loved one! Order today!
Reasons To Place Your Valentine’s Day Order Today!
Valentine's Day is close. This year, it's on Thursday, February 14th. There are many reasons to place your order now and also get this Valentine's Day gift delivered a few days early. First, your Valentine will be able to enjoy their gifts for an entire week, leaving special time for y0u to spend together when the day arrives. Second, there's a better chance of having your Valentine's Day gifts exactly how you want them and delivered in time for the special day rather than after! Also, we have a special incentive as well if you choose to deliver your Valentine's Day gifts early. If you surprise your loved one a day before Valentine's Day with your order from our Memphis flower shop and are one of the first 100 to do so, we'll throw in a special collectible charm that represents our flower shop. And, speaking of special gifts, we have a Valentine's Day gift for all of our customers. Our $200 value gift to you includes free wrapped roses on any day in March, a free portrait session with Kelly Day Portraits, and 40% off a makeover with Chloe Skelton. Here are some more gift ideas for Valentine's Day from our collection that are available in our Memphis flower shop or through our website: BLOOMING PLANT This is a gift that keeps on giving and showing your love for years to come with just simple maintenance. The blooming plant arrives in a wicker basket with Valentine's Day-themed ribbon. VALENTINE'S GARDEN This beautiful expression of your love includes tropical and blooming plants in a ceramic dish with special Valentine's Day accents. TROPICAL BLOOMING BROMELIAD PLANT This bright tropical plant is long-lasting and offers brilliant coloring that your loved one will be sure to enjoy at home or in their office. It's an ideal gift for any plant lover. It arrives in a metal container or other type of available container at the time of order. GRACEFUL ORCHID An orchid is a beautiful way to show your love. It also can last for years with just basic care. PINK BLOOMS SPA SET This Valentine's Day gift set gives your loved one quite a few gifts in one. It features a cube vase full of seasonal flowers, a hand-made lotion and soap spa set, and a Valentine's Day balloon. Order today!
Make a Lasting Impression With Flowers This Valentine’s Day
With Valentine's Day just a few short weeks away now is the time to think about how you can make a lasting impression with your special someone. Our Memphis flower shop is fully stocked with everything from our Valentine's Day collection plus bulk flowers and flowers and seasonal accents for a special custom Valentine's Day bouquet or custom Valentine's Day flower arrangement. In fact, when it comes to our custom floral designs, our incredible floral design team creates everything with your recipient in mind from what you share with them. Here are some more of the types of Valentine's Day floral designs your loved one can enjoy that can shape your idea of what you would like to do for a custom Valentine's Day floral arrangement: LOVE AND HAPPINESS Show how much you love that special someone and what joy they bring to your lives through the beauty of flowers. This arrangement includes stargazer lilies and hydrangea. LASTING LOVE This special Valentine's Day floral gift includes roses, lilies, snapdragons, and hydrangea displayed in a tall glass vase. BLOOMS IN PINK A cube vase is filled with pink and purple flowers. It's a delightful way to show your affection for someone else this Valentine's Day, including teachers, colleagues, your kids, and friends. DELIGHTFUL BOUQUET This garden style flower arrangement offers three sizes with an increasing amount of blooms. There are flowers of many colors and varieties arranged in a clear glass vase. That means there is a size for every budget. SPLENDID SUNSHINE This is an incredibly large and tall arrangement to give a loved one this Valentine's Day. It offers a rainbow of colors along with different textures and sizes of flower varieties. If you would like to order a custom Valentine's Day flower arrangement, you must make an appointment with our floral design team. Call us today to come and meet with our award-winning floral design team!
Valentine’s Day is Coming Soon!
At our Memphis flower shop, we are getting ready for Valentine's Day with a new collection of flowers and gifts as well as larger volumes of our most-requested Valentine's Day flowers like long-stemmed roses. That means we'll be ready now for you to place your Valentine's Day orders in our Memphis flower shop, by phone, or through our website. Not sure what to get? Check out some of the Valentine's Day gift ideas from our collection: ROMANCE PACKAGE One of the gift categories we offer at Valentine's Day are packages, which making shopping a breeze while offering additional value for the budget-conscious Valentine's Day shopper. This particular package is an ideal way to show your love. It contains one dozen red roses, which you can upgrade with lilies. All package sizes include a 16" teddy bear, box of chocolates, and a Valentine's Day-themed Mylar balloon. SWEETEST SATIN This Valentine's Day flower arrangement offers a unique look with its satiny gloss and quilted pattern. Inside the vase, behold the beauty of red roses and white lilies on display. FRAGRANT GIFT COMBO While this is a smaller Valentine's Day package, it's still just as special. It offers a bouquet of red roses and a hand-made soy candle. You can choose six or 12 roses as well as one of four candle options based on availability. TRIPLE ROSE BUD VASE This small and sweet Valentine's Day gift includes three roses & filler flowers arranged in a clear glass vase. Choose from red, pink, yellow, or rainbow rose colors. Each week leading up to Valentine's Day, we will feature some of our other Valentine's Day gift ideas! Be sure to come in our Memphis flower shop and visit our website to check them out!
Celebrate Houseplant Appreciation Day in Memphis
Today is Houseplant Appreciation Day here in Memphis and around the country. It's that time of year to think about what plants really do for us in terms of benefits. Some purify the air while all of them definitely make it easier to breathe. Plus, adding a touch of nature to our homes and offices creates a comfortable, relaxing atmosphere. To help you celebrate Houseplant Appreciation Day by getting something for yourself or as a gift, we have a plant collection in our Memphis flower shop and through our website that makes it easy to receive local or national delivery of green plants, flowering plants, or even dish and basket gardens. CACTUS GARDEN Cactus gardens are one of the easiest green plants to take care of plus they add interest through their different shapes and textures. We have a wide variety to choose from! PEACE LILY The peace lily offers a serene sight. And, it makes a special gift for someone else to let them know you are thinking of them. There are all types of containers so you can find one that fits your home or office decor. EXTRA LARGE BLOOMING GARDEN This blooming garden offers a wide range of green indoor plants combined with colorful, seasonal blooming plants. GREEN SCHEFFLERA The Schefflera plant has beautiful foliage plus it is low-maintenance. You'll be able to choose your container to match your decor. CROTON PLANT This is a colorful, leafy plant that adds interest to any room where it is featured. EXTRA LARGE CERAMIC PLANT GARDEN This is our largest ceramic garden, and it features numerous green houseplants that are arranged in a ceramic dish along with seasonal accents. You can also choose another size. TROPICAL BLOOMING BROMELIAD PLANT This is a unique plant to enjoy. It comes from the tropical and subtropical forests and are typically found growing on tree trunks and branches. The bromeliad stands between 18" and 25" tall. BLOOMING WISHES If you are looking to give something special, why not on National Houseplant Day? This gift package includes a beautiful blooming plant, assorted gourmet chocolates, and a "thinking of you" balloon. Your recipient is sure to be pleased! Now's the time, so order in our Memphis flower shop, call us, or visit our website today!
Random Acts of Kindness Like Sending Flowers Brings the Smiles
As the New Year gets underway, it's a good time to resolve to do more for others in terms of kindness. Because we are often so busy, we may not realize what others are going through. However, a quick call, note, or small bouquet of flowers may brighten their day even if we think it's just a small gesture. Our best seller collection offers a wide range of sweet bouquets and small flower arrangements designed to help you enact more random acts of kindness: LOVE ME TENDER Let's start with this special arrangement on this special day. As you probably know, today is Elvis' birthday. And, our "Love Me Tender" arrangement is named in his honor. It contains a beautiful mix of six red roses and lilies in a glass vase. The floral design is simply stunning. SHELBY SPECIAL This unique floral display includes a succulent, roses, and greenery. The flowers and greenery depend on seasonal availability. DELTA DELIGHT Named after the Mississippi Delta, which is an area of extraordinary natural beauty, this new floral design features roses, hydrangeas, and succulents. FASCINATING This incredible floral display features over a dozen different varieties of exotic and garden flowers arranged in an oversized glass vase. BLOOMS IN PINK This sweet bouquet focuses on pink and purple flowers. The display will vary by season and flower availability. DELIGHTFUL BOUQUET Enjoy a wide range of flower varieties and colors arranged in a clear glass vase. You can choose from three sizes. EVERYDAY DELIGHT This flower arrangement showcases hydrangea, roses, stock, and other seasonal flowers in a glass cube vase. These are just some of the ways you can bring more smiles to more people with a thoughtful gift for a special occasion, a pick me up, or even a just because. Order by phone, online, or in-person today and get started on your resolve to show more kindness this year!
Holiday Party Planning with Flowers
This is the season of parties. Throughout December and into January, there are many opportunities to host a holiday party or event, including New Years. To create something memorable that everyone enjoys, there is a lot of planning and attention that goes into the party process. We can help you impress your guests with stylish and unique holiday designs -- from table centerpieces to floral decor for every room and event space like these beautiful holiday ideas: TIS THE SEASON This tall floral arrangement for the holidays offers winter flowers and greenery. It's perfect for creating a dramatic look because of its tall stature. A HOLIDAY WONDER CENTERPIECE This elegant party centerpiece includes lilies and orchids as well as other seasonal flowers. THOMAS KINKADE'S SNOWFALL DREAMS This festive arrangement features red roses and fresh winter greenery as well as a keepsake hand-painted Thomas Kinkade sculpture with a light-up covered bridge that you can display for many holidays to come. STARGAZER LILY CENTERPIECE This stunning stargazer centerpiece adds a punch of color to your festivities. HOLIDAY IN WHITE Of course, for a more elegant holiday party, you can go monochromatic with beautiful white Casablanca snapdragons and white candles. SIMPLY WHITE Or, you could opt for this other all-white floral display in a bubble bowl that's been filled to the brim with white roses and carnations. Don't forget that we also have a floral design and event team that is happy to create custom floral decor for your holiday parties. Just call and schedule your appointment today!
Christmas Gifts For Those Who Helped You All Year Long
This is the season to remember all those you have helped you throughout the year, such as teachers, colleagues, clients, and service personnel. Here are some Christmas gift ideas from our holiday collection that is available in our Memphis flower shop and through our website: HOLIDAY ROSES WITH HYDRANGEA Eight red roses are combined with hydrangea and seasonal greenery to create a beautiful holiday gift. FESTIVE PINES This rose bouquet for Christmas includes real candy canes and pine cones. WINTERBERRY KISSES A hand-blown glass cube with frosted finish and glitter sets off a beautiful selection of winter flowers and greenery. FRAGRANT HOLIDAY This is a Christmas rose and lily bouquet that comes with a boutique soap and lotion in "Mistletoe" fragrance from local Memphis company, Snow Heart Soaps. BOWL ME OVER This gift package includes a bowl of Christmas colored roses and a Memphis made pound cake. CARDINALS IN THE SNOW This special gift idea includes a hand-glazed ceramic ornament adorned with cardinals and a festive Christmas bouquet of flowers. SNOWY DAYDREAMS BOUQUET This gift has a vintage-inspired metal kettle with smiling snowman design that is filled with a festive arrangement of flowers, greenery, and accents. HOLIDAY FRUIT BASKET With four sizes to choose from, this holiday gift basket is ideal for one or more people as a way to show your thanks and giving spirit throughout the holiday season. Order today! Our Memphis flower shop family also wants to wish you a happy holiday!