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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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Get Your Holiday Planning Started at Pugh’s!
Our Memphis Flower Shop is Brimming Over with Hanukkah and Christmas Decor and Gifts. Pugh's Flowers has four flower shops throughout Memphis, Tennessee. Our florist locations and website are full of of flowers, plants, and curated gifts for delivery throughout the Memphis area as well across the country through our partnership with a nationwide network of florists that share our values. Just because the special holiday shopping days are over doesn't mean the deals are done! Be sure to. check out all of our ongoing holiday promotions throughout the holiday season for Hanukkah and Christmas. Hanukkah Hanukkah is December 22nd to December 30th. This special time [...]
It’s Officially Holiday Shopping Time!
Pugh's Flowers Get Great Floral and Gift Deals From Our Memphis Florist During Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday Pugh's Flowers has four flower shops throughout Memphis, Tennessee. Our florist locations and website are full of of flowers, plants, and curated gifts for delivery throughout the Memphis area as well across the country through our partnership with a nationwide network of florists that share our values. We're excited to officially kick off the holiday shopping season with our own deals and events at our Memphis flower shops. These holidays deals and festivities are scheduled for Black Friday on November 29th, Small Business [...]
Local and Nationwide Delivery For Thanksgiving
Pugh's Flowers Send Your Love and Thanks This Thanksgiving From Our Memphis Florist Pugh's Flowers has four flower shops throughout Memphis, Tennessee. Our florist locations and website are full of of flowers, plants, and curated gifts for delivery throughout the Memphis area as well across the country through our partnership with a nationwide network of florists that share our values. Thanksgiving is nearly here so it's time to select something from our Thanksgiving collection to send to loved ones who can't make it this year or to clients, colleagues, and neighbors to show your appreciation for all that they do. Not everyone will be in [...]
Add Style and Beauty to Thanksgiving with Pugh’s Cutting-Edge Floral Designs
Pugh's Flowers Create a Warm and Welcoming Memphis Home For Thanksgiving Pugh's Flowers has four flower shops throughout Memphis, Tennessee. Our florist locations and website are full of of flowers, plants, and curated gifts for delivery throughout the Memphis area as well across the country through our partnership with a nationwide network of florists that share our values. Thanksgiving is nearly here and it's time to start planning how you will trim your home to welcome family members and friends for this celebration of gratitude. Our Thanksgiving collection is now available online to help you conveniently shop for Thanksgiving centerpieces, bouquets, wreaths and garlands, [...]
Join Us at Our Christmas Open House and Sidewalk Sale on November 8th!
Pugh's Flowers Decorate Your Memphis Home For the Holidays Pugh's Flowers has four flower shops throughout Memphis, Tennessee. Our florist locations and website are full of of flowers, plants, and curated gifts for delivery throughout the Memphis area as well across the country through our partnership with a nationwide network of florists that share our values. Thanksgiving is nearly here so we've decided to also kick off our holiday shopping season early with an open house and sidewalk sale. Our annual promotional sale is nearly here! It's one of our favorite events of the year. We've been busy decorating our flower shop here [...]
How to Use Pumpkins, Flowers, and Fall Accents to Decorate For Halloween
Pugh's Flowers Here to Help Decorate Your Memphis Home For Halloween Pugh's Flowers has four flower shops throughout Memphis, Tennessee and a website, offering a wide range of flowers, plants, and curated gifts for delivery throughout the Memphis area as well across the country through our partnership with a nationwide network of florists that share our values. Enjoy our floral designs for all occasions, events, and special days, including custom floral services for gifts, decor, and weddings. Now into the fall season, it's time to think about decorating for Halloween and then Thanksgiving, which soon follows. Let's get decorating for Halloween! Pumpkins As [...]
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International Women’s Day, Pugh’s Flowers Memphis
March 8th is International Women's Day. Send a lovely bouquet to the influential women in your life. WHAT IS IT? International Women’s Day is celebrated around the world. The official website for the day says: "Celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievement of women. “Yet let’s also be aware progress has slowed in many places across the world, so urgent action is needed to accelerate gender parity. Leaders across the world are pledging to take action as champions of gender parity.” International Women's Day is a time to reflect on progress made, to call for change and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women who have played an extraordinary role in the history of their countries and communities.
First Thursday is Back. Save $7 on one of our Best Selling Items.
Click here to see why our Pound Cake and Spring Stems is so popular. The cake is made locally by Judy Pound Cakes and the simple and happy arrangement for flowers is always a winner. Pugh's Flowers in Memphis is proud to offer high quality items from local vendors like Judy Pound Cakes! Did you know that March 4th is National Pound Cake Day? Everybody loves pound cake!
Flower Care, How to make your flower arrangement last longer. Pugh’s Flowers Memphis
Want to enjoy your beautiful flower arrangement longer? It's fairly easy to get a lot more life out of your fresh floral arrangement. Here are the top 5 tips for extending the life of your fresh flowers. Change out the water. Gently pour out the water every other day and add fresh water. This is the best thing you can do. Hold the stems in place and gently tilt the vase to drain the water in the sink. Simply fill it back up with fresh tap water. Keep your arrangement out of direct sunlight. Don't place your flowers directly under a heat vent. Check the water level daily, add water as needed. Some flower types like gerberas and sunflowers may drink an entire vase full of water in a single day! Take out any stems that are wilting. You can try to re-cut the end of the stem and place back in the arrangement. If that does not work just discard the dying stem. Pugh's Flowers goes to great lengths to keep bacteria away from our flowers. We wash the buckets, cutting tools and anything that touches the stems with anti bacterial solution to prevent bacteria from growing in our arrangements. We also keep and use only fresh stems. Pugh's takes great pride in the quality and longevity of our beautiful arrangements. Watch this short video to see one of our experienced designers speak about keeping your flowers longer.
Michael Pugh speaks at the PRSA luncheon at the University Club
What an honor it was for Michael Pugh, the CFO of Pugh's Flowers to speak the Memphis chapter's meeting of the PRSA, that's the Public Relations Society of America. Michael spoke about how Pugh's Flowers has grown in the 40 years we have been in business and how it all started with his father, Bill Pugh. Watch for more information about the 40th anniversary of Pugh's Flowers. Here is a link to the story as reported by the Daily News.
Perfect Valentine’s Day Gifts for Him & Her, Pugh’s Flowers Memphis
Valentine's Day is Sunday, February 14th. If you want to make the most of your romantic weekend send flowers, candy and other romantic goodies on Friday, February 12th. The surprise factor will get the recipient's attention and your weekend will be off to a great start! Pugh's Flowers has everything needed to set the mood for romance. Locally and worldwide, Pugh's Flowers has 40 years of experience with making Valentine's Day special. Pugh's is family owned and operated by three Pugh brothers. The Pugh family decided when they began in the florist business that customer service and attention to detail are a company focus. Pugh's offers a 24 hour money back guarantee. You know you are in good hands with the flower experts!
History of Valentine’s Day, Pugh’s Flowers Memphis
With Valentine's Day near, Pugh's Flowers would like to help get everyone in the mood for romance. Here's some fun legends and truths about Valentine's day that might interest you. Just a little information about why we send gifts and why the color red is used. 1. St. Valentine's day dates back to the 14th century. The tradition of sending Valentine cards has no relation to the original saints. It is probable that the Valentine was the first of all greeting cards. Paper Valentines date from the 16th century. By 1800 hand-painted copper plates were produced to meet a large demand.These were followed by woodcuts and lithographs. 2. Red, the color of Valentine's Day, is equated with the heart, flesh, and emotion. The emotions evoked by red are those that get the blood up, from love and courage to lust, rage and joy. 3. The red rose, the ultimate symbol of love, is said to have been created out of the lifeless body of a nymph by Chloris, the Greek goddess of flowers. One popular origin myth of Valentine's Day is the imprisonment of a christian, named Valentine, who was compassionate towards children. When Valentine refused to worship the Roman gods, he was thrown in jail. Children from all over wrote endearing messages and tossed them to Valentine through the bars of his cell window. He later became St. Valentine. 4. Giving candy on Valentine's Day became popular in the late 19th century when sugarcane cultivation spread worldwide. Chantilly Lace, a delicate trim of flowers and scrolls, is often the background fabric for cards, candy and flowers on Valentine's day. 5. Other flowers symbolizing love include red tulips - declaration of love; honeysuckle - bonds of love; red carnation - passion, fascination and pure love; and larkspur - ardent attachment. 6. Hallmark, the world's largest greeting card company, helped create the modern greeting-card industry, pioneering the sale of inexpensive card-plus-envelope to replace the postcards and elaborate valentines. 7. An old English belief dictates that birds pick their mates on February 14th. Call Pugh's Flowers Pugh's Flowers at 901-363-6744 to order your Valentine's day gifts for that special person. We have many gifts from roses and beautiful mixed arrangements to chocolates, cakes, stuffed animals, and beautiful blooming plants. Our staff is anxious to assist in all your floral needs. Come in and see us!
Top 7 Funny Valentine’s Day Cards, Better Send Pugh’s Flowers Instead!
Enjoy a little Valentine's Day humor! Don't forget the flowers!
Early Valentine’s Day Savings, Pugh’s Flowers Memphis
Pugh's Flowers is happy to offer 10% off for early Valentine's Day orders. This offer is good for Memphis area or nationwide floral delivery. The 10% savings applies to online orders that apply the promo code early. Offer expires Friday 1-22-16 at midnight. Pugh's Flowers has beautiful floral arrangements, cuddly plush stuffed animals, gourmet chocolates and treats, as well as festive mylars. Pugh's has everything to make saying "I love you" easy and with flare!
Helping Hands Partners with Pugh’s Flowers
Pugh's Flowers is very pleased that we can partner with so many non-profit organizations in the Mid-south area. Here is a little about how it works. Helping Hands was designed as a way to continuously give something back to our community all year long. With each order a customer can choose to have Pugh's Flowers make a donation to one of our participating organizations. Simply select the "Helping Hands" pull down menu on the order form and choose an organization receive your contribution. Our Helping Hands program encourages customers to take advantage of our service when sending flowers across town or even around the world online. Pugh's Flowers Helping Hands program is easy for an organization to implement and free to join. Simply get the word out to parents, families and friends. Orders are tracked and donation checks are sent directly to the treasurer at the beginning of every month. The organization has full control of these funds for charities, equipment, education or any specific goal decided upon by its members. Currently Enrolled Partners: Playhouse on the Square Shelby Farms Park Conservancy The Baddour Center Exchange Club Family Center The House of Mews Catholic Charities of West TN West Tennessee Family Solutions Inc. Les Passees Richland Elementary Watch DOGS Church Health Center FACS Iron Club Camp Good Grief Mystic Krewe of Pegasus Memphis Brain Injury Association of TN Memphis Child Advocacy Whitehaven High PTSA Shield Inc. God's House of New Beginnings Down Syndrome Assoc. of Memphis Harwood Center Memphis Oral School for the Deaf Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby Co. Wings of Ava Maria Dragon Seat Meditation Center Cross Creek Christian Academy Landmark Training Development Co Meritan Inc. SRVS (Shelby Recreational & Vocational Svcs. TN Breast Cancer Coalition Stephanie Vasofsky Cervical Cancer Foundation Deaf Family Literacy Midsouth The Arc of the Midsouth Shepherd's Haven Overton Park Conservancy
Set your Calendars, don’t forget that Birthday or Anniversary.
January is a good time to get your calendar set for the year. Birthdays and anniversaries are two very important occasions that should never be forgotten. There are lots of apps that can help you keep up with events and dates. Even the iphone has many new apps to make managing your calendar easier. Pugh's Flowers has a way to help as well. When you place an online order, you will have the option to get a reminder a few weeks ahead of the event for the next year. An email reminder will be sent to the email address on file. Birthdays are very important to most people, and it's easy to order and have a happy surprise sent to anyone, anywhere.This birthday themed arrangement pictured below is a nice way of letting someone know you are thinking about them on their special day. Anniversaries are special as well. Every couple has a special day that is important to them and women especially like to know that this day is remembered. Flowers are very romantic and make the perfect gift for this occasion. The abundance of love that's pictured below makes a grand statement of love.