South Kensington BASKETS / POSIES

At South Kensington Flowers, our basket and posy arrangements are lovingly designed in the heart of South Kensington, just a stroll from the museums around Exhibition Road and the greenery of Kensington Gardens. Each design is created by an experienced local florist who understands how to balance texture, colour and scent for every occasion.

Whether you're sending a soft pastel posy to a friend in Chelsea, a country-style basket to a home near Gloucester Road, or a thoughtful tribute across to Knightsbridge or Earl's Court, our hand-crafted flowers are arranged with care and delivered with a personal touch.

  • Fresh, seasonal bouquets, baskets and posies made daily
  • Reliable local same-day delivery available until 3 PM
  • Easy to order online for homes, offices and venues

Every basket and posy is conditioned and checked in our South Kensington studio, so your flowers arrive beautifully presented and ready to enjoy. We regularly provide designs for residents and businesses along Old Brompton Road and around the South Kensington station area, and we're always happy to advise on the right style and size for your needs.

Order online today for handcrafted baskets and posies with trusted local same-day delivery from South Kensington Flowers.

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BASKETS / POSIES
An elegantly composed handwoven basket brimming with soft whites, blush pinks, and verdant greens, presented on a stark white background to emphasize its serene palette. The arrangement is dominated by several immaculate white Gerbera daisies whose wide, luminous petals frame deep brown to almost black centres, creating striking, joyful focal points. Nestled around these are clusters of pale pink carnations, their densely ruffled petals adding plush volume and a romantic, tactile softness. Interleaved throughout are small, fluffy spray chrysanthemums and daisy-like pale yellow or white fillers that give the bouquet a bright, garden-fresh abundance. Delicate sprays of tiny blue to lavender star-shaped flowers bring a whisper of cool contrast among the warmer tones, while a mix of foliage - soft silvery eucalyptus leaves with their rounded shape and glossy deep-green ruscus fronds - shapes the overall silhouette and adds layered texture. The darker ruscus branches trail slightly from the left of the basket, forming a graceful cascade that offsets the rounded top. The light-brown woven basket with its arched wooden handle imparts a handcrafted, comforting feel; you can almost sense the dry straw scent of willow and the subtle citrus-eucalyptus aroma rising from the stems. The lighting highlights each petal's surface and the natural sheen of the leaves, making this piece ideal as a soothing sympathy tribute, a gentle thank-you, or an understated birthday gift for someone who appreciates classic, fresh florals in South Kensington and neighbouring Chelsea.
ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU BASKET
£50.00
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Close your eyes and follow the rhythm of a hand-turnished bouquet perched above a warm, sunlit surface. This Florist Choice Basket unfolds like a quiet celebration, a sensory story crafted by South Kensington Flowers for a moment that deserves something special. The core is a chorus of soft pinks and creamy whites-hot pink peonies in ruffled majesty, white ranunculus with their tight, jewelled petals, and fluffy pale pink hydrangeas that recall early morning roses dew. Interlaced among them are blush and cream roses, their velvet petals opening with gentle grace, while pristine white anemones with charcoal centers add a modern contrast that keeps the eye moving. Among the blooms, airy fillers soften lines and allow the larger blossoms room to breathe; wisps of eucalyptus lend a faint, woodsy aroma that hints at a garden after rain. The whole assembly stands in a rustic white woven basket, its shape echoing the soft curve of stems and leaves, the handle slightly visible beneath the sea of petals. At the heart of the display, a pure white square overlay holds the signature floristry: 'Florist Choice Basket' in a flowing script, with the price '?60' in bold, clear sans-serif numerals. This arrangement reads as a gift of genuine care-suitable for a birthday, anniversary, or a moment of comfort-created to travel gracefully through London, with delivery available across South Kensington, Chelsea, and nearby districts. The bouquet's scent, brightness, and texture invite touch and memory, a tangible expression of friendship and love that lingers long after the moment has passed.
FLORIST CHOICE SYMPATHY BASKET
£60.00
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A serene sympathy basket filled with fresh flowers is shown in a clean, white studio setting, the simplicity of the background drawing attention to the care and craftsmanship in every stem. The light, woven basket, with its curved handle rising softly above the blooms, cradles a rounded, abundant arrangement that feels both comforting and composed. At its heart sits a creamy white rose, the petals tightly layered in a perfect rosette that speaks of purity, farewell, and treasured memories. Flanking it are two rich purple calla lilies, their satin-smooth, trumpet-shaped blooms turning inward, as if bowing in a gentle gesture of respect. Scattered throughout the design are airy clematis-like flowers in pale lavender and lilac, their star-shaped petals and soft yellow centres adding a whisper of movement and lightness. Small clusters of cheerful yellow and crisp white blossoms, reminiscent of alstroemeria or freesia, brighten the arrangement without losing the overall tone of calm reflection. A single vivid fuchsia gerbera emerges discreetly to one side, its radiating petals introducing a note of warmth and affection, like a shared memory that makes mourners smile through tears. Lush green foliage, from broad, glossy leaves to fine, fresh sprigs, fills the basket and frames each bloom, creating a rich tapestry of textures. A subtle shadow beneath the basket gives depth, as though it were resting on a table in a quiet South Kensington townhouse or near the tranquillity of a side street off Cromwell Road. This image captures a funeral flower tribute that could be delivered to local services or homes, offering solace and beauty during a difficult time.
TREASURED MOMENTS BASKET
£65.00
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The image presents a tranquil, beautifully balanced funeral flower basket set against a clean white backdrop, allowing every blossom and leaf to stand out with clarity. A pale, almost ivory-toned wicker basket with a matching woven handle cradles a rounded, overflowing arrangement that feels both generous and composed. Center stage are several large, creamy white roses, their petals fully unfurled into lush, cup-shaped blooms that suggest innocence, farewell, and enduring affection. Threaded among these roses are star-shaped clematis flowers in a soft lavender to light periwinkle hue, their striking yellow-green centers adding a gentle contrast that brightens the design without disturbing its calm. Smaller, trumpet-like white and pale lemon flowers, reminiscent of freesia or alstroemeria, peek between the larger blooms, some just beginning to open, giving a sense of life and continuity. The flowers rest on a foundation of rich, dark green foliage, with broad glossy leaves and finer sprays of lighter green that create depth and texture, like the layered greenery of a shaded corner in one of South Kensington's garden squares. The palette is soothing and cool, with white, cream, lilac, and soft yellow working together to create an atmosphere of peace and remembrance. This is the kind of arrangement a South Kensington florist might send to a memorial service near the museums on Exhibition Road or to a quiet family home off Gloucester Road, when words feel inadequate. It visually conveys sympathy, respect, and a gentle promise of comfort, making it suitable for funerals, celebration-of-life services, or as a thoughtful condolence delivery.
PEACE & PURITY BASKET
£65.00
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A serene funeral flower basket is presented in soft, even light, every detail carefully composed to offer comfort and respect. The arrangement sits in a shallow, pale wooden basket, its slatted sides and subtly raised feet giving a handcrafted, almost heirloom feel. A tall, curved handle in the same light tone arches over the flowers, framing them with a simple elegance that draws the eye inward. Within, the blooms form a generous, rounded mound, tightly packed yet airy at the edges. Fully open creamy white roses occupy key points in the design, their layered petals suggesting both vulnerability and strength. Clusters of velvety red carnations, rich and ruffled, weave through the roses, their deep crimson hue echoing heartfelt love and remembrance. Softer notes appear in the form of pale pink and white-tipped carnations, whose gently variegated petals soften the contrast between red and white. Threaded among these larger blooms are small white blossoms, reminiscent of freesias, adding lighter touches and hinting at a delicate fragrance. The flowers emerge from a dense cushion of glossy greenery-broad, dark leaves creating depth and structure-while fine feathery greens lift the composition, giving it a natural, garden-like ease. Set against a crisp white backdrop, each colour and texture feels calm and intentional, making this design well-suited for a funeral in South Kensington, whether delivered to a local chapel or a family home near Exhibition Road or Gloucester Road. The overall impression is of a thoughtful, dignified tribute, designed by a florist who understands how flowers can speak gently when words are difficult.
REMEMBRANCE BASKET
£60.00
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A generous, round bouquet brimming with texture and colour sits alone against a crisp white background, its full, domed silhouette suggesting the care and precision of an experienced florist. The eye is first drawn to the mass of garden roses at the centre, each bloom unfolding in concentric layers of petals that blend blush pink, pale lemon yellow, and soft peach, like the evening sky over South Kensington's townhouses. Some roses are wide open, revealing their velvety hearts, while others are still tight, giving the impression that the bouquet will continue to change and bloom over the next day or two. Between these classic roses, graceful clematis flowers stretch out star-shaped petals in tones of white and light lavender, their yellow centres bright and slightly fuzzy, introducing a sense of airy lightness. Sharply contrasting with the softness, stems of blue eryngium thrust upward, their spiny, globe-like heads in metallic blue-grey adding a cool, contemporary twist, reminiscent of the sculptural lines of the nearby museums. Nestled deeper within the arrangement, velvety purple lisianthus flowers appear in both buds and partially open blooms, their ruffled edges creating pockets of shadow and depth. Bright red hypericum berries dot the bouquet throughout, glossy and rounded, lending playful pops of colour amid the florals. All of this is surrounded and supported by a collar of mixed greenery-broad, polished leaves, fine feathery fronds, and subtle hints of dark, wine-toned foliage weaving in and out, giving structure and a natural, garden-grown feeling. The soft, even lighting and the bouquet's careful balance of pastels, jewel tones, and rich greens create an impression of gentle joy, perfect for same-day delivery to homes and offices around South Kensington when you want to send a warm, thoughtful gesture.
ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
£100.00
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Viewed from above, this immaculate, hand-tied round bouquet presents a study in white and cream: broad, open white lilies stand proudly at the centre, their trumpet-like petals curling softly outward to reveal pale green stamens and occasionally a whisper of green at their cores, creating a gentle focal point. Interwoven with the lilies are clusters of cream and ivory roses, many kept as elegant buds or half-open blooms so their layered petals read as plush, velveteen textures against the lilies' sleek planes. Delicate sprigs of white Baby's Breath (Gypsophila) are artfully dispersed through the arrangement, producing a frothy, feathered effect that softens the overall silhouette and invites tactile imagining. Small, fresh green leaves edge the bouquet, peeking through to provide a natural counterpoint to the monochrome blooms and enhancing the circular geometry. The lighting is soft and even, revealing subtle tonal shifts across petals and the bouquet's dense, symmetrical build; one can almost sense the faint, sweet perfume of the lilies with the warm, honeyed undertone of the roses. This floral portrait suggests occasions of optimism and gentle formality - a wedding bouquet destined for a ceremony in a South Kensington church or a refined anniversary gift delivered to a flat near Gloucester Road. As a local florist familiar with London's museums and quiet garden squares, I compose arrangements like this to balance classic symbolism with contemporary restraint, favouring purity of line and the understated luxury of all-white blooms.
COMPASSION POSY
£90.00
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A generously rounded bouquet of lilies and roses is shown in full detail against a crisp white background, the kind of arrangement you might imagine carried down the steps of a South Kensington townhouse after a wedding or anniversary celebration. Luxurious white lilies form the main structure, their elongated petals opening wide to reveal tender green centres and softly dusted stamens, giving the design an air of quiet sophistication. Nestled between these bold blooms are blush pink roses and creamy white roses, each with velvety petals layered in intricate spirals, some just beginning to unfurl, others fully open and inviting. Striking magenta Oriental lilies, with vivid fuchsia tones and delicate speckling, add drama and depth, drawing the eye to the centre of the bouquet and suggesting passion and celebration. Between all these larger flowers, clouds of tiny white baby's breath soften the form, their light, frothy texture creating the impression of a floral mist. Slender green leaves and stems peek out here and there, adding a fresh garden feel that evokes the leafy calm of nearby Kensington Gardens. The bright, even lighting accentuates the freshness of each bloom, with no distractions from the simple white backdrop. This arrangement, captured at the height of its beauty, feels perfect for expressing heartfelt affection, congratulations, or sympathy, and would suit intimate gatherings, hotel suites along Cromwell Road, or thoughtful same-day deliveries across South Kensington.
CHERISHED MOMENTS POSY
£90.00
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An elegant, compact dome of soft pink roses and pristine white freesia, arranged with the meticulous care you'd expect from South Kensington Flowers for deliveries across South Kensington and neighbouring Chelsea. The focal pink roses vary from fully expanded blooms with layered, velvety petals to smaller spray roses that add delicate texture and tonal depth, their blush shades ranging from warm coral-pale to cool pastel pink. Interspersed throughout are pure white freesia stems, some opening to reveal delicate bell-shaped flowers and tiny yellow stamens, others held as slender buds that promise continued freshness over several days. The foliage is deliberately lush: deep, glossy green leaves form a dense backdrop while variegated cream-edged leaves lift the composition and create subtle contrast. The flowers are so closely packed that no stems are visible, producing a classical, cushion-like silhouette that casts a soft shadow on the white surface beneath. Gentle daylight highlights the petals' satiny surfaces and the freesias' light fragrance, giving the arrangement a calm, reassuring presence suitable for a memorial service, a bedside sympathy gift, or a quietly celebratory bouquet for a milestone intimate to our local community. As a local florist familiar with Exhibition Road and the quieter streets off Brompton Road, I picture this piece placed on a simple table or lectern, offering comfort, dignity, and understated beauty in moments of remembrance.
HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
£90.00
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