Baskets & Posies from Your Local Florist South Kensington

At Florist South Kensington, we bring the art of floral design right to your doorstep, offering a stunning collection of flower baskets and posies tailored for every occasion. As passionate local florists, we’re proud to share our expertise with the South Kensington community and nearby areas like Chelsea, Knightsbridge, and Earl’s Court. Our shop is nestled near iconic local landmarks such as Exhibition Road and the Natural History Museum, making us your truly local flower experts.

Our hand-crafted bouquets and posies are perfect for expressing heartfelt sentiments—from celebrations to thoughtful condolences. Each arrangement, curated with care and creativity, uses only the freshest, seasonal blooms sourced daily. Whether you’re seeking elegant roses, cheerful mixed baskets, or contemporary posies, you can trust our florists' years of experience and local knowledge to deliver beauty and joy every time.

  • Same-day delivery across South Kensington, Chelsea, & Knightsbridge (Order by 3 PM!)
  • Easy, secure order online system
  • Trusted local service near Exhibition Road and Queen’s Gate

Let us help you make every moment memorable with the perfect floral touch. Choose Florist South Kensington for baskets, posies, and truly personal service—trusted by South Kensington and our neighbouring communities!

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BASKETS / POSIES
A bright, lovingly balanced basket arrangement featuring large, immaculate white Gerbera daisies with striking dark centres that draw the eye, surrounded by clusters of soft blush-pink carnations whose ruffled edges create a tender, textured heart to the bouquet. Interspersed are abundant small white and pale yellow daisy-like flowers, likely spray chrysanthemums, which provide a cheerful, filling airiness, and tiny starry purple-blue accents that introduce a discreet cool contrast among the warmer pastels. The florals are set against rich greenery: round, silvery eucalyptus leaves add a contemporary softness and faint aromatic lift, while deep green, glossy ruscus trails from the left to form an elegant cascade and sense of movement. The whole composition rests in a pale, woven wooden basket with a curved brown handle that arches above the blooms, offering rustic refinement and a hand-crafted silhouette that reads as both casual and carefully arranged. The studio lighting is clean and bright, revealing fresh textures, the velvety blush of the carnations, and the luminous purity of the Gerberas without losing any detail. Designed with versatility in mind, this basket suits celebrations, thank-you gifts, or moments of sympathy-conveying grace and calm. Prepared with local knowledge and available for delivery within South Kensington and neighbouring Knightsbridge and Chelsea, this piece is an example of neighbourhood floral craft by Florist South Kensington, created to arrive fresh and quietly beautiful for any occasion.
ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU BASKET
£50.00
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Close your eyes and let this artfully composed Florist Choice Basket guide your imagination. From Florist South Kensington, the arrangement unfolds as a plush tapestry of textures and scents. Hydrangeas bloom in soft baby pink, their cloudlike heads brushing against the ruffles of peonies and the delicate swirl of ranunculus. The ranunculus, pale and nearly fragrance-free, nestle beside lilies whose large petals catch the light in peachy tones, while the deep pinks and creams create a romantic, hospitable mood. Eucalyptus wisps and slender filler greens thread through the bouquet, adding woodland freshness and a sense of movement. Each component seems chosen with quiet intention, and every layer sits just so, a testament to careful arrangement and seasonal grace. The basket itself-light-colored, woven with rustic charm-gives the display a refined, ready-to-gift vibe, perfect for a celebratory table, a milestone, or a gesture of sympathy that still feels uplifting. A white square overlay sits centered, bearing Florist Choice Basket in script with a bold ?60 beneath, a nod to the gift's value. This image feels like a celebration of South Kensington's floral artistry, as if the bouquet could travel from a showroom near Gloucester Road to a doorstep in Chelsea by way of same-day delivery. In tone, it balances plush luxury with approachable warmth, inviting you to imagine the moment when the bouquet becomes the messenger of joy.
FLORIST CHOICE SYMPATHY BASKET
£60.00
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A refined funeral flower basket is shown in a clean, white studio setting, its soft shadow cast gently on the surface beneath, as if resting in a calm, sunlit corner of a quiet South Kensington townhouse. The basket itself is woven in a pale cream tone, with a smooth, arching handle rising over a mound of carefully arranged flowers. At the very heart of the design is a large, creamy white rose, its petals tightly yet gracefully layered to suggest purity, love, and stillness. Framing this central rose are two sumptuous deep purple calla lilies, their velvety, trumpet-like forms curling inward with a composed elegance that feels appropriate for a final farewell. Interlaced around them are starry clematis blossoms in soft lavender and lilac hues, with tiny yellow centres that draw the eye and create a sense of gentle movement. Scattered between these are bright touches of yellow and white, from small bell-shaped flowers reminiscent of freesia or petite alstroemeria, adding a light, hopeful touch to the otherwise contemplative palette. To the right, a single vivid magenta gerbera daisy lifts its radiating petals, a striking accent that suggests one treasured life or memory within the larger tribute. The blooms emerge from a bed of deep, glossy green foliage and lighter sprigs, giving the arrangement lush volume and a natural garden feel, like flowers gathered from a peaceful walk through nearby Kensington Gardens. Designed as a thoughtful sympathy piece, this basket would sit beautifully at a memorial service or in a family home around South Kensington, offering a message of comfort, remembrance, and quiet support through its balanced colours and expert composition.
TREASURED MOMENTS BASKET
£65.00
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The image presents a refined funeral flower basket arranged with the kind of sensitivity and balance you might expect from a long-established florist in South Kensington. Set against a pristine white backdrop, the light-toned wicker basket, with its matching curved handle, forms a gentle frame around a rounded mass of blossoms. At the centre, large cream and white roses open luxuriously, each bloom cupped by velvety petals that seem almost luminous, suggesting peace, dignity, and lasting affection. Between these roses, airy star-shaped clematis flowers in pale lavender and soft periwinkle hues extend their slender petals, their yellow-green centres adding a quiet, hopeful brightness that catches the eye. Around them, smaller white and pale yellow flowers reminiscent of freesia cluster in sprays and arching stems, some fully open, others held in tight buds that introduce a sense of tenderness and new beginnings. The colour palette stays cool and calm - creams, whites, light yellows, and hints of lavender - evoking early morning light over nearby Kensington Gardens or a still corner of Queen's Gate Mews. Rich, polished green foliage anchors the design, with broad leaves and more delicate sprigs weaving in and out, creating volume, contrast, and a natural garden feel within the structured basket. The arrangement feels both composed and softly organic, suitable for a funeral service at a local chapel, a crematorium gathering, or a private home along Cromwell Road. This basket speaks in gentle tones of remembrance, sympathy, and quiet support, offering a comforting focal point for reflection and shared memories.
PEACE & PURITY BASKET
£65.00
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A softly lit image shows a refined funeral flower basket resting against a pure white backdrop, its gentle colours echoing a mood of calm reflection. The basket itself is crafted from pale wood slats, oval and low with tiny, almost hidden feet, and a gracefully curving handle that arches like a bridge over the blooms. Inside, the flowers form a rounded mound, luxuriously full yet carefully controlled, as if placed with quiet intention by an experienced South Kensington florist. Creamy white roses open generously at the heart of the display, their velvety petals folding over one another in layers that suggest acceptance, peace, and farewell. Around them, deep red carnations cluster in rich, ruffled heads, giving the arrangement emotional depth and a sense of reverence, while lighter pink and white-tipped carnations add a softer, more intimate note. Threaded through this tapestry are small white blossoms reminiscent of freesias, their slim stems and bell-like flowers lifting the arrangement and offering a sense of air and lightness. A cushion of dark, glossy foliage holds everything in place, with broad leaves forming a stable base and delicate fern-like sprigs creating a feathery halo at the top and sides. The colours of red, white, and gentle pink combine to express love, purity, and remembrance, making this design a fitting tribute for a funeral service, memorial gathering, or home condolence display in and around South Kensington's quiet terraces and garden squares. The overall impression is one of understated elegance and heartfelt respect.
REMEMBRANCE BASKET
£60.00
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Presented on a pure white field, this densely packed round bouquet combines romantic softness with unexpected modern texture. Dominating the eye are garden roses in light pink, warm yellow and creamy peach-each bloom layered with delicate spirals that suggest a slow, unfolding scent. Interspersed among them, pale lavender-to-white clematis flowers open like little stars, their vivid yellow centres drawing the gaze and lending a light, airy movement to the dome. The arrangement's bold punctuation comes from Eryngium sea holly: spiky, steel-blue heads that provide a striking architectural contrast to the roses' plush curves. Deeper violet lisianthus add pockets of moody colour and ruffled form, while bright red Hypericum berries dot the bouquet with glossy, cheerful points that catch the light. A mixture of rich green foliage-shiny broad leaves, delicate feathery stems and touches of near-burgundy filler-wraps the blooms and gives the piece a lush, garden-fresh base. The overall effect is tactile and layered; the bouquet appears both abundant and thoughtfully restrained, the type of design we might prepare for a dinner party near Gloucester Road or a sunny window seat by Onslow Square. Soft lighting lifts the pastel tones and enhances textural contrasts, creating an image that feels intimate and celebratory. Ideal for gifting or as a refined table centre, this composition reflects the careful hand of a professional florist attentive to balance, colour and seasonal freshness, and is offered for delivery across South Kensington and neighbouring streets.
ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
£100.00
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Seen from above against a clean white backdrop, this meticulously composed round bouquet presents a harmonious study in ivory and chalky white. Dominant white oriental lilies open broadly from the centre, their trumpet-shaped petals curving back to reveal light greenish-yellow stamens and a faint hint of deeper tonality at each throat. Nestled among the lilies are numerous cream and ivory roses, many held as tight buds or partly unfurling, their velvety layers forming soft, concentric patterns that invite touch. Interlacing the larger flowers are airy clusters of white Baby's Breath (Gypsophila), which create a lacy, almost snowfall effect that fills negative space with delicate texture. Small splashes of vivid green foliage edge the bouquet, their leaves providing fresh contrast and framing the circular silhouette. The overall palette is restrained and luminous, the surface catching soft, diffuse light as if placed by a window on Exhibition Road near the museums. The scent is a gentle mix of sweet lilies and warm rose perfume, calming yet celebratory. This style is a favourite for weddings at nearby chapels, refined events on Brompton Road, or as a sincere gift for milestone moments; Florist South Kensington often prepares similar bouquets with attention to balance and longevity. The arrangement conveys timeless elegance, purity, and quiet joy - a classic choice for those seeking an understated but deeply felt floral statement in South Kensington and the surrounding streets.
COMPASSION POSY
£90.00
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A densely packed, rounded bouquet of lilies and roses rests against a clean white backdrop, its colours and forms unfolding like a quiet love story. At first glance, pristine white lilies dominate, their broad, trumpet-shaped petals stretching outward in graceful arcs, each bloom revealing a soft green centre and neat stamens that suggest purity and calm. Nestled between these lilies are clusters of roses in gentle pastel pink and warm cream, some just beginning to open, with petals still cupped protectively around the centre, while others are in full bloom, their velvety spirals catching the light. Cutting through this softness, several bold magenta Oriental lilies, reminiscent of Stargazers, provide a confident contrast, their dark pink petals flecked with deeper burgundy tones and highlighted by golden anthers. Fine sprigs of delicate white baby's breath are scattered throughout, like tiny stars in a floral sky, adding texture and a sense of lightness that keeps the arrangement from feeling too heavy or formal. Here and there, sleek green lily leaves and stems peep through the mass of petals, grounding the design and reminding you of its fresh, living nature. The photograph is evenly lit, enhancing the crisp whites and vibrant pinks, as though the bouquet had just been finished in a South Kensington flower shop before heading out for same-day delivery to a mews off Gloucester Road or a chic apartment near the Royal Albert Hall. The composition feels perfect for moments where emotions run deep yet stay elegant-weddings, milestone birthdays, or a thoughtful romantic gesture in the heart of SW7.
CHERISHED MOMENTS POSY
£90.00
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The arrangement reads like a calm morning in a tucked-away South Kensington garden: a rounded, meticulously formed bouquet of soft pink roses interlaced with snowy white freesias, photographed on a clean white backdrop. At the centre, large garden-style roses open into layered spirals of velvety petals - shades moving from pale blush to a deeper, warm pink - while smaller spray roses nestle in between to give depth and a sense of natural abundance. White freesias rise in delicate clusters, their trumpet-like blooms and poised buds adding vertical punctuation and an understated, citrus-fresh scent. Surrounding foliage creates a lush, green frame: broad, dark leaves provide weight and structure, while variegated foliage with creamy edges brings brightness and a gentle, painterly contrast. The overall effect is dense and domed, expertly concealed stems producing a formal, pillow-like silhouette that sits serenely in soft daylight, the petals catching subtle highlights and the shadows falling softly beneath. The composition suggests tender occasions - a newborn waking to a first morning, a gentle birthday, or a bedside gift - offering a message of tenderness and quiet joy. As a local florist would, one can almost imagine this arrangement delivered to a flat near the Victoria and Albert Museum or left on a window sill close to Exhibition Road, where its scent and colours would harmonise with the neighbourhood's calm charm. The craftsmanship is evident in the balanced placement of each bloom, pairing colour, texture and scent into a single, comforting expression.
HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
£90.00
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