Greenwich BASKETS / POSIES

At Greenwich Florist, our hand-crafted flower baskets and delicate posies are designed right here in Greenwich, just a stroll from Greenwich Park and the Cutty Sark. Every design is created by an experienced local florist who understands how to balance colour, fragrance, and texture for truly memorable bouquets.

Whether you need a soft pastel posy for a thoughtful tribute, a lush basket arrangement to brighten a home near the Old Royal Naval College, or a cheerful get-well gift for someone in Deptford or Blackheath, we tailor each piece with care. We source fresh, seasonal flowers daily and condition every stem in our Greenwich shop for lasting beauty.

We offer reliable same-day delivery across Greenwich and surrounding areas like Lewisham and Deptford on all basket and posy orders placed before 3 PM. Simply order online and let our team handle the rest - from careful hand-arranging to friendly doorstep delivery.

  • Thoughtfully designed sympathy and tribute posies
  • Charming basket arrangements ideal for homes and offices
  • Trusted local florist serving Greenwich and nearby neighbourhoods

With years of experience serving our community, Greenwich Florist is committed to creating basket and posy arrangements that feel personal, heartfelt, and unmistakably local. Order online today for beautifully arranged flowers delivered with care.

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BASKETS / POSIES
A carefully composed handwoven basket sits against a pristine white backdrop, filled with a serene palette of whites, blush pinks and fresh greens-a composition I often recommend for peaceful moments or to send gentle comfort across Greenwich and nearby Blackheath. The eye is drawn to several immaculate white Gerbera daisies, their broad, layered petals surrounding a striking dark brown to almost black central disc that anchors the arrangement with bold simplicity. Interlaced among them are clusters of soft, ruffled pale pink carnations, their delicate texture adding warmth and an intimate, tactile softness. Small, daisy-like white and pale yellow filler flowers-spray chrysanthemums or asters-tuck into gaps, giving the basket a generous, abundant silhouette. Fine sprigs of tiny purple-blue star-shaped blooms provide a cool, subtle contrast and a whisper of fragrance. A variety of foliage supports the blooms: circular, silvery eucalyptus leaves lend a calming, contemporary edge and a gentle scent, while glossy ruscus cascades outward on the left, creating a relaxed, spilling profile. The natural woven base is light in tone and feels handmade; a sturdy curved wooden handle frames the top, completing the rustic-elegant presentation. Bright, even studio lighting emphasizes the fresh petals and the layered depth of greens. As a local florist who arranges sympathy tributes and everyday comforts for customers around Greenwich Market and Greenwich Park, I find this basket strikes a balance between quiet dignity and tender cheer-suitable for memorial services, hospital visits, or to express heartfelt condolences or gentle celebration with same-day delivery across the borough when needed.
ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU BASKET
£50.00
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Imagine an overhead portrait of a Florist Choice Basket, a ready-to-gift floral statement carrying a touch of Greenwich's charm. The bouquet gathers an opulent mix of soft pinks, creamy whites, deep fuchsias, and lush greens, signaling celebration or romance. The centerpiece features hot pink peonies with ruffled petals, white ranunculus with their tight spirals, pale pink hydrangeas forming cloudlike mounds, and a lineup of blush and cream roses. White anemones with dark centers provide a crisp contrast, while smaller white filler blooms and sprigs of eucalyptus add air and texture. The basket itself is a light-colored woven container, sturdy yet refined, with the handle visible beneath the blooms, as if a market stall were just a step away on a Charlton day. A crisp white square overlay sits at the center, bearing Florist Choice Basket in an elegant script and the price ?60 in bold. This is a gift that speaks of thoughtful craft, perfectly aligned with Greenwich Florist's standards of freshness and balance. It suits birthdays, anniversaries, or a heartfelt thank-you, and is ideal for same-day delivery across Greenwich and nearby communities like Blackheath, Charlton, and Woolwich. The scent would be soft and floral, the colors a warm invitation to celebration. In short, a premium arrangement that blends seasonal grace with timeless appeal, showing how local expertise can turn a moment into memory.
FLORIST CHOICE SYMPATHY BASKET
£60.00
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A refined funeral flower arrangement sits centrally in a pale woven basket, its curved handle forming a gentle arch that frames the blooms like a small gateway to a peaceful garden. The basket rests on a white surface with a soft, natural shadow, photographed against a clean white backdrop so that each flower and leaf appears crisp and true to life. At the core of the display is a sumptuous creamy white rose, the swirl of its petals recalling calm moments of reflection and cherished memories. Two deep purple calla lilies, sleek and sculptural, extend gracefully from the cluster, their rich tone adding depth and a sense of solemn elegance that suits a respectful tribute for a Greenwich memorial or crematorium service. Interlaced between them are starry clematis flowers in pale lavender and lilac, dusted with yellow centres that brighten the palette with a gentle, hopeful glow. Scattered through the design, small bell and trumpet-like blossoms in sunny yellow and clean white-likely freesia or alstroemeria types-add a light, airy texture, as if a soft breeze has moved through the arrangement. On the right, a striking magenta gerbera daisy emerges, its bold circle of petals providing a vivid focal note that speaks of individuality and love remembered. The flowers are cradled in a generous cushion of lush green foliage, from broad, glossy leaves to fine, lighter sprigs, creating a layered, verdant base that feels freshly gathered from gardens near Blackheath and the quiet streets off Greenwich High Road. The overall effect is of a carefully crafted, rounded basket tribute that balances sorrow with comfort, suitable for sending heartfelt condolences or accompanying a funeral service with understated beauty.
TREASURED MOMENTS BASKET
£65.00
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An understated yet luxurious funeral flower basket is shown against a pristine white backdrop, the light-coloured wicker softly curving into a neat rectangle with a matching handle rising in a gentle arc. The arrangement has a rounded, full profile, as though the flowers are gathered in a tender embrace. At the centre, several large, cream-to-white roses unfurl their silky petals, each bloom fully open, radiating a quiet dignity often chosen for memorials and services across Greenwich and the nearby riverside churches. Threaded among these classic roses are delicate, star-shaped clematis in pale lavender and light periwinkle blue, their distinctive yellow-green centres drawing the eye and lending a subtle touch of individuality to the tribute. Around them cluster smaller white and soft lemon freesia-style blossoms, some just beginning to open, suggesting hope and renewal even in times of farewell. The blossoms are cradled by an abundance of rich, dark green foliage, with shiny broad leaves and finer sprigs filling every gap, giving the basket a lush, freshly gathered feel, as if it had just been arranged in a flower stall near Greenwich Market. The colour palette stays calm and gentle-creams, whites, soft yellows, and muted lilacs-creating a soothing impression suited to funerals, condolences, or a thoughtful sympathy delivery to a home in Blackheath or Maze Hill. The composition balances tradition with a touch of modern garden elegance, conveying not only sorrow but also gratitude, remembrance, and the soft light of cherished memories.
PEACE & PURITY BASKET
£65.00
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A light, oblong wooden basket sits serenely against a crisp white backdrop, filled so generously with flowers that they appear to spill gently over the sides. The pale timber slats, raised on four unobtrusive feet and crowned with a curved handle, create a soft, natural frame for the blooms. Within this frame, creamy white roses open in full, rounded blossoms, their satin-like petals layered in gentle spirals that speak of respect, innocence, and farewell. They are interwoven with velvety red carnations, each ruffled petal adding depth and richness, the deep crimson tones echoing enduring love and remembrance. Interspersed are lighter notes: soft pink carnations and bi-coloured blooms delicately edged or brushed with rose and red, creating an impression of tender, personal memories. Nestled among these larger flowers are small, airy white blossoms, similar to freesias, with slim stems and loose, bell-shaped florets that lend a sense of lightness and a whisper of fragrance. The arrangement is held together by a substantial bed of greenery, including broad, glossy leaves that provide structure and darker contrast, as well as slender, feathery fronds that float above the main dome like a gentle breath of air. The overall shape is rounded and harmonious, with each bloom carefully placed to form a cohesive, comforting tribute. This is the kind of funeral basket a local Greenwich family might choose to send to a service near Maze Hill or a peaceful gathering by the river, expressing sympathy and support with quiet elegance. It feels like a considerate, soothing presence, offering beauty and warmth at a time of loss.
REMEMBRANCE BASKET
£60.00
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Presented on a clean white background, this densely packed round bouquet evokes a lush garden gathered into a single, elegant dome. Pale pink, creamy peach and sunny yellow garden roses form the bouquet's warm, romantic heart; their layered petals fold inward and outward with the soft irregularity of garden-grown blooms. Interlaced among them are pale lavender and white clematis, their open, star-like petals and bright centers lending a light, airy note that softens the composition. Blue eryngium, with its silvery-blue, thistle-like heads, introduces structural contrast and a hint of coastal drama, while deep purple lisianthus-some in tight bud, others beginning to unfurl-add a velvety richness. Scattered throughout, clusters of red hypericum berries punctuate the arrangement with cheerful, glossy accents. A tapestry of greenery-broad glossy leaves, delicate ferny sprigs and small dark burgundy filler foliage-creates a verdant foundation that peeks through between blooms and enhances the bouquet's three-dimensionality. The lighting is soft and natural, picking out the subtle sheen on petals and the tactile spikiness of sea holly, and the overall aroma suggests a gentle, mixed-flower perfume like a garden after rain. This composition feels equally at home as a refined centerpiece for a riverside table near the Thames or as a heartfelt gift for celebrations, sympathy, or a simply-considered surprise for someone who appreciates floral craftsmanship in Greenwich and beyond.
ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
£100.00
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From an overhead vantage against a pure white backdrop, this immaculate hand-tied bouquet presents a compact, circular study in white and cream. The arrangement is centered around several broad-petalled white lilies, their trumpet shapes opening to reveal pale green stamens and the faintest touch of color at the throat, which adds depth to their luminous petals. Interwoven with the lilies are clusters of creamy rosebuds and partially opened roses, their velvet layers creating gentle shadows and a tactile softness. Sprays of tiny white Baby's Breath (Gypsophila) nestle in the gaps, producing an airy, lace-like texture that softens the bouquet's dense silhouette. Around the edges, fresh green leaves emerge like delicate framing, introducing a cool, natural contrast that heightens the whites' purity. As a Greenwich florist would note, the bouquet's balance of structure and airiness suits a range of ceremonies - from a traditional Greenwich Park wedding to a quiet anniversary gathering by the Thames - and is photographed to preserve the tactile feel and subtle scent profile, where lilies lend a sweet perfume and roses a gentle warmth. Prepared with attention to longevity and presentation, this piece is representative of arrangements available from Greenwich Florist for same-day delivery within Greenwich and nearby neighbourhoods, and it communicates reverence, celebration, and a quiet promise of new beginnings.
COMPASSION POSY
£90.00
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A round, generously packed bouquet brimming with lilies, roses, and baby's breath is shown against a clean white backdrop, its colours glowing as though lit by soft daylight over the Thames at Greenwich. The composition feels carefully cradled and hand-tied, with broad white lilies opening like graceful stars, some petals fully unfurled, others cupped protectively around emerging stamens. Interlaced with these are pastel pink roses and warm cream roses, each bloom at a different stage of life: tightly furled buds promise longevity, while open, layered blossoms suggest a love already in full expression. Striking through this gentle palette are several vibrant magenta Oriental lilies, their rich, speckled petals and bright yellow anthers adding drama and drawing the gaze to the centre of the arrangement. Around and between every focal flower, fine sprays of white gypsophila form a delicate mist, making the bouquet look light and cloud-like despite its fullness. Subtle hints of deep green foliage ground the design, echoing the leafy avenues that lead towards Greenwich Park and the historic market. The lighting is bright and evenly diffused, revealing velvety rose textures, smooth lily petals, and the feathery nature of the baby's breath in intimate detail. This bouquet visually conveys tenderness and joyous anticipation, the sort of floral gift you might send for a proposal dinner near the Cutty Sark, a milestone birthday in West Greenwich, or a quietly romantic gesture delivered same day to a doorstep tucked off Trafalgar Road.
CHERISHED MOMENTS POSY
£90.00
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I see this arrangement as a tranquil morning in Greenwich captured in flowers: pale pink roses like first light, surrounded by clean white freesias that bring a fresh, citrusy lift. The overall silhouette is a compact, rounded dome, each bloom placed so there is no visible stem-only a soft, continuous surface of petals and leaves. Large, fully open roses provide the primary focus with their layered, velvety petals, while smaller spray roses in paler pinks thread between them to create depth and a natural rhythm. White freesia punctuates the composition with upright sprays; some flared open to reveal tiny yellow stamens, others still tucked as buds, suggesting patience and quiet hope. The greenery is rich and varied: broad, glossy dark leaves anchor the base and give the arrangement weight, while cream-edged variegated foliage adds brightness and a slightly informal touch that prevents the piece from feeling austere. Natural daylight - the same soft light that filters through the plane trees by Greenwich Market - reveals the textures and the subtle tonal shifts from blush to coral-pink. The scent is gentle rather than overwhelming, a comforting blend of rose sweetness and freesia freshness. Intended for reflective occasions-memorials at St Alfege Church, a bedside get-well gesture, or a calm celebration among friends-the bouquet carries an unfussy elegance and local sensibility, appropriate for delivery across Greenwich and neighbouring Blackheath.
HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
£90.00
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