Baskets & Posies from Florist Blackfriars

Welcome to Florist Blackfriars, your trusted local expert for exquisite baskets and posies in the heart of Blackfriars. Our talented team takes pride in handcrafting every bouquet with the freshest flowers, perfect for any occasion or just because. With years of experience as a local florist, we understand the importance of those personal touches that make your gift stand out.

Nestled between the historic Blackfriars Bridge and the vibrant Paternoster Square, we offer seamless same-day delivery until 3 PM. Whether you’re sending blooms to a friend in Bankside, celebrating a milestone near Southwark, or cheering up a colleague close to the Tate Modern, our swift local service ensures your thoughtful gesture arrives fresh and on time.

We source only the finest seasonal stems and use our local insight to create arrangements that reflect the spirit of Blackfriars and its nearby areas.

  • Same-day flower delivery throughout Blackfriars, Bankside & Southwark
  • Easy & secure order online – perfect for busy Londoners
  • Expert local florists with a genuine passion for flowers
Every order is backed by our commitment to quality, artistry, and reliable service. Experience the warmth and care of your neighbourhood florist—choose Florist Blackfriars today. Order flowers and bouquets online for same-day delivery and brighten someone’s day in Blackfriars and beyond!

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BASKETS / POSIES
An intimate, hand-composed basket that reads like a quiet note of comfort: several immaculate white Gerbera daisies, each punctuated by a deep brown-black centre, form clear, cheerful focal points that lift the arrangement's mood. Nestled between them are clusters of pale pink carnations whose layered, ruffled petals provide a soft, tactile heart; these whisper of gentle affection and domestic warmth. Filling the spaces are small, fluffy white and pale yellow spray chrysanthemums that add texture and a sense of abundance without overwhelming the composition. Scattered among the blooms are tiny lavender-blue accent flowers-delicate asters or similar-that introduce a cool, modest contrast and a light, meadow-like scent when brushed. The bouquet is underpinned by a variety of foliage: round, silvery eucalyptus leaves soften the silhouette and bring a faint, calming aroma; darker, glossy ruscus branches extend gracefully to the left, giving the piece movement as they trail; additional leafy greens complete the lush base. Everything is housed in a natural, light-woven wicker basket with an arched brown wooden handle, the craftsmanship echoing the careful layering of the blooms. The lighting is bright yet gentle, making each petal and leaf appear fresh and tactile. As a local florist serving Blackfriars and nearby streets, Florist Blackfriars composes this arrangement with an eye to both beauty and purpose-suitable for a bedside gift, a quiet thank-you, or same-day delivery across the neighbourhood to convey sympathy, gratitude, or peaceful assurance.
ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU BASKET
£50.00
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Inside a Blackfriars shop, this overhead bouquet presents as a Florist Choice Basket that radiates elegance and generosity. The light woven basket cradles an abundant blend of blooms and lush foliage, a palette of soft pinks, creamy whites, deep fuchsias, and greens that feels romantic and refined. Dominant blooms command attention: large hot pink peonies with ruffled petals; white ranunculus with their tight spirals; fluffy pale pink hydrangeas; blush and cream roses; and pristine white anemones with dark centers. Interspersed are white fillers and wisps of eucalyptus, adding texture and a whisper of woodland scent. The arrangement sits on a neutral surface, the basket's handle barely visible beneath the lush mass, giving the display a rustic yet polished air. The lighting is soft and even, emphasising the velvety petals and the subtle scent of fresh greenery that lingers in the air of a busy boutique on Trinity Lane near Blackfriars. Above the arrangement sits a crisp white square overlay displaying Florist Choice Basket in an elegant script, with the price ?60 shown in bold, modern type. This image speaks of premium gifting, a piece ready to brighten celebrations from the quiet corners of Blackfriars to the bustle of Fleet Street and the Strand. It nods to birthdays, anniversaries, or heartfelt gestures, with dependable delivery across Holborn, St Paul's, and Victoria Embankment, ensuring the bouquet reaches doors along Whitefriars Street and Salisbury Square in a timely, celebration-ready moment. Craft and placement are evident in the careful layering of petals, the way the eucalyptus threads through stems, and the balance between openness and fullness. Though sophisticated, the basket retains a welcoming warmth that invites touch and air, as if the flowers themselves exhale a soft fragrance into the room. A gift like this would feel intimate, personal, and distinctly local, a reminder of the city's generosity delivered with a smile to neighbours near Blackfriars Bridge and along nearby markets and cobbled lanes.
FLORIST CHOICE SYMPATHY BASKET
£60.00
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This image shows a dignified funeral flower basket, lit with crisp studio light that throws a delicate shadow beneath it, as if placed on a polished table in a Blackfriars chapel or a quiet City office reception. The basket is woven in soft off-white tones, its arching handle rising in a clean curve that frames the abundant blooms beneath. At the heart of the composition is a sumptuous creamy white rose, its petals coiled in a classic spiral, radiating calm and purity. Flanking the rose are two rich, deep purple calla lilies, their sleek trumpet forms curling inward with a subtle sheen, bringing a contemporary elegance that feels well suited to a modern London farewell. Scattered among them, clematis-like flowers in shades of soft lavender and pale lilac stretch their slender, star-shaped petals, each blossom centered by a pale yellow eye that catches the light, much like the way evening sun falls across nearby Blackfriars Bridge. Small clusters of yellow and white flowers-bell-shaped or trumpet-shaped, similar to freesia or alstroemeria-fill the spaces between the larger blooms, adding a gentle brightness and rich texture. On the right side, a single vivid magenta or fuchsia gerbera-style bloom emerges, its tidy circle of petals offering an intense, heartfelt splash of color, suggestive of treasured memories. All the flowers rest within a generous bed of glossy dark green leaves and lighter green sprigs, giving the design depth, volume, and a natural sense of movement. The arrangement feels carefully composed and thoughtfully balanced, a professional sympathy piece ideal for funeral services, cremations, or condolence deliveries across Blackfriars and the surrounding City of London, conveying both respect and a quiet, enduring affection.
TREASURED MOMENTS BASKET
£65.00
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This image shows a graceful funeral basket arrangement, composed with a sense of quiet balance that suits the reflective character of Blackfriars. The basket is a light, almost white-beige wicker, neatly woven and shaped into a soft rectangle or oval, with a smooth handle arching above like a small bridge. Inside, the flowers form an abundant, rounded dome that seems to gently rise out of the basket. At its centre are creamy white roses in full bloom, their petals velvety and layered, unfolding in generous spirals that suggest tenderness, remembrance, and peace. Threaded between these classic roses are pale lavender and periwinkle clematis blooms, their starry petals extending outward around bright yellow-green centres, as if catching the light that might filter through a nearby Blackfriars window. These star-shaped flowers add a distinctive touch, giving the tribute a slightly contemporary yet still understated feel. Complementing them are clusters of small white and pale yellow blossoms, similar to freesia, some with open, bell-like petals, others still in bud, introducing hints of fragrance and a sense of quiet anticipation. Supporting this soft palette is a rich framework of foliage in various greens: broad, glossy leaves, finer shoots, and leafy stems that weave rhythmically through the composition. The arrangement feels carefully considered from every angle, suitable to be placed by a coffin, on a memory table, or delivered to loved ones who work or live around Blackfriars. Its combination of whites, creams, lilacs, and greens conveys condolence, respect, and gentle hope, echoing both the solemnity and the resilience of the city that surrounds it.
PEACE & PURITY BASKET
£65.00
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The image captures a dignified funeral basket arrangement, crafted in a style that feels calm and reassuring amid the bustle of Blackfriars. The basket itself is made from pale natural wood, its smooth slats forming a shallow, elongated oval that rests on four small feet, giving it a subtle lift and refinement. An arched handle, also light in colour, rises gently from side to side, framing a lush mound of carefully placed flowers. The colour palette is classic and understated: creamy white, rich crimson red, and soft pink, woven together with deep green foliage. Several creamy white roses sit prominently at different heights, each bloom fully open and layered with velvety petals that convey grace and serenity. Around them, vibrant red carnations cluster closely, their ruffled petals full and textural, representing love, respect, and devotion often expressed at services in nearby churches and chapels. Among these deeper tones, paler carnations appear in shades of light pink and white, some edged delicately with red, softening the contrast and adding a gentle, comforting note. Smaller white flowers, reminiscent of freesias, peek from between the larger heads, bringing lightness and a hint of fragrance to the eye. A bed of glossy, dark green leaves supports the flowers, while fine, feathery foliage, likely fern or asparagus, extends beyond the main dome, giving the arrangement a natural, slightly airy outline. Set against a pristine white background, the basket appears composed and serene, an eloquent floral expression of sympathy and remembrance suitable for a funeral or memorial gathering in the Blackfriars and central London area.
REMEMBRANCE BASKET
£60.00
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Presented on a pristine white backdrop, this lush round bouquet reads like a small private garden, densely composed and full of tactile contrasts. Garden roses command the scene in soft pink, creamy peach and sunny yellow, their petals layered like fragile ribbons and releasing a subtle, green-rose perfume. Interlaced with these classic blooms are clematis flowers in pale violet-to-white tones, their open, star-shaped faces and clear yellow centres adding a floating lightness. Piercing that softness are several blue Eryngium thistles whose spiky, steel-blue heads give the arrangement a modern, almost architectural silhouette. Nestled in the cavities between larger blooms, rich purple lisianthus provide plush, cup-shaped accents, while bright red Hypericum berries appear in little clusters that catch the eye and add a playful gleam. Surrounding foliage varies from wide glossy leaves that anchor the design to fine, feathery greens and hints of dark burgundy filler that deepen the palette and offer a quiet drama. Soft studio lighting reveals the bouquet's depth and the florist's craftsmanship - blooms placed for movement, colour balanced for both romance and statement. It feels suitable for intimate celebrations, a birthday table on Blackfriars Road, or as a calming arrangement to thank someone at a nearby office. The scent is a gentle blend of rose sweetness and fresh cut greenery, and the overall impression is elegant, thoughtful and distinctly hand-arranged.
ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
£100.00
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Imagine a perfectly rounded bridal bouquet captured from above on a pure white field - an arrangement I would prepare myself at Florist Blackfriars for a riverside ceremony near Blackfriars Pier. Dominant white oriental lilies form the bouquet's architectural centre with their wide, trumpet-shaped petals and subtly green-hued stamens, lending the piece a graceful verticality even when viewed head-on. Encircling these lilies are compact cream and ivory roses in various stages of bloom; some are tight, reassuring buds while others show the soft, layered spirals of a rose easing open, their texture velvety beneath the fingertips. Interspersed like confetti are sprigs of delicate Baby's Breath (Gypsophila), which soften the overall sightline and create a breathable, cloud-like negative space that keeps the composition from feeling heavy. A few lively green leaves peek out at the margins, their crisp colour and sheen giving the bouquet a subtle freshness. The scent is described as a gentle mix of sweet lily and warm rose - not overpowering, but present enough to follow the bouquet down a quiet street by the river or to linger in a chapel near St. Paul's. The overall feeling is one of timeless elegance and trustworthiness: clean whites and creams, balanced form, and an attention to tactile details that assures you the flowers will look as beautiful in hand as they do in the photograph. Natural light reveals shadows between petals, emphasizing the arrangement's density and the careful craft behind each stem placement.
COMPASSION POSY
£90.00
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Suspended against a seamless white backdrop, this round bouquet of lilies, roses, and baby's breath appears almost like a floral constellation, every bloom carefully positioned to create balance and harmony. Prominent white lilies open in sweeping trumpets, their broad petals luminous and silky, with centres that fade into a soft green, drawing the gaze inward towards their gently powdered stamens. Between these structural flowers, clusters of blush pink roses and creamy ivory roses weave in and out, their velvety petals layered in tight spirals or unfurling into open rosettes that speak of romance and tenderness. Scattered among the pastel tones, vivid fuchsia Oriental lilies stand out boldly, their star-shaped petals saturated with deep magenta hues and decorated with darker speckles, while golden-yellow anthers provide a vibrant focal spark. Delicate tufts of tiny white baby's breath are threaded throughout, softening transitions between the larger blossoms and adding a gauzy, cloud-like texture. Slender green leaves and the occasional unopened lily bud in fresh pale green break up the floral surface and hint at continuing bloom over the days ahead. The lighting is bright, cool, and even, like natural daylight streaming into a modern Blackfriars apartment, highlighting every subtle variation of colour and texture without harsh shadows. The overall mood is one of refined celebration, equally suited to a romantic surprise delivered to a riverside flat near the Millennium Bridge, a thoughtful thank-you sent to a colleague in an office off Queen Victoria Street, or an elegant centrepiece for an intimate gathering close to Blackfriars Station.
CHERISHED MOMENTS POSY
£90.00
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A compact, carefully sculpted bouquet that feels like a small English garden captured in a dome - soft pink roses paired with crisp white freesia and lush green foliage, set against a pure white backdrop. The primary roses are full, round blooms with layers of soft, velvety petals ranging from pale blush to a gentle coral-pink; interspersed among them are finer spray roses, their tighter heads creating scale and rhythm across the surface. White freesias punctuate the composition in tidy clusters, some bell-shaped blossoms open to reveal pale yellow stamens, others still held in slender buds, adding a clean vertical note and a hint of fragrance that lifts the arrangement. The greenery is verdant and varied: deep, glossy leaves create a dense base while variegated leaves with cream edges catch the light and introduce a refined contrast. The dense, cushion-like form and the absence of visible stems give the piece a composed, formal quality that balances tenderness with structure. Soft daylight emphasizes petal texture and the gentle contrast between the pinks and whites, lending the bouquet a calm, restorative presence. Suitable for quiet celebrations such as a new arrival, a gentle birthday, or as a thoughtful get-well gesture, this arrangement conveys warmth and affection while maintaining an elegant simplicity - the sort of design an experienced florist would create with careful layering and an eye for lasting freshness and soothing colour harmony.
HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
£90.00
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