Kensington BASKETS / POSIES

At Kensington Flowers, our hand-crafted flower baskets and delicate posies are lovingly created in the heart of Kensington, just a stroll from Kensington High Street and the gardens of Kensington Palace. Each design is arranged by our experienced local florist team, using fresh, seasonal flowers chosen for their beauty, fragrance and longevity.

Whether you're sending a soft pastel posy for a thoughtful gesture, or a generous wicker basket for the home, our arrangements are ideal for birthdays, thank-yous, sympathy tributes or elegant table décor. We regularly deliver to homes and businesses across South Kensington, Notting Hill and Earl's Court, and we know how to design pieces that travel well and arrive in perfect condition.

Our studio is known locally for meticulous attention to detail and friendly, personal service. Many of our loyal clients nearby on Gloucester Road and around Church Street trust us to select and deliver the right bouquets, baskets and posies for their most important occasions.

Need a gift in a hurry? We offer reliable same-day delivery on baskets and posies across Kensington and surrounding areas when you order online before 3 PM. Simply choose your preferred style, add a message, and let Kensington Flowers take care of the rest with professional presentation and careful hand delivery.

  • Thoughtfully designed basket arrangements and posies
  • Trusted local florist serving Kensington and nearby districts
  • Convenient online ordering with same-day delivery available until 3 PM
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BASKETS / POSIES
A bright, skillfully balanced handwoven basket brimming with soft white and blush blooms, designed to feel both fresh and reassuring. The most immediate visual anchors are several clean white Gerbera daisies, their wide, crisp petals surrounding dark brown to almost black centres that create a striking focal point against the pastel tones. Grouped among these are pale pink carnations with ruffled layers that add a tactile, frothy richness and a discreet sweet fragrance when held close. Filling the interstices are numerous tiny white and pale-yellow daisy-like spray chrysanthemums or asters, providing a plush, generous backdrop that makes the arrangement read as abundant rather than sparse. Scattered throughout like tiny sapphire stars are little purple-blue accent flowers, offering cool counterpoints that pull the eye across the composition. The florals sit on a bed of mixed greenery: round, silvery eucalyptus leaves lend a contemporary, calming hue; richer green ruscus stems trail gracefully to one side, creating movement; and assorted green foliage completes a lush base. The rustic light-wood wicker basket, with its warm-toned curved handle, gives the piece a handcrafted feel and anchors the shape. Soft, even lighting highlights the textures of each petal and leaf, from the smooth Gerbera faces to the carnation's layered frills. As a local florist's composition, this style is often chosen for sympathy, get-well gestures, or understated celebrations and is well-suited for delivery across Kensington, Earls Court and the surrounding neighbourhoods where petals and scent arrive as a quiet comfort.
ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU BASKET
£50.00
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As Kensington Flowers, we present this Florist Choice Basket, a luminous celebration of romance and friendship, arranged in a pale white woven basket whose handle is tucked beneath the blossoms. The composition radiates from a palette of soft pinks, creamy whites, deep fuchsias, and rich greens, each bloom set to speak its part in a quiet birthday or anniversary greeting. Dominant features include the large hot pink peonies with ruffled edges, white ranunculus with tightly wound petals, clouds of pale pink hydrangeas, blush and cream roses, and pristine white anemones with dark centers. Interwoven are delicate white filler blooms and wisps of eucalyptus, providing texture, depth, and a hint of woodland freshness. A clear white square overlay sits at the center of the display, with Florist Choice Basket rendered in an elegant script and the price ?60 beneath in a bold sans serif, signaling a premium gift. This basket is crafted for delivery across Kensington and into Chelsea, offering same-day service to neighborhoods along the park and streets near Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park. It is the kind of bouquet a giver trusts to convey warmth, celebration, or sympathy without saying a word, a testament to our local craft and attention to detail that makes every purchase feel personal.
FLORIST CHOICE SYMPATHY BASKET
£60.00
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In this detailed photograph, a graceful sympathy basket arrangement rests on a smooth white surface, sharply outlined against a pure white background, creating a calm, gallery-like presentation. The basket itself is woven from light, cream-coloured strands and topped with a gently curving handle that arches over the flowers like a protective frame, suggesting a tribute carried with care to a funeral in Kensington or a remembrance service near Holland Park. The arrangement is composed in a generous, rounded shape that feels both soft and intentional. At its heart, a single creamy white rose blooms in a perfect spiral of velvety petals, a timeless symbol of remembrance and unconditional love. Flanking this central rose are two deep purple calla lilies, each one a sculpted trumpet of colour, their rich, almost plum tone lending depth and a sense of solemn elegance. Threaded delicately throughout are star-shaped clematis-style flowers in gentle shades of lavender and pale lilac, each bloom accented with a small yellow centre that adds a quiet brightness. Clusters of slender, bell-shaped blossoms in yellow and white, reminiscent of freesia or alstroemeria, peek between the larger flowers, bringing light and movement, like small sparks of happy memories. On the right edge of the cluster, a single magenta gerbera daisy-like flower reaches outward, its vivid hue and radiating petals symbolising a distinctive personality and a life lived with colour. All of these are cradled in a cushion of lush foliage: broad, glossy green leaves and finer, lighter green sprigs that add texture and a natural, garden-like fullness. The composition has a gentle, dignified presence, the kind of lovingly arranged funeral basket a Kensington florist would send to comfort friends and family across W8 and the surrounding London neighbourhoods.
TREASURED MOMENTS BASKET
£65.00
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This image features an elegant, pastel-toned funeral flower basket that exudes composure and quiet grace, reminiscent of a peaceful walk through Kensington's tree-lined streets on an overcast morning. The basket is a light beige or soft white wicker, slightly oval, with a matching curved handle that sweeps smoothly over the arrangement, giving the piece a sense of structure and poise. Overflowing from the basket is a rounded, garden-like composition of creamy white roses, each bloom fully open so that its soft, spiralling petals form a lush, central focus. Interspersed with the roses are pale lavender and periwinkle clematis flowers, their fine, star-shaped petals reaching out from bright yellow-green centres, offering subtle colour and a hint of delicacy. Smaller, freesia-like flowers in white and lemony yellow are tucked between the larger blooms, some in tight buds, others partially open, adding texture, fragrance, and gentle movement. A rich mass of dark, glossy green foliage, with both broad leaves and slender sprigs, frames and supports the flowers, providing contrast that intensifies the quiet glow of the lighter tones. The whole arrangement appears carefully crafted, the proportions balanced so that nothing feels crowded or sparse. It is easy to imagine this basket resting in a chapel off Kensington Church Street or being carried into a memorial service near Holland Park, offering a message of sympathy that is both understated and deeply sincere. Visually, it conveys calm remembrance, soft consolation, and the enduring beauty of thoughtfully chosen flowers.
PEACE & PURITY BASKET
£65.00
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In this image, a refined funeral flower basket sits quietly against a pure white backdrop, the kind of arrangement you might see delivered to a Kensington townhouse or a small chapel near Holland Park. The basket is fashioned from pale, natural wood, its slatted sides forming a softly elongated oval that rests on four tiny, almost hidden feet, lending it a gentle lift. A smooth, arched handle in the same creamy hue curves over the top, framing but not overshadowing the flowers within. The arrangement itself is abundant and tightly composed into a domed mound that gently spills beyond the edges, suggesting fullness and care. At the heart of this floral cluster, several creamy white roses are in full bloom, their velvety petals curving outward in perfect concentric layers that catch the light and convey serenity. Around them, deep red carnations gather in rich clusters, their frilled petals packed densely to create pockets of velvety crimson, a bold expression of love and remembrance. Interspersed among them are softer pink carnations and bi-coloured blooms, where white petals are finely edged or faintly streaked with pink and red, creating a gentle gradient between brightness and depth. Threaded delicately between the larger heads are slender stems of small white flowers, similar to freesias, their open, bell-like blooms adding airiness and a sense of quiet fragrance. The flowers rest on a lush base of dark green foliage, probably ruscus or salal, with broad, glossy leaves that lend structure and contrast. Wispy, fern-like greenery emerges from the top and sides, softening the silhouette and adding movement. Against the bright white background, the mix of red, white, pink, and green appears crisp and detailed. The composition feels like a thoughtful, respectful floral tribute for a funeral or memorial in and around Kensington, offering comfort through its gentle beauty.
REMEMBRANCE BASKET
£60.00
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A beautifully composed, dome-shaped bouquet fills the frame against a clean white background, allowing every bloom and stem to be appreciated in clear detail. The design feels both classic and modern, like something you might carry through the streets between Kensington Palace and Notting Hill on a bright afternoon. At its heart, plush garden roses in tones of blush pink, buttery yellow, and soft peach are clustered densely, some fully open to reveal swirling, layered centres, others held slightly closed as if they are still waking to the day. Woven throughout are airy clematis blossoms in white and pale lilac, their slender petals arranged like stars and drawing the eye to luminous yellow centres that glimmer softly in the light. Rising through this softness, blue eryngium, or sea holly, introduces a cool, architectural accent, its spiky, steel-blue heads and textured collars providing dramatic contrast and a hint of wild meadow character. Nestled between the larger blooms are rounded lisianthus flowers in rich purple and muted greenish tones, some in tight buds and others gently unfolding, adding a velvety richness of colour and texture. Dotted across the bouquet, clusters of bright red Hypericum berries pop like little jewels, providing playful, glossy highlights against the more muted pastels. The whole arrangement is held within a lush bed of greenery: broad, glossy leaves at the base give structure, while finer, feathery foliage softens the edges, and occasional dark burgundy leaves create discreet shadows of depth. The bouquet feels like a thoughtful, hand-crafted gesture, ideal for a celebratory dinner in a Kensington apartment, a thank-you gift delivered near South Kensington's museums, or a comforting, uplifting presence on a sideboard within walking distance of Hyde Park.
ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
£100.00
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This meticulously arranged round bouquet, described here by a Kensington florist, is a study in creamy whites and soft textures that reads as both timeless and intimate. Seen from above, several large white lilies form the focal points - their wide, trumpet-shaped petals curved outward to reveal pale green stamens and the delicate veins on each petal. Interlaced with these lilies are numerous cream and ivory roses, many kept in a near-bud state so their layered, velvety petals appear compact and tactile; a few roses open slightly, offering glimpses of inner spirals that catch the light. Tiny clusters of white Baby's Breath (Gypsophila) drift like soft snow through the arrangement, filling in gaps and lending an ethereal, airy quality that offsets the weight of the larger blooms. Sparse sprigs of glossy green foliage edge the composition, their freshness amplifying the whites and preventing the bouquet from feeling flat. The scent is gentle - a pale sweetness from the roses with the clean, faint perfume of lilies - and the overall balance shows disciplined hand-tying and an eye for proportion. This piece is a natural choice for a Kensington wedding, christening, or sympathy tribute; Kensington Flowers can prepare similar bouquets for delivery across South Kensington, High Street Kensington, and nearby streets, often with same-day options when freshness is paramount. The result is understated luxury: calm, reassuring, and carefully composed for moments that ask for grace rather than spectacle.
COMPASSION POSY
£90.00
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A beautifully composed bouquet of lilies, roses, and baby's breath fills the frame against a crisp white background, its rounded shape and balanced tones reflecting the polished charm of central Kensington. The design is lush without feeling heavy, anchored by several prominent white lilies whose wide, trumpet-like petals curl back gracefully, as though caught in mid-bloom. Their pristine surfaces and subtle green centres bring a calm purity to the arrangement. Interlaced among them are roses in blush pink and creamy ivory, packed closely enough to create a sense of abundance yet varied in size and openness. Some roses are cupped tightly, their petals layered like delicate parchment, while others have unfolded into soft, generous spirals that suggest intimacy and tenderness. Adding a touch of theatrical flair are striking Oriental lilies in vivid fuchsia and magenta, their star-shaped blooms speckled and shaded toward the centre, giving them a rich, painterly quality that draws attention immediately. Tiny white blossoms of baby's breath (Gypsophila) appear like a fine mist throughout, breaking up the blocks of colour and adding a light, textural contrast that feels almost weightless. Slender green foliage encircles and supports the flowers, its clean lines quietly framing the overall composition. The lighting is bright, even, and studio-clear, leaving no harsh shadows and making every detail stand out as though the bouquet were freshly arranged in a boutique just off Gloucester Road. This arrangement exudes quiet celebration and romance, ideal for same-day delivery to mark birthdays, proposals, or thoughtful thank-you gestures across Kensington and nearby Notting Hill.
CHERISHED MOMENTS POSY
£90.00
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A meticulously arranged, rounded bouquet of soft pink roses and pure white freesias rests against a stark white backdrop, its composition evoking the hush of an early morning in Kensington Gardens. The dominant flowers are varying forms of pink roses - larger, fully opened blooms with layers of satiny petals and smaller spray roses that add delicate texture and depth - these shades spanning from warm blush to a faint coral undertone. Interspersed throughout are clusters of snow-white freesias, some in open bell-shaped bloom revealing pale yellow stamens, others still as narrow buds, promising a slow, graceful unfolding. The densely packed design leaves no visible stems, creating a compact, cushion-like silhouette that reads both formal and tender. Lush greenery sits behind and between the florals: deep, glossy leaves (think ruscus or salal) give structure while variegated foliage with cream-margined edges catches the light and lifts the pastel palette. The arrangement's scent is implied - a soft, honeyed freesia note against the subtle, green perfume of fresh leaves. Natural light washes the scene, softening edges and bringing out the velvety textures of petals and foliage. This arrangement is suited to moments of remembrance - a memorial service, a table at a celebration of life, or a comforting delivery to a home in South Kensington or near Earls Court - where its restrained beauty can offer solace and gentle warmth without fuss.
HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
£90.00
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