Baskets & Posies in Blackfriars – Crafted with Heart by Your Local Florist

Welcome to Flower Delivery Blackfriars, your trusted local florist specialising in exquisite flowers, baskets, and posies for any occasion. Nestled near the heart of Southwark and just a stone's throw from Temple and St. Paul’s, we bring fresh, hand-selected blooms to Blackfriars every single day. Whether you’re sending a gesture from the bustling Queen Victoria Street, admiring views along Blackfriars Road, or celebrating moments near the iconic Blackfriars Bridge, let us add beauty to your celebrations.

Our skilled team of florists create eye-catching bouquets and charming posies, perfect for expressing sympathy, gratitude, or simply brightening someone’s day. Every arrangement is crafted with attention to detail, using locally-sourced flowers whenever possible to guarantee vibrant colours and lasting freshness. Order online and take advantage of our reliable same-day delivery (when you order before 3 PM) across Blackfriars, Southwark, and Temple—so your thoughtful gesture always arrives right on time.

  • Expert Blackfriars-based florists with years of trusted service
  • Prompt same-day delivery direct to homes, offices, or venues
  • Serving Southwark, Temple, and St. Paul’s areas

For professional, heartfelt service and stunning bouquets, trust Flower Delivery Blackfriars—where every petal matters. Order online today and experience the care, quality, and local touch that make our florist stand out in Blackfriars.

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BASKETS / POSIES
A bright, meticulously balanced basket of blooms that feels both contemporary and warmly familiar to anyone who walks across Blackfriars Bridge: several large, immaculate white Gerbera daisies command the eye, their round faces contrasted by dark brown to near-black centres which give each bloom a clear, joyful focus. Nestled close are clusters of pale pink carnations, their layered, frilly petals creating soft mounds of pastel that temper the gerberas' bold lines; small white and pale yellow daisy-like spray chrysanthemums or asters fill spaces with a plush, abundant look. Sprigs of tiny violet-blue flowers-delicate asters-add pinpricks of cool colour and a faint floral perfume. Silvery eucalyptus leaves provide a modern sheen and a crisp scent, while deep green glossy ruscus trails out over the basket's left edge, introducing movement and a graceful sweep. The container is a light, handwoven wooden basket with a warm brown handle arced above the blooms, its tactile weave and natural fibres giving a comforting, artisanal note. The lighting is clean and even, highlighting petal translucence and the basket's grain. As a local florist familiar with Fleet Street and Queen Victoria Street deliveries, I imagine this arrangement sent as a thoughtful get-well gesture, a muted celebration for a new home near St. Paul's, or a compassionate tribute at a small Blackfriars memorial. Flower Delivery Blackfriars prepares pieces like this for neighbours who value refined simplicity and true floral craftsmanship.
ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU BASKET
£50.00
Close your eyes and pictured overhead this artful Florist Choice Basket, a celebration in pink and white set against a splash of green. The scene captures a luxuriant, cloud-soft blend: hot pink peonies with ruffled petals, creamy ranunculus, blush and cream roses, and pale pink hydrangeas forming a lush core, while the pure white anemones with their charcoal centers provide a striking punctuation. Intertwined are wisps of eucalyptus and gentle filler blooms that lend breath and texture, like a quiet breeze through a London terrace garden. The arrangement sits in a rustic yet refined white woven basket, its handle hinting through the blossoms, as if lifted from a sunlit kitchen table on a morning in Southwark's Blackfriars. A clean white square overlay centers over the blooms, bearing Florist Choice Basket in a graceful script and the price ?60 in bold sans-serif. The light is soft and flattering, turning the petals into velvety ribbons, while the fragrance is imagined as light and fresh, a promise of celebration or romantic gesture. This premium gift, crafted by Flower Delivery Blackfriars, would suit anniversaries, birthdays, or a thoughtful gesture for someone who cherishes quality. With convenient delivery options across Blackfriars, Bankside, and beyond, this basket embodies the city's refined taste and the florist's craft, inviting recipients to feel the care that has gone into every stem and leaf.
FLORIST CHOICE SYMPATHY BASKET
£60.00
A carefully styled funeral flower basket sits alone against a bright white backdrop, giving full attention to its colours, textures, and the emotions it evokes. The woven basket itself is a soft cream or off-white, with a tall, curved handle that frames the blossoms like a small archway, its surface lightly textured from the weave. Rising from this base is a rounded, full arrangement, dominated by one exquisite creamy white rose at the centre, its petals tightly layered and gently glowing in the even studio light. Nearby, two rich purple calla lilies curve elegantly, their trumpet-shaped forms adding a graceful, almost sculptural presence that suits a thoughtful farewell tribute. Threaded through the greenery are delicate clematis-style flowers in pale lilac and lavender, their slender petals and tiny yellow hearts giving the design a weightless, airy feel, as if a soft breeze might stir them. Sunshine-yellow filler flowers, reminiscent of freesia or small alstroemeria, punctuate the composition with optimistic brightness, while on the right side a single magenta gerbera-like bloom radiates intense colour and quiet joy. The blossoms rest in a bed of lush greenery, from broad, glossy dark green leaves to finer, lighter green sprigs that soften the edges and create a flowing, natural silhouette. The overall effect is serene and uplifting, like a calm moment on the embankment near Blackfriars Station at first light, and would be a fitting tribute for a memorial service, crematorium farewell, or a condolence gesture delivered to a nearby home or office in Blackfriars.
TREASURED MOMENTS BASKET
£65.00
The image presents a calm, contemplative funeral flower basket, carefully arranged in a pale woven container with a matching handle that arches like a protective arm over the blooms. Set against a clean white background, the pastel tones appear luminous and almost weightless. At the heart of the composition are several generous, creamy white roses, their petals gently curling outward in full, open rosettes that evoke innocence and lasting affection. Nestled between these are rare-looking, star-shaped clematis flowers in soft lavender and pale periwinkle, each with a vivid yellow-green centre that glows like a small light within the arrangement. Clusters of small white and pale lemon freesia-like flowers weave through the design, some still in bud, others just beginning to open, adding a sense of gentle progression and the quiet passage of days. Subtle touches of brighter yellow flicker here and there, lifting the neutrality of the whites and creams without breaking the overall serenity. Deep, glossy green foliage encircles and supports the blooms, its smooth texture and cool tones giving structure, much like the dependable strength of family and friends during a difficult time. The basket itself feels traditional yet refined, the kind of tribute a local Blackfriars family might choose for a farewell at a nearby chapel or crematorium. Though the setting of the photograph is simple, the artistry of the arrangement is evident in every curve and colour shift, creating a floral expression of solace, reflection, and quiet hope that would be fitting for both formal services and intimate remembrance gatherings at home.
PEACE & PURITY BASKET
£65.00
This image presents a refined funeral flower arrangement in a light, natural wooden basket that has a soft oval shape and rests on four small feet, giving it a composed, respectful stance. A smooth, arched handle rises gracefully from either side, framing a lush, domed cluster of blooms that looks as if it is gently spilling over the edges. The palette is built around creamy white, deep red, and soft blush pink, all carefully balanced with many shades of green foliage. Several creamy white roses sit prominently across the top, their petals fully unfurled in classic, spiralling layers that evoke serenity and quiet dignity. Gathered around them are rich red carnations, densely ruffled and full, adding a strong, heartfelt note of affection and remembrance. Among these, smaller pink and white bi-coloured carnations appear, their petals finely edged with red or speckled with blush, introducing a more personal, intimate feeling, as though reflecting the different stories and moments shared with the departed. Tucked between the larger blooms are slender sprays of white flowers, likely freesias, their bell-shaped blossoms and unopened buds bringing a sense of purity and the continuity of life. Broad, glossy leaves create a deep green cushion at the base, while wispy fern-like sprigs lift and soften the outline of the design. The whole basket is photographed against a simple white background that emphasises the colours and textures without distraction. Crafted with the quiet care of a Blackfriars florist who understands the tone of memorial services in local churches and crematoria, this arrangement feels suitable for offering condolences, honouring a life, or placing beside a framed photograph at a gathering.
REMEMBRANCE BASKET
£60.00
Presented against a clean white field, this lush, round bouquet feels like a small summer garden gathered into a single, tactile object. Soft pink, buttery yellow and peach garden roses dominate the dome, their spiralling petals varying from tight buds to wide-open blooms that give the piece a sense of movement and unfolding. Pale lavender to white clematis flowers, with their bright yellow or white centers, scatter a light, wildflower note through the mix. Blue eryngium (sea holly) provides dramatic, spiky accents-metallic blue-grey heads that hold the eye and lend an unexpected architectural silhouette. Ruffled purple lisianthus in deeper tones nestle among the roses and sea holly, while glossy red hypericum berries flash like little rubies across the surface. The foliage is intentionally varied: glossy broad leaves anchor the base, delicate feathery greens breathe between blooms, and occasional dark burgundy filler leaves add a subtle, moody undertone. Soft studio light creates gentle highlights on petals and berries, suggesting a fresh-picked quality and a delicate scent of rain-washed petals. As a local florist serving Blackfriars and the nearby South Bank, Flower Delivery Blackfriars composes this style for table centrepieces, thank-you bouquets or sympathy tributes, and can arrange same-day delivery to offices around Queen Victoria Street or homes near Blackfriars Bridge. The arrangement balances romance and spirited texture, creating a warm, sophisticated presence whether given to celebrate, console, or simply brighten someone's day in the heart of the city.
ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
£100.00
From an overhead perspective against a seamless white background, this compact, symmetrical bouquet presents a classic white-on-cream composition that feels serene and impeccably finished. The most prominent elements are several large white lilies with their signature trumpet silhouettes-petals curving outward to disclose pale green stamens and occasional soft green-to-purple shading at the heart of some blooms, which gives each lily a nuanced centre. Interwoven among the lilies are clusters of creamy ivory roses, many in tight bud form or just beginning to unfurl, their velvety petals creating a gentle, layered texture that contrasts with the lilies' bold planes. Fine clouds of Baby's Breath (Gypsophila) are thoughtfully scattered throughout, providing a light, lace-like filler that softens edges and adds an ethereal, floating quality. A scattering of vibrant green foliage peeks from beneath the blooms, tracing the circular outline and offering a fresh visual counterpoint to the neutral tones. The photograph's soft illumination suggests early daylight over the river, and one can almost imagine the lily perfume intermingling with the cool air of Blackfriars; this is a bouquet suited to weddings, christenings, or solemn commemorations. Prepared with care by a local hand, this style is familiar to customers on both sides of Blackfriars Bridge and is available for delivery across Blackfriars and the City through Flower Delivery Blackfriars, carried with the same attention to texture, scent, and balanced composition you would expect from an experienced florist.
COMPASSION POSY
£90.00
A lush, perfectly rounded bouquet of fresh flowers is shown against a clear white backdrop, the kind of design a Blackfriars florist might prepare for a special evening overlooking the Thames. At first glance, the eye is drawn to the dramatic magenta Oriental lilies clustered through the centre, their broad petals saturated with rich pink tones and scattered with darker speckles toward the throat, where bright yellow stamens extend confidently. Around them, graceful white lilies open in stages, some flowers fully flared with trumpet-like petals that curl at the tips, others still half-open, with green buds hinting at more blossoms to come. Interwoven between these statement blooms are tender roses in soft blush pink and creamy white, their velvety petals folded one over another like silk ribbons, ranging from tight buds with pointed tips to open, cup-shaped blooms that suggest warmth and affection. Fine sprays of white baby's breath drift through the arrangement, creating an airy halo that softens the edges and lends a sense of lightness despite the bouquet's generous density. Occasional slivers of glossy green foliage add contrast and keep the composition feeling fresh and alive. The overhead lighting is bright but gentle, flattening shadows and letting every petal and texture be clearly seen, as though the bouquet has just been placed on a pristine table in a Blackfriars studio. This artful design would suit a romantic proposal near Blackfriars Bridge, a thoughtful gift for a colleague in nearby offices, or a joyful centerpiece for celebrations in local restaurants and hotels around the City of London.
CHERISHED MOMENTS POSY
£90.00
A meticulously compact tribute of soft pink and white blooms, hand-composed into a rounded, domed arrangement photographed on a clean white surface. Prominent, fully opened pink roses form the visual anchors-each with velvety, layered petals ranging from warm coral-pink to a pale blush-balanced by petite spray roses that add texture and delicate rhythm. Between these roses rise clusters of pure white freesia: some trumpet-like flowers fully unfurled to show pale yellow stamens, others remaining as slim, fragrant buds. The green framework is rich and varied, with broad, glossy leaves (reminiscent of ruscus or salal) providing depth and variegated cream-edged leaves-likely pittosporum-catching the light and introducing gentle highlights. The densely packed composition hides stems completely, creating a polished, cushion-like form that casts a soft, realistic shadow on the white backdrop. Tactile contrasts are clear on inspection: the smooth resilience of rose petals against the papery crispness of freesia blooms and the slight waxiness of the foliage. The scent reads as a refined duet-roses' warm sweetness tempered by freesias' clean, almost citrusy note. As a local Blackfriars florist I arrange pieces like this for quiet memorials, bedside get-well gestures, or understated centrepieces for small gatherings near the Thames, from the steps by Blackfriars Bridge to offices along Queen Victoria Street. Flower Delivery Blackfriars prepares this design with close attention to freshness and balance, aiming to deliver something both elegant and consoling to the recipient.
HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
£90.00