Baskets & Posies from Florist Clerkenwell

Welcome to Florist Clerkenwell, your trusted local expert for elegant flowers, artisan bouquets, and beautiful baskets and posies in the heart of Clerkenwell. We’re passionate about creating blooming displays that bring joy and comfort—whether you’re celebrating a special moment, sharing sympathy, or simply brightening someone’s day.

Our dedicated team arranges each basket and posy fresh at our Clerkenwell studio, with only the best stems sourced daily. We pride ourselves on serving the community and nearby areas including Farringdon, Barbican, and Angel. We also deliver to local streets like St John Street, Clerkenwell Green, and near landmarks such as Exmouth Market.

  • Same-day delivery on all baskets & posies – order online before 3 PM for fast local service
  • Bespoke designs tailored with expert care and a personal touch
  • Delivering throughout Clerkenwell and neighbouring areas

With years of floral experience, we understand the importance of trust, quality, and local knowledge. When you order with us, every arrangement carries the warmth of a local florist who cares deeply about our community. Let Florist Clerkenwell help you share a heartfelt message with stunning flowers—crafted and delivered with expertise you can count on every time.

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BASKETS / POSIES
A vibrant, meticulously arranged floral basket set against a pristine white background, designed to feel both joyful and composed. Dominating the display are several immaculate white Gerbera daisies, their large, crisp petals framing deep chocolate-brown centers that give the bouquet a strong, cheerful focus. Soft pink carnations cluster around these focal blooms, their layered, ruffled forms creating a cushioning, romantic texture that softens the overall silhouette. Scattered throughout are numerous small, pale yellow and white daisy-like flowers-likely spray chrysanthemums-whose fluffy heads add volume and a sunlit, reassuring brightness. Tiny sprigs of purple-blue asters are tucked among the greens, offering cool, delicate punctuation that draws the eye inward. The foliage is abundant and varied: silvery-green eucalyptus lends a modern, calming aroma and rounded form, while glossy ruscus leaves trail gracefully from the basket's left side, producing a sense of natural spill and gentle motion. Everything sits within a rustic, light-coloured woven basket with a curved wooden handle arcing above the blooms, the basket's texture visible and tactile. The scene is lit with clear, even light that highlights petal veins, the sheen of leaves, and the woven pattern of the basket. This arrangement reads as a versatile, heartfelt gift-suitable for celebrations, thank-you gestures, or a quiet tribute-and is especially fitting for those sending comfort or congratulations in Clerkenwell, from Exmouth Market to Farringdon Road, where local delivery can carry its fresh presence across the neighbourhood.
ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU BASKET
£50.00
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In a sunlit corner near Exmouth Market, this Florist Choice Basket invites you to imagine a celebration unfolding at your table. The overhead view shows an airy arrangement perched in a light-colored woven basket, its handle softened by blooms and foliage. Dominant tones swirl from hot pink peonies to soft pinks and creamy flowers, with deep fuchsias adding drama and a touch of romance. White ranunculus spiral into delicate rosettes, while pale pink hydrangeas form fluffy masses and blush roses mingle with creamy roses. White anemones with dark centers punctuate the bouquet, and slender fillers and eucalyptus threads lend air and a woodland freshness. The composition feels seasonal and carefully chosen for a special moment, perhaps a birthday brunch in Clerkenwell's tranquil streets or a surprise for a loved one in a nearby cafe. A central white square overlay proclaims Florist Choice Basket, with the price ?60 in bold sans serif beneath. The piece reads as a ready-to-gift treasure, ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, or a thoughtful surprise delivered across Clerkenwell, Farringdon, and nearby Holborn, with same-day delivery available to brighten someone's day on a bustling weekday in the capital. You can almost smell the soft fragrance of the blooms mingling with the urban air, a small luxury that travels quickly to a doorstep near Upper Street or St John Street.
FLORIST CHOICE SYMPATHY BASKET
£60.00
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In this image, a light, off-white woven basket with a prominent curved handle cradles a carefully composed funeral flower arrangement, photographed against a clean white background that lets every colour and texture stand out. At the heart of the display, a single creamy white rose unfurls in smooth, layered spirals, suggesting purity and a gentle goodbye. Close by, two deep purple calla lilies rise with sculptural grace, their trumpet-shaped blooms adding a note of sophistication and a slightly dramatic contrast, much like a still, reflective evening over Clerkenwell's historic streets. Scattered through the design, delicate clematis flowers in soft lavender and pale lilac stretch out their star-shaped petals, each blossom threaded with a pale yellow centre that seems to glow softly. Sprays of bright yellow and white filler flowers, reminiscent of alstroemeria or freesia, create pockets of light within the composition, balancing sorrow with quiet optimism. A solitary magenta gerbera-style flower emerges from the right-hand side, its bold, daisy-like face offering a heartfelt accent among the paler shades. The blooms are anchored by a generous collar of lush, glossy greenery, including broad rounded leaves and finer, lighter green stems that cascade and curve to form a rounded, abundant silhouette. A subtle shadow beneath the basket brings depth and realism to this studio-style shot, as though the arrangement has just been set down in a peaceful chapel off Farringdon Road. The overall mood is one of respectful beauty and comforting presence, ideal for sending condolences or honouring a loved one's memory at a funeral service in Clerkenwell.
TREASURED MOMENTS BASKET
£65.00
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The photograph presents a refined sympathy flower basket, positioned cleanly against a white, shadowless background so that every bloom appears crisp and true to colour. A light, natural-toned wicker basket with a curved handle holds the composition, echoing the understated craftsmanship often seen in Clerkenwell's studios and showrooms. Inside, the flowers are densely and thoughtfully arranged, creating a rounded, cradle-like form that suggests protection and care. Creamy white roses dominate the centre, their full, velvety heads open in soft spirals that catch the light and convey a feeling of innocence, reverence, and unspoken love. Threaded among them are starry clematis in pale lavender and gentle periwinkle, each with striking yellow-green centres that draw the eye and introduce a sense of quiet wonder, like noticing a delicate bloom along a side street near Exmouth Market. Smaller white and lemon-tinted blossoms, reminiscent of freesia, accompany the main flowers, some tightly budded, others just beginning to open, suggesting continuity and the slow unfolding of memory. Rich, dark green foliage with glossy surfaces and layered textures forms a protective embrace around the pastel blooms, grounding the arrangement and adding depth. The colour harmony of cream, white, soft yellow, and muted lilac creates a tranquil atmosphere, making this basket especially suited to funerals, wakes, or thoughtful condolence deliveries across Clerkenwell. It feels like an arrangement chosen to sit quietly by a photograph, a book of memories, or a candle, lending gentle beauty and a sense of peace to a moment of reflection and farewell.
PEACE & PURITY BASKET
£65.00
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An elegant sympathy basket, carefully arranged for a funeral or memorial, sits against a bright white background, allowing every detail of the flowers and pale wood to stand out clearly. The basket itself is an oblong cradle of soft-toned timber, with neat vertical slats, subtle raised feet, and a strong, curved handle that arches overhead like a gentle frame. Within it, several creamy white roses are fully opened, their layered petals curling outward in soft spirals that convey calm, purity, and farewell. Around them, deep red carnations form plush clusters, their many ruffled petals creating a rich surface of colour that speaks quietly of love and remembrance. Scattered among these are pale pink and bi-coloured carnations, whose petals are traced or flecked with red, softening the palette and adding visual nuance. Slender stems of small white flowers, reminiscent of freesias, extend between the larger blooms, their bell-shaped blossoms and unopened buds giving a sense of ongoing life and tenderness. The flowers sit in a generous dome, densely packed yet carefully spaced so that each variety can be appreciated. Underneath and between them, layers of glossy dark green foliage provide structure and contrast, while fine, feathery greens reach delicately beyond the main outline, lightening the overall silhouette. This thoughtful composition feels at home as a funeral tribute in Clerkenwell, perhaps resting near a chapel aisle close to Clerkenwell Green or sent to a family in one of the quiet side streets off Farringdon Road, offering a gentle, respectful way to honour a life and share condolences.
REMEMBRANCE BASKET
£60.00
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Presented on a pure white background, this densely packed round bouquet reads like a small, cultivated garden captured in bloom. The dominant garden roses-soft pink, warm yellow, and pale peach-form a voluminous center, their velvety petals layered into classic rosette shapes that invite a fingertip's memory. Interwoven among them are pale lavender and white clematis with contrasting yellow centres, their open, starry petals lending a light, airy counterpoint to the roses' weight. Blue Eryngium thistles introduce bold, architectural texture: spiky, metallic-blue globes that arrest the eye and add contemporary edge. Sprays of purple lisianthus appear like satin pockets of deeper colour, ranging from tight buds to blossoming cups, while vivid red Hypericum berries dot the arrangement with bright, cheerful punctuation. The foliage selection creates a measured, verdant backdrop-shiny broad leaves anchor the base, delicate feathery greens provide softness, and touches of burgundy-toned filler foliage deepen the composition. The lighting is soft and even, revealing petal translucence and the subtle sheen of leaves; the bouquet casts a gentle shadow that enhances its three-dimensional form. Imagined aromas are gentle and classic: a sweet rose note warmed by leafy green undertones. As a local Clerkenwell florist might suggest after a morning at Exmouth Market, this is a versatile, joyful arrangement perfect for birthday tables, congratulations, or to brighten a St John Street office with floral warmth and refined texture.
ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
£100.00
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From a top-down perspective on a pristine white surface, this compact round bouquet reads like a calm morning in cream and ivory. Several majestic white lilies dominate the view with their broad, flaring petals and pale green stamens, each bloom opening into a soft, trumpet silhouette that gently overlaps neighboring flowers. Interspersed among the lilies are many creamy white roses, mostly in tightly furled buds or partially open, their layered petals building a plush, tactile texture that contrasts with the lilies' smooth planes. Delicate sprays of white Baby's Breath (Gypsophila) are sprinkled liberally through the arrangement, lending a light, airy veil that fills negative spaces and creates a delicate, lace-like detail when seen up close. A few lively green leaves edge the bouquet, their crisp colour providing modest contrast and helping the round form read clearly against the white background. The overall palette is restrained - whites, creams, and a hint of green - and the soft, diffuse lighting highlights the petals' gentle translucence and subtle surface variations. The combined scent profile suggested by the image is floral and quietly sweet, balancing the lilies' subtle perfume with the roses' richer fragrance. As a design this bouquet carries the quiet authority of a seasoned Clerkenwell florist: neat, balanced, and suitable for weddings, memorials, or as a refined gift delivered across Clerkenwell and nearby Farringdon. Florist Clerkenwell would describe it as a classic choice that speaks of purity, trust, and thoughtful care.
COMPASSION POSY
£90.00
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A richly detailed, hand-tied bouquet of lilies and roses is shown from above against a clean white backdrop, its rounded shape looking almost like a floral jewel resting on a tabletop in Clerkenwell. The arrangement is densely packed, with pristine white lilies opening in graceful trumpets, their petals slightly ruffled at the edges and their stamens tipped with a soft golden dusting of pollen. Between them, blush pink roses and cream roses nestle closely together, their velvety petals spiralling inwards, some blooms wide and open, others still cupped and youthful, suggesting that the flowers have been freshly prepared by a skilled local florist. Striking magenta oriental lilies, likely Stargazer-style blooms, introduce a bold contrast, their deep pink petals edged with lighter tones and speckled with wine-red freckles that draw the eye to the centre. All around, airy sprays of white baby's breath create a mist-like texture, filling in gaps and giving the bouquet a romantic softness, like a cloud around the stronger lines of the lilies. Hints of dark and mid-green foliage are just visible beneath the blossoms, supporting the flowers while maintaining a perfectly rounded, lush profile. The bright, even lighting emphasises freshness and vibrancy, as if the bouquet is ready to be sent out for same-day delivery across Clerkenwell, Farringdon, and nearby design studios. The mood is joyful yet refined, ideal for heartfelt occasions such as milestone birthdays, proposals in local restaurants, intimate weddings at nearby venues, or simply to send a radiant message of affection and celebration within the EC1 community.
CHERISHED MOMENTS POSY
£90.00
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I picture this rounded bouquet as an early-morning garden translated into floral form: soft pink roses opening like first light, each petal a touch warmer toward the centre, accompanied by upright sprays of white freesia that carry a clean, sweet scent. The arrangement is compact and heavily packed - a dome of blooms with no visible stems - so the eye rests on texture: full garden roses, smaller spray roses, and clusters of white freesia with delicate yellow centres. The greens are lush and varied, from broad, solid dark leaves that provide a deep backdrop to lighter, cream-edged variegated foliage that twinkles against the soft palette. The freesia's tubular buds and bell-shaped flowers introduce vertical punctuation amid the rounded roses, creating a gentle rhythm across the surface. Light plays quietly here - a soft diffuse glow that emphasizes the roses' velvety surface and the freesia's porcelain-like whiteness, while casting subtle shadows that give depth. This composition feels intimate and thoughtful: suited to a small memorial, a celebration of a life, a tender new-baby gift, or a bedside bouquet to bring calming scent to a recovery room. Describing this to a client in Clerkenwell, I would say it's the kind of arrangement you might send from near Exmouth Market or Spa Fields Park - a restrained, sympathetic piece that balances fragrance, texture, and soft colour to offer comfort and gentle beauty.
HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
£90.00
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