Bankside Baskets & Posies

At Bankside Flowers, our passion is brightening your day with stunning flower baskets and posies, lovingly designed right here in the heart of Bankside. Whether you're sending a caring gesture to a friend in Borough, celebrating a special moment in Southwark, or creating memories near the Tate Modern or Borough Market, our experienced florists craft every arrangement with genuine care and local flair.

As a dedicated florist in Bankside, we combine fresh, seasonal flowers with artistic expertise to deliver baskets and posies that truly stand out. Each order reflects our commitment to quality and the unique vibe of our neighbourhood – from walks along Southwark Street to gatherings at the renowned Shakespeare’s Globe. We know what’s in season and what locals love, so you can always expect something beautifully tailored for you or your recipient.

  • Expertly arranged baskets and posies, hand-delivered in Bankside, Borough, Southwark
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Trust Bankside Flowers for your next bouquet or heartfelt gift. Supporting local means supporting quality and care you can see – and trust. Experience why we’re the go-to florist for Bankside and beyond today!

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BASKETS / POSIES
I picture this basket arriving with care from a local florist on Bankside, its calm palette offering reassurance and gentle cheer. At its heart are crisp white Gerbera daisies, their open faces and deep brown centers commanding attention with a serene clarity. Soft blush-pink carnations crowd close, their ruffled layers creating a comforting, tactile abundance, while clusters of small white and pale yellow chrysanthemums or spray daisies fill the spaces with light and airy volume. Scattered among the blooms are tiny violet-blue stars of accent flowers, adding a cool counterpoint that brightens the interplay of whites and pinks. The foliage is intentionally varied: broad, silvery-green eucalyptus lends a modern, calming tone and a faint citrusy, menthol scent; darker glossy ruscus branches sweep outward from the left side, forming a graceful cascade that gives the arrangement movement and presence. The flowers are arranged in a pale, handwoven wicker basket with a sturdy curved wooden handle, its natural texture complementing the organic feel of the stems. The photograph's bright, even light highlights petal edges and leaf veins, conveying a sense of freshness and hand-finished detail. Ideal for sending comfort, congratulations, or a thoughtful everyday gift, this bouquet would be suitable for delivery around Bankside landmarks such as Borough Market, Tate Modern and the Southbank, where understated, elegant floristry is often requested. Bankside Flowers prepares and arranges pieces like this with seasonal freshness and neighbourhood care.
ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU BASKET
£50.00
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Close your eyes and let me guide you through this Bankside florist's creation: a Florist Choice Basket that feels like a whispered celebration. The overhead view reveals a tapestry of soft pinks, creams, and deep fuchsias, grounded by generous greens and eucalyptus. The star blooms are large, ruffled hot pink peonies, their petals catching the light as if brushed by a painter's hand. White ranunculus nestle beside them, their tightly wound layers lending a frosted sheen. Soft pink hydrangeas rise in pillowy clusters, while blush and cream roses mingle with pristine white anemones that wear dark centers like tiny portraits. Between the focal flowers, smaller white fillers and wisps of greenery lend air and movement, giving the arrangement a sense of woodland freshness amid the city bustle. The bouquet sits in a pale woven basket, its natural texture matching Bankside's mix of old dockyards and modern galleries, with the handle peeking out through the blossoms. A crisp white square overlay sits at the center, showing Florist Choice Basket in graceful script and the price ?60 in bold, contemporary type. This image speaks of thoughtful gifting-an ideal centerpiece for a celebration table at a Bankside event, or a quiet gesture of love for someone special. And with same-day delivery across Bankside, London Bridge, and Borough, this bouquet can bring a touch of luxury to birthdays, anniversaries, or just because.
FLORIST CHOICE SYMPATHY BASKET
£60.00
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In this detailed funeral flower arrangement, a light cream woven basket with a strong arched handle overflows with soft yet striking colours, captured against a pure white background that lets every petal breathe. At the heart of the basket, a fully formed creamy white rose opens in smooth, concentric layers, symbolising purity and gentle remembrance. Flanking this rose, two deep purple calla lilies curl in elegant trumpets, their velvety surfaces catching the light with a subtle sheen that conveys quiet sophistication and respect. Scattered among them, pale lilac and soft lavender clematis blooms unfold in star shapes, their dainty yellow centres echoing the warmth of shared stories at a memorial. Cheerful but measured notes of yellow come from small freesia- or alstroemeria-style flowers, their clustered, bell-like blossoms adding texture and a sense of life continuing. On the right-hand side, a vivid magenta gerbera daisy emerges from the greenery, its radiating petals forming a strong focal moment, like a cherished memory standing clearly in the mind. Lush green foliage, from broad, glossy leaves to lighter, feathery sprigs, fills the base and edges, giving the basket a full, rounded profile and creating a sense of natural abundance. A soft studio shadow beneath the basket adds realism and calm. The overall feeling is one of gentle strength and comfort, reminiscent of a quiet walk along Bankside after a funeral service, when the river seems to hold space for reflection. Arranged with the care of local Bankside florists, this basket is well suited for condolence deliveries, church services, and memorials across SE1.
TREASURED MOMENTS BASKET
£65.00
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An elegant sympathy basket sits alone against a spotless white backdrop, its light wicker body and tall, matching handle giving the arrangement a timeless, comforting presence. The florist has created a rounded, full display in which creamy white roses take centre stage, each bloom fully open, the petals curling softly like folded silk. They form a calm, luminous heart to the design, calling to mind a quiet farewell in one of Bankside's churches or riverside memorial venues. Around these roses, smaller white and pale yellow blossoms-resembling freesia and lisianthus-tuck into the gaps, some tightly budded, others ruffled and unfolding, so the eye moves naturally from one texture to the next. As a delicate contrast, star-shaped clematis flowers in pale lavender and periwinkle soften the arrangement, their yellow-green centres adding a gentle, hopeful brightness, like light catching the surface of the Thames on a still day. Thick, glossy greenery surrounds and supports the blooms, with broad dark leaves providing structure and finer, lighter sprigs giving a soft, airy finish. The colour palette remains cool and pastel, a blend of ivory, cream, soft lemon and lavender that feels soothing and composed. Crafted in Bankside for funeral and condolence tributes, this basket looks as if it could be carried from a local home near Borough Market to a nearby chapel, or placed thoughtfully at a remembrance service. The overall feeling is one of quiet support and enduring care, a floral expression that honours memory while offering a touch of gentle, living beauty.
PEACE & PURITY BASKET
£65.00
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An elegant sympathy flower basket is captured against a crisp white backdrop, its light, oblong wooden form and gently arched handle offering a calm, grounding presence. The pale slatted wood, raised slightly on four discreet feet, feels timeless and modest, allowing the flowers to speak with quiet strength. Nestled within is a carefully shaped dome of blooms in creamy white, rich red, and touches of soft pink, arranged with the kind of attentive care you might expect from a small Bankside florist who knows local families by name. At the centre, creamy white roses open fully, their layered petals smooth and velvety, suggesting purity, farewell, and deep respect. Around them, velvety red carnations with frilled, abundant petals create ribbons of strong colour, a visual echo of heartfelt emotion. Delicate bi-coloured carnations, white tinged with pink and soft red, are threaded throughout like gentle, reassuring whispers. Smaller white flowers, likely freesias, with their slender stems and bell-shaped blossoms, add pockets of brightness and an almost audible lightness, as if breathing space into the arrangement. The bloom-filled basket is anchored by a generous bed of dark green foliage-broad, glossy leaves and scattered sprigs of feathery fern that spill slightly over the rim, softening each edge. This composition feels both structured and natural, the flowers crowding together as though in a protective embrace. Thoughtfully designed for funerals, wakes, and moments of condolence in and around Bankside, this basket offers a comforting presence on a memory table, at a chapel, or delivered to a home as a tender gesture of support.
REMEMBRANCE BASKET
£60.00
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Set against a clean white backdrop, this domed bouquet appears almost to float, every colour and texture clear and unfussy, much like the open, light-filled spaces of Bankside lofts. At its heart are sumptuous garden roses in pastel shades of soft pink, mellow yellow, and creamy peach, layered with petals that spiral outwards in romantic swirls. Some blooms are fully open, displaying generous hearts, while others remain just partly unfurled, suggesting freshness and the promise of more beauty to come. Between these roses, airy clematis flowers in pale lavender and off-white stretch their pointed petals, their yellow centers adding a gentle sparkle that lightens the whole composition. Blue eryngium spikes emerge like tiny sculptures, their metallic blue-grey thistle heads bringing a cool, contemporary edge to the otherwise romantic mix. Around them, rich purple lisianthus blossoms, both budding and blooming, add depth and softness, their ruffled petals echoing the curves of the roses. Sprigs of bright red hypericum berries offer vivid, berry-sized dots of colour, almost reminiscent of seasonal market stalls along nearby Borough Market. The flowers are cradled in a tapestry of greenery: broad, dark green leaves provide a sturdy base, while finer feathery foliage and touches of darker, burgundy-tinged leaves create movement and shadow. The overall feel is joyful yet refined, as if created for a celebration dinner in a Bankside apartment or a thoughtful same-day delivery to someone working around the Tate Modern. This bouquet's mixture of textures and tones suggests a gentle fragrance and a sense of quiet festivity, crafted with the practiced hand of a local florist.
ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
£100.00
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Aerially composed against a clean white backdrop, this meticulously gathered round bouquet balances sculptural white lilies with creamy rosebuds to create a serene, wedding-ready silhouette. Several large oriental-style lilies dominate the centre, their trumpet-shaped petals unfurling to reveal pale green stamens and a satin-like surface that reflects soft studio light; subtle green tones at the flower bases add dimension without breaking the monochrome feeling. Surrounding these focal lilies are clusters of ivory and cream roses, many kept in a restrained, bud-like state so their concentric petals form plush, tactile rosettes. Interwoven throughout are sprigs of delicate white Baby's Breath, whose miniature blossoms create a clouded texture that breathes through the dense arrangement and lends a vintage, ethereal quality. Small, glossy green leaves appear around the circumference, their fresh colour a restrained punctuation that clarifies the round form. The bouquet suggests a gentle fragrance - the sweet, lingering perfume of lilies softened by the warm, powdery scent of roses - and displays an expert layering of scale and texture typical of a skilled Bankside florist. Crafted with the calm precision favoured by Bankside Flowers, this design communicates purity, celebration and thoughtful restraint; it translates effortlessly from a riverside wedding near Tate Modern to an intimate anniversary or a dignified sympathy tribute along the South Bank.
COMPASSION POSY
£90.00
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A densely packed, circular bouquet of lilies and roses sits against a crisp white backdrop, every bloom clearly visible, as if laid out on a florist's bench in a Bankside studio. Supremely elegant white lilies form the main structure, their long, arching petals opening like soft ribbons around pale green throats, while a few closed buds promise more blossoms to come. Between these, layers of pastel pink roses and warm cream roses nestle together, each velvety petal overlapping the next to create a plush, romantic texture. Deeper tones are introduced by striking fuchsia Oriental lilies, with richly coloured petals dusted in darker speckles and centred by bright yellow anthers, drawing the eye toward the core of the arrangement. Fine clusters of delicate white baby's breath are tucked throughout like tiny stars, adding lightness and giving the bouquet a dreamy, cloud-like halo. Hints of glossy green foliage appear around the edges and between the blooms, grounding the soft colour palette with a touch of natural freshness. The composition feels harmonious and lovingly crafted, much like the hand-tied bouquets delivered around Bankside for birthdays, engagements, or special dinners near the river. The image suggests a bouquet that would fill a room with the gentle perfume of lilies and roses, evoking tenderness, romance, and warm celebration. It is easy to imagine this arrangement gracing a table in a modern flat near Blackfriars Bridge or presented as an affectionate gesture after a walk along the South Bank.
CHERISHED MOMENTS POSY
£90.00
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Viewed as a sympathetic and refined floral tribute, this rounded arrangement blends soft pink roses and crisp white freesia into a compact, comforting composition that reads as both fresh and carefully composed. The dominant pink roses vary from generous, fully opened roses whose velvety layers unfurl in concentric spirals, to smaller spray roses that add a whisper of blush and a fine-grained texture. Scattered throughout are clusters of snow-white freesias; some flowers present their delicate, bell-like cups and pale yellow stamens, while nearby buds remain tightly furled, suggesting lingering fragrance and life yet to bloom. The greenery is rich and considered: deep, glossy leaves provide a verdant backdrop while variegated foliage with cream-edged margins introduces brightness and visual rhythm. The arrangement is tightly packed so no stems show, creating a dignified, domed silhouette ideal for memorials, funeral displays, or as a tender tribute left at a service in a Bankside chapel near Southwark or on a quiet bench by the Thames. Soft natural light illuminates the petals, bringing out subtle tonal shifts from blush to coral-pink and enhancing the freesia's translucent white. As a local florist familiar with Bankside and nearby Borough Market, I would arrange these blooms to convey calm and respect; they are also suitable for intimate celebrations where restraint and grace are wanted. Fresh to the touch and smelling faintly of honeyed freesia, this bouquet balances texture and tone with the sensitive skill of an experienced hand.
HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
£90.00
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