Baskets & Posies from Florist Bloomsbury

At Florist Bloomsbury, we know just how much a thoughtful bouquet or charming flower basket can brighten a day. Our expert florists create every arrangement with care, using the freshest blooms sourced daily from trusted suppliers. Proudly based in Bloomsbury, near the iconic British Museum, Russell Square, and Gower Street, we’re your dedicated local flower specialists.

Whether you want to express love, sympathy, or gratitude, our exquisite selection of baskets and posies offers something perfect for any occasion. Each display is handcrafted to reflect the elegance and vibrancy of the Bloomsbury area, thoughtfully designed with our local community in mind. We’re just a stone’s throw from Fitzrovia and King’s Cross, and we offer convenient same-day flower delivery across Bloomsbury and nearby neighbourhoods when you order online before 3 PM.

  • Proudly serving Bloomsbury, Russell Square & Fitzrovia
  • Handcrafted by local, experienced florists
  • Same-day delivery available until 3 PM

With years spent arranging flowers for local families, businesses, and special events, Florist Bloomsbury is a name you can trust. We’re passionate about bringing a touch of natural beauty to our Bloomsbury neighbours—whether you need to cheer up a friend or add a fresh flourish to your home.

Order your flower baskets or posies easily online today for same-day delivery throughout Bloomsbury, Russell Square, Fitzrovia, and King’s Cross.

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BASKETS / POSIES
A thoughtfully composed handwoven basket of blooms, captured in clear, even light so every texture and hue is immediately apparent. At the heart of the arrangement sit several pristine white Gerbera daisies, their wide, porcelain-like petals radiating from contrasting dark brown to near-black centres that provide a strong, elegant focal point. Grouped around them are soft pink carnations, their layered, ruffled petals creating pockets of pastel softness, while clusters of small white and pale yellow daisy-style mums or asters bulk out the design with a bright, cheerful density. Scattered among the greenery are tiny violet-blue star-shaped flowers that lift the palette with a cool, playful touch, their petite forms adding sparkle without overwhelming the composition. The flowers rest in a pale, rustic wicker basket whose light wooden strips and gently arched brown handle give the piece a handcrafted, homely character - the sort of container that feels at once refined and approachable. Fresh foliage completes the picture: glossy ruscus branches spill gracefully to the left, suggesting a natural cascade, and rounded eucalyptus leaves in silvery green soften the silhouette and lend a faint, calming scent. The overall impression is one of balanced abundance and quiet elegance, suitable for sending as a comforting memorial piece, a refined centrepiece, or a gentle gift for new parents or a recovering friend. Delivered locally in Bloomsbury and surrounding streets, this arrangement reads as a considered, expert composition from an experienced florist, quietly confident and designed to offer consolation and understated beauty.
ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU BASKET
£50.00
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Step into a Bloomsbury studio as daylight spills across a lush Florist Choice Basket captured in overhead close-up. The scene feels plush and intimate: velvety ranunculus, cloud-like hydrangeas, and a cascade of peonies in vivid hot pink balanced by creamy whites and gentle greens. A white square overlay sits at the heart of the arrangement, bearing Florist Choice Basket at the top and the price ?60 below, all set within the rustic-white woven basket. The presentation invites you to reach out and touch the petals, even if unseen. The blooms rise in a tactile choreography: peonies unfurl in ruffled, wine-dark pinks; ranunculus coil their petals into delicate rosettes; hydrangeas gather into soft mounds of pale pink. Pale pink roses and ivory blooms mingle with white anemones that show dramatic charcoal centers, while sprigs of eucalyptus and fine filler blooms thread through for breath and movement. A hint of peach amaryllis or similar trumpet-shaped flowers adds a touch of warm glow, like sunlight through a garden conservatory. For delivery across Bloomsbury's square-lined streets, this arrangement feels at home on a dining table, a foyer console, or a celebratory centerpiece. It suits anniversaries, birthdays, or joyful surprises, and is available for delivery to central London areas such as Russell Square, Holborn, Covent Garden, and Fitzrovia, making it easy to share a moment of colour and fragrance with someone near or far.
FLORIST CHOICE SYMPATHY BASKET
£60.00
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A softly lit studio photograph shows a white woven basket overflowing with an artfully arranged funeral-style display, its curved handle rising like a frame above the flowers. The arrangement has a rounded, balanced silhouette, with blooms positioned at varying heights to create a natural sense of movement, almost as if they were growing in a sheltered garden near Bloomsbury's quiet side streets off Russell Square. At the centre, a single creamy white rose unfolds with serene grace, its tightly layered petals forming a calm focal point. Beside it, a pair of deep purple calla lilies, almost plum in tone, curve elegantly forward, their smooth, trumpet-shaped forms adding a soft sense of drama and dignity often associated with farewell tributes. Interwoven throughout are clusters of delicate yellow flowers-resembling alstroemeria or freesia-whose warm, golden tones gently lift the mood without breaking the overall feeling of respect. Pale lavender and lilac clematis-like blooms, with slender, starry petals and tiny yellow centres, drift among the greenery, evoking a sense of lightness and reflection. A single magenta gerbera-style bloom on the right edge brings a subtle, hopeful spark of brighter colour. Surrounding these flowers is a lush mass of glossy green foliage, mixing broad, rounded leaves with finer, feathery sprigs to create texture and depth. The white background and soft shadow beneath the basket keep attention firmly on the flowers themselves. This arrangement, crafted in the style of a local Bloomsbury florist who understands the sensitivity of bereavement, feels ideal for expressing heartfelt sympathy at a funeral service, cremation, or memorial, or for delivery to a family home as a gentle, comforting presence.
TREASURED MOMENTS BASKET
£65.00
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A light-toned woven funeral basket is pictured against a clean white backdrop, its pale handle rising in a gentle arc above a carefully rounded mass of flowers. At the centre, full-faced creamy white roses open generously, each bloom layered with soft, velvety petals that seem to invite a moment of stillness and reflection. Scattered between the roses are ethereal, star-shaped clematis flowers in the softest lavender and periwinkle hues, their bright yellow-green centres catching the eye and lifting the composition with a quiet light. Around them, clusters of small white and pale yellow freesia-like flowers and similar delicate blossoms weave through the design, some fully open, others held in tight buds, echoing the mingling of past memories and present grief. Deep, glossy green foliage curves protectively around the flowers, forming a lush cradle that frames the lighter tones and adds a sense of grounded calm, much like the leafy avenues and garden squares that characterise Bloomsbury. The basket's natural texture and soft beige colouring give the arrangement a homely, reassuring warmth, suitable for resting near the front of a chapel, placing in a condolence room, or delivering to a family home after a funeral. Every element feels intentional yet gentle, the overall mood one of quiet comfort and respectful remembrance. This is the kind of refined funeral arrangement a Bloomsbury florist would prepare when families along Gower Street or near the British Museum wish to send a message of love, support, and enduring grace without overwhelming the moment.
PEACE & PURITY BASKET
£65.00
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This image shows a tender funeral flower arrangement presented in a pale wooden basket that feels both simple and refined, much like the quiet side streets off Bloomsbury's Brunswick Square. The basket is shallow yet wide, its light wood slats forming an oblong shape resting on discreet little feet, with a smooth, arched handle rising above for easy carrying to a chapel or crematorium. The flowers are massed into a generous, domed display that spills softly over the rim, giving an impression of fullness and care. At the heart of the design, creamy white roses open in perfect spirals, their velvety petals symbolising peace, remembrance, and the purity of cherished memories. Around them cluster deep red carnations, their ruffled, textured petals creating rich pools of colour that speak of devotion and lasting affection. Among these are gentler, variegated carnations, with pale pink or white petals finely edged or flecked with red, adding subtle nuance and a more personal, intimate feeling. Small white blooms, reminiscent of freesias, peek through the larger flowers, their slender stems and trumpet-like blossoms introducing lightness and a suggestion of gentle fragrance. The arrangement is anchored by an abundance of greenery: broad, glossy leaves form a protective cradle, while fine, feathery sprigs of fern or asparagus foliage rise and cascade, softening the outline. Everything is photographed against a crisp white background, so every tone of cream, red, and green stands out clearly. The overall mood is one of quiet elegance and heartfelt sympathy, a tasteful floral basket that could be placed beside a photo, urn, or casket during a funeral or memorial service in and around Bloomsbury.
REMEMBRANCE BASKET
£60.00
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From the vantage of a local florist's hands, this compact, dome-shaped bouquet is a lesson in gentle contrast and careful restraint. The dominant garden roses - soft pinks, sunlit yellows and creamy peaches - form a plush, tactile core whose layered petals catch the light and invite touch. Threaded through and arching slightly outward are pale lavender-to-white clematis blooms, their star-like shapes and subtle yellow centres offering points of airy brightness that lift the composition. Counterbalancing the roses' softness are several blue Eryngium thistles; their spiky, steel-blue globes give the arrangement a modern, sculptural note and a whisper of seaside freshness. Interspersed lisianthus in rich purple tones add velvety, cup-shaped depth, while tiny clusters of red Hypericum berries bring cheerful punctuation and a glossed, succulent texture. The greens are thoughtfully varied - shiny broad leaves for structure, delicate fern-like sprigs for softness, and a smattering of deeper burgundy foliage to add shadow and richness. Illuminated by soft, even lighting against a white background, the bouquet suggests a fresh, slightly sweet fragrance and a calming, celebratory mood. As a Bloomsbury-born design, it would sit comfortably on a dining table for a small celebration near the British Museum or as a considered sympathy tribute delivered to a home on Great Russell Street. The arrangement's balanced silhouette and mixed textures demonstrate skilled floristry and an intention to comfort, delight, and mark an occasion with understated elegance.
ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
£100.00
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Beneath a soft, diffused light the bouquet forms a flawless, circular composition of white and cream florals, a careful study in contrast and texture. Several broad, white oriental lilies open like porcelain trumpets, their inner pistils tinged pale green and their petals curving with graceful confidence. Interwoven among them are numerous cream and ivory roses, mostly in tight bud or half-open stages so their dense, velvety petals provide a comforting, layered backdrop. Sprays of delicate Baby's Breath (Gypsophila) are artfully dispersed throughout, their tiny starry blooms creating a light, misty veil that softens the visual weight of the larger flowers. Around the perimeter, fresh green leaves peek out - a restrained, strategic splash of colour that sharpens the bouquet's silhouette without detracting from the purity of the whites. The scent profile is gentle: a sweet, heady whisper from the roses underlined by the lilies' softer, more exotic perfume, all kept airy by the baby's breath. This arrangement reads as classic and ceremonial - an ideal bridal bouquet or an elegant centrepiece for a reception near Russell Square or a small Bloomsbury wedding at a Georgian townhouse. Prepared with the attentiveness customers expect from local artisans, Florist Bloomsbury sources and dresses stems for freshness and balance, and this bouquet lends itself to both celebration and quiet remembrance, its tonal simplicity conveying sincerity, hope, and composed beauty.
COMPASSION POSY
£90.00
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A lush, round bouquet of lilies and roses is shown against a clean white background, its colours and textures standing out as clearly as if you were holding it in a quiet Bloomsbury flat overlooking Russell Square. The main impression is one of abundance and careful craftsmanship: large white lilies unfurl in sweeping, trumpet-like shapes, their petals thick and smooth, cupping pale green and yellow stamens at their centres. Around and between them cluster roses in soft blush pink and warm cream, some tightly furled with pointed tips, others open and generous, revealing spiral hearts of petals that suggest romance and tenderness. Adding drama and depth, several magenta and fuchsia oriental lilies, similar to classic Stargazer varieties, flare outwards with richly coloured petals freckled in deeper tones, creating striking starbursts of colour among the whites and pastels. Fine trails of white baby's breath weave throughout the design, their tiny blooms catching the light like little clouds of lace, softening the transitions between each larger flower and giving the bouquet a dreamy, floating quality. Slim green leaves and stems emerge here and there, offering just enough foliage to ground the design without overwhelming it. The overall effect is of a meticulously hand-tied bouquet, ideal for sending to a loved one in Bloomsbury, whether to celebrate an anniversary near the British Museum, a new chapter at one of the local universities, or simply to brighten a home on a quiet side street off Southampton Row. The lighting is bright and even, highlighting every petal and curve, and the arrangement carries a mood of joyful, heartfelt celebration.
CHERISHED MOMENTS POSY
£90.00
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I picture this bouquet as a dawn-swept corner of a Bloomsbury garden, where the first light finds pale pink roses and white freesia tucked close together. The arrangement is deliberately compact and rounded, a domed cushion of blooms that reads both formal and intimate. The focal roses vary in scale: larger, fully opened blooms reveal velvety spirals of petals in blushing pinks, while smaller spray roses and miniature buds add softness and rhythm across the surface. Interspersed are pure white freesias - some in full bell-shaped bloom showing faint yellow stamens, others still as poised buds - contributing a crisp texture and a clean, fragrant lift. Beneath and between the flowers, a tapestry of deep green leaves creates a verdant backdrop; broad glossy foliage provides weight and structure, while lighter, cream-margined variegated leaves lift the composition with delicate highlights. The flowers are tightly packed so stems are concealed, producing a neat, cushiony profile with a subtle shadow on the white table beneath. The overall mood is one of calm celebration or quiet consolation: suitable for a thoughtful birthday morning, a new-baby arrival, or as a comforting sympathy piece delivered to a nearby Bloomsbury home or the rooms around the British Museum. The scent is gentle, the textures inviting - a carefully composed arrangement that reads as both professional and personal, the kind of bouquet a neighbourhood florist would prepare with steady hands and attention to detail.
HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
£90.00
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