Herne Hill Baskets & Posies

At Herne Hill Florist, our hand-crafted flower baskets and posies are designed with care by local, experienced florists who know the community around Herne Hill station, Brockwell Park and Milkwood Road. Whether you're sending a gentle tribute, a get-well wish or a thoughtful thank you, we create elegant, long-lasting arrangements tailored to your message.

Every basket and posy is made fresh each morning by our expert florist team using seasonal flowers sourced from trusted growers. We regularly serve families and businesses across Dulwich, Brixton and Loughborough Junction, offering reliable same-day delivery in and around Herne Hill when you order online before 3 PM.

Choose from soft, traditional sympathy posies, bright gift baskets brimming with colour, or understated pastel designs for a more delicate touch. If you're unsure what to select, our friendly local florists are here to guide you on appropriate styles and seasonal favourites for basket and posy tributes.

  • Thoughtfully designed by skilled local florists in Herne Hill
  • Hand-delivered across Herne Hill, Dulwich, Brixton & nearby areas
  • Same-day delivery available on all baskets and posies up to 3 PM

For beautiful, reliable flowers from a trusted local name, order online with Herne Hill Florist and let us deliver your sentiments with care.

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BASKETS / POSIES
A carefully composed, rounded basket of flowers photographed on a pristine white field, offering a refined expression of purity and soft cheer from a Herne Hill perspective. Dominant in the arrangement are several immaculate white Gerbera daisies, their wide petals unfurling around deep brown centers that provide a striking visual core. Nestled beneath and between them are generous clusters of pale pink carnations whose layered, ruffled petals create a gentle, frothy texture and a warm, approachable softness. Filling the interstices are numerous small white and pale-yellow daisy-like blooms-spray chrysanthemums or asters-that contribute to a lush, abundant feel and keep the composition luminous. Delicate pinpoints of blue-lavender accent flowers peek through the greens, like tiny notes of cool color tucked into a summer stroll near Brockwell Park. The bouquet is planted in a rustic, light-toned woven basket with a sturdy curved wooden handle that arches over the top, giving the piece an inviting silhouette often requested by neighbours heading to a get-well visit or a quiet housewarming. Varied foliage provides structure: rounded, silvery eucalyptus lends a modern calm and faint aromatic lift, while glossy ruscus trails elegantly toward the left, creating a gentle cascade and sense of movement. Bright, even lighting reveals the fresh, tactile differences between silky gerbera petals, the velvety depth of carnations, and the crisp sheen of leaves. As a thoughtful gift or serene table centre, this basket balances classic sympathy tones with a tender, uplifting quality familiar to Herne Hill residents.
ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU BASKET
£50.00
Close your eyes and imagine a garden in a box, bathed in soft light and the scent of fresh blooms. This Florist Choice Basket overflows with an abundant mix of pinks, creams, and greens, a romantic celebration captured in a single arrangement. At its heart sit large hot pink peonies, their ruffled petals catching the daybreak glow, flanked by white ranunculus with tightly wound spirals. Surrounding them are fluffy clusters of pale pink hydrangeas and a ribbon of blush and cream roses that glow against crisp white anemones, each with a dramatic dark center. Between the main blooms, tiny white filler flowers peek out, while wisps of eucalyptus and slender greens weave through, adding texture and a whisper of woodland freshness. The bouquet is housed in a rustic yet refined pale woven basket, its handle gently curving beneath the blooms. A clean white square overlay sits over the heart of the arrangement, announcing the Florist Choice Basket and the price ?60 in bold, modern type. Crafted with care by a local hands in Herne Hill, this gift feels tailor-made for anniversaries, birthdays, or a thoughtful surprise delivered to homes across Herne Hill, Brixton, and the surrounding southeast London streets, with the promise of same-day delivery.
FLORIST CHOICE SYMPATHY BASKET
£60.00
This image portrays an elegant sympathy arrangement overflowing from a cream-toned woven basket with a tall, arching handle, the whole composition isolated against a bright white background. The basket's subtle texture and gentle curve create an inviting, tactile frame, the kind of design you might notice in a Herne Hill Florist window near the station, catching the eye of passersby heading towards Brockwell Park. At the centre of the floral display is a single creamy white rose, its petals tightly yet softly layered in a classic spiral that suggests purity, love, and the quiet strength needed in times of loss. On either side, rich, deep purple calla lilies rise gracefully, their sleek, trumpet-like blooms adding an air of modern refinement and solemn beauty, ideal for a funeral tribute or condolence gift. Interwoven among these focal flowers are delicate clematis in pale lavender and soft lilac, each star-shaped blossom with a tiny yellow eye, lending a light, airy elegance and a sense of gentle movement through the arrangement. Sprays of bright yellow, bell-shaped florets and crisp white, alstroemeria-style blooms brighten the palette, bringing small, hopeful notes that feel like shafts of sunshine on a quiet morning walk past the Herne Hill market. A single magenta gerbera-style flower peeks from the right-hand side, its bold, radiating petals adding a striking accent of colour that calls to mind treasured memories that continue to glow. All of this is supported by a lush foundation of glossy, rounded green leaves and finer, lighter green sprigs, which build a generously rounded, mound-like form. A soft shadow beneath the basket grounds the piece, making it easy to imagine this arrangement placed on a church lectern, beside a casket, or in a family sitting room, offering comfort and a graceful expression of sympathy.
TREASURED MOMENTS BASKET
£65.00
Photographed against a crisp white background, this elegant funeral flower basket features a light beige woven base with a curved handle that frames the design like a quiet embrace. The arrangement is lush yet composed, filled with large, creamy white roses whose open, velvety petals evoke tenderness and serenity. Nestled among these central blooms are delicate clematis flowers in pale lavender and periwinkle, their star-shaped petals reaching outward from vivid yellow-green centres, adding a gentle, almost ethereal touch of colour. Smaller clusters of white and soft lemon freesia-like blossoms weave between the larger flowers, some still in bud, creating a sense of soft movement and the suggestion of a fresh, subtle fragrance, reminiscent of walking near the flower borders around Herne Hill's Brockwell Park on a still day. Beneath and around the blossoms, glossy dark green foliage forms a sturdy, living cushion, with wide leaves and finer sprays giving depth, contrast, and a sense of natural abundance. The overall palette of white, cream, buttery yellow, and delicate lilac feels cool and luminous, perfectly suited to moments of reflection and farewell. This is the kind of arrangement a local Herne Hill florist might prepare for a funeral at a nearby chapel, a wake hosted along Half Moon Lane, or a sympathy tribute delivered to a grieving family's doorstep. Every stem appears intentionally placed, conveying care, respect, and understanding, making the basket a quietly expressive way to honour a loved one's memory and offer comfort in a time of loss.
PEACE & PURITY BASKET
£65.00
An elegant funeral flower basket is captured in clear, even light, every petal and leaf carefully placed as though by a florist who knows the quiet streets and close-knit community of Herne Hill. The basket is made from pale, almost cream-coloured wood, formed into a low, oval shape with understated feet that raise it slightly from the surface. Its curved handle arches smoothly above the flowers, framing the arrangement without overshadowing it. The composition itself is a harmonious dome of blooms, densely packed yet soft in outline, as if designed to offer both comfort and visual calm. At the heart of the piece, creamy white roses open fully, their velvety spirals unfolding into generous, serene faces that evoke purity, reverence, and gentle remembrance. Around them, red carnations gather in clusters, their intricate, frilled petals creating full, velvety spheres of deep scarlet, conveying devotion and a love that holds fast even in loss. Interlaced among these stronger tones are more delicate carnations in shades of pale pink and white, many brushed with subtle red edges, which bring a quieter, soothing note to the arrangement. Scattered through the greens, smaller white flowers-resembling freesias in their bell-shaped blooms and slender stems-add fine detail and lightness, almost like breaths of fresh air between the larger heads. The base of the basket is filled with lush, dark green foliage, combining broad, glossy leaves with airy, feathery sprigs that rise and fall to create movement and volume. Against the pure white background, the colours appear vivid yet tranquil. This basket feels particularly suited to farewells held near Herne Hill, whether at a local chapel or after a service with views towards Brockwell Park, offering a thoughtful, beautifully balanced expression of sympathy.
REMEMBRANCE BASKET
£60.00
In this photograph, a rounded, lavish bouquet sits against a clean, white backdrop, so that its rich colours and intricate textures become the sole focus. The composition is tight and full, creating a dome of flowers that suggests abundance without feeling overwhelming. Central to the design are garden roses in a palette of soft pink, buttery yellow, and delicate peach, their petals curling inwards and outwards in graceful spirals. Some blooms remain partially closed, hinting at fragrance and freshness, while others are fully open, revealing complex, layered hearts. Threading between the roses are clematis flowers in shades of white and pale lavender, their star-like petals and golden-yellow centres imparting an airy lightness, like wild blooms climbing a fence near Brockwell Park. Rising from this gentle mass, stems of blue eryngium, or sea holly, bring a cool, structural edge with their spiky, metallic blue-grey heads and bristled collars. They contrast beautifully with the softness of the roses and clematis. Deep purple lisianthus blooms are scattered throughout, some in open, cup-shaped flowers, others as tightly ruffled buds, adding a velvety richness and sense of progression. Tiny clusters of bright red hypericum berries shine like small beads, breaking up the petals with glossy dots of vibrant colour. At the base, a lush collar of greenery-glossy broad leaves, finer feathery fronds, and occasional darker, wine-toned foliage-frames the dome and grounds the design. Gentle, even lighting highlights the natural sheen of the petals and berries, casting a subtle shadow beneath. The bouquet feels joyful and sophisticated, ideal for celebrating milestones in Herne Hill, sending love to a friend near Railton Road, or brightening a home around Milkwood Road with flowers that look freshly gathered and expertly arranged by a local florist.
ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
£100.00
Seen from an overhead viewpoint, this compact round bouquet presents a study in white-on-white sophistication, anchored by several prominent white oriental lilies whose wide, trumpet-like petals curl slightly at the edges to reveal pale green stamens at their centres. Interwoven among the lilies are tightly clustered cream and ivory roses, many retained as graceful buds or just beginning to open, their layered petals creating a plush, tactile core. Sprigs of tiny white Baby's Breath (Gypsophila) are dispersed throughout, adding a frothy, cloud-like texture that lightens the composition and draws the eye across the circular plane. Around the outer rim, small glossy green leaves offer a fresh punctuation, a delicate reminder of living stems beneath the blooms. The image's pure white background and soft, diffused lighting emphasize the bouquet's immaculate colourway and precise symmetry, inviting thoughts of quiet mornings and formal vows. The lilies' subtle perfume and the roses' gentle sweetness are almost imaginable from the description, while the baby's breath provides an invisible veil of softness. This arrangement, crafted with neighbourhood sensibility and attention to proportion, suits bridal parties, refined centrepieces, or understated sympathy tributes for families around Brockwell Park and Herne Hill station; it is the kind of bouquet Herne Hill Florist often prepares for clients seeking classic, enduring floral language in this corner of south London.
COMPASSION POSY
£90.00
Captured from above against a clean, white background, this round bouquet looks as if it has just been placed on a bridal table in Herne Hill, its flowers gathered tightly together in a harmonious embrace of colour and texture. White lilies anchor the composition, their long, refined petals flaring outward, some blooms fully opened to display delicate yellow stamens, others still nestled in smooth green buds that promise days of continued beauty. Interwoven with these are clusters of roses in gentle blush pink and creamy ivory tones, the rose petals curled in satiny spirals, some tightly furled with youthful freshness, others relaxed and fully open, giving the arrangement a sense of easy romance. Vivid fuchsia and magenta Oriental lilies, similar to Stargazers, punctuate the softer palette with deep, saturated colour, their petals speckled with darker tones that draw the gaze inward, creating pockets of drama amid the calm. Threads of white baby's breath, or gypsophila, drift like miniature clouds throughout the bouquet, their tiny blossoms softening edges and adding an airy, almost ethereal lightness. Hints of green foliage slip out from beneath the flowers, enough to suggest the stems and leaves without overpowering the blossoms, grounding the arrangement in natural simplicity. Under clear, bright lighting, every petal appears crisp and luminous, as if the bouquet has just arrived for same-day delivery to a home near Brockwell Park or a celebration at one of the independent cafés along Railton Road. The overall effect is tender yet confident, a bouquet that speaks of heartfelt affection, hope, and shared moments, perfect for weddings, milestone birthdays, or intimate gatherings across Herne Hill.
CHERISHED MOMENTS POSY
£90.00
Described with the care of a florist early at the workbench, this compact, rounded bouquet reads like a calm English morning captured in blooms. Dominant soft pink roses - some large and fully open with layered, velvety petals, others in the form of spray roses - create the visual heartbeat, their colour moving from pale blush through warmer coral-pink highlights. Nestled between them are pure white freesias, some candidly open and revealing pale yellow stamens, others still in neat buds promising more scent and form as they unfurl. The supporting greenery is generous: deep glossy leaves (think ruscus or salal) give a substantial backdrop while variegated cream-edged leaves lend a lighter, dappled contrast, producing depth and a subtle, natural movement. Because the design is tightly packed into a domed shape, stems are hidden, leaving only the rich surface of petals and foliage to be admired. The light in the image is gentle and natural, softening edges and making the pale colours feel like morning light over Herne Hill - perhaps a delivery heading past Herne Hill station toward Brockwell Park. The arrangement feels suitable for quiet celebrations - a newborn's first bouquet, a gentle birthday, or a thoughtful thank-you - offering both fragrance and an intimate visual comfort. It speaks to floral skill and restraint, a piece that balances texture, scent, and tone with steady confidence and a neighbourly sense of occasion.
HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
£90.00