Eltham Baskets & Posies – Beautiful Flowers Delivered Today

Welcome to Eltham Florist, your trusted local florist for stunning baskets and posies in Eltham and the neighbouring areas of Mottingham, New Eltham, and beyond. Each arrangement is thoughtfully hand-crafted by skilled florists who know exactly how to bring a personal, creative touch to every bouquet.

Located near the vibrant Eltham High Street, just steps from the beautiful Eltham Palace and Avery Hill Park, we’re at the heart of your community. Our team combines years of experience, floral expertise, and a genuine passion for our neighbourhood to create uniquely memorable gifts – whether you’re celebrating a birthday, sending thanks, or sharing sympathy.

We understand the importance of life’s special moments, which is why we offer same-day delivery on all baskets and posies ordered online before 3 PM. Whether you need to brighten a loved one’s day or add a touch of natural beauty to your own home, you can trust us for freshness, quality, and a warm, personal service every time.

  • Locally sourced, seasonal flowers for a truly Eltham touch
  • Order online with secure checkout and peace of mind
  • Delivering with care across Mottingham, New Eltham, and surrounding streets
From elegant posies to lush baskets, every arrangement from Eltham Florist is crafted with heartfelt expertise and delivered with genuine local care.

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BASKETS / POSIES
An artful, handwoven basket filled with a serene mix of white, soft pink and verdant greens, photographed against a clean white background with bright, diffused light that highlights every petal and leaf. The composition is anchored by several large, pure white Gerbera daisies-each marked by a contrasting deep brown-to-black disc at its centre-which provide crisp, joyful focal points. Interspersed are clusters of pale pink carnations whose ruffled layers add volume and a plush, tactile softness, while numerous small white and pale yellow daisy-like blooms, likely spray chrysanthemums, knit the arrangement together with a cheerful, abundant texture. Tiny, starry purple-blue accents are tucked between stems, lending a whisper of cool colour that draws the eye inward. The greenery is intentional and varied: rounded, silvery eucalyptus leaves contribute a subtle perfume and contemporary cool tone, and darker glossy ruscus trails outward, particularly to the left, creating a graceful cascade that softens the basket's edge. The container itself-a natural, light wooden-woven basket with a firm, arching handle-gives the piece a handcrafted, homely character, ideal for welcoming spaces. The overall effect is fresh, composed, and versatile; it reads equally well as a comforting tribute, a gentle get-well gift, or a refined centerpiece for a bedside table or mantel. Delivered locally to addresses around Eltham and nearby Avery Hill Park, this arrangement presents understated elegance with thoughtful texture and scent.
ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU BASKET
£50.00
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Step into the world of Eltham floristry as if you were visiting a cosy shop along Eltham High Street, where this Florist Choice Basket rests in soft morning light. A lavish blend of large hot pink peonies, white ranunculus, light pink hydrangeas, and blush-cream roses forms a buoyant bouquet that feels both festive and intimate. The arrangement is anchored by fluffy clusters of hydrangeas and the crisp white anemones with their dark centers, lending drama and contemporary polish. Delicate sprays of eucalyptus thread through the display, adding a gentle woodland scent and a touch of green that complements the pastel tones. The flowers sit in a sturdy white woven basket, its rustic texture contrasting with the refined palette and making it ideal for a coffee-table focal point or a doorstep gift in Eltham. A semi-transparent white overlay sits over the center, presenting Florist Choice Basket in an elegant script and the price ?60 in a bold sans-serif type. This image speaks to thoughtful gifting-whether for a birthday, anniversary, or a heartfelt greeting-and to the promise of same-day delivery across Eltham and nearby SE9 neighborhoods, bringing fresh, seasonal beauty to homes with the dependable touch of a local florist. Crafted by a skilled Eltham florist, the arrangement balances generous scale with graceful harmony, so it feels both luxurious and comfortably attainable for everyday celebrations.
FLORIST CHOICE SYMPATHY BASKET
£60.00
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A white wicker basket with a gently curving handle forms the foundation of this elegant funeral flower arrangement, photographed crisply against a plain white backdrop so every petal and leaf stands out in clear detail. Rising from the basket is a rounded, carefully composed display that looks as if a piece of a spring garden has been lovingly gathered and placed together. In the centre, a single creamy white rose opens in a perfect spiral, its velvety petals symbolising peace and remembrance. Beside it, deep purple calla lilies arc with sculptural grace, their smooth, trumpet-like blooms adding depth and formality to the tribute. Scattered throughout, soft lavender clematis-like flowers with star-shaped petals add a light, airy feel, while touches of bright yellow from freesia or alstroemeria-style blossoms bring gentle warmth without disturbing the overall calm. A vivid magenta gerbera daisy emerges subtly on the right, its bold disc of petals offering a quiet message of enduring love. All of these blooms are woven into a bed of lush greenery: broad, dark, glossy leaves are layered with more delicate, lighter green sprigs, creating texture, movement, and a sense of natural fullness. The palette of cream, white, purple, yellow, and magenta rests harmoniously against the rich greens, evoking both sorrow and solace. This is the kind of thoughtful design often chosen by families in Eltham for funeral services at local chapels or as a condolence gift delivered to homes near Eltham Park or Avery Hill, where the calm, garden-inspired look mirrors the quiet spaces people seek out in times of loss.
TREASURED MOMENTS BASKET
£65.00
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Set against a flawless white backdrop, this elegant funeral flower basket appears almost to glow, as if bathed in soft morning light drifting over Eltham's tree-lined avenues. The light wicker basket, painted in a creamy beige tone, has a smooth, curved handle that arcs protectively over a rounded mass of blooms. At the centre, generous cream and white roses open fully, their layered, velvety petals forming cup-shaped rosettes that speak of purity and enduring love. Interlaced among them, star-shaped clematis in pale lavender and whisper-soft periwinkle blue stretch out like delicate stars, each blossom capped with a vivid yellow-green centre that gently brightens the design. Around these focal flowers, clusters of white and pale lemon freesia-like blooms, along with soft, ruffled white filler flowers reminiscent of lisianthus, bring airy movement and the suggestion of a light, fresh scent. Some florets remain in tight bud, hinting at life continuing to unfold. Lush, glossy foliage in deep and mid greens surrounds and supports the flowers, its broad leaves and finer stems overlapping to create a rich, natural frame, much like the green spaces of nearby Avery Hill Park. The arrangement feels carefully balanced but never stiff, crafted with the quiet care of an experienced local florist preparing tributes for a chapel or crematorium service. Suitable for resting beside a coffin, placing by a framed photograph, or sending as a condolence gift to a family home in Eltham, this basket conveys a message of calm remembrance, gentle hope, and thoughtful respect during times of loss.
PEACE & PURITY BASKET
£65.00
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This image shows a serene sympathy flower basket, the kind a local Eltham family might choose for a funeral at a nearby church or crematorium. The arrangement sits in a softly coloured, natural wood basket with an oval footprint and a gently curving handle, its pale slatted sides resting on four small feet that lift it lightly from the surface. Above this modest base, the flowers form a full, rounded mound, carefully shaped so the profile is smooth and harmonious from every angle. At the centre, creamy white roses open in generous spirals, their petals overlapping in silky layers that suggest peace, remembrance and quiet admiration. Around them, red carnations cluster in rich, velvety blooms, their frilled petals bringing both depth of colour and a traditional sense of devotion. Among these deeper tones, pink and white variegated carnations soften the contrast, their petals tipped and streaked in blush and crimson as if brushed by watercolour. Threaded between the larger flowers are slender stems of small white blossoms, reminiscent of freesias, their bell-shaped florets and tight buds adding delicacy and a feeling of gentle movement. The flowers are anchored by a base of deep green, glossy leaves, with lighter, feathery greenery and fern-like sprigs emerging here and there, giving the design air and light. The whole basket is photographed against a bright white background, which makes each colour and texture stand out clearly. It feels like a thoughtful condolence gift, the kind Eltham Florist might deliver to homes around Court Road or near Oxleas Woods, offering quiet comfort and heartfelt respect.
REMEMBRANCE BASKET
£60.00
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Framed by pure white space, this densely arranged domed bouquet reads like a small, tender garden gathered into a single hand-tied form. At the heart, garden roses in blush pink, creamy peach, and sunlit yellow open in concentric spirals, their soft petals catching a gentle, diffused light. Interspersed among them are pale lavender clematis with starry petals and bright yellow centres that give the arrangement an airy, wildflower note, while spiky blue eryngium (sea holly) provides a modern, architectural counterpoint - cool metallic-blue heads offering deliberate texture against the roses' softness. Rich purple lisianthus adds jewel-like depth, some still in ruffled buds, others unfurling to invite a close breath; clusters of red hypericum berries sit like tiny baubles, glossy and cheerful amid the greens. The foliage is thoughtfully varied: broad, glossy leaves create a supportive pedestal, finer feathery greens add tenderness, and darker burgundy fillers lend shadowed complexity. The lighting accentuates volume rather than drama, revealing the bouquet's rounded form and subtle shadow. To a recipient in Eltham - whether arriving to Avery Hill Park for a picnic or resting on a table near Well Hall Road - the bouquet feels intimate and celebratory, evoking a fresh garden after rain. Prepared with local care and available for delivery across the neighbourhood, it reads as an expert floral statement: balanced, scented softly with floral sweetness, and ready to express joy or heartfelt appreciation.
ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
£100.00
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Seen from above on a stark white backdrop, this perfectly rounded bouquet presents a study in refined whites and creams, each element chosen to harmonise and to soothe. Dominating the composition are large oriental-style white lilies whose trumpet petals spread wide and reveal pale greenish-yellow stamens that act like little green pinpoints against the creamy canvas. Intermingled with the lilies are numerous cream and ivory roses, many held in tight buds or mid-bloom so their layered petals catch light and show a soft, velvety density. Sprays of tiny white Baby's Breath breathe space into the arrangement, their delicate, airy clusters creating a cloud-like softness that cushions the larger blooms. Around the perimeter, glossy green leaves emerge just enough to frame the circle and to add a fresh, living contrast. The lighting is soft and natural, as if arranged on an overcast afternoon in Eltham or delivered to a reception near Avery Hill Park, and the bouquet suggests a gentle, comforting scent-a combination of lily sweetness and classic rose perfume. Crafted with compositional balance in mind, this arrangement could serve as a bridal bouquet for a ceremony at Eltham Palace Gardens, a dignified sympathy tribute, or an elegant centrepiece for an intimate celebration. Prepared locally by Eltham Florist for customers across SE9, the bouquet embodies timeless taste, quiet confidence, and the thoughtful hand of a florist who knows the neighbourhood and the kinds of moments that matter here.
COMPASSION POSY
£90.00
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A beautifully composed, hand-tied bouquet of lilies and roses is shown from above against a spotless white backdrop, as if laid carefully on a studio table in Eltham just before delivery. The arrangement forms a generous, rounded dome of blooms, dominated by serene white lilies whose broad, trumpet-shaped petals curl outward in graceful arcs, revealing pale yellow stamens and soft green centres. Nestled closely around them are pastel blush roses and creamy white roses, each head at a different stage of opening, from tight, promise-filled buds to fully open blossoms with velvety petals spiralling towards the centre. Piercing through this gentle palette are several bold fuchsia or magenta Oriental lilies, likely Stargazer-style, their petals richly coloured, speckled with deeper tones, and tipped with golden anthers that lend a sense of drama and focus. Tiny clusters of white baby's breath lace between all the larger flowers, giving a cloud-like lightness and a bridal feel to the arrangement, while fine green foliage peeks through just enough to suggest the stems have been freshly cut that morning. The bright, even lighting brings out every nuance of pink, ivory, and green, and you can almost imagine the light fragrance filling a quiet Eltham living room or a small celebration near the High Street. This bouquet looks ideal for romantic occasions, milestone birthdays, or a tender gesture of support, embodying the kind of thoughtful, elegant floral design that local Eltham florists create for same-day delivery to nearby homes, offices, and family gatherings.
CHERISHED MOMENTS POSY
£90.00
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This rounded bouquet reads like a morning in a small English garden: pale pink roses opening slowly, their layered petals catching a soft, diffuse light, and clusters of snow-white freesia offering their crisp, citrus-tinged scent. The composition is dense and meticulous, shaped into a compact dome where every bloom supports the next and no stems interrupt the clean outline. Prominent roses range from full-blown showpieces with gently unfurling petals to tighter spray roses that add a softer, more intricate texture; between them freesia stems rise with upright buds and delicate, bell-shaped flowers, some revealing tiny yellow stamens. The foliage beneath is rich and varied-deep, glossy leaves that anchor the bouquet and smaller variegated leaves with cream rims that lift the palette and add visual sparkle. The arrangement's tactile qualities are notable: velvety rose petals, the crispness of freesia, and the smooth sheen of green leaves combine into a harmonious whole. I imagine preparing this in a shop near Eltham Palace, folding each stem into place with an eye for balance and comfort, suitable for occasions where tenderness matters-a quiet birthday breakfast, a newborn visit, or a soft expression of sympathy. The natural light in the photograph highlights the bouquet's gentle colours and delicate textures, offering a sense of calm and understated elegance that reflects both the flowers' natural beauty and the careful hand of an experienced local florist.
HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
£90.00
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