Baskets & Posies in Bankside: Handcrafted by Your Local Florist

Welcome to Flowers Bankside, your trusted local florist for premium baskets and posies, artfully designed right here in Bankside. Our friendly team takes pride in curating beautiful bouquets and classic arrangements, drawing inspiration from the vibrancy of Southwark Bridge Road, the peaceful ambiance of Tate Modern, and the lively buzz of Borough Market just moments away.

Whether you're sending warm wishes within Bankside or nearby areas like Bermondsey, Southwark, or London Bridge, you'll find our handcrafted baskets and dainty posies perfect for any occasion. As true locals, we select only the freshest seasonal flowers from trusted growers, so each design reflects the character and charm of our neighbourhood.

We know life moves fast—so our same-day flower delivery is available throughout Bankside and surrounds for orders placed online before 3 PM. It's never been easier to brighten someone's day or decorate your home with a touch of floral elegance.

  • Same-day delivery in Bankside, Bermondsey, and Southwark
  • Convenient online ordering from a florist who knows your area
  • Stunning, fresh flowers for every celebration

Experience the difference with Flowers Bankside—where expertise, artistry, and local heart go into every basket and posy. Order online today and let us deliver the beauty of Bankside to your door!

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BASKETS / POSIES
A carefully composed basket of flowers that opens outward in a calm, generous shape, captured against a brilliant white background to emphasise texture and colour. Dominating the arrangement are several immaculate white Gerbera daisies, their large faces punctuated by deep brown centres that give a classic, joyful focal point. Soft blush pink carnations are clustered throughout, their frilled petals creating a sense of tender abundance and a faint, spicy-sweet scent when handled. Filling the spaces between are small, pale yellow and white daisy-like sprays-likely chrysanthemums or asters-that lend a sunlit cheerfulness and density to the bouquet. Scattered among the larger blooms are tiny violet-blue or lavender star-shaped accents, cool and delicate, which provide subtle punctuation and visual depth. The foliage is rich and varied: rounded silvery eucalyptus lends a modern, calming cast and a faint aromatic tang; darker, glossy ruscus branches trail to the left, forming an elegant cascade that softens the basket's silhouette. Everything sits in a rustic, light-willow woven basket with visible handcrafted weave and a smooth curved wooden handle that frames the composition. The lighting is bright and even, bringing out the translucence in petals and the soft matte of eucalyptus leaves, suggesting freshness and careful handling by a florist. This piece suits a quiet celebration, a comfort-giving gift, or a sympathetic tribute, and would sit well as a gentle focal point on a table near Borough Market mornings or quietly placed beside a window along the Thames Path in Bankside.
ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU BASKET
£50.00
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Overhead, a bright Florist Choice Basket from Flowers Bankside sits as a statement along Bankside's bustling riverside, near Borough Market and the South Bank. The close-up view reveals an abundant mix of fresh blooms and lush foliage, arranged with an assured, artistic hand. The palette moves gracefully from soft pinks and creamy whites to deep fuchsias and vivid greens, a mood perfectly suited to celebrations, anniversaries, or a romantic gesture. Dominating the display are large, ruffled hot pink peonies, pure white ranunculus with tightly wound petals, fluffy pale pink hydrangeas, and blush-cream roses, punctuated by pristine white anemones with their dark centers. Interlacing through the blooms are wisps of eucalyptus and delicate fillers that add texture and movement. The bouquet sits in a rustic yet elegant white woven basket, its pale handle peeking through the blossoms. Centered on the arrangement is a crisp white square overlay bearing the Florist Choice Basket name in an elegant script, with the price ?60 rendered in bold sans-serif type beneath. The image embodies a premium gift-ideal for a birthday, anniversary, or a heartfelt note to someone near Borough Market or the Tate Modern. With a sense of quiet luxury and meticulous balance, the composition speaks to Flowers Bankside's craft and local knowledge of this stretch of the South Bank. Light catches the petals, lending a soft sheen that enhances their velvet texture, while a gentle fragrance of roses and hydrangeas mingles with eucalyptus, inviting a moment of calm as you imagine delivering it to a friend on the riverfront.
FLORIST CHOICE SYMPATHY BASKET
£60.00
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A light, off-white woven basket with a high, arched handle takes centre stage against a pure white background, holding a carefully composed funeral arrangement that feels both tender and refined. The eye is first drawn to a flawless creamy white rose in the middle, its tightly layered petals unfolding in a serene spiral that suggests innocence and farewell. Rising gracefully around it, two rich purple calla lilies curve in their distinctive trumpet shapes, their deep, saturated colour bringing a sense of gravitas, like the quiet hush inside a Bankside church before a service begins. Scattered between these focal blooms, delicate clematis flowers in shades of lavender and pale lilac stretch out soft, star-shaped petals around tiny yellow eyes, adding an almost weightless, garden-like lightness. Small clusters of sunny yellow blossoms, similar to freesia or alstroemeria, brighten the spaces in between, their cheerful notes offering a whisper of hope amid sorrow. On the right side, a bold magenta gerbera daisy emerges from the foliage, its perfectly arranged petals forming a vibrant disc that recalls fond, colourful memories shared with the departed. All of this rests on a cushion of abundant greenery: glossy, oval leaves and finer, feathery sprigs interlace to create a lush, rounded silhouette. The lighting is even and soft, illuminating the subtly varied textures of petals, leaves, and woven basket without distraction. Designed as a thoughtful condolence gift or as a tribute for a funeral service near the Tate Modern or along the River Thames, this arrangement reflects the calm, reflective character of Bankside while honouring a life with grace.
TREASURED MOMENTS BASKET
£65.00
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In this detailed studio image, a refined funeral flower basket sits alone against a clean white backdrop, its light cream wicker and simple arched handle lending a sense of honesty and calm. The basket is generously filled with a carefully balanced mix of blooms, dominated by large, fully open roses in shades of white and soft cream. Their many-layered petals form rounded, cloud-like shapes, inviting thoughts of peace and quiet remembrance. Nestled among the roses, star-shaped clematis blooms in gentle lavender and pale periwinkle stretch their pointed petals outward, each centred with a vivid yellow-green eye that adds a touch of gentle brightness without overwhelming the arrangement. Smaller blossoms reminiscent of freesia and lisianthus, in white and pale yellow, weave through the design, some still in bud, suggesting continuity and the tender unfolding of memory. The flowers are supported by a generous collar of deep green foliage, with glossy leaves catching the light and slender stems adding depth and structure. The colour palette stays cool and restful, with soft pastels and rich greens creating a soothing visual rhythm. This is the kind of basket a thoughtful Bankside family might send to a chapel of rest or a modest service along the South Bank, where the Thames flows steadily just beyond the city streets. The design speaks in hushed tones of comfort and respect, ideal for expressing condolences when words feel inadequate. Every detail hints at the skilful hand of a florist who understands how flowers can bring gentle consolation on a difficult day.
PEACE & PURITY BASKET
£65.00
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A serene funeral flower basket is shown in clear detail against a bright white backdrop, every bloom carefully placed to offer comfort and respect. The basket itself is crafted from pale, natural wood, with slim horizontal slats forming a shallow, oval base that sits on four tiny feet, giving it a stable, polished look. A sturdy arched handle, in the same light tone, frames the arrangement without overwhelming it. Nestled within is a lush, domed display of creamy white roses, rich red carnations, and soft pink and bi-coloured blooms, designed with the same care a local Bankside florist might bring to a farewell gathering near Tate Modern or Southwark Cathedral. The creamy white roses are fully open, their layered petals curling softly outwards, evoking purity and gentle remembrance. Deep red carnations, dense with ruffled texture, cluster in between, adding a strong note of love and devotion. Among them, you can see smaller white flowers, likely freesias, with slender, upright stems and open, bell-like petals that bring a delicate brightness and a suggestion of light fragrance. A few carnations blend white, blush pink, and fine red edges, creating a subtle, painterly effect. Around and beneath the flowers, broad dark green leaves form a rich base, while fine, feathery fronds - perhaps asparagus fern - extend lightly beyond the main shape, giving softness and natural movement. The arrangement forms a gentle mound that rises from the basket and spills slightly over the sides, conveying abundance without feeling showy. This composition would sit beautifully as a tribute at a Bankside funeral service, alongside candles or framed photographs, expressing sympathy and enduring love in classic red and white tones.
REMEMBRANCE BASKET
£60.00
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Presented on a crisp white background with a delicate soft shadow, this densely rounded bouquet reads like a small cultivated garden captured in a single hand-tied form. The primary language is garden roses-creamy peach, soft pink and sunny yellow-each bloom at a slightly different stage so the eye travels from tight centres to fully unfurled spirals. Interlacing these are pale lavender and white clematis, their star-like petals opening outward and brightening the composition with an ethereal, almost aerial quality. Several blue eryngium thistles introduce striking, spiky silhouettes and a cool, steely blue that contrasts beautifully with the roses' warm tones, while clusters of purple lisianthus-some ruffled, some closed-add sumptuous shadowed pockets. Scattered red hypericum berries offer lively, glossy punctuation, small and jewel-bright against the greens. The foliage is layered and varied: broad glossy leaves form the structural base, finer feathery greens soften the transitions, and occasional deep burgundy sprigs add richness and depth. Light plays gently across the petals, giving a subtle glow and suggesting a soft, floral perfume reminiscent of a riverside garden after rain. As a Bankside florist's composition, it balances romance and modern texture-equally appropriate for a graduation celebration in the nearby Globe quarter, a birthday delivered to a Southbank apartment, or a tasteful sympathy arrangement placed at a quiet memorial. Crafted with careful attention to shape and proportion, this arrangement reflects neighbourhood sensibility and floristry know-how.
ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
£100.00
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Viewed from above against a pure white backdrop, this densely packed round bouquet reads like a study in white and cream: bold white lilies with open, trumpet-shaped petals sit alongside countless creamy roses held in bud and half-bloom. The lilies' pale green-to-yellow stamens punctuate the composition, while the roses' concentric layers add a plush, tactile softness. Fine clusters of Baby's Breath (Gypsophila) are sprinkled through the arrangement like delicate snow, lending a light, cloud-like texture that fills negative space and draws the eye inward. A smattering of glossy green leaves frames the outer edge, giving crisp definition to the circular form and a clean, botanical contrast to the pale blooms. The light in the photograph is gentle and diffuse, illuminating petal edges and creating soft shadows that convey depth without harshness. If you could smell it, you would notice the lilies' sweet, green perfume balanced by the warm, honeyed scent of roses - an understated but unmistakable fragrance. This bouquet exudes a refined, ceremonial feel suited to weddings, anniversary celebrations, or thoughtful sympathy gestures. As a local florist on Bankside, Flowers Bankside often crafts this timeless palette for ceremonies near Shakespeare's Globe or intimate receptions along the Southbank, where its calm elegance complements classic riverside architecture and soft natural light.
COMPASSION POSY
£90.00
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A lush, rounded bouquet of white lilies, pink lilies, and mixed roses sits isolated against a pure white backdrop, captured in bright, even light that reveals every nuance of colour and texture. The eye is first drawn to the open white lilies, their long, sculpted petals curling outward in graceful arcs, some just beginning to unfurl from pale green buds that speak of freshness and careful timing. Nestled closely among them are roses in soft blush pink and creamy ivory, their velvety petals forming spirals that range from tight buds to fully opened rosettes, giving the arrangement a layered, almost cloud-like fullness. Rich fuchsia Oriental lilies, similar to Stargazer blooms, bring a dramatic splash of colour, their dark pink petals flecked with deeper speckles and crowned with bold yellow stamens that stand proud at the centre of each flower. Fine sprays of white baby's breath weave through the composition, their tiny star-like blossoms creating a misty, romantic halo that softens the transitions between the larger blooms. Slender green leaves and stems peep out from beneath, adding movement and a fresh garden feel that recalls the greenery along the Thames Path near Bankside's riverside walk. The bouquet feels dense yet airy, like a carefully composed embrace, ideal for sending to a loft overlooking the Globe or as a statement piece for an intimate celebration in one of Bankside's modern venues. It evokes joy, romance, and quiet elegance, making it a versatile choice for anniversaries, milestone birthdays, or simple gestures of deep affection.
CHERISHED MOMENTS POSY
£90.00
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This arrangement reads like the first soft light on the Thames at dawn: a compact, domed bouquet of blush-pink roses and crisp white freesia, set against a pure white background that amplifies the pastel harmony. The principal roses vary from broad, fully opened garden blooms with velvety spirals to clusters of petite spray roses, their paler tones creating subtle layers of pink. Interspersed are white freesias, some showing their bell-shaped faces and faint yellow centres, others tucked as neat buds that promise fragrance still to come. The greens-deep, glossy leaves alongside cream-edged variegated foliage-form a soft, supportive cradle, their textures ranging from smooth and substantial to delicately speckled, providing liveliness without distraction. The composition is dense and rounded, every bloom placed to maintain an unbroken dome so that the eye moves gently across colour and form; no stems are exposed, reinforcing a considered, polished finish. The overall mood is tender and hopeful rather than showy: a bouquet for quieter celebrations such as a new baby's arrival, a gentle birthday, or a consoling visit to a nearby flat on Bankside. There is an implied perfume in the image-the freesia's citrus lift mingling with the classic warmth of roses-conjuring a moment of calm in the busy city near Borough Market and the galleries along the Southbank.
HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
£90.00
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