New Eltham Baskets & Posies

At New Eltham Florist, our hand-crafted flower baskets and delicate posies are designed right here in New Eltham, just a short stroll from New Eltham Station and the shops along Footscray Road. Every design is created by an experienced local florist who understands what our community loves.

Whether you're sending a soft pastel posy for a thoughtful "thinking of you" message, or a rustic basket bursting with seasonal flowers for a special celebration, we carefully select fresh stems from trusted growers and local suppliers. Many of our regular customers from Eltham, Mottingham and Sidcup rely on us for meaningful, expertly arranged designs that feel genuinely personal.

We offer reliable same-day delivery across New Eltham and nearby areas when you order online before 3 PM. Our drivers know the back streets around Avery Hill Park and the surrounding residential roads, ensuring your bouquets, baskets and posies arrive promptly and in perfect condition.

  • Handcrafted by skilled local florists in New Eltham
  • Same-day delivery available until 3 PM
  • Easy and secure to order online

As a long-standing, independent florist, we take pride in friendly advice, honest care tips and beautifully finished packaging. If you're unsure which basket or posy is best, simply add a note when you order – our New Eltham team will tailor the flowers to suit the occasion perfectly.

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BASKETS / POSIES
A bright, carefully balanced floral basket photographed on a clean white field, composed to convey tenderness and thoughtful craftsmanship. Prominent, pristine white Gerbera daisies take centre stage, their large petals forming luminous discs around dark brown centres that give the design a vivid focal point. Soft pink carnations cluster close by, their frilled edges producing a gentle, romantic texture that softens the arrangement's silhouette. Between these principal blooms lie an abundance of small white and pale yellow daisy-like chrysanthemums, which provide a cheerful yet restrained fullness. Sprigs of tiny, starry lavender-blue flowers are tucked throughout, offering cool, subtle contrast against the warm pastel palette. The greenery is deliberately varied: silvery-green eucalyptus leaves add a contemporary calm and faint aromatic lift, while rich, glossy ruscus spills outward on the left to create a graceful cascading motion. Additional mixed foliage fills and supports the blooms, giving a lush, garden-fresh foundation. The flowers are gathered into a light-toned woven basket with a curved brown wooden handle that arches above the composition, imparting a handcrafted, homely character. The even, bright lighting highlights petal texture and leaf sheen, making each element readable and true to life. As a local creation from New Eltham, this basket suits many moments-placed on a bedside table for comfort, as a bedside sympathy tribute, or as a soft-centred gift for birthdays and thank-you gestures-and New Eltham Florist can arrange delivery across the area.
ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU BASKET
£50.00
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An overhead perspective reveals a Florist Choice Basket from New Eltham Florist, a lush, ready-to-gift arrangement resting in a white woven basket that reads as rustic yet elegant. The bouquet is a harmonious cascade of soft pinks, creamy whites, and deep fuchsias, balanced by fresh greens and the silvery sheen of eucalyptus. Dominant blooms include large hot pink peonies, their petals ruffled and luxurious; white ranunculus with their tight, satin-like layers; and airy clusters of pale pink hydrangeas. Blush and cream roses lend classic romance, while pristine white anemones with dark centers provide a contemporary focal point. Throughout, smaller white fillers and slender greenery weave through the bouquet, adding texture and depth. The basket handle peeks through the blossoms, reinforcing the natural, garden-like feel of the presentation. Overlaid at the center is a crisp white square announcing Florist Choice Basket, with the price ?60 in bold white numerals and the brand's script flowing above. This is a premium gift, ideal for celebrations or a thoughtful gesture to brighten a home in New Eltham and beyond. The image suggests same-day delivery across the area, from Falconwood to Mottingham and back toward Sidcup, making it easy to share beauty with friends, family, or a thoughtful neighbour. The palette-hot pinks set against creamy whites, punctuated by soft greens-speaks of romance, celebration, and refined simplicity, a bouquet that feels luxurious yet approachable, crafted by hands intimately familiar with the local community.
FLORIST CHOICE SYMPATHY BASKET
£60.00
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This image presents a serene and elegant funeral flower basket, photographed in a bright studio against a pure white backdrop that highlights each bloom and leaf. The basket is woven in a light, off-white tone with a strong, curved handle that arches over the top, echoing the rounded shape of the flowers within. Dominating the centre is a single creamy white rose, its petals arranged in a delicate spiral, slightly unfurling at the edges as if captured in a quiet moment. To either side rise two deep purple calla lilies, their smooth, trumpet-like forms adding a touch of sculptural drama and a rich, contemplative colour that naturally suits a sympathy tribute for New Eltham families marking a farewell. Nestled amidst these larger blooms are clusters of clematis-style flowers in pale lilac and lavender, their fine, star-shaped petals and tiny yellow centres lending an airy, garden-like softness. Throughout the arrangement, small bursts of yellow trumpet-shaped blossoms and crisp white, freesia- or alstroemeria-like flowers are woven between the larger stems, giving the composition a gentle brightness that suggests hope and gratitude. On the right, a single magenta gerbera daisy with its many radiating petals stands proudly, adding a bold note of colour that can symbolise the vibrant personality of the person being remembered. The flowers are supported by abundant green foliage: broad, glossy dark green leaves provide a stable base and rich contrast, while lighter green sprigs and tendrils soften edges and create depth. Subtle, even lighting draws out the texture of each petal and leaf, while a faint shadow beneath the basket grounds the piece in reality, as if it has just been placed on a sideboard in a New Eltham home or at a quiet service. The overall mood is gentle, respectful, and tender, offering comfort through natural beauty.
TREASURED MOMENTS BASKET
£65.00
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This image shows an exquisitely balanced funeral flower basket, photographed in clear, even lighting against a plain white background to emphasise its subtle tones and textures. The basket itself is a light, neutral shade-perhaps beige or off-white-woven tightly with a smooth handle rising in a gentle arch above the flowers. The composition within is rounded and full, yet not overcrowded, suggesting careful, practiced hands at work. At the centre, several large creamy white roses are in full bloom, their petals arranged in layered whorls that give a sense of softness and depth. Scattered among these roses are star-shaped clematis flowers in a light lavender or periwinkle hue, each one featuring a vivid yellow-green centre that brings a small flash of brightness to the pastel palette. Around them, clusters of white and pale yellow blossoms reminiscent of freesia provide contrast in scale and texture, some blooms open and others still in bud, hinting at quiet continuity even in times of loss. Soft, ruffled white filler flowers, similar to lisianthus, add volume and a gentle cloud-like effect across the top of the basket. The whole arrangement is encircled by rich, dark green foliage, with glossy leaves and delicate sprigs framing the flowers and grounding the cooler tones. The mood is calm, reflective, and respectful-ideal for a funeral, memorial, or sympathy gesture in New Eltham. It is the kind of design that would sit gracefully at a service held near New Eltham station, or be delivered along the leafy streets off Green Lane, offering a visual expression of support when words may not be enough.
PEACE & PURITY BASKET
£65.00
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This image shows a thoughtfully composed funeral flower basket, photographed against a clean white backdrop that emphasises every subtle colour and texture. The basket itself is a light-toned, oblong design crafted from pale wooden slats, with four discreet feet that give it a slight lift and a neatly arched handle spanning the top. The flowers rise from this simple container in a dense, rounded mound, carefully shaped so that the arrangement appears bountiful without feeling crowded, much like the polished tributes often prepared for services around New Eltham's churches and chapels. Dominating the display are several creamy white roses, fully open and velvety, their layered petals curling outward in soft spirals that communicate purity, reverence, and gentle farewell. Nestled around them are generous clusters of deep red carnations, their ruffled petals overlapping in rich, textured heads that bring a deep scarlet tone associated with heartfelt love and remembrance. Some of these carnations display softer pink hues and delicate red-edged petals, offering a tender contrast and easing the transition between light and dark shades. Small white blossoms, reminiscent of freesias, with narrow stems and open, bell-like flowers, weave through the arrangement, providing highlights of brightness and delicacy. Underpinning the blooms is a bed of lush, dark green foliage-broad, glossy leaves that provide structure and depth-while fine, feathery fronds, likely asparagus fern, emerge at different angles, lending a sense of airiness and natural movement. Set against the stark white background, the colours seem serene rather than bold, creating a calm and dignified tribute suitable for resting at the front of a service, accompanying a condolence book, or being delivered to a home in New Eltham as a quiet expression of sympathy and support.
REMEMBRANCE BASKET
£60.00
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Set against a clean, white backdrop, this sumptuous round bouquet looks like a captured moment of a New Eltham garden in full bloom. The flowers are massed closely together to form a smooth, domed silhouette, with lush garden roses at the core in shades of light pink, mellow yellow, and delicate peach. Each rose tells its own quiet story: some are open wide, showcasing intricate rosettes of petals with soft, velvety surfaces; others are only partially unfurled, their centres still hidden, creating a feeling of quiet anticipation. Threaded through these rounded shapes are graceful clematis blooms, their slender, star-shaped petals in muted lavender and white stretching out from warm yellow or ivory centres. These clematis flowers lend a sense of lightly tumbled, garden-grown charm, as though they have just been gathered from a trellis along Footscray Road. Adding a bold counterpoint, several stems of blue eryngium, or sea holly, stand proud with spiky, conical heads and metallic blue-grey tones. Their distinctive, thistle-like texture introduces striking contrast and a cool, almost sculptural quality. Among the roses and clematis nestle rich purple lisianthus blossoms and smooth buds, their ruffled edges catching the light and adding dimension. Bright red hypericum berries glimmer between the petals, small, round, and glossy, contributing cheerful bursts of colour and an appealing, almost tactile presence. The bouquet is wrapped in a generous collar of foliage: broad, glossy leaves provide structure, delicate feathery green sprigs soften the outline, and deeper, burgundy-toned leaves peek through to add depth. The soft, even lighting makes the bouquet's colours appear true and gentle, with minimal shadowing. This design feels equally at home as a dining table centerpiece in New Eltham or as a surprise delivery to a friend, conveying joy, appreciation, and the reassuring beauty of expertly arranged fresh flowers.
ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
£100.00
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From a top-down viewpoint the bouquet presents a luminous, circular arrangement of white lilies and creamy roses, each flower placed with careful intention so the composition reads as serene and complete. The lilies dominate with broad, trumpet-shaped petals and pale green stamens that catch the eye, while tightly furled ivory roses and half-open buds form a soft, layered centre that invites close attention to texture. Scattered among these larger blooms, clouds of tiny white Gypsophila create an ethereal veil, their fine stems and minuscule blossoms adding delicate detail and a sense of airy movement. Around the edge, small green leaves emerge sparingly, offering fresh colour contrast and framing the bouquet's silhouette without disturbing its monochrome calm. Photographed against a pure white background, the piece glows with balanced highlights and gentle shadowing that reveal petal contours and the lilies' luminous translucence. The implied scent is gentle and transporting: the lilies' perfume woven with the warm, familiar scent of roses and a faint grassy lift from the baby's breath and foliage. This arrangement is crafted for moments that require dignified beauty - weddings, christenings, anniversaries or thoughtful condolences - and speaks of purity, devotion and new beginnings. As a local florist serving New Eltham and the surrounding streets near New Eltham station and Eltham High Street, New Eltham Florist often prepares similar classic white bouquets for clients who want an elegant, trusted choice for significant occasions.
COMPASSION POSY
£90.00
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A round, opulent bouquet is shown in close focus against a clean white backdrop, highlighting the careful craftsmanship and soft romance of the flowers. At its centre, white lilies open with serene elegance, their petals graceful and flared, framed by a few slender buds that promise more blooms to come. Threaded among them are blush pink and creamy white roses, some just beginning to unfurl, others fully open with layered, velvety petals that catch the light and add a sense of volume and luxury. Breaking through this gentle colour story are several striking magenta Oriental lilies, reminiscent of Stargazer lilies, their bold hue and speckled petals creating pockets of drama and excitement. Throughout the bouquet, delicate sprays of baby's breath weave in and out, their tiny star-shaped white flowers adding an airy lacework that softens the composition. Here and there, glimpses of fresh green leaves and stems create a subtle backdrop, giving the design its handsome, rounded form. The bright, neutral lighting makes the arrangement appear freshly made, as if it has just been finished in a New Eltham Florist workshop near the quiet residential lanes off Green Lane or not far from New Eltham station. Emotionally, the bouquet feels joyful and heartfelt, suited to celebrating a special birthday, marking an anniversary dinner at home, or sending a thoughtful "thinking of you" gesture to someone across New Eltham's close-knit community.
CHERISHED MOMENTS POSY
£90.00
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A meticulously rounded floral cushion, photographed on a pure white surface so its serene colours and textures read cleanly for the eye. The arrangement is built around classic soft pink roses - some fully open, their velvety layers revealing deeper pink at the heart, others in smaller spray clusters that add subtle scale and rhythm across the dome. Interspersed throughout are slender stems of white freesia: their bell-shaped blooms range from tight buds to delicate open flowers with pale yellow stamens, providing vertical accents and a crisp white punctuation among the pinks. The greenery is rich and varied, with solid, glossy dark-green leaves forming a dense backdrop and variegated foliage with creamy margins lifting the overall brightness; together they create depth and a sense of abundance without any visible stems. The composition is compact, formal and comforting, the lighting soft and natural so that petal texture and sheen are gently emphasized. The scent is implied - a light, honeyed freesia note balanced by the warm perfume of roses - and the mood is reflective and compassionate. This refined combination of blooms is commonly chosen for sympathy pieces, memorial displays, or a quiet celebration of affection, and feels especially appropriate for delivery within New Eltham or to nearby homes around Sidcup Road and the Broadway.
HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
£90.00
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