Deptford Baskets & Posies – Beautiful Blooms from Your Local Florist

At Deptford Flowers, our florist team crafts each basket and posy bouquet with true attention to detail, right in the heart of Deptford. We’re proud locals and know that flowers brighten every day – whether you’re sending love near Deptford Market Yard, Evelyn Street, or along the vibrant Creek Road. Our hand-tied posies and charming baskets are perfect for birthdays, get-well wishes, sympathy, or “just because.”

We understand the rhythms of SE8 and the special moments that matter here. Our designers use only the freshest, most seasonal blooms – and with our easy order online service, it's never been simpler to treat someone you care about. Need it fast? Benefit from our same-day delivery in Deptford, New Cross, and Greenwich – available right up to 3 PM daily.

  • Expertly arranged baskets & posies for every occasion
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Choose Deptford Flowers as your trusted local florist for elegant baskets and posies with a personal touch. From homes along Evelyn Street to offices near Deptford Bridge, we’re here to make every delivery special. Experience the genuine care of a neighbourhood expert – visit us online and let’s create something memorable for your loved one today.

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BASKETS / POSIES
A refined, rustic basket arrangement captured on a stark white background, composed to evoke calm and understated grace. The composition centers on several immaculate white Gerbera daisies, their broad, satiny petals forming clean, bright discs around a strong dark brown to black eye, which anchors the bouquet visually. Interspersed among them are clusters of soft pink carnations with their frilled, cloud-like petals, introducing a tender, almost tactile softness that invites touch. Filling the gaps are numerous small, white and pale yellow daisy-like flowers, likely spray chrysanthemums or petite asters, which lend a cheerful yet demure fullness. Specks of tiny, starry purple-blue blooms peek through the greens, adding a cool, jewel-toned punctuation that draws the eye around the arrangement. The foliage palette balances the florals: round, silvery eucalyptus leaves add a contemporary, aromatic note while deep green, glossy ruscus cascades slightly to the left, creating a graceful asymmetry and a sense of movement. The basket itself is woven from light wooden strips, handsomely rustic yet neat, with a solid curved handle that frames the blooms. Photographed in bright, even light, the textures-from the smooth Gerbera petals to the ruffled carnation edges and the matte eucalyptus-are clearly readable. As a local Deptford florist would suggest, this basket suits occasions from quiet condolences to uplifting get-well wishes, and is ideal for delivery to Deptford Church Street, riverside homes near Deptford Creek, or a bedside in a Lewisham flat where simplicity and comfort are desired.
ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU BASKET
£50.00
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Let me describe this inviting Florist Choice Basket from Deptford Flowers, seen in a sunlit prep space near Deptford High Street. The arrangement spills with a generous mix of flowers and leaves, colors of soft pink, creamy white, and rich fuchsia: a celebration of love, joy, and heartfelt kindness. The star performers include oversized hot pink peonies with ruffled petals, delicate white ranunculus with tightly wound layers, pale pink hydrangeas that look like soft clouds, and blush and cream roses, punctuated by white anemones with their inky centers. Lush greenery-eucalyptus among others-arches through the bouquet, giving it depth and a whisper of woodland freshness. The white basket is sturdy and airy, its handle curling slightly as if cradling the blooms. In the center a crisp white square overlay holds Florist Choice Basket above and ?60 below in bold modern type. This piece feels like a moment of joy, perfect for birthdays or anniversaries, or as a quiet gesture of support. It's ready for same-day delivery across Deptford and nearby SE neighborhoods, with careful handling and placement by a local team who understand the area-from New Cross to Brookmill Park-and who can ensure freshness on arrival. The arrangement embodies the craft and care of a small, independent florist, celebrating seasonality, scent, and color in harmony, a true expression of neighbourhood warmth.
FLORIST CHOICE SYMPATHY BASKET
£60.00
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In this serene studio photograph, a light, off-white woven basket with a curving handle is positioned against a pure white background, its gentle shadow suggesting solid presence, like a thoughtful floral gift waiting in a calm Deptford hallway. The basket is filled to the brim with a carefully domed arrangement of flowers, designed with both texture and emotion in mind. At its heart rests a single, luxurious creamy white rose, its smooth petals spiralling inward with a sense of peace and quiet strength. On either side, deep purple calla lilies rise with graceful curves, their sleek, trumpet-like blooms adding a touch of dramatic elegance that still feels appropriate for a funeral or memorial. Threaded among them are delicate clematis-like flowers in light lavender and pale lilac, each with subtle yellow centers that offer a whisper of colour, like spring clouds over Deptford Creek. Scattered throughout the bouquet, small yellow blooms-reminiscent of freesia or alstroemeria-bring moments of brightness, while a lone magenta gerbera daisy on the right edge adds a vivid, heartfelt accent that draws the eye and lifts the mood. Enveloping the flowers is a generous layer of mixed green foliage: broad, glossy leaves create a deep, rich base, while lighter, more delicate sprigs add airy texture and volume. The overall effect is one of gentle abundance and composed beauty, perfectly suited to convey sympathy, gratitude, or remembrance. It is easy to imagine this basket delivered by Deptford Flowers to a family home near Friendly Street or placed beside a framed photograph at a quiet farewell gathering.
TREASURED MOMENTS BASKET
£65.00
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This image shows a thoughtfully arranged funeral flower basket set against a crisp white backdrop, allowing every detail of the design to stand out. The basket itself is a light beige or white wicker, with a sturdy handle that arches gracefully over a rounded mass of flowers, as if protecting them. Inside, the arrangement is lush but composed, dominated by open, creamy white roses whose velvety petals unfold in generous spirals, catching the light and conveying purity and tenderness. Between these roses, pale lavender clematis blossoms appear like scattered stars, their slender petals reaching outward from yellow-green centres that add a fresh, almost luminous touch. Surrounding the main blooms are clusters of smaller white and soft yellow freesia-like flowers, some still in bud, some open, bringing a sense of breath and movement to the piece. Delicate, ruffled white filler blooms, likely lisianthus, enhance the impression of softness and care, as though the flowers were gathered from a tranquil garden near Deptford Creek. A rich base of dark, glossy green foliage supports the pastel tones, with lighter, more feathery greenery woven throughout, creating layers of texture and depth. The design feels peaceful and balanced, neither too tall nor too low, ideal for placing on a remembrance table, by a photograph, or beside a candle during a service in or around Deptford. The overall feeling is of quiet reassurance and heartfelt sympathy, a floral tribute that brings a touch of natural grace to a time of grief and reflection.
PEACE & PURITY BASKET
£65.00
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Set against a bright white background, this funeral flower basket has a calm, contemplative presence, reflecting the kind of gentle tribute often chosen by families in Deptford. The basket itself is crafted from pale, natural wood slats in a soft oval shape, raised on four subtle feet and finished with a sturdy, elegantly arched handle that frames the flowers without overpowering them. Within this light frame, the arrangement rises in a smooth, domed profile, densely filled with creamy white, deep red, and soft pink blooms surrounded by rich greenery. Several creamy white roses stand out across the top, their petals fully open and layered in soft, velvety folds, suggesting serenity and respectful remembrance. Interwoven with these are clusters of deep red carnations, their frilled petals full and abundant, adding both texture and a strong sense of love and devotion. Gentle pink and bi-coloured carnations appear throughout, some in the palest blush with red-edged or speckled petals, easing the transition between cream and crimson tones and making the tribute feel thoughtfully balanced. Slim spikes of smaller white flowers-probably freesias-peek through the larger blooms, their bell-shaped florets adding lightness and a hint of fragrance that feels soothing at a memorial or cremation. The flowers are supported by a generous collar of dark green leaves that provide depth and contrast, while airy, fern-like sprigs emerge at the edges, giving the arrangement movement and an organic finish. Created by local Deptford florists with an understanding of funeral traditions, this basket is well suited to services held in nearby churches, crematoria, or community spaces, offering a quiet yet meaningful way to honour a loved one and show support to grieving families.
REMEMBRANCE BASKET
£60.00
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In this image, a lush dome of flowers sits against a pure white background, every stem and petal precisely arranged to create a sense of fullness and balance. At its core are numerous garden roses in shades of blush pink, warm yellow, and soft peach, each bloom unfurling in layered spirals that evoke romance and comfort. Woven between the roses are airy clematis flowers, their slender white and pale lavender petals radiating from sunny yellow centers, adding an effortless, just-picked-from-the-garden charm that feels right at home in the relaxed, creative streets around Deptford Creek. Pushing gently through the softer forms are bold blue eryngium, their spiky, steel-blue heads and textured collars giving the bouquet a contemporary, slightly edgy character. Around them, rich purple lisianthus blossoms and buds provide contrast and depth, their velvety petals deepening the colour palette like evening shadows. Bright red hypericum berries appear in small clusters throughout, adding a cheerful, almost berry-like sparkle and an inviting, tactile element. The entire bouquet rests on a foundation of varied greenery, from broad, polished leaves that provide structure to delicate, feathery foliage and the occasional dark, wine-toned leaf that adds drama. The soft, even lighting captures the natural vibrancy of the flowers, as if the bouquet has just been prepared on a workbench at a local Deptford florist before heading out for same-day delivery along Evelyn Street or towards Greenwich. The mood is uplifting and thoughtful, suitable for birthdays, congratulations, or sending a heartfelt message to someone special nearby.
ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
£100.00
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Seen from an overhead perspective, this meticulously composed round bouquet evokes the hush of a Deptford morning market before traders arrive. Large white oriental lilies form the focal points, their trumpet-shaped petals splayed open to reveal pale green stamens and the faint stippling at each throat that gives depth to otherwise pristine white blooms. Between and beneath these lilies sit clusters of cream and ivory roses, many kept as tight buds or just beginning to open, their velveteen petals layered into compact, tactile pockets of softness. Wispy clouds of Baby's Breath (Gypsophila) are woven through the design, creating a delicate periphery that both softens and connects the larger flowers. Small sprays of fresh, vibrant green foliage are visible at the edges, supplying a bright counterpoint to the monochrome palette and helping to define the bouquet's circular silhouette. The lighting is soft and diffuse, rendering the whites luminous without glare and preserving the subtle cream undertones of the roses. Imagine the lilies' gentle fragrance mingling with the roses' sweeter, deeper scent-an olfactory memory suited to bridal bouquets, anniversary surprises, or a respectful memorial. Prepared by a local hand with the sensibility of Deptford's floral traditions, this arrangement is described in plain, tactile terms so someone who cannot see it can picture the arrangement's scale, texture, and emotional intent. Deptford Flowers often crafts similar compositions for weddings near Deptford Park and small ceremonies along Creekside, with delivery options across SE8 for those seeking a quietly elegant statement.
COMPASSION POSY
£90.00
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This lavish, dome-shaped bouquet is photographed against a pure white background, creating a sense of calm focus that lets every detail sing, much like stepping into a quiet corner of Deptford Flowers just off the bustling High Street. Dominating the arrangement are impressive white lilies, their trumpet blooms wide open, with satin-smooth petals curling back to reveal pale green centres and fine-tipped stamens. Scattered among them are numerous roses in blush pink and creamy ivory, closely nestled so that their velvety petals brush one another, some still tightly furled and others fully expanded into generous, layered rosettes. Piercing through the softer pastel tones, deep fuchsia Oriental lilies-similar to Stargazer lilies-introduce drama and contrast. Their intense magenta petals, patterned with deeper speckles and finished with bold yellow anthers, pull the eye into the heart of the bouquet. Feathery white baby's breath is woven throughout, forming delicate, cloud-like clusters that soften transitions and give the arrangement an almost weightless appearance despite its density. Hints of fresh green foliage add structure and a natural frame, while never disturbing the rounded, carefully balanced form. The lighting is bright and evenly distributed, revealing every fold, shade, and texture as clearly as if the bouquet were resting on a worktable near Deptford Creek. The overall impression is one of refined romance and joyful celebration, perfectly suited to milestone birthdays in Deptford townhouses, intimate wedding receptions by the river, or surprise deliveries to creative studios around Deptford Market Yard when words alone do not feel enough.
CHERISHED MOMENTS POSY
£90.00
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A meticulously arranged, rounded floral cushion of soft pink roses and snowy white freesias, photographed against a plain white backdrop so every tint and texture is visible. Prominent, fully opened pink roses - their petals layered like velvet spirals ranging from blush to warm coral-pink - form the main rhythm of the design, while smaller spray roses and tight buds provide scale and a gentle, varied silhouette. Bright pockets of white freesia punctuate the composition; some blooms show their delicate, bell-shaped faces and pale yellow centers, others remain in slim, promising buds, giving the piece a sense of movement and future bloom. The greenery is abundant and varied: deep, glossy leaves create volume and depth, while lighter variegated foliage with cream margins adds lift and visual contrast; together they cradle the flowers and hide stems for a clean, formal finish. Soft, natural lighting enhances the petals' translucence and the arrangement's three-dimensional roundness. As a local Deptford florist, we design this style for quiet celebrations and respectful farewells - suited to memorial services at nearby chapels or to be sent as a compassionate gesture across Deptford, Greenwich and New Cross. Deptford Flowers prepares these for same-day delivery when needed, ensuring each stem arrives fresh and fragrant. The overall impression is one of understated elegance: thoughtful, tactile, and perfectly balanced for occasions that call for tender expression and floral refinement.
HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
£90.00
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