Barkingside Baskets & Posies – Handcrafted by Local Florists

Welcome to Barkingside Florist, your trusted local flower experts proudly located near Fullwell Cross Library and the bustling High Street. With over a decade of experience bringing smiles to our community, our talented floral team creates beautiful flower baskets and delicate posy bouquets for every occasion.

Whether you’re celebrating a milestone, sending condolences, or just want to brighten someone’s day, our signature arrangements combine fresh, vibrant stems and creative design. We provide same-day delivery throughout Barkingside and nearby areas like Gants Hill, Clayhall, and Redbridge – simply order online before 3 PM, and we’ll hand-deliver your flowers with care.

  • Expertly arranged baskets and posies using fresh, seasonal blooms
  • Convenient online ordering for same-day flower delivery
  • Local service covering Fairlop Waters and Barkingside High Street

As independent florists, we take pride in offering a genuine, personalised service you can trust. Every order is thoughtfully crafted by our Barkingside team and delivered with attention to detail.

Choose Barkingside Florist for heartfelt baskets, posies, and bespoke bouquets that show you care. Order online today and enjoy our reliable, same-day delivery service across Barkingside and beyond.

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BASKETS / POSIES
A carefully composed floral basket in soft whites and blushes, captured on a pure white backdrop so every petal detail is clear. Dominant white Gerbera daisies, each with a strong dark central disc, create bold, uplifting focal points, their smooth petals contrasting with the nest of soft pink carnations whose ruffled layers suggest warmth and tenderness. Interstitial white and pale yellow spray chrysanthemums or small asters fill any gaps, producing a lush, generous surface, while tiny blue-lavender star-like blooms add cool, lively flecks of colour that draw the eye inward. The foliage selection balances texture and tone: silvery-green eucalyptus lends a modern, slightly aromatic note, and deep glossy ruscus flows out to the left, forming a relaxed cascade that makes the arrangement feel at once structured and informal. All stems are gathered in a light, handwoven wooden basket with a curved brown handle, its natural fibres giving a handcrafted, familiar touch. Bright, even lighting highlights the delicate sheen of each leaf and the soft translucence of the Gerbera petals, bringing a sense of freshness and clarity to the composition. As a local Barkingside florist touch, this piece echoes neighbourhood sensibilities - modest, refined, and suited to both celebration and solace - and can be chosen for a birthday, new home greeting or a gentle expression of sympathy. Available for thoughtful local delivery across Barkingside, near Barkingside High Street and surrounding streets, this basket reads as a calm, confident offering from a florist who knows the community.
ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU BASKET
£50.00
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Imagine stepping into Barkingside Florist and gazing at this overhead portrait of a Florist Choice Basket, a generous harvest of petals and foliage arranged in a light-toned woven basket. The color story glows: soft pinks, creamy whites, and deep fuchsias, punctuated by lush greens of eucalyptus. The crowning stars are the hot pink peonies, their ruffled edges catching the light; white ranunculus, petals tightly tucked; blush and cream hydrangeas provide cloud-like volume; roses blush and cream exude timeless romance; and white anemones with dark centers draw the eye. Surrounding elements-tiny white filler flowers and wisps of greenery-add texture and depth, like a breeze through a spring garden. The image is anchored by a white square overlay at the heart of the bouquet; the top line reads Florist Choice Basket in a graceful script, the lower line shows ?60 in modern sans serif. The basket itself is rustic but refined, its pale weave visible where the blooms part to reveal a handle. The scene feels festive, perfect for celebrations or quiet romance, and it resonates with Barkingside's close-knit community-the kind of gift you'd send to a friend in Fairlop or exchange to mark a milestone at a local cafe near Hainault Forest. Barkingside Florist offers this piece with a promise of freshness, ready for same-day delivery across the area, ensuring the recipient is touched by thoughtful craft as much as by the scent of peonies and hydrangeas.
FLORIST CHOICE SYMPATHY BASKET
£60.00
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A classic white studio backdrop showcases a thoughtfully composed funeral flower basket whose colours and textures speak softly of remembrance and peace. The basket itself is woven in an off-white, almost cream hue, its curved handle arching smoothly and casting a faint shadow that mirrors the natural fall of the flowers. Nestled in the heart of the design is a large, creamy white rose, its petals layered in a perfect spiral that feels both serene and timeless. Around it, two deep purple calla lilies emerge with sculpted, trumpet-like forms, their rich, velvety tones adding an air of quiet sophistication. Scattered through the design are sprays of small yellow blossoms, reminiscent of freesia or alstroemeria, their lightly flared petals bringing gentle warmth to the composition. Starry clematis-style flowers in soft lavender and pale lilac are threaded between the larger blooms, their fine petals and pale yellow centres adding delicacy and a sense of lightness. A single vibrant magenta gerbera daisy-like flower rests toward the right, radiating from its dark centre and providing a subtle focal point of colour and hope. All of these blooms are wrapped in a generous collar of glossy green foliage, from broad, rounded leaves to more slender, airy sprigs, which overflow the basket and create a natural, garden-like fullness. A soft shadow beneath the basket grounds it on the white surface, giving a sense of calm stillness. This arrangement, much like a bespoke tribute prepared by a Barkingside funeral florist serving nearby areas such as Gants Hill and Fairlop, feels suited to honouring a loved one at a memorial service or sending condolences to a family at home.
TREASURED MOMENTS BASKET
£65.00
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In this detailed image, a refined funeral flower basket sits alone against a pristine white backdrop, its calm presence drawing the eye. The basket itself is woven from light-coloured wicker and softly painted in cream, with a solid handle rising in a smooth arc, almost like a protective arm around the flowers. Inside, full-bloomed ivory and cream roses form the dignified centre, their generous, spiralling petals opening like quiet prayers. Between these, star-shaped clematis flowers in pale lavender and cool periwinkle blue stretch their pointed petals outward, each bloom highlighted by a bright yellow-green eye that adds a touch of gentle radiance. Nestled around them are clusters of white and pale lemon freesia-style blossoms, some open and others still tightly budded, suggesting continuity and the passage of time. Lush, polished dark green leaves and softer, lighter green sprigs spill out from the base and sides, rounding the composition and giving it a full, comforting profile. The lighting is soft and even, without harsh shadows, emphasising the bouquet's tranquil nature. It feels like an arrangement lovingly crafted in a Barkingside flower shop, perhaps at Barkingside Florist, then carried carefully down to a service near Fullwell Cross or to a family home off Fencepiece Road. The colours, restrained yet luminous, make this basket an eloquent choice for a funeral or wake, conveying sympathy, remembrance, and quiet solidarity to those grieving, without overpowering the solemnity of the occasion.
PEACE & PURITY BASKET
£65.00
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A softly lit sympathy basket is captured against a clean white backdrop, allowing every bloom and leaf to speak with quiet clarity. The flowers are gathered in a light-coloured wooden basket, its oblong shape gently rounded and supported on discreet little feet, with a smooth, arched handle that curves above the flowers like a protective arm. Within this simple frame, the arrangement rises in a full, domed form, suggesting generosity and care. Creamy white roses, fully unfurled, are spaced thoughtfully throughout, their layered petals forming gentle swirls that evoke calm and purity. Around them cluster red carnations, rich and velvety, each ruffled head adding depth of colour and a sense of devotion often chosen for funeral tributes here in Barkingside and nearby Gants Hill. Paler pink and bi-coloured carnations soften the palette, their white petals finely edged or misted with rose and crimson tones, creating a subtle, painterly effect. Threaded between the larger flowers are delicate white blooms reminiscent of freesias, some in bud, some slightly open, bringing a lighter rhythm and suggesting the fragile beauty of life. The flowers rest on a foundation of lush, dark greenery: broad, shiny leaves give weight and definition at the base, while slender, feathery fronds lift from the top and sides, adding airiness and grace. Everything is arranged with the care of an experienced funeral florist, creating a tribute that feels appropriate for a final farewell at a local Barkingside chapel or crematorium service - a basket that quietly expresses sympathy, remembrance, and the wish for peace.
REMEMBRANCE BASKET
£60.00
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A carefully crafted round bouquet is photographed against a pure white background, its fullness and balance reminiscent of an expertly styled table arrangement ready for a special gathering in Barkingside. The flowers form a gentle dome, densely packed so that petals, leaves, and berries nestle closely together. At the heart of the display are garden roses in light pink, warm yellow, and soft peach tones, their layered petals curling outward in loose spirals that suggest movement and softness. Between these classic blooms, you can see delicate clematis in shades of white and pale lavender, each flower star-shaped with slim, tapering petals that frame glowing yellow centres, bringing a sense of airiness and garden romance. Standing out among the smoother textures are several stems of blue eryngium, or sea holly, with their spiky, metallic blue-grey heads that add a contemporary, almost architectural note. Deeper purple lisianthus, some still tightly furled and others just beginning to open, introduce a moody richness that makes the pastels around them appear even softer. Scattered throughout are bright red hypericum berries, small and round with a subtle shine, echoing the look of tiny cherries and adding cheerful dashes of colour. The bouquet is cradled in abundant green foliage: broad glossy leaves, fern-like fronds, and hints of darker, wine-toned sprigs that create depth and shadow. The overall impression is one of joyful abundance and refined craftsmanship, the kind of luxurious mixed bouquet a Barkingside florist might recommend for birthdays, anniversaries, or thoughtful same-day deliveries to homes near Fairlop Waters or along Cranbrook Road.
ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
£100.00
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Viewed from overhead, this perfectly symmetrical round bouquet presents an elegant duet of white oriental lilies and creamy roses, each bloom chosen for clarity and texture. The lilies dominate with their broad, trumpet-like petals and pale green stamens that read as quiet, sculpted accents among the softer, tightly furled ivory roses which sit in clusters and reveal their layered petals in subtle stages of opening. Wisps of white Baby's Breath (Gypsophila) are woven throughout like light lace, softening the silhouette and adding delicate filigree between the principal flowers. Around the edges, bright green foliage peeks through - small glossy leaves that provide a cooling visual contrast to the warm cream tones. Photographed against a seamless white background, the bouquet's dense, circular composition feels refined and deliberately composed; the controlled palette suggests purity and celebration in equal measure. The tactile sensations imagined are of smooth, cool petals, the fragile tickle of baby's breath, and the faint, sweet perfume of lilies mingling with the rose's deeper floral scent. As a local florist rooted in Barkingside, Barkingside Florist crafts pieces like this daily for weddings, christenings, and thoughtful sympathy tributes delivered across Newbury Park, Fullwell Cross and the surrounding streets - always arranged to sit comfortably in someone's hands or as an understated reception centerpiece. The mood is one of gentle assurance and timeless respect, suitable for occasions where simplicity and sincerity matter most.
COMPASSION POSY
£90.00
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A lavish, hand-tied bouquet of lilies and roses sits isolated against a clean white backdrop, its rounded shape packed so densely with blooms that barely any stems are visible. At the centre, vivid fuchsia and magenta Oriental lilies command attention, petals curved back dramatically to reveal golden anthers dusted with pollen and intricate speckles that deepen towards the throat. Around them, serene white lilies open more gently, their long petals catching the light like folded silk; some remain as elegant green buds, promising days more of unfolding beauty. Weaving through this lily framework are generous clusters of soft pink and cream roses, petals velvety to the eye, some tightly furled as if whispering their colour, others fully open with lush, romantic spirals. Between these star blooms, delicate sprigs of white baby's breath thread through the gaps, their tiny flower heads like floating clouds that lighten the whole design. Subtle hints of fresh green foliage anchor the composition, giving it a just-cut-from-the-garden feel, as if gathered from a hidden oasis off Cranbrook Road in Barkingside. The neutral white background and bright, even lighting ensure every detail stands out, from the blush tones of the roses to the subtle green veins in the lily petals. This bouquet feels ideal for those big emotional moments-a milestone birthday, a proposal, or a golden wedding celebration in a Barkingside family home-radiating affection, admiration, and a sense of hopeful new beginnings.
CHERISHED MOMENTS POSY
£90.00
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This cushioned, round floral tribute calls to mind a quiet morning in a small neighbourhood garden, its palette a study in soft pinks, pure white, and fresh green. The dominant pink roses vary from deep blush to paler salmon-pastel, each bloom finished with the petal-smooth texture you expect from carefully selected roses; interspersed are clusters of white freesia whose tight buds stand upright like little promises beside the open, bell-shaped flowers that show tiny yellow stamens. Smaller spray roses and compact white filler blooms nestle between the larger heads, building a layered, full effect that reads lush and reassuring rather than fussy. The greenery is abundant and intentionally varied: deep, glossy leaves create a dark, supportive backdrop while variegated leaves with cream-edged margins add a bright, airy edge to the silhouette. The arrangement is tightly bound so no stems are visible, producing a formal dome that casts a soft shadow on the white surface beneath-an effect that enhances the three-dimensional feel and the interplay of light and texture. Scent is implied through the composition-imagine the light honeyed fragrance of the freesia weaving with the classic rose perfume. This piece is equally at home as a tender sympathy arrangement, a memorial tribute, or a serene floral gift to mark a quiet celebration such as a new baby or a reflective birthday. It suits homes, hospice rooms, or floral deliveries across Barkingside, Hainault, and the surrounding Ilford area.
HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
£90.00
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