Westminster Baskets & Posies by Westminster Florist

At Westminster Florist, our hand-crafted flower baskets and delicate posies are designed right here in the heart of Westminster, just a short walk from Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament. Every design is created by experienced local florists who understand how to balance colour, scent and texture to create memorable bouquets for every occasion.

Whether you're sending a soft, traditional posy for a thoughtful gesture, or a welcoming basket of flowers to brighten a home near Victoria Street or St James's Park, we treat every order with the same care and attention. We source fresh blooms daily and condition them in-store so your flowers arrive looking their best and last beautifully.

We offer reliable same-day delivery across Westminster and surrounding areas including Pimlico, Victoria and St James's when you order online before 3 PM. Our local drivers know the one-way systems and security points around government buildings, helping ensure timely, respectful delivery to homes, offices, hotels and embassies.

  • Thoughtfully arranged basket flowers for birthdays, thank-yous and new homes
  • Elegant posies for heartfelt tributes, sympathy and remembrance
  • Trusted local florist with expert advice and personal service

Browse and order online today for beautifully arranged flowers, crafted by a genuine local florist and delivered with care throughout Westminster.

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BASKETS / POSIES
A bright, carefully balanced basket bouquet that reads as both tender and refined: several large, crisp white Gerbera daisies with dark brown to nearly black centres form the arrangement's bold hearts, each petal a clean, radiating arc that suggests purity and warmth. Clustered around them are soft pink carnations, their frothy, layered edges adding a romantic, tactile softness that invites touch. Filling the spaces are numerous small white and pale yellow daisy-style blossoms-likely spray chrysanthemums-which lend fullness and a cheerful, comforting texture. Scattered sparingly among the blooms are tiny lavender-blue star-shaped flowers that add a whispered coolness and visual depth. The greens are abundant and thoughtfully chosen: silvery, rounded eucalyptus leaves provide a contemporary, calming tone and a hint of citrusy herbal scent, while darker, glossy ruscus leaves trail elegantly from the left-hand side, creating a graceful, flowing silhouette. The blooms are nestled in a light-coloured woven basket with a warm brown wooden handle that arches overhead, giving the display a handcrafted, homely charm. Light is steady and even, bringing out the fresh sheen of petals and the soft matte of the foliage. As a Westminster florist I picture this piece being sent across local streets from Victoria to Millbank or delivered to a quiet sitting room near St James's Park-suitable for sympathy, get-well wishes, Mother's Day, or a thoughtful housewarming. Westminster Florist prepares arrangements like this to be soothing, unpretentious, and beautifully appropriate for many occasions.
ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU BASKET
£50.00
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Close your eyes and walk with me through a Westminster studio moment as this artful Florist Choice Basket is unveiled. The bouquet begins with a cloud of hydrangeas in baby pink, soft and cushiony, surrounding ruffled hot pink peonies and curling ranunculus with their buttery layers. The air carries a gentle scent of fresh petals and a hint of lilies suggested by light peach tones catching the light. Eucalyptus and slender filler blooms peek through, adding green luminosity and a hint of woodland freshness. Each component appears thoughtfully chosen and precisely placed, a celebration of seasonal grace that could grace a Westminster birthday table, a congratulatory corner, or a gesture of comfort. The basket itself remains rustic yet refined, a white-woven vessel whose handle curves away beneath the blooms. A clean white square overlay sits at the center with Florist Choice Basket penned in a flowing script, and the price ?60 rendered in bold sans-serif. The scene speaks of a local florist who knows the city well-from Pimlico to Belgravia to Victoria-offering reliable delivery and consistently fresh stems. The result feels tactile and vivacious as if you could sense the soft petals, imagine the faint perfume, and hear the quiet hum of the street outside the shop window near Westminster Cathedral or St James's Park on a spring morning.
FLORIST CHOICE SYMPATHY BASKET
£60.00
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A light, off-white woven basket with a smooth arched handle sits centred against a bright white backdrop, cradling a thoughtfully arranged display of funeral flowers that feels both elegant and deeply comforting. In the middle, a creamy white rose unfurls in tightly layered petals, conveying purity and farewell with a quiet grace that would suit a service in Westminster's traditional chapels and civic spaces. Just behind it, two sumptuous calla lilies in a deep purple tone curve upwards, their sleek trumpet shapes adding a contemporary note of sophistication while maintaining a solemn mood. Scattered throughout the composition are delicate, star-shaped clematis-like blossoms in shades of lavender and soft lilac, their pale yellow centres catching the light and bringing a hint of softness, like morning mist over the gardens near Westminster Abbey or along the Embankment. Small clusters of yellow and white bell-shaped flowers, reminiscent of freesia or alstroemeria, thread between the larger blooms, adding texture and gentle brightness rather than overpowering colour. On the right-hand edge, a single, bold fuchsia gerbera daisy faces forward, its layered, symmetrical petals providing a vivid accent that can symbolise cherished memories that still shine vividly in the heart. The entire arrangement is anchored by lush green foliage: broad, glossy leaves and finer, lighter shoots that create a rounded, mounded shape, making the basket appear full and embracing. The professional studio lighting casts a soft shadow beneath the basket, giving depth while allowing every vein in the leaves and curl of each petal to be clearly visible. This is the sort of refined tribute a local Westminster florist might send for a funeral or memorial gathering, bringing a touch of natural beauty and calm to a difficult day.
TREASURED MOMENTS BASKET
£65.00
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In this detailed studio image, a light woven funeral basket rests against a stark white backdrop, allowing every flower and leaf to stand out with quiet clarity. The basket itself, a soft beige or off-white wicker with a high, arching handle, cradles a lush, rounded bed of flowers arranged in a classic, symmetrical shape. At the heart of the design are full, creamy white roses, their layered petals opened wide, conveying tenderness and peace in the way that often comforts families gathering in Westminster's historic churches and crematoria. Between these roses, delicate, star-shaped clematis blooms in pale lavender and cool periwinkle stretch their slender petals outward, each highlighted by a vibrant yellow-green centre that adds just a whisper of contrast, like the muted colours of dusk over the River Thames. Small clusters of white and pale yellow freesia-like flowers sit among them, some stems tipped with tight buds that suggest new beginnings even in times of loss. Ruffled white blooms, reminiscent of lisianthus, bring soft volume and a cloud-like texture that rounds out the display. Surrounding everything, deep glossy leaves and lighter green foliage spill gently over the sides, grounding the pale colour palette with hints of natural woodland green. The arrangement feels both contemporary and timeless, ideal for sending condolences to a family in Westminster, Pimlico, or St John's Wood, or for placing beside a framed photograph at a remembrance gathering. The overall impression is one of restrained elegance and sincere, understated emotion, offering a serene, living tribute that honours memory with grace.
PEACE & PURITY BASKET
£65.00
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A softly lit, elegant funeral flower basket sits alone against a bright white backdrop, allowing every petal and leaf to be clearly seen. The basket itself is crafted from pale, natural wood, its oval shape supported on small feet that give it a gentle lift, while a smooth, arched handle frames the flowers like a quiet halo. Within this frame, the arrangement forms a rounded, abundant dome, carefully composed so no space feels empty or harsh. Creamy white roses open in full bloom, their layered petals curling outward with calm, classic beauty, embodying peace and farewell. Around them, rich red carnations in various stages of opening add a velvety depth; their tightly ruffled petals and saturated scarlet tones suggest strong, enduring love. Lighter, variegated carnations in pink and white appear like soft brushstrokes, easing the intensity of the red. Nestled among the larger blooms, clusters of small white, possibly freesia flowers add a touch of delicacy, their slender, arching stems and bell-shaped blossoms lending movement and grace. A generous foundation of dark, glossy foliage supports the flowers, with broad leaves creating structure and feathery green tendrils adding a gentle, airy edge. The arrangement feels balanced and thoughtful, appropriate for expressing sympathy at a funeral or memorial gathering. Crafted with the sensitivity of a Westminster florist who understands local families, this basket would sit beautifully beside a framed photograph at a service near Westminster Abbey or in a quiet room overlooking the gardens of St John's Smith Square, offering comfort through its calm, restrained beauty.
REMEMBRANCE BASKET
£60.00
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Viewed close-up against a spotless white background, this densely packed round bouquet feels like a tucked-away city garden made tactile. Swathes of garden roses - pale pink, peach and warm yellow - form the soft, voluminous centre, their layered petals offering a tender, velvety texture and a delicate, honeyed scent. Pale lavender to white clematis stars radiate outward, their slim, papery petals and luminous centres giving the arrangement a weightless, wildflower elegance. Blue Eryngium thistles provide a striking contrast: bristling, steel-blue heads that add an almost marine, sculptural edge beside the lush roses. Interspersed lisianthus in deep purple add shadowed depth and a refined cup-shape, while bright red hypericum berries dot the bouquet with small, glossy sparks that catch the light. Variegated greenery - broad, glossy leaves anchoring the base and finer, feathery foliage threading between the blooms - creates a layered sense of depth and movement; darker burgundy-toned fillers peek through to emphasize the composition's dimensions. The photographer's soft lighting enhances the pastel hues and the metallic sheen of the eryngium, producing a calm, fresh atmosphere reminiscent of early morning at St James's Park after rain. This is a versatile, thoughtfully balanced arrangement suitable as a celebration piece, a heartfelt gift for a loved one near Victoria, or a tasteful centrepiece for a local Westminster event. An experienced florist's hand is evident in the careful contrasts of texture, colour and scent - a bouquet that reads as sophisticated, joyful and quietly evocative.
ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
£100.00
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Bathed in gentle, even light against a clean white surface, this round bridal-style bouquet is an exercise in refined monochrome: large white oriental lilies with trumpet-shaped petals and pale green stamens sit amid clusters of creamy ivory roses, their petals varying from tight buds to softly unfurling blooms. Throughout the arrangement, frothy sprigs of white Baby's Breath weave between the larger flowers, creating a cloud-like softness that gives the bouquet an almost weightless silhouette. Around the edges, glossy green leaves peek out, their fresh colour steadying the palette and defining the circular shape. Looking closely, you notice the lilies' subtle textural contrasts - the satiny sheen of the petals against the delicate dusting of pollen on the stamens - and the roses' layered, velvety spirals that seem to shelter the heart of the bouquet. The overall effect is serene and assuring, with a faint, sweet fragrance that suggests early morning deliveries across Westminster. Crafted with an eye for formal balance and intimate detail, this arrangement would be equally at home as a wedding posy for a ceremony near Westminster Abbey, a tasteful centerpiece for a reception on Victoria Street, or a comforting gift left at a bedside in Pimlico. Prepared by experienced hands at Westminster Florist, it reflects local sensibility and floristry skill, offering a quiet statement of purity and hope suited to life's most meaningful moments.
COMPASSION POSY
£90.00
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A round, abundant bouquet of lilies and roses rests against a pure white backdrop, its colours and textures captured with clarity as though you were standing beside the florist in a Westminster studio. Broad white lily blooms are the first to catch the eye, their trumpet petals arching outward in calm, sculptural curves, while part-closed buds with pale green tips signal freshness and longevity. Between these serene lilies, layers of soft blush pink roses and creamy white roses cluster together, some still tightly furled, others opening just enough to reveal intricate, velvety swirls at their centres. Rich magenta Oriental lilies, reminiscent of Stargazer lilies, bring a dramatic pop of colour; their deep fuchsia petals, marked with speckles of burgundy and edged in paler pink, create a passionate counterpoint to the quieter tones. Throughout the bouquet, fine stems of white baby's breath thread like lace, forming small clouds of tiny blooms that soften transitions and give the arrangement a light, airy quality. Occasional flashes of green foliage and smooth lily leaves peek out, adding depth and a garden-fresh feel. The bouquet is densely composed yet perfectly rounded, suggesting it was hand-tied with care, the kind of refined design that might be carried down the aisle in a church off Victoria Street or displayed in a period apartment near Westminster Abbey. There is a sense of quiet celebration in the image, as if this arrangement were chosen to mark a milestone birthday, a romantic anniversary dinner overlooking the river, or a heartfelt thank-you sent across Westminster with same-day flower delivery and the personal touch of a local florist.
CHERISHED MOMENTS POSY
£90.00
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A carefully composed, rounded floral cushion of soft pink roses and pristine white freesia, photographed on a pure white surface so every colour and texture is clear. The dominant flowers are classic garden roses in tones from warm coral-pink to delicate pastel blush; some open fully with layered, velvety petals, others sit as smaller spray roses adding depth and rhythm. Clusters of white freesia punctuate the design, their slender stems and trumpet-like blooms providing an upright, airy contrast while a few tightly closed freesia buds promise further opening. The greenery is rich and varied: broad, shiny dark leaves-likely salal or ruscus-form a dense foundation, while variegated leaves with cream margins (suggestive of pittosporum or euonymus) bring brightness and a slightly textured edge. Natural light sculpts the arrangement, casting a soft shadow that underscores its three-dimensional dome and the absence of visible stems, giving the piece a formal, finished look. This arrangement balances elegance with quiet warmth, a style often chosen for remembrance ceremonies near Westminster Abbey or private tributes delivered to homes around Millbank and Pimlico. An experienced florist would describe its scent as light-freesia's citrusy sweetness mingling with the faint, rosy perfume of open roses-and its emotional tone as one of comfort and gentle respect. Whether intended as a funeral tribute, a celebration of life, or a refined gift, the bouquet communicates solace through colour, scent, and meticulous craftsmanship.
HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
£90.00
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