Kensington Flower Baskets & Posies

Welcome to Florist Kensington – your trusted local florist for exquisite flower baskets and delightful posies. Nestled right in the heart of Kensington, close to landmarks like Kensington High Street and the lush Holland Park, our store is rooted in the vibrant spirit of west London. We pride ourselves on handcrafting every bouquet with expert care, ensuring your floral gifts are always fresh, long-lasting, and memorable.

Our locally-sourced flowers are perfect for every occasion, whether you're brightening up a home near Kensington Gardens, sending thoughts to a friend in Chelsea, or celebrating special moments in Notting Hill. We know how important it is for your message to arrive on time, which is why we offer guaranteed same-day delivery across Kensington and nearby areas like:

  • Chelsea
  • Notting Hill
  • Earl’s Court

Simply order online before 3 PM for prompt, same-day service—ideal for those spontaneous surprises or last-minute gifts. As a passionate team of floral experts, we are dedicated to providing trusted service and a friendly, personalised experience to our local community. Visit us near Kensington High Street or browse our online boutique to discover the charm of our hand-selected baskets and posies—crafted with love, local knowledge, and outstanding quality.

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BASKETS / POSIES
A carefully composed wicker basket of blooms that reads as both elegant and comforting, captured against a clean white background to highlight every petal and leaf. The dominant notes are bold white Gerbera daisies, their immaculate petals framing deep brown, almost black centres that anchor the composition with subtle drama. Around them, soft blush pink carnations form plush clusters, their ruffled edges creating depth and a tactile softness that invites touch. Interspersed filler blooms - small white and pale yellow daisy-like chrysanthemums or asters - cushion the arrangement with gentle volume, while tiny blue-violet star-shaped accents punctuate the palette with cool, unexpected flashes. The green framework is deliberate: cool, rounded eucalyptus leaves lend a silvery cast and faint perfume, and darker, glossy ruscus branches spill elegantly to the left, suggesting a relaxed, flowing silhouette. The basket itself is woven from light wooden strips, its warm tones and curved brown handle adding a homely, handcrafted feel that suits both bedside tributes and celebratory displays. The lighting is bright, natural, and even, bringing out the satiny textures of petals and the lush sheen of foliage, so the overall effect reads fresh and uncomplicated. As a Kensington florist familiar with local rhythms - from High Street Kensington to the quiet lanes by Kensington Gardens - we stage pieces like this for gentle celebrations, thoughtful condolences, or simply to brighten a neighbour's day; Florist Kensington prepares and can arrange delivery across the area with careful attention to presentation.
ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU BASKET
£50.00
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A precise overhead view reveals a Florist Choice Basket that feels equally at home on a Chelsea salon table or a Notting Hill breakfast nook. The arrangement sits in a pale, sturdy woven basket, its handle subtly visible beneath a lush halo of blooms. The palette of soft pinks, creamy whites, and deep fuchsias glows under soft daylight, with green eucalyptus adding fresh contrast. Large hot pink peonies claim the foreground with lush, ruffled petals, while white ranunculus nestle beside them in intricate whorls. Pale pink hydrangeas form pillowy cushions, and roses in blush and cream drift through the corners, their velvety petals catching the light. White anemones with nearly black centres punctuate the arrangement with graphic sparkle. Interleaved are small white filler blooms and wisps of greenery that provide texture and airiness. A crisp white square overlay sits toward the center, its text arranged in two fonts: Florist Choice Basket in a delicate script, and the price ?60 in a bold sans-serif line beneath. This premium gift conveys refinement and joy, perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or a thoughtful gesture. Available for same-day delivery across Kensington, Chelsea, Knightsbridge, and nearby districts, Florist Kensington makes gifting simple and reliable, bringing sunshine to a doorstep near you.
FLORIST CHOICE SYMPATHY BASKET
£60.00
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A refined sympathy basket stands alone against a pure white background, as if gently lit by soft daylight filtering through a Kensington townhouse window. The off-white, woven basket is finished with a tall, arched handle that frames a rounded, almost cloud-like arrangement of fresh flowers. At its centre, a large, creamy white rose opens in flawless swirls, its petals smooth and inviting, conveying innocence and heartfelt respect. To either side, two rich purple calla lilies rise slightly above the other blooms, their sculpted trumpet shapes and velvety texture adding a quiet depth and dignity that suits a funeral or memorial gathering at a local church near Kensington Gardens. Threaded through the design are light lavender and pale lilac clematis-style blossoms, each with delicate, star-shaped petals and tiny yellow throats, giving the composition a gentle, floating movement. Cheerful yet tender touches of yellow, likely alstroemeria or freesia-type flowers, nestle among the larger blooms, like small beams of warmth within a moment of sorrow. On the right edge, a single magenta gerbera daisy peeks out, its radiating petals offering a vivid, emotional note that feels like a personal tribute. The entire arrangement is wrapped in lavish greenery: broad, glossy leaves that curve protectively around the central flowers and lighter green sprigs that add texture and volume. This thoughtful mix of purple, white, yellow and magenta rests securely in its basket, ready to be placed by a photo frame, near the front of a chapel, or delivered to a family home in Kensington as a gentle, living expression of sympathy and remembrance.
TREASURED MOMENTS BASKET
£65.00
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A thoughtfully composed funeral flower basket rests against a clean white background, its calm palette of cream, white, soft yellow, and lavender creating an atmosphere of quiet reflection. The pale wicker basket, with its rounded sides and matching handle, feels light in the hand yet visually generous, as though a local Kensington florist has just finished tucking in the last stem before a service. At the heart of the design, large creamy white roses open in full bloom, their layered, velvety petals forming gentle spirals that draw the eye inward and suggest purity, love, and farewell. Around them, delicate clematis flowers unfurl in soft lilac and periwinkle tones, each bloom star-shaped with a bright yellow-green centre, adding a subtle, almost spiritual radiance to the arrangement. Smaller freesia-like blossoms in white and pale lemon weave through the roses and clematis, some tightly closed, others just beginning to open, giving a sense of life in motion and memories unfolding. The blossoms are cradled in a bed of lush, glossy dark green foliage, including broad leaves, slender stems, and lighter green sprigs that frame the pastel tones and add natural structure. The composition feels airy yet complete, much like the calm found in side streets off Kensington High Street or in a quiet corner of Holland Park after rain. This basket would sit gracefully beside a casket, at a crematorium chapel, or on a condolence table, offering gentle fragrance and a soothing presence. It conveys sympathy, remembrance, and respect without harshness, making it a fitting floral tribute for families gathering to honour a life with dignity and softness.
PEACE & PURITY BASKET
£65.00
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A calm, thoughtfully arranged funeral basket sits alone against a pristine white backdrop, its colours and textures carefully balanced to express love and remembrance. The basket itself is a pale, natural wood, gently oval with a low profile and four tiny feet that lift it subtly from the surface. An elegant, arched handle sweeps over the arrangement, painted in a soft off-white that harmonises with the flowers rather than drawing attention away. Within this frame, the blooms rise in a full, domed shape, appearing lush yet composed. Large creamy white roses are the first to catch the eye, their petals unfolding in soft layers that suggest purity, respect, and farewell. Around them cluster deep crimson carnations, their densely frilled heads giving depth, richness, and a sense of enduring affection. Lighter pink and bi-coloured carnations-white petals edged or lightly brushed with pink and red-add nuance, like quiet memories woven into the main tribute. Small white flowers, similar to freesias, are dotted throughout, their bell-shaped blooms and slender buds bringing brightness and a suggestion of gentle fragrance. A mix of glossy, dark green leaves forms a strong foundation, cradling the flowers securely, while finer, feathery greenery lifts from the top, softening the outline and evoking a natural garden border. Everything is arranged with the precision of an experienced florist, balanced but never rigid. This type of arrangement, suitable for a memorial near Kensington Gardens or a service in one of Kensington's historic churches, feels ideal for offering condolences, sending a final message of peace, and surrounding a loved one's memory with quiet beauty.
REMEMBRANCE BASKET
£60.00
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Presented on a clean white field, this densely packed, round bouquet feels both cultivated and charmingly informal-the sort of hand-tied arrangement you might spot being carried home from a Saturday market near High Street Kensington. Multiple garden roses in pale pink, creamy peach and warm yellow form the bouquet's soft core, their layered petals opening in warm concentric rings that suggest comfort and celebration. Interspersed are clematis flowers in pale violet and off-white, their flat, starry faces offering a breath of lightness and contrast to the roses' fullness. Structural drama comes from blue Eryngium (sea holly) thistles whose spiny, steel-blue heads lend an architectural edge and a touch of coastal wildness. Nestled pockets of purple lisianthus-some bell-tight, some unfolding-add a refined depth of colour, while clusters of bright red Hypericum berries provide energetic punctuation and a glossy textural rhythm. The foliage is varied and generous: glossy broad leaves anchor the base, feathery greens soften the silhouette and dark burgundy filler adds a quiet shadowed richness. The lighting is natural and soft, bringing out subtle petal translucence and the cool glint on thistle points. As a Kensington florist I picture this arrangement placed on a low table after an afternoon at Kensington Gardens, its scent a gentle mix of rose sweetness and fresh green stems. Florist Kensington often composes bouquets like this-balanced, tactile and suited to birthdays, intimate anniversaries or as a thoughtful delivery across the neighbourhood.
ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
£100.00
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Photographed from above on a pristine white surface, this perfectly rounded bouquet presents an artful study in whites and creams that feels both formal and intimately handcrafted. At the heart of the arrangement sit broad, white oriental lilies with their elegant trumpet profiles and pale green stamens, their open faces offering a dramatic focal point. Encircling these lilies are clusters of cream and ivory roses, many remaining in tight bud form or just beginning to unfurl, their layered petals providing a plush, tactile contrast to the lilies' smoother planes. Interlaced throughout are delicate sprays of Gypsophila-Baby's Breath-whose tiny star-like blooms create a soft, clouded texture that cushions and connects the larger blossoms. A few bright green leaves slip discreetly around the outer edge, accentuating the bouquet's rounded silhouette and giving a refreshing counterpoint to the all-white scheme. The photograph's soft, neutral lighting captures the subtle tonal differences between pure white and warm cream, and the bouquet's scent can be nearly imagined: a faintly sweet lilies' aroma mingling with the rose's gentle perfume. Crafted with the eye of an experienced florist, this piece suits weddings, christenings, formal receptions, or a considered sympathy arrangement, offering a message of purity and quiet hope. Florist Kensington often prepares similar designs for pick-up near Kensington High Street and local deliveries across South Kensington and Earls Court when a neighbour seeks something both understated and reassuring.
COMPASSION POSY
£90.00
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A rounded, luxuriant bouquet of lilies and roses is photographed against a pure white studio background, allowing every colour and curve to stand out with crystal clarity. The main impression is one of soft romance and quiet opulence, as large white lilies stretch their trumpet-like petals outward, gently curling at the tips and framing pale green stamens at their centres. Nestled between these stately blooms are clusters of pastel pink roses and cream-toned roses, each one at a different stage of opening: some tightly furled like promises still to unfold, others fully opened with plush, layered petals that invite a lingering touch. Among this delicate harmony, several deep fuchsia or magenta Oriental lilies, similar to Stargazer varieties, blaze with intensity, their speckled petals and golden anthers creating vivid focal points that draw the eye to the heart of the arrangement. Fine sprays of white baby's breath drift throughout the bouquet, lending a light, cloud-like texture that softens the contrast between the bold lilies and the gentle roses. Hints of deep green leaves and stems peek through just enough to suggest freshness and careful hand-tying beneath the blossoms. The lighting is bright and even, enhancing the crisp whites, warm pinks, and rich magentas without casting harsh shadows, so every petal and floret appears freshly cut. This is the kind of bouquet you might imagine being delivered to a boutique hotel near Kensington Gardens or a stylish apartment off Gloucester Road, ideal for celebrating engagements, anniversaries, or special family gatherings with flowers that feel both modern and timeless.
CHERISHED MOMENTS POSY
£90.00
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A compact, lush domed arrangement of blush and white blooms sits plainly on a white backdrop, its harmonious palette and dense texture evoking a well-tended garden at first light. Classic pink roses form the focal rhythm, their full heads ranging from deeper coral-tinged centers to softer, pastel outer petals; interspersed among them are petite spray roses that provide subtle tonal variation and a delicate sense of movement. Pure white freesias appear in tight clusters, some blossoms open with delicate bell shapes and tiny yellow stamens visible, others still in buds, offering a sense of unfolding life and gentle scent. The florist has kept the design intentionally stemless in appearance, creating a rounded cushion where flowers meet foliage seamlessly. Rich green leaves-glossy broad foliage likely ruscus or salal-create a velvety backdrop, and the cream-margined variegated leaves, possibly pittosporum, scatter light and pattern through the massing of blooms. The lighting is natural and soft, highlighting petal textures and the subtle interplay of pinks and whites, while a faint shadow beneath the piece gives it weight and presence. This arrangement reads as refined and comforting, suitable for sympathetic gestures or understated celebrations alike: a memorial table piece, a peaceful funeral tribute, or a restrained centerpiece for a small morning gathering. For neighbours in Kensington, whether near Holland Park or the quieter lanes off Earls Court Road, this bouquet offers a gentle, expertly made statement of care and seasonal freshness from a local hand.
HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
£90.00
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