Hampstead Baskets & Posies

At Hampstead Flowers, our hand-crafted flower baskets and delicate posies are designed to bring a touch of Hampstead charm into every home. Working just moments from Hampstead Heath and the village-style buzz of Heath Street and Flask Walk, our experienced team of local florists carefully select each stem for freshness, fragrance and balance.

Whether you're sending a comforting sympathy posy, a welcoming basket for a new baby, or a seasonal centrepiece for your Hampstead townhouse, every design is created in-store by a professional florist who understands how important it is to get the details right. We're proud to serve our neighbours across Belsize Park, West Hampstead and Golders Green with reliable same-day delivery on all basket and posy flowers when you order online before 3 PM.

Our woven baskets and compact posies are especially popular for:

  • Thoughtful hospital and care-home gifts where vases aren't available
  • Condolence tributes that feel personal, gentle and understated
  • Charming table arrangements for intimate Hampstead gatherings

Every basket and posy is conditioned, arranged and checked by hand, drawing on years of local floristry experience. If you need guidance on colours, seasonal blooms or message wording, our friendly team at Hampstead Flowers is here to help you choose the perfect design for your occasion and your recipient.

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BASKETS / POSIES
A careful study in gentle contrasts by a Hampstead florist: this woven, light wooden basket cradles an arrangement built around large, immaculate white Gerbera daisies whose wide petals focus attention on deep brown-to-black central discs, a bold heart within an otherwise tender palette. Soft blush-pink carnations cluster like small poufs, their ruffled edges creating a tactile softness that invites touch, while sprays of tiny white and pale yellow daisy-like blooms - likely spray chrysanthemums or asters - pad the composition with cheerful abundance. Scattered throughout are diminutive starry flowers in pale purple-blue that add cool punctuation and delicate fragrance among the warmer tones. The foliage has been chosen for both contrast and movement: rounded, silvery eucalyptus leaves catch the light with a muted sheen and offer a fresh, herbal scent; rich, glossy ruscus cascades out from the left side of the basket, producing an elegant trailing line that echoes the natural spill you see in Hampstead's village market displays. The basket itself is rustic yet refined, its curved brown handle arching gently overhead to frame the composition like a small, portable garden. The lighting is neutral and even, revealing petal texture and leaf structure without dramatic shadow - the kind of clarity you might notice on a bright afternoon along Flask Walk. Suitable for comforting moments, a bedside table, or a calm centrepiece at a Hampstead gathering, this bouquet reflects the quiet expertise of local floristry and can be arranged for local delivery across Hampstead and nearby streets when requested.
ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU BASKET
£50.00
Overhead, a lush Florist Choice Basket unfurls its opulent bloom; Hampstead Flowers has curated a generous mix of pink, white, fuchsia, and green, nestled in a light-colored woven basket. The handle is partly veiled by petals, giving a sense of lush abundance. The palette: velvet hot pink peonies, satin-cream roses, airy white ranunculus, and hydrangeas in palest pink, paired with the clean brightness of white anemones with nearly black centers. Smaller white filler flowers drift among wispy eucalyptus and other foliage, adding air and texture. The arrangement sits beneath a crisp white square overlay bearing Florist Choice Basket in flowing script and the price ?60 in bold modern typography. The lighting is soft and morning-like, which makes the petals glow and the greens sing. The whole is designed as a ready-to-gift piece-one that would grace a celebration table, a congratulatory bouquet for a milestone, or a heartfelt gesture to convey warmth and joy. Hampstead Flowers crafts this arrangement with a careful balance of horticultural quality and artistic touch, the kind of bouquet that feels custom for Hampstead's leafy streets, from the lanes around High Street to the quiet corners near West Hampstead and the Heath's edge. It can be delivered across Hampstead with ease, including nearby villages and postal districts, making it ideal for same-day delivery to brighten a friend's day on a doorstep or dinner table.
FLORIST CHOICE SYMPATHY BASKET
£60.00
In this carefully staged studio photograph, a cream-coloured woven basket with a curved handle holds a thoughtful funeral flower arrangement that appears both abundant and serene, like a small garden gathered from quiet corners near Hampstead Heath or Keats House. The background is stark white, and a soft shadow beneath the basket gives the entire display a sense of calm presence, as if it could have just been placed on a table in a family home before a service. At the heart of the design is a single, creamy white rose, its petals neatly furled and spiralling towards the centre, symbolising purity and remembrance. Flanking this focal bloom are two rich, deep purple calla lilies, their sleek, trumpet-like forms adding a graceful, contemporary elegance often chosen for tributes and memorials in Hampstead churches and chapels. Threaded throughout are light lavender and pale lilac clematis-like flowers, star-shaped and gently poised, which introduce softness and a whisper of spring. Cheerful accents of yellow alstroemeria or freesia-style blossoms flicker through the greenery, their bell-shaped flowers lifting the mood without losing the respectful tone. A single magenta gerbera, visible towards the right, contributes a bolder touch of colour, echoing the vibrancy of a cherished life. Surrounding everything is a wealth of lush green foliage: broad, glossy leaves possibly resembling ruscus, intermingled with daintier green sprigs, create a rounded, well-balanced silhouette. The flowers appear freshly cut, their textures and colours captured in crisp detail. This basket arrangement, designed in the spirit of local Hampstead floristry, feels especially suited for sending sympathy, accompanying a funeral service, or placing by a memorial bench or graveside as a gentle expression of love, comfort, and farewell.
TREASURED MOMENTS BASKET
£65.00
A tasteful sympathy flower basket is presented against a spotless white backdrop, the neutral setting allowing every curve and colour of the arrangement to stand out with quiet grace. The basket itself is woven in a light beige or off-white fibre, with a matching handle that rises gently over the centre like an arc of reassurance. Inside, the flowers are arranged with the practiced hand of a local Hampstead florist, creating a rounded, abundant form that feels complete yet never heavy. Large, creamy white roses take centre stage, their open, velvety blooms suggesting sincerity and reverence, as if chosen for a farewell service by the Heath or a remembrance gathering in one of Hampstead's elegant townhouses. Interlaced among these roses are delicate lavender and pale periwinkle clematis, their star-shaped petals and vibrant yellow-green eyes adding a whisper of colour that softens the overall white and cream palette. Clusters of smaller, freesia-like flowers in white and soft yellow weave through the design, some still in tight buds, hinting at gentle fragrance and new beginnings even in moments of loss. Subtle bright yellow accents lend a touch of optimism, while lush, dark green foliage surrounds and supports the blooms, its glossy surfaces catching the light and giving structure and depth. The composition feels balanced and contemplative, perfect for sending to a Hampstead funeral home, a quiet chapel off Flask Walk, or a family home near the Heath. It conveys tender condolence, respect, and the hope of peace, making it an eloquent floral tribute for a life well lived.
PEACE & PURITY BASKET
£65.00
A softly lit image shows a graceful funeral flower basket, thoughtfully arranged to convey comfort and respect. The basket itself is made from pale, natural wood, rectangular-oval in shape with a slight curve, and supported by four small feet that give it a delicate, elevated look. An arched handle in the same light tone frames a lush, rounded mound of flowers that appears to spill over the rim in a gentle cascade. Dominating the composition are full, creamy white roses, their layered petals opening in serene spirals that evoke purity, peace, and cherished memories. Clusters of rich red carnations are gathered around them, their deeply ruffled petals in a dignified shade of crimson offering a sense of devotion and heartfelt sympathy. Among these are softer touches of pale pink and bi-coloured carnations, where white petals are tipped or speckled with pink and red, introducing a quiet, tender note. Threaded throughout are smaller, bell-shaped white blooms, likely freesias, that bring a sense of lightness and suggest a faint, fresh fragrance rising from the arrangement. The flowers are cradled in lush green foliage: broad, glossy leaves provide structure and depth, while fine, feathery fern-like sprigs add height and a gentle, almost breath-like movement. Set against a clean white background, every petal, leaf, and stem stands out with clarity, allowing the viewer to sense the care taken in its creation. This basket feels perfectly suited to a Hampstead funeral or memorial service, whether placed beside a chapel in Belsize Park or delivered to a family home near Hampstead Heath, offering a quiet, floral expression of sympathy and support.
REMEMBRANCE BASKET
£60.00
A rounded, abundantly full bouquet sits against a clean white backdrop, every bloom arranged with the precision and ease of an experienced Hampstead florist. The first impression is of soft, romantic colour: garden roses in pale pink, warm yellow, and creamy peach cluster together, their petals layered like satin ruffles, some fully open, others just teasing apart. Between them, slim-petalled clematis in tones of white and gentle lavender stretch their starry shapes, each bloom anchored by a vivid yellow centre that seems to glow in the light. Cool-toned blue eryngium, or sea holly, punctuates the arrangement, its spiky, thistle-like heads adding both structure and an almost sculptural interest that contrasts with the roses' plushness. Rich purple lisianthus weave through the design, some in tight buds, others ruffled and half open, contributing a sense of movement as if the bouquet has just been gathered from a well-kept garden near Hampstead Heath. Scattered clusters of glossy red hypericum berries bring a fresh, berry-bright accent, their round shapes catching the light like tiny jewels. All of this is supported by a generous bed of foliage: broad, polished green leaves, airy feathery greens, and shadows of deep burgundy foliage that quietly add depth and complexity. The lighting is soft and even, reminiscent of a calm morning in Hampstead Village, giving the flowers a natural radiance without harsh shadows. This arrangement feels equally at home gracing a dining table off Pilgrim's Lane, saying thank you after a gathering on Fitzjohn's Avenue, or being delivered as a heartfelt birthday surprise, its fragrance and colour designed to lift the mood and invite a lingering smile.
ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
£100.00
Seen from directly above against a pure white studio backdrop, this impeccably rounded bouquet pairs pristine white oriental lilies with creamy ivory roses in a dense, symmetrical design. The lilies open widely, their trumpet-shaped petals catching a soft light that reveals pale greenish stamens at each center, while the roses remain artfully in bud or half-open stages, their layered petals folding inward like whispered vows. Scattered between these principal flowers are delicate sprays of baby's breath, their miniature white blossoms forming a lacy, cloud-like matrix that cushions and frames the larger blooms. Here and there, fresh green leaves edge the composition, offering a cool, vivid contrast that keeps the overall look fresh rather than stark. The tactile variety - the silky lilies, the velvet-rolled rose petals, and the feathery gypsophila - is evident even in the photograph, and a faint scent of sweet lilies and warm rose perfume is easy to imagine. Crafted with an eye for classical bridal shape and measured refinement, this bouquet is ideal for weddings at Hampstead Parish Church or small ceremonies on Parliament Hill, and is available for delivery across Hampstead and neighbouring Belsize Park through Hampstead Flowers. The bouquet radiates serenity and devotion; its restrained colour palette and meticulous construction make it a confident choice for celebrating new beginnings, marking anniversaries, or offering a polished sympathy tribute when words alone are not enough.
COMPASSION POSY
£90.00
A sumptuous round bouquet brimming with lilies, roses, and baby's breath is shown against a crisp white background, allowing every hue and petal edge to stand out clearly. Large white lilies form the main structure, their elongated petals arching outward in smooth, satin-like curves, some fully open and others still in fresh, green-tipped buds that hint at blooms yet to come. Nestled around them are softly tinted blush pink roses and creamy ivory roses, their velvety spirals unfolding from tight centres into generous, romantic blossoms. Cutting through the pale tones, several striking fuchsia Oriental lilies add a dramatic note, their petals washed in deep pink and speckled in darker shades, with golden-yellow stamens rising proudly at the centre. Throughout the design, delicate sprigs of white gypsophila create a misty, cloud-like texture, filling spaces between larger flowers so the bouquet feels full, balanced, and effortlessly graceful. Subtle touches of glossy green foliage can be glimpsed beneath the blooms, grounding the composition with a hint of garden freshness. The even, bright lighting highlights every detail as if the bouquet were resting on a table in a light-filled Hampstead apartment overlooking the Heath, just delivered for a milestone celebration or thoughtful romantic surprise. The mood is one of joyful refinement and heartfelt emotion, captured in a design that would be equally at home at a Hampstead wedding, an intimate dinner on Flask Walk, or as an elegant centrepiece for a special family gathering nearby.
CHERISHED MOMENTS POSY
£90.00
This bouquet evokes the hush of an early garden dawn: a rounded, concentrated cluster of soft pink roses anchors the composition, each rose ranging from open, ruffled blooms to neat, tighter spray roses that create a layered, painterly effect. Nestled amongst those pinks are pristine white freesias, some fully open with delicate, bell-shaped flowers revealing faint yellow stamens, others still tightly furled and promising slow unfurling. The supporting greens are rich and varied-deep, glossy leaves (think ruscus or salal) form a sturdy backdrop while variegated foliage with creamy margins adds flickers of brightness and visual rhythm. The arrangement is dense and seamless, with no visible stems, shaped into a formal domed cushion that sits clearly against a stark white background; natural light highlights the soft textures and the slight translucence of petals at the edges. The combination reads as both refined and approachable: the freesia's fresh, citrus-sweet scent would mingle with the warm, honeyed aroma of roses, giving the piece a quietly uplifting presence. Intended for gentle celebrations or moments of remembrance, this bouquet feels like something chosen for a morning service near Flask Walk or a thoughtful tribute delivered across Hampstead Village-an intimate, expertly balanced display that comforts with colour, scent, and the reassuring skill of a local florist's hand.
HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
£90.00