Nine Elms BASKETS / POSIES

At Nine Elms Florist, our hand-crafted flower baskets and delicate posies are designed to bring gentle beauty to every moment - from thoughtful get-well wishes to graceful tributes. Working daily with fresh market flowers, our experienced local florist team carefully selects each bloom for colour, scent and longevity.

We create elegant wicker bouquets in baskets that are perfect for homes and offices around Nine Elms Lane, the riverside apartments by Battersea Power Station, and new developments close to Embassy Gardens. Our compact posies are ideal when you want something simple, heartfelt and easy to place on a bedside, coffee table or memorial.

From soft pastels to vibrant seasonal mixes, every design is made to order in our Nine Elms studio and finished with care, so you can send a truly personal gesture across:

  • Nine Elms & Battersea
  • Vauxhall & the riverside walkways
  • Stockwell and surrounding neighbourhoods

Need flowers in a hurry? We offer trusted same-day delivery on all baskets and posies when you order online before 3 PM. Our local drivers know the one-way systems, new builds and concierge desks, ensuring your designs arrive fresh and on time.

Choose Nine Elms Florist for beautifully arranged baskets and posies created by skilled florists who truly understand the area and the sentiments you want to express.

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BASKETS / POSIES
A warm, expertly balanced floral basket, presented on a bright white backdrop to emphasize its gentle palette of white, soft pink and fresh green. At the heart of this composition are several immaculate white Gerbera daisies whose wide petals encircle dark brown to nearly black centres, creating strong, comforting focal points. Soft blush carnations cluster between the Gerberas, their layered, ruffled petals creating a soft cloud-like texture and a sense of affectionate abundance. Interspersed are handfuls of small white and pale yellow daisy-type blooms - likely spray chrysanthemums - which fill the arrangement with cheerful density and a light, garden-fresh scent. Delicate, starry purple-blue accent flowers appear intermittently, offering cool, twinkling contrast against the warmer pastels. The greenery is thoughtfully arranged: rounded, silvery eucalyptus leaves lend a modern, calming tone and a subtle minty fragrance, while dark, glossy ruscus trails from the left side of the basket, adding graceful movement and depth. The basket itself is a handcrafted woven vessel in light wood tones with a sturdy curved handle, suggesting artisanal care and hometown charm reminiscent of local markets around Nine Elms Lane and the New Covent Garden Market area. Bright, even lighting reveals the fresh textures of each petal and leaf, making this piece suitable as a comforting sympathy gift, a peaceful table centerpiece, or a tender expression of thanks. Nine Elms Florist prepares pieces like this for same-day delivery across Nine Elms and neighbouring Vauxhall with the attention to scent, colour and structure that local clients expect.
ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU BASKET
£50.00
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FLORIST CHOICE SYMPATHY BASKET
£60.00
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A light, creamy woven basket with a gently arched handle is photographed against a spotless white background, casting a delicate shadow that gives the image depth and a sense of stillness, like a pause beside the river in Nine Elms. Overflowing from the basket is a carefully shaped mound of fresh flowers and foliage, designed with the calm elegance appropriate for a funeral or a heartfelt condolence gesture. The focal point is a single, fully formed creamy white rose at the centre, its petals wrapped in a perfect spiral that suggests purity, remembrance, and the quiet beauty of a well-lived life. Around it, two rich purple calla lilies curl upward with graceful, trumpet-like forms, their smooth, velvety surfaces bringing a sense of sophistication and solemn dignity. Scattered lightly through the composition are star-shaped clematis blooms in soft lavender and pale lilac, each flower airy and delicate, softening the stronger shapes and echoing the pastel skies often seen over Battersea Power Station nearby. Small clusters of yellow and white flowers, freesia or alstroemeria-like in appearance, add gentle brightness and texture, the yellow tones hinting at warmth and comfort in a time of loss. On the right, a single magenta gerbera daisy emerges from the foliage, its vivid, radiating petals creating a poignant highlight of love and gratitude. All of these blooms are cradled in an abundance of glossy dark green leaves and finer, lighter green sprigs that provide structure, depth, and a sense of natural abundance. The overall effect is of a professionally crafted sympathy basket that balances colour and emotion, suitable for delivery to a memorial gathering or a family home anywhere across Nine Elms and the surrounding riverside neighbourhoods.
TREASURED MOMENTS BASKET
£65.00
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This image shows a refined sympathy flower basket, the kind often chosen for funeral services or memorial gatherings around Nine Elms and along the riverside. A pale woven basket with a matching curved handle forms the base, its neutral tone allowing the flowers to take centre stage. Inside, a generous cluster of creamy white roses opens in full, their layered petals soft and almost luminous, evoking a sense of purity and peace. They are surrounded by delicate star-shaped clematis blooms in gentle lavender and pale periwinkle shades, each with a striking yellow-green centre that catches the eye and introduces a subtle, hopeful brightness. Between these statement flowers, smaller white and soft yellow blossoms, reminiscent of freesia and lisianthus, add light fragrance and a gently ruffled texture, some just beginning to unfurl. Glossy dark green leaves, along with slender, fresher green stems, cradle and frame the arrangement, giving it a lush, rounded silhouette that feels both abundant and controlled. The flowers appear freshly arranged, as if prepared that morning in a local Nine Elms workshop before being taken to a chapel near Vauxhall or a quiet flat overlooking the new developments. The colour palette of cream, white, soft yellow, and muted lilac creates an atmosphere of calm reflection and understated elegance. Nothing is showy; everything feels measured, respectful, and sincere. This is the sort of floral tribute chosen to say a gentle goodbye, to offer condolences, or to stand beside a framed photograph, expressing what words sometimes cannot.
PEACE & PURITY BASKET
£65.00
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In this image, a classic funeral flower basket is arranged with the kind of care a local Nine Elms florist brings to a final farewell. The light, natural wooden basket is shallow yet wide, with a soft oval outline and four small feet that give it a poised, elevated stance, like a little garden lifted onto the table. An arched handle in matching pale wood curves above, framing the flowers without overshadowing them. Within this frame, a dense, rounded canopy of blooms rises gracefully, composed of creamy white roses and rich red carnations. The roses are fully open, their petals smooth and velvety, layers unfolding in gentle spirals that suggest peace and acceptance. The carnations provide contrast and depth, their deep crimson, finely frilled petals evoking heartfelt devotion and remembrance. Interspersed among them are softer, bi-coloured carnation heads, predominantly white but kissed with pink and red around the edges, adding a subtle, almost whispered tenderness. Small white flowers, similar to freesias with slender stems and flared, bell-shaped blooms, punctuate the arrangement, bringing a lighter note and suggesting the soft fragrance one might notice in a quiet room near the Thames path. The whole display is anchored by abundant greenery: broad, glossy leaves create a sturdy base, while feathery fern-like sprigs lift the eye upwards and outwards, giving the bouquet an airy, natural flow. Set against a plain white backdrop, every shade and texture is clearly visible, creating a refined funeral tribute suitable for services in local churches, crematoria, or for sympathy delivery to homes around Nine Elms.
REMEMBRANCE BASKET
£60.00
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Presented against a crisp white backdrop, this domed bouquet feels like a little piece of a Nine Elms garden brought indoors and carefully shaped by a professional florist. The composition is densely packed, so every angle is filled with texture and colour, from the top of the arrangement down to the softly shadowed base. Luxurious garden roses in shades of warm yellow, blush pink, and gentle peach create the main body, their layered petals unfolding like tiny whirlpools. Some blooms are still in the promise of early opening, others fully expanded, giving the bouquet a sense of movement and life. Between the roses, pale lavender and white clematis flowers reach outward with slender, star-like petals and glowing yellow centres, echoing the relaxed, climbing plants you might see in courtyards off Nine Elms Lane. Striking blue eryngium thistles rise above the softer shapes, their prickly, metallic-blue heads adding a contemporary, almost sculptural edge. Deep purple lisianthus blooms, from tight buds to open, ruffled cups, weave through the design, introducing a richer, jewel-like tone. Bright red hypericum berries cluster here and there, their round, polished forms catching the light like drops of lacquer. Layers of foliage in varied greens - glossy, broad leaves, airy feathery sprigs, and hints of near-burgundy stems - cradle the flowers and give the bouquet its generous, full silhouette. The lighting is bright yet gentle, highlighting the natural freshness of each petal, as if the bouquet has just been prepared for a birthday, anniversary, or new-home delivery to one of the riverside apartments overlooking the Thames in Nine Elms, radiating warmth, joy, and thoughtful intention.
ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
£100.00
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Bathed in neutral daylight and photographed from directly above, this meticulously gathered round bouquet reads as a classic white-on-white composition. Several broad-petalled white lilies dominate the scene-each with trumpet-shaped blooms that curve outward to reveal subtle green-tinted stamens-while numerous cream-tinged roses, kept mostly in tight buds or gently opening, form a plush, compact core. Interlaced through and between these principal flowers are airy clusters of white Baby's Breath (Gypsophila), their tiny blossoms like a soft snowfall that cushions the larger forms and adds an intricate filigree to the silhouette. Small flashes of verdant foliage appear around the rim, their clean green tones sharpening the bouquet's edge and preventing the mass of white from appearing flat. The overall surface is dense and even, a carefully controlled geometry that suggests the bouquet was hand-tied with precision. Texture is important here: the lilies' satiny petals contrast with the rose's layered velvet and the gypsophila's light, lace-like stems, creating a tactile richness that the photo conveys through crisp focus and gentle highlights. The mood is one of hopeful calm-fit for a riverside ceremony by the Thames or a refined reception near Battersea Power Station-where white flowers signal both celebration and sincerity. For anyone ordering from the New Covent Garden Market area, this is the kind of design that reads beautifully in photographs and translates into a calm, fragrant presence in the home or venue.
COMPASSION POSY
£90.00
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Set against a crisp white backdrop, this rounded bouquet glows with the gentle drama of fresh lilies and roses carefully arranged to feel both luxurious and welcoming. Wide, trumpet-like white lilies form the backbone of the design, their petals opening in generous arcs, some still held in green-tipped bud form that hints at the days of beauty still to come. Between them, soft blush pink and warm cream roses cluster in small groups, each bloom velvety to the eye, some tightly furled, others unfolding their layers in a spiral of petals that suggests tenderness and devotion. Cutting through these pastel tones, several bold magenta Oriental lilies, similar to Stargazers, add a confident splash of colour, their darker speckles and glowing centres giving the bouquet its lively focal points. Tiny stars of white baby's breath weave in and out of the larger flowers, creating a fine, airy veil that softens transitions and adds a dreamy, romantic texture. You can almost sense the faint, sweet fragrance drifting up, the lilies' perfume mingling delicately with the classic rose scent. Subtle flashes of fresh green foliage frame the blooms without overwhelming them, preserving the bouquet's neat, dome-like silhouette. The clear, even lighting emphasises the freshness and intricate structure of each flower, as if the arrangement has just been completed in a local Nine Elms studio before heading out for delivery. This design feels perfectly suited to joyful milestones in the area-from new home celebrations in modern riverside developments to intimate anniversary dinners after a walk by the Thames-whenever heartfelt emotion and understated elegance are desired.
CHERISHED MOMENTS POSY
£90.00
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I picture this bouquet as if glimpsed in the soft morning light along the Thames near Nine Elms - a compact, carefully sculpted mound of pink roses and white freesia that reads both refined and comforting. The dominant elements are those perfected pink roses: some broad and fully opened with layers of velvety petals curling outward, others smaller spray roses that add delicate whispers of paler pink and a lively cadence across the surface. Interspersed are sprays of pristine white freesia, upright and fragrant, their bell-shaped blooms revealing tiny yellow stamens when open and closed buds promising more scent to come; these freesias introduce a crisp, citrus-tinged perfume that lifts the sweeter rose notes. The supporting greenery is layered and textural - deep, glossy leaves provide a solid, verdant field while variegated leaves with creamy edges offer bright highlights and natural contrast, suggesting a careful selection of salal and pittosporum. The composition is tightly packed so no stems show, the result a domed, cushion arrangement that feels both formal and intimate. Light falls across the grouping in a gentle wash, accentuating petal texture and the soft gradient of pinks against the white freesia. This piece could be placed with dignity at a celebration of life, chosen as a thoughtful get-well gift, or sent to mark a quiet milestone; it resonates with the calm, considered aesthetic favoured by local florists around Nine Elms and Vauxhall, and would carry well on delivery to nearby streets such as Nine Elms Lane or the riverside walk by Battersea Power Station.
HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
£90.00
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