Chelsea Baskets & Posies – Handcrafted by Chelsea Flowers

Welcome to Chelsea Flowers, your local Chelsea florist specialising in beautiful baskets and posies for every occasion. Our friendly team of expert florists takes pride in personally handcrafting each arrangement, using only the freshest, premium blooms sourced from trusted suppliers every morning. Whether you're celebrating, sharing sympathy, or simply showing you care, our thoughtfully designed bouquets, elegant baskets, and charming posies suit both classic and contemporary styles.

We’re rooted in the heart of Chelsea, near King’s Road, Sloane Square and the leafy walkways of Royal Hospital Chelsea, ensuring our arrangements reflect the beauty and vibrancy of our neighbourhood. We proudly offer same-day delivery across Chelsea and surrounding areas, including Fulham and Knightsbridge, if you place your order online by 3 PM.

  • Expertly crafted flower baskets and posies, tailored for every sentiment
  • Speedy same-day flower delivery until 3 PM in Chelsea, Fulham, Knightsbridge
  • Dedicated service from florists who truly know and love the local area
When you order online from Chelsea Flowers, you can trust your gift will be delivered with care and genuine passion. As your trusted local florist, we’re committed to ensuring your gesture is as meaningful as the flowers we create. Explore our collection and let us help you send something truly special today!

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BASKETS / POSIES
A bright, carefully balanced basket arrangement from a Chelsea florist's studio, where creamy white Gerbera daisies take centre stage with their crisp petals and striking deep brown to black discs that provide bold contrast. Surrounding them are cushions of blush pink carnations, each bloom softly frilled to create plush, romantic texture, and abundant clusters of small white and pale yellow daisy-type flowers-likely chrysanthemums or asters-filling the composition with gentle volume. Fine sprays of tiny star-shaped pale blue and lilac flowers are tucked through the foliage, adding cool punctuation and a tender lift to the colour story. The greenery is rich and varied: rounded, silvery eucalyptus leaves introduce a calm, contemporary tone and a subtle aromatic lift, while darker glossy ruscus branches extend and cascade from the left side to give the piece a natural, asymmetrical movement. Everything is gathered in a light-wood woven basket with a solid curved brown handle, its handcrafted texture echoing the arrangement's honest, approachable style. Set against a bright white backdrop with soft, even illumination, the flowers read fresh and lively without fuss. As a local Chelsea design, this basket is often chosen for sympathy tributes, thoughtful thank-yous, or bedside cheer; Chelsea Flowers offers similar curated arrangements for same-day delivery across Chelsea, King's Road and the surrounding streets when freshness matters most. The overall impression is one of quiet refinement, tactile softness, and gentle consolation.
ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU BASKET
£50.00
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Picture stepping into a Chelsea shop as I guide you through a Florist Choice Basket. An overhead shot reveals a lush white-woven basket brimming with blooms and greenery in a palette of soft pinks, creams, and deep fuchsias. Hot pink peonies with ruffled petals anchor the arrangement, while white ranunculus unfurl their tight layers, pale pink hydrangeas form soft cloud-like clusters, and blush-cream roses add gentle romance. White anemones punctuate with charcoal centers, and wisps of eucalyptus and other greens lend a woodland edge. The bouquet feels abundant yet refined, each element thoughtfully positioned to balance texture and scent. A clear white square overlay sits at the center, presenting 'Florist Choice Basket' in flowing script and '?60' in bold sans serif-an inviting gift for birthdays, anniversaries, or a thoughtful gesture. The light-colored basket and visible handle contribute rustic elegance, perfect for Chelsea markets along Sloane Street and the elegant corners of Brompton Road. Available for same-day delivery across Chelsea, Knightsbridge, and surrounding districts, this arrangement embodies the artistry of a dedicated local florist-romance, freshness, and confident craftsmanship you can feel as you picture it on a mantel or at a celebratory table.
FLORIST CHOICE SYMPATHY BASKET
£60.00
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A refined funeral flower arrangement is presented as a carefully composed studio photograph, the basket placed centrally on a smooth white surface and framed by a seamless white backdrop that draws attention to its gentle colours and shapes. The container is a pale, woven basket with an off-white, slightly arched handle that curves protectively over the flowers, like a subtle frame of comfort. Rising from this basket is a lush, rounded display built around a single, prominent creamy white rose, its petals unfurling slowly from a tight centre, symbolising peace and a tender farewell. Flanking this rose, two deep purple calla lilies stand with quiet strength, their sculpted, trumpet-like blooms introducing a sense of modern sophistication and solemn beauty well suited to a Chelsea funeral service or wake. Interwoven among the main flowers are clusters of small, star-shaped clematis-style blossoms in lilac and pale lavender, their soft tones offering a whisper of serenity. Cheerful specks of yellow, likely alstroemeria or freesia-like flowers, lighten the mood of the arrangement, suggesting gratitude for a life well lived rather than only sorrow. Tucked to the right side, a vivid magenta gerbera daisy shines boldly, its layered, radiating petals hinting at bright memories and personality amidst the more muted palette. The basket brims with abundant greenery-broad, glossy leaves reminiscent of ruscus and lighter, finer sprigs-which create depth, texture, and a garden-like fullness, much like the planted beds you might see around nearby Chelsea squares. The lighting is soft and even, revealing the natural sheen of each leaf and the subtle shading in the petals. Altogether, the image conveys a sense of composed grace, compassion, and thoughtful craftsmanship, as if lovingly prepared by Chelsea Flowers for a meaningful final tribute.
TREASURED MOMENTS BASKET
£65.00
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A refined sympathy basket is captured against a clean white backdrop, the light-coloured wicker glowing softly as it cradles an abundant arrangement of pastel funeral flowers. The eye is first drawn to the generous, creamy white roses, fully open and velvety, sitting high in the design like calm, steady beacons of love and remembrance. Around them, pale lavender clematis unfurl their star-shaped petals, each bloom centred with a bright yellow-green heart that adds a gentle spark to the otherwise tranquil palette. Clusters of white and buttery-yellow freesia-style flowers, some tight in bud and others just beginning to open, weave through the roses and clematis, adding scent, texture, and a sense of tender movement. Light yellow and pure white accents mingle together, while ruffled white filler flowers, reminiscent of lisianthus, deepen the sense of softness. A generous collar of dark, glossy green foliage curves around the composition, its cool tones bringing clarity and contrast, much like the fresh air along the Thames near Chelsea Embankment. The basket's softly arching handle frames the top of the display, lending a traditional, comforting feel, as if carried gently from a local Chelsea florist to a memorial service or private home. The atmosphere is serene and contemplative, perfectly suited to honouring a life with grace. Every element-from the rounded shape to the layered textures-suggests quiet support, making this the kind of floral tribute chosen when words feel fragile but you still want to send warmth and light.
PEACE & PURITY BASKET
£65.00
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A softly lit funeral flower basket is presented against a clean white background, offering a quiet moment of reflection that feels at home in Chelsea's calm residential streets. The basket itself is crafted from pale, natural wood, gently oval with four small supporting feet and a strong curved handle that arches gracefully over the flowers. Inside, the blooms gather in a rounded, overflowing mound, suggesting both generosity and care. Several creamy white roses open fully, their layered, velvety petals forming gentle spirals that evoke innocence, remembrance, and farewell. Around them, clusters of velvety red carnations bring a deeper, more solemn emotion; their dense, ruffled heads create a sense of texture and depth, like a soft fabric. Interwoven are delicate pink and white bi-coloured carnations, their petals traced with blush and scarlet, adding a whisper of tenderness to the classic red and white theme. Nestled among these are smaller, airy white blossoms, similar to freesias, their bell-shaped flowers and unopened buds hinting at a soft fragrance. The flowers rest in a lush bed of dark green foliage, with broad, glossy leaves giving structure and weight, and wispy fern or asparagus greenery spilling out in light, feathery arcs. Every stem seems thoughtfully positioned, as if arranged by a local florist who understands the sensitivity of funeral tributes for Chelsea families saying goodbye. The overall impression is one of serene elegance and heartfelt condolence, suitable for a funeral service, wake, or as a respectful sympathy gift delivered to a home near Sloane Square, the Royal Hospital Chelsea, or along the quieter side streets off King's Road.
REMEMBRANCE BASKET
£60.00
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Captured against a clean white backdrop, this round, abundantly full bouquet appears almost to float, its rich mix of colours and textures drawing the eye in slow, appreciative circles. Layers of garden roses in gentle shades of blush pink, creamy peach, and soft yellow form the core, each bloom at a slightly different stage of unfurling, like a series of quiet moments in a Chelsea garden coming into flower. Threaded through this rosey heart are star-shaped clematis blossoms in pale lavender and near-white, their slender petals and golden centers lending an airy grace, as if they had climbed in from a nearby trellis on Cheyne Walk. Punctuating the softness, blue eryngium thistles stand proudly with their metallic blue-grey, spiked heads, adding a touch of wild structure and a contemporary edge that contrasts beautifully with the more traditional blooms. Rich purple lisianthus flowers, some cupped in tight, ruffled buds and others opening into soft trumpets, add a velvety depth of tone that feels quietly luxurious. Scattered throughout, small clusters of bright red hypericum berries gleam like tiny jewels, providing cheerful dots of colour and an almost tactile roundness. A generous collar of mixed greenery supports the arrangement-broad, glossy foliage, fine feathery stems, and small flashes of burgundy leaves, all contributing to the bouquet's sense of fullness and natural movement. The lighting is soft and even, revealing the true hues of every petal and leaf without distraction. The overall impression is one of refined joy and thoughtful craftsmanship, the kind of bouquet a local Chelsea florist might send for a special birthday brunch off the King's Road, a new home welcome near Sloane Square, or a heartfelt gesture of gratitude delivered the same day.
ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
£100.00
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This round, hand-tied bouquet captures a restrained elegance best described as quietly celebratory: several large white lilies, their trumpet-shaped petals unfurling to show pale green stamens and the faintest wash of colour at their throats, mingle harmoniously with numerous cream and ivory roses held mostly as compact buds or partially opened blossoms. Tiny clusters of white Baby's Breath (Gypsophila) thread through the arrangement like lacy snow, softening edges and lending a feathered texture between the more sculptural flowers. Only a handful of vibrant green leaves are visible around the outer ring, discreetly framing the arrangement and accentuating the pristine white palette. The composition is dense yet balanced, deliberately symmetrical from the top-down view, the kind of classic design often requested for Chelsea weddings or for elegant table centres at nearby venues on the King's Road. Imagine the tactile contrast: the lilies' smooth, waxy petals, the roses' velvety, layered folds, and the airy, almost powdery feel of the Baby's Breath - together suggesting reassurance and hope. The scent would be soft and embracing, the lilies offering a sweet lift while the roses add a warm, voluptuous note. This bouquet is equally suited to a bride seeking timeless simplicity, a thoughtful anniversary gift, or a refined sympathy arrangement, reflecting the calm, cultivated aesthetic found in Chelsea's garden squares and boutique floral studios.
COMPASSION POSY
£90.00
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A densely packed, rounded bouquet of fresh lilies and roses seems to float against a crisp white background, like a luxurious floral cloud crafted in a Chelsea workshop. Dominating the arrangement are pristine white lilies, their wide, trumpet-shaped petals opening gracefully, with a few pale green buds still closed, promising days of unfolding beauty. Woven among them are soft blush pink roses and creamy white roses, some shyly half-open, others fully bloomed, showing rich, velvety layers that almost invite the touch. Piercing through the gentle palette, several bold fuchsia and magenta Oriental lilies, much like Stargazer lilies, add a dramatic flare; their petals are marked with deeper speckles and warm, golden anthers that stand out in the light. Fine sprays of white baby's breath-countless tiny blossoms on slender stems-fill the spaces between the larger flowers, giving the bouquet a light, almost mist-like texture that balances its fullness. Subtle hints of fresh green foliage appear at the edges and between the blooms, grounding the arrangement with a natural garden feel. The lighting is bright and even, showing off every color and contour without casting harsh shadows, making the flowers appear vividly alive. This is the sort of bouquet a local might choose for a romantic proposal by the Chelsea Embankment, a milestone birthday gathering off the King's Road, or a refined thank-you gesture, with its mix of classic whites and pinks speaking of tenderness, admiration, and joyful celebration.
CHERISHED MOMENTS POSY
£90.00
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I picture this arrangement as a calm morning in a Chelsea garden: a compact, domed cushion of soft pink and white blossoms set against a pure white background so every form and hue is clear. Classic pink roses dominate - some fully open with layered, velvety petals, others as tighter buds and smaller spray roses that give the piece a lived-in, natural rhythm. White freesias nestle between the roses in clusters; a few open into delicate bell-shaped flowers with pale yellow stamens, while many remain as narrow buds, promising further bloom and longevity. The foliage is a composed chorus of textures: deep glossy greens (think ruscus or salal) that anchor the design, and variegated leaves with cream-edged margins (reminiscent of pittosporum) that introduce light and a faintly painterly edge. The arrangement's dense construction hides stems entirely, producing a refined, formal silhouette ideal for tender moments - a memorial, a quiet celebration of life, or a gentle get-well gift delivered to a bedside near King's Road. Gentle, indirect daylight lends the petals a soft translucence and a sense of freshness; the scent reads as faint, comforting rose with a citrus-clean freesia top note. As a Chelsea-made piece, it balances tradition and restraint: carefully composed, quietly expressive, and perfect for sending a message of affection and solace across nearby neighbourhoods such as Sloane Square and Duke of York Square.
HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
£90.00
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