Charing Cross Baskets & Posies

Welcome to Charing Cross Florist, your trusted local florist for stunning baskets and posies in Charing Cross and nearby areas, including Embankment, Covent Garden, and Trafalgar Square. Our skilled team takes pride in crafting exquisite arrangements, designed to bring a touch of floral elegance to every occasion—whether it's a heartfelt gift, a special celebration, or simply to brighten someone's day.

Located just steps from iconic landmarks like Strand, Villiers Street, and the lively atmosphere of Leicester Square, we’re deeply rooted in the community. Years of experience and a passion for fresh, seasonal stems ensure our bouquets and floral baskets are second to none. Every arrangement is created with care and local knowledge—reflecting our reputation for quality and personal service.

We know life moves fast in central London. That's why we offer same-day delivery—order online by 3 PM, and our drivers will hand-deliver your flowers right to your recipient’s door, whether they're in Embankment or enjoying a matinee in Covent Garden.

  • Hand-tied baskets & posies, perfect for any occasion
  • Fast, local delivery in Charing Cross and surrounding areas
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Our customers return time and again for our expert advice, friendly service, and dependable quality. Discover why Charing Cross Florist is the top choice for flowers in the heart of London—order today and make someone’s day blossom!

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BASKETS / POSIES
A bright, carefully styled floral basket that balances cheer and calm, photographed on a pure white background to highlight texture and tone. Dominant white Gerbera daisies catch the eye first: their broad, luminous petals surround a striking dark brown to black centre, creating a fresh, hopeful focal point. Intermingled are soft blush-pink carnations, their ruffled layers adding romantic softness and a tactile, almost cloud-like density to the bouquet. Smaller white and pale yellow daisy-style blooms-likely spray chrysanthemums or petite asters-are woven through the design to create a generous, garden-fresh fullness. Delicate accents of pale blue-violet star-shaped flowers peek through, giving the arrangement a gentle, cool contrast that enlivens the overall palette. The florals are nestled among an assortment of green foliage; the rounded, silvery eucalyptus leaves contribute a modern calm scent, while darker glossy ruscus trails outward on the left, lending graceful movement and a slightly asymmetrical silhouette. All of this is gathered in a rustic, light willow basket with a curved brown handle, a handcrafted base that speaks to both utility and homely charm. The lighting is even and bright, bringing out the fine details of each petal, leaf, and weave. As a neighborhood florist rooted near Charing Cross and the Strand, Charing Cross Florist often crafts pieces like this for thoughtful bedside gifts, peaceful sympathy tributes, or understated centrepieces for small gatherings-designed to comfort, congratulate, or quietly celebrate with refined simplicity.
ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU BASKET
£50.00
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On a quiet morning in the Charing Cross area, I lift this Florist Choice Basket to the table and let the light play across its blooms. The arrangement is built in a sturdy pale woven basket, its natural texture a soft contrast to the silky petals. The color story reads like a love letter: blush pinks deepening into creamy whites and bold fuchsias, with fresh greens from eucalyptus lending a forest whisper. Dominant features include the large hot pink peonies unfurling like velvet ribbons, white ranunculus with their tight, concentric petals, fluffy pale pink hydrangeas, and the classic blush and cream roses. White anemones with dark centers punctuate the bouquet with modern drama, while small white filler blooms lend air and sparkle. The greens thread through the stems, giving texture and depth. A crisp white square overlay sits over the center of the bouquet, proclaiming Florist Choice Basket and the price ?60 in a bold sans-serif, anchoring the design as a premium gift. In a neighbourhood where Piccadilly winks to Trafalgar Square and Westminster, this arrangement speaks to celebrations large and small, from anniversaries to thank-you gestures. It's available for same-day delivery across Charing Cross, Covent Garden, and beyond, carried by Charing Cross Florist with careful, local pride. The result is tactile and evocative: a bouquet you can feel with your eyes, and a gift that says you chose carefully, for a moment that deserves recognition.
FLORIST CHOICE SYMPATHY BASKET
£60.00
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A gracefully composed basket of sympathy flowers rests on a white studio surface, photographed against a seamless white backdrop that makes every bloom and leaf appear crisp and vivid. The basket itself is woven in a light cream tone with a smooth, curved handle rising above the design, like a gentle arch over the tribute. At the centre, a prominent creamy white rose draws the eye, its spiralling petals quietly unfolding, suggesting serenity and enduring love. On either side, rich purple calla lilies stretch upward with elegant, trumpet-shaped blooms, their deep colour adding a contemplative, almost spiritual note that feels especially fitting for a funeral arrangement in the Charing Cross area. Interwoven among these focal flowers are soft lavender and lilac clematis-like blossoms, their starry petals and delicate yellow centres introducing a feeling of lightness and movement. Small clusters of yellow flowers, reminiscent of freesia or alstroemeria, brighten the composition with subtle hints of sunshine, while scattered white blooms soften the transitions between shades. On the right side, a solitary magenta gerbera daisy peeks out, its vibrant, radiating petals symbolising a life warmly remembered. Abundant greenery surrounds and supports the flowers, with broad, glossy leaves creating structure and lighter green fronds filling the gaps for a full, rounded shape. A gentle shadow under the basket adds depth, grounding the image. This elegant basket would be appropriate for a farewell service near Trafalgar Square, a riverside memorial close to Embankment, or a condolence delivery organised through Charing Cross Florist, offering a tender, beautifully crafted expression of sympathy.
TREASURED MOMENTS BASKET
£65.00
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This softly coloured sympathy basket, crafted in the style of an experienced central London florist, rests against a clean white backdrop that allows every stem and petal to be clearly seen. A light, woven wicker basket in beige or off-white forms the base, its curved handle rising gracefully above the flowers as though gently guarding them. Dominating the arrangement are several full-bloomed creamy white roses, their petals dense and velvety, spiralling outwards to create a sense of fullness and serenity. Around them, star-shaped clematis in pale lavender and periwinkle shades add a refined touch, each blossom featuring a striking yellow-green center that introduces a quiet spark of colour. Between these stars, smaller freesia-like flowers in white and lemony pastel yellow emerge on slender stems, some still in bud, giving the design a feeling of natural movement and delicate scent. Lush, glossy green foliage frames the blooms, with larger leaves anchoring the arrangement and finer sprigs filling gentle gaps, echoing the greenery found in nearby Embankment Gardens or along the shaded paths by the Strand. The overall shape is rounded and generous but never ostentatious, perfectly suited to the reflective atmosphere of a funeral or memorial service in or around Charing Cross. The cool, soft palette creates an impression of calm and composure, making this basket an appropriate choice for commemorating a life, offering condolences to a family, or placing in a quiet corner of a chapel or crematorium. The flowers together speak of remembrance, gratitude, and a peaceful farewell.
PEACE & PURITY BASKET
£65.00
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This photograph captures a thoughtfully composed funeral arrangement in a pale wooden basket, the kind you might see delivered to a family home or chapel near Charing Cross as a gentle expression of sympathy. The basket is low and oval, made from smooth, cream-toned wood slats that run horizontally, giving it a clean, contemporary feel while still retaining a natural warmth. It rests on four modest feet and is topped by an arched handle that spans the length of the display, echoing the basket's soft curves. Rising from within is a full dome of flowers, carefully arranged so that the colours blend harmoniously from creamy white to soft pink and deep red. At the centre, creamy white roses bloom in generous rosettes, each petal folding around the next in a calm, symmetrical pattern that suggests peace and reflection. Surrounding them, rich red carnations cluster in velvety, ruffled heads, adding depth and a strong, heartfelt note of love. Some carnations are paler, in blush and white with subtle red speckles or edges, bringing a gentle, nuanced texture to the composition. Threaded between the larger flowers are smaller, bell-shaped white blooms, similar to freesias, their delicate stems and opening buds catching the light and giving the arrangement a soft sense of movement. A plentiful base of greenery anchors the design: broad, dark green leaves create solidity, while fine, feathery foliage lifts at the edges, adding lightness and a natural, slightly wild touch, like foliage gathered from a riverside walk along the Thames. The overall effect is one of quiet elegance and compassion, with the basket's overflowing shape offering a tender, visual embrace for those in mourning.
REMEMBRANCE BASKET
£60.00
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Set against a pure white backdrop, this elegant, round bouquet looks as though it has just been placed on a pristine counter in a Charing Cross florist's studio. The arrangement forms a full, gently domed silhouette, built around generous garden roses in shades of blush pink, golden yellow, and soft peach. Each rose shows off layers of curling petals, some tight at the centre and others fluffed out into lush, open rosettes, capturing the romance of classic English blooms. Woven through the roses, starry clematis blossoms in pale lavender and clean white extend delicate petals around bright yellow or ivory centres, adding flickers of light and an almost whimsical garden feel. Rising slightly above the softer forms, spiky blue eryngium-sea holly-introduces a cool, metallic blue-grey note, with thistle-like heads that lend sculptural interest. Among these focal blooms, rich purple lisianthus appear in various stages of opening, from neat buds to softly ruffled flowers, giving the bouquet a velvety depth of colour. Tiny clusters of bright red hypericum berries glint like beads, playfully dotted between the petals. The whole design is cradled in lush greenery: broad, shining leaves that frame the base, fine feathery foliage that threads through the middle, and hints of darker, burgundy-toned leaves that provide shadow and contrast. The lighting is soft and even, enhancing the freshness of the flowers and suggesting a gentle fragrance of roses and greenery. This bouquet feels perfect for marking a special occasion, whether delivered to a townhouse off Trafalgar Square, a riverside office near Embankment, or a cosy flat tucked behind Charing Cross Road.
ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
£100.00
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Viewed from above on a pristine white ground, this expertly assembled round bouquet reads like a white-on-white study in texture and tenderness. The composition is anchored by several expansive white oriental lilies, their broad, trumpet-shaped petals curving outward to reveal pale green stamens and subtle tonal shifts where cream meets pure white; these lilies bring a gentle drama to the centre. Interlaced with them are numerous cream and ivory roses, many kept as compact buds or partially opened blooms, their dense, velvety petals creating intimate pockets of warmth among the lilies. Scattered throughout are delicate sprays of Baby's Breath (Gypsophila), whose tiny, cloud-like blooms add an ethereal softness and breathe light into the bouquet's overall density. Small, lively green leaves edge the arrangement, their clean colour providing a refreshing counterpoint and defining the silhouette. The lighting is soft and uniform - a cool studio glow that flattens harsh shadows and highlights the purity of tone; the scent one imagines is a refined blend of sweet lily perfume and the rounded, honeyed aroma of roses. This classic, symmetrical design is ideal for weddings, anniversaries, or sympathy tributes and reads as both celebratory and consoling. As a piece available from Charing Cross Florist, crafted with local knowledge of events around Trafalgar Square and the Strand, it reflects dependable technique, fresh materials, and a restrained, elegant aesthetic suitable for significant moments in the heart of London.
COMPASSION POSY
£90.00
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In this photograph, a generous dome-shaped bouquet is isolated against a clean white backdrop, allowing every flower and nuanced colour to take centre stage. The design is anchored by several large white lilies, their trumpet-shaped blooms fully open, revealing smooth, gently flared petals and pale green centres that suggest a light, almost powdery scent. Interlaced with these are soft blush pink roses and creamy ivory roses, some still in bud with tightly spiralled petals, others halfway open or fully expanded so that their velvety layers create a luxurious, ruffled effect. Bold fuchsia or magenta Oriental lilies, reminiscent of Stargazer lilies, burst through the pastel hues, their deeper tones enriched by subtle speckling across the petals and bright yellow anthers that stand like tiny beacons at the heart of each bloom. Throughout the bouquet, delicate stems of white baby's breath weave a fine, airy web, dotting the arrangement with countless tiny blossoms that lend a dreamy, cloud-like softness. Green foliage, mostly from lily leaves and rose stems, is just visible at the edges and between the blooms, adding structure and a fresh hint of the garden, as if gathered from a riverside walk near the Embankment. The bouquet's rounded shape and dense composition speak to experienced hands, perhaps those of a local Charing Cross florist accustomed to creating showpiece arrangements for West End theatres, intimate Covent Garden dinners, or smart offices around Trafalgar Square. The overall mood is one of poised romance and celebration, perfect for anniversaries, milestone birthdays, or simply sending a radiant gesture of appreciation across the WC2 area.
CHERISHED MOMENTS POSY
£90.00
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I see this arrangement as an early-morning garden captured in a compact dome: a harmonious blend of soft pink roses and pristine white freesia rendered against a stark white backdrop so every detail reads clearly. The focal roses range from broad, fully opened blooms whose velvety layers reveal subtle gradients of blush and coral, to petite spray roses that introduce texture and a sense of hopeful unfolding. Interwoven with the roses are clusters of white freesia-some flowers open with delicate, bell-like faces and pale yellow stamens, others still tightly furled-offering a crisp counterpoint in both form and scent. Beneath the florals, deep glossy greens (likely ruscus or salal) provide a rich, embracing base while variegated foliage with cream-edged leaves (pittosporum or similar) supplies bright accents and natural contrast. The compact construction hides stems and gives a polished, cushion-like silhouette that gently slopes at the base, the whole piece catching soft directional light that highlights petal contours and the arrangement's three-dimensionality. This composition feels appropriate for quiet celebrations-new baby visits, bedside consolation, or a small memorial near Charing Cross station or Victoria Embankment Gardens-delivered with the calm professionalism expected from a neighbourhood florist. At Charing Cross Florist we often craft similar tributes for clients who want a refined, fragrant expression of tenderness and remembrance, designed to comfort and to honour with understated elegance.
HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
£90.00
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