Waterloo Baskets & Posies by Waterloo Flowers

At Waterloo Flowers, our hand-crafted flower baskets and delicate posies are designed to bring comfort, joy, and elegance to any occasion. Working right in the heart of Waterloo, close to Waterloo Station, The Old Vic, and the riverside paths of the South Bank, our experienced team of florists understands what local customers love.

Each design is created by a skilled florist using fresh, seasonal flowers chosen at their best. Whether you need a soft, comforting tribute posy, a cheerful basket for a birthday, or a thoughtful gift to brighten a home, we'll help you find the right arrangement and message.

We provide reliable same-day delivery across Waterloo and nearby areas including:

  • South Bank - perfect for hotel and riverside deliveries
  • Lambeth - homes, offices, and community venues
  • Elephant & Castle - apartments, businesses, and student halls

Order by 3 PM for guaranteed same-day delivery on our baskets and posies. You can easily order online through our secure website, and our friendly team is always here to advise on suitable colours, flower choices, and card messages.

With years of experience serving the local community, Waterloo Flowers is a trusted name for thoughtful, well-presented bouquets, baskets, and posies that arrive on time and in perfect condition.

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BASKETS / POSIES
An elegant, hand-filled wicker basket sits against a brilliant white backdrop, composed by an experienced local florist with Waterloo's calm, considerate sensibility in mind. The arrangement is anchored by several luminous white Gerbera daisies, their broad petals surrounding a dramatic deep brown to almost-black central disc that draws the eye to each bloom. Nestled among them are clusters of pale pink carnations, their densely ruffled petals providing a soft, romantic texture that invites touch. Filler sprays of small white and pale yellow chrysanthemums or similar daisy-shaped blooms give the piece a lush fullness, while tiny, star-like blue-lavender accents drift through the composition to introduce delicate contrast and a whisper of cool colour. Varied greenery-rounded, silvery eucalyptus leaves and glossy, deep green ruscus-forms a verdant support, the eucalyptus adding a muted modern tone and the ruscus trailing gently to one side for an effortless, graceful silhouette. The basket's pale woven body and warm brown curved handle give it a rustic yet refined presence, suitable for a bedside tribute, a serene table centerpiece, or a thoughtful get-well gift. Shot in bright, even light, the flowers' textures are clear: the smooth gerbera faces, the carnation frills, the soft fuzz of small sprays, and the subtle scent one might expect when opening a delivery on Waterloo Road near the station. Crafted with neighbourhood care, this is the kind of arrangement Waterloo Flowers would prepare for discreet delivery around Lower Marsh, Southbank, or the nearby residential streets.
ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU BASKET
£50.00
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Waterloo Flowers presents this Florist Choice Basket from an overhead view that speaks of generosity, craft, and city-style romance. The arrangement blends large hot pink peonies at the heart with white ranunculus, pale pink hydrangeas, blush and cream roses, and crisp white anemones with dark centres. Sprigs of eucalyptus and other soft fillers weave through, letting the greens frame the bold pinks and creams. The effect is opulent yet approachable, a celebration bouquet that feels fresh from a morning market as much as a refined boutique display. It is cradled in a sturdy white woven basket, its texture contrasting with the plush blooms, and the handle resting loyally along the side as if ready to lift. A clean white square label sits at the center of the arrangement, bearing Florist Choice Basket in a graceful script, followed by CHOICE - BASKET - in a crisp sans-serif and the price ?60 in strong white numerals. Waterloo Flowers emphasizes meticulous placement, balanced scale, and lasting freshness, signaling a premium gift that's ideal for anniversaries, birthdays, or a heartfelt gesture. It's pictured to suggest same-day delivery across Waterloo and surrounding SE postcodes, with careful packaging designed to keep every bloom pristine from shop to doorstep. In this local scene, the bouquet evokes the neighbourhood's warmth: park strolls along the South Bank, a quiet corner near Waterloo Station, and the constant hum of street-life that makes a bouquet feel personal. The arrangement embodies the craft of a trusted local florist who understands how to translate emotion into colour, scent, and texture that endure beyond the moment of unwrapping.
FLORIST CHOICE SYMPATHY BASKET
£60.00
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This image shows a serene and thoughtfully arranged funeral flower basket, photographed on a plain white surface with a white backdrop that enhances the sense of stillness and respect. The light cream woven basket, with its smoothly curved handle arching over the blooms, provides a gentle, neutral base for the flowers. Rising from the basket is a rounded, abundant arrangement where a single creamy white rose sits at the centre, its tightly layered petals opening in a flawless spiral, symbolising tenderness and a graceful farewell. On either side, two deep purple calla lilies draw the eye with their sleek, trumpet-like forms, adding a velvety richness and a quietly dignified drama. Interwoven among them are delicate, star-shaped flowers in soft lavender, reminiscent of clematis, their pale tones and small yellow centres giving the tribute a sense of lightness and movement, as if touched by a soft breeze drifting across Waterloo Bridge. Smaller yellow and white trumpet-like blossoms, similar to freesia or alstroemeria, peek out between the larger flowers, offering gentle notes of brightness that feel like moments of gratitude within grief. To the right, a single vibrant magenta gerbera-style bloom stands slightly apart, its bold colour and radiating petals hinting at the unique character of the person being remembered. The whole arrangement is supported by a generous layer of green foliage, from broad, glossy leaves to fine, lighter sprigs that spill over the basket's rim, creating a natural, flowing outline. Soft, controlled lighting casts a faint shadow beneath the basket, giving it depth and realism, as though this tribute has just been prepared for a funeral or memorial service in Waterloo, ready to bring quiet comfort to family and friends.
TREASURED MOMENTS BASKET
£65.00
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A calm, meticulously arranged funeral flower basket is displayed here against a pure white background, the minimalist setting making every stem and petal clearly visible. The basket itself is made of pale woven wicker, its rectangular or slightly oval shape softened by the rounded mound of blooms above it. A matching light-coloured handle arches over the arrangement, echoing the gentle curve of the flowers. At the centre, several full, creamy white roses open generously, each bloom showing concentric rings of softly velvety petals that give a feeling of serenity and purity. Clustered around these roses are smaller blossoms evocative of freesia in white and soft lemon-yellow, together with delicate white filler flowers whose ruffled edges catch the light, creating a subtle play of shadow and highlight. Some flowers are in tight bud, others half-open, suggesting a quiet narrative of time and memory. Threading through the softer shapes are the distinctive clematis flowers: star-like, with narrow lavender or pale periwinkle petals radiating from a bright yellow-green core. These touches of gentle colour add a layer of visual interest without disturbing the calm, respectful mood. Surrounding everything is generous greenery in various shades of deep and mid-green, from broad, glossy leaves that anchor the arrangement to finer stems that give it lift and texture. It is the kind of composition you might send to a funeral service in Waterloo, perhaps near the quiet streets around Lower Marsh or close to a riverside chapel by the Thames, where families gather to say goodbye. The palette of cream, white, muted yellow, and delicate lavender, set against rich foliage, conveys sympathy, remembrance, and a hope for peace, making the basket a tender, thoughtfully composed tribute.
PEACE & PURITY BASKET
£65.00
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A softly lit image captures a funeral flower basket designed with both structure and tenderness, set against a bright white background that lets every tone and texture be clearly perceived. The basket itself is a light, creamy wood, slightly oblong with four subtle feet and a smooth, arching handle that curves gracefully overhead. Nestled within, a full, domed arrangement of flowers rises as though gently lifted by the handle: creamy white roses, open and velvety, mingle with rich red carnations whose frilled, layered petals create a sense of depth and movement. Among them, softer pink carnations, some tinged with red along their edges, introduce a more delicate, human warmth. Scattered throughout are small white blossoms, reminiscent of freesias, their trumpet-like florets and buds adding touches of light and suggesting a faint, fresh fragrance. Supporting the flowers, a collar of deep green, glossy foliage encircles the base, grounding the design and echoing the natural tones you might see in the trees around nearby Jubilee Gardens. Finer, feathered stems of fern or asparagus plumosa extend beyond the main body of the arrangement, softening the outline and creating a gentle halo of greenery. The balance of red, white, and pink against the lush greens makes the basket feel dignified yet approachable, ideal for sending condolences across the Waterloo area-perhaps to a family home tucked behind Lower Marsh or to a service near the South Bank. As a whole, the piece feels like a quiet, composed tribute, designed to offer comfort and to honour memories with calm, natural beauty.
REMEMBRANCE BASKET
£60.00
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Against a clean, white backdrop, a carefully crafted round bouquet appears full and abundant, its combination of colours and textures echoing the lively yet thoughtful feel of the Waterloo area. The design is packed with garden roses in gentle shades of blush pink, buttery yellow, and soft peach, some roses fully opened into lush rosettes, others in elegant half-bud, their petals curling inward in delicate spirals. Between them, airy clematis blooms in white and pale lavender float like stars, each with slender petals and bright yellow centres that lend a light, climbing-vine character, reminiscent of hidden courtyard gardens off The Cut or Lower Marsh. Standing out amidst this softness, blue eryngium - or sea holly - add striking visual contrast, their spiky, metallic blue-grey globes and bristling collars introducing a modern, architectural feel that might echo the nearby skyline around Waterloo. Throughout the bouquet, deep purple lisianthus flowers weave in, ranging from tightly furled buds to softly opening cups, deepening the palette and softening any harsh lines. Clusters of shiny red hypericum berries are dotted through the arrangement, their small, round shapes shining gently and adding cheerful bursts of colour. The blooms are anchored by a generous base of foliage: broad, glossy leaves provide structure, finer feathery greens fill in gaps, and hints of dark, burgundy foliage give a sense of depth and shadow. The lighting is bright but soft, revealing every curve of petal and leaf. Overall, the bouquet feels romantic yet contemporary, ideal for a birthday surprise delivered to an office near Waterloo Road, a thank-you for hosts by the Old Vic, or a comforting gesture for someone in one of the nearby riverside apartments.
ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
£100.00
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Seen from directly above on a plain white backdrop, this meticulously gathered round bouquet reads like a portrait of quiet radiance. Large white lilies dominate the view, their trumpet-shaped petals unfurling with refined poise and pale green stamens clearly visible at the centres; the lilies' glossy petals pick up a soft, natural light that lends them a slightly luminous quality. Interwoven among the lilies are numerous cream and ivory roses, many held as compact buds or in early bloom so their concentric, velvet layers form intimate pockets of texture. Sprays of tiny white Baby's Breath (Gypsophila) are sprinkled throughout, offering a delicate, frothy counterpoint that breathes between the major flowers and prevents any single element from feeling heavy. Small, vivid green leaves edge the composition, offering freshness and a gentle frame to the circular design. Crafted with a dense, symmetrical geometry, the bouquet suggests the careful hand of a bridal florist preparing for a ceremony along Waterloo Road or a reception near Jubilee Gardens-an arrangement that reads as both celebratory and consoling. Imagine the soft, sweet fragrance of lilies mingling with the warm, familiar scent of roses, a pairing that comforts and uplifts. The overall effect is one of refined simplicity and enduring sincerity, the kind of classic white bouquet chosen for weddings, christenings, anniversaries, or composed as a tasteful gift for someone who appreciates understated beauty and expert floral styling.
COMPASSION POSY
£90.00
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Photographed from a slightly elevated angle against a pure white background, this lavish, dome-shaped bouquet looks as though it has just been finished in a cosy Waterloo flower shop. At its heart, pure white lilies open into generous, trumpet-like stars, their smooth petals curving back to reveal cool green throats and slender stamens lightly dusted with pollen, while a few upright buds suggest the arrangement will continue to unfold over several days. Around them, a tapestry of blush pink and cream roses creates warmth and softness; some roses remain in tightly cupped buds, others have relaxed into full rosettes, their velvety petals overlapping in delicate spirals. Bold fuchsia and magenta oriental lilies, likely reminiscent of Stargazer lilies, rise through the paler tones to create striking focal points, their petals decorated with darker speckles and topped with vivid yellow anthers that glow under the studio lighting. Throughout the bouquet, feathery sprigs of white baby's breath form a cloud of tiny blooms, filling gaps and adding a lace-like texture that enhances the romantic mood. Here and there, glimpses of green foliage and stems peek between the blossoms, suggesting freshness and a just-picked feel. The even, bright lighting makes every colour and texture stand out, from the satin sheen of lily petals to the plush curl of each rose. This arrangement would be equally at home at a riverside celebration near the London Eye, gracing a dinner table off Stamford Street, or arriving as a same-day delivery across SE1 to mark weddings, anniversaries, or heartfelt thank-you messages.
CHERISHED MOMENTS POSY
£90.00
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I imagine this bouquet as the soft light of morning on Lower Marsh: a compact, expertly rounded cluster of pale pink roses and pure white freesias arranged so that each bloom supports the next. The larger pink roses-some with petals unfurling in voluptuous spirals, others smaller and more demure-form the heart of the composition, their blush tones ranging from cool pastel to a gentler salmon. Intertwined are sprays of white freesia whose tubular flowers lift upright and scatter a delicate fragrance; several buds remain poised to open, promising a slow, unfolding life. The greenery is generous yet controlled, with deep, glossy leaves forming a steady backdrop and variegated margins offering bright punctuation; textures vary from broad, substantial foliage to more refined, cream-edged leaves that catch light and add a crisp contrast. Against a clean white background, the arrangement's dome shape and densely packed blooms emphasize both intimacy and formality-appropriate for a quiet birthday morning, a tender new-baby congratulation, or a respectful tribute. The visual rhythm-big bloom, small spray, freesia cluster-creates a soft movement across the arrangement, while the overall compactness feels deliberate and reassuring. Locally, this style suits the considerate tastes of Waterloo residents seeking floral simplicity with substance, a bouquet that reads as both personal and thoughtfully made.
HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
£90.00
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