Upper Clapton BASKETS / POSIES

At Flowers Upper Clapton, our hand-crafted baskets and posies are designed right here in Upper Clapton, using fresh seasonal flowers sourced daily. Whether you're near Clapton Pond, strolling along Upper Clapton Road, or close to the greenery of Springfield Park, our local florist team creates thoughtful designs for every occasion.

From soft pastel sympathy posies to bright wicker baskets brimming with cheerful blooms, each arrangement is made with care, drawing on years of floristry experience in the E5 community and surrounding areas like Stoke Newington, Hackney Downs and Lea Bridge. We understand the messages flowers carry, and we'll help you choose the right tone, size and style for your sentiment.

Need something there quickly? We offer reliable same-day delivery across Upper Clapton and nearby neighbourhoods when you order online before 3 PM. Our drivers know the local streets well, so your baskets and posies arrive looking just as beautiful as when they left our workbench.

  • Fresh, florist-designed baskets & posies for all occasions
  • Local expertise in Upper Clapton and nearby areas
  • Same-day delivery available until 3 PM

Browse our collection, order online, and let your trusted Upper Clapton florist create something genuinely special, delivered with care to homes, offices, and local venues across the area.

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BASKETS / POSIES
A carefully arranged basket of pale, reassuring blooms arranged by a local Upper Clapton florist, captured against a luminous white background to highlight texture and tone. The central statement is formed by several immaculate white Gerbera daisies, their broad, paper-smooth petals contoured around deep brown to almost black centres that give the composition a modern, grounded contrast. Surrounding them are clusters of soft blush-pink carnations-petite, ruffled layers that read like gentle clouds-while numerous small white and pale yellow daisy-like chrysanthemums or asters nestle throughout to lend fullness and a kindly cheerfulness. Tucked among the flowers are tiny violet-blue star-shaped accents that add a delicate coolness and visual depth. A varied palette of foliage supports the bouquet: rounded silvery eucalyptus leaves that bring a calm, contemporary edge and a faint clean scent, together with glossy, darker green ruscus stems that trail gracefully from the left side, creating a natural, flowing line. The whole arrangement is set into a rustic light-wooden woven basket with a curved brown handle that frames the display with handcrafted charm. Bright, even lighting reveals the subtle translucence of the Gerbera petals and the velvety frills of the carnations, inviting touch as much as sight. Suitable as a thoughtful gift, a birthday or anniversary centerpiece, or a sensitive sympathy basket, this design is the kind we prepare at Flowers Upper Clapton for local delivery across Clapton Common, Chatsworth Road and nearby Lea Bridge Road when a calm, heartfelt arrangement is required.
ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU BASKET
£50.00
Close your eyes and walk with me into a sunlit corner of Upper Clapton, where a carefully curated Florist Choice Basket sits ready to brighten a table. Picture fluffy hydrangeas in soft baby pink, their cloud-like heads mingling with ruffles of peonies and the layered charm of ranunculus. Ranunculus, with their almost whisper of fragrance, rest beside pale pink and ivory roses, while pristine white ranunculus swirl with the greenery. The atmosphere feels plush and cheerful, with a gentle, refined palette that glows in morning light. Eucalyptus stems and delicate filler blooms peek through, adding quiet greenery and a hint of woodland freshness. Every component seems chosen and placed with a florist's practiced touch, a true celebration of seasonal grace. Such a basket might sit proudly at a celebration table, perhaps for a birthday or an anniversary, or offer wordless comfort and beauty to someone who needs joy. The arrangement exudes tactile richness and a soft fragrance that lingers pleasantly. This scene is imagined along Upper Clapton Road, where shopfronts and cafés offer a sense of local craft that informs each bouquet. Ready for same-day delivery across Upper Clapton and surrounding Hackney communities, this Florist Choice Basket embodies care, artistry, and a feeling of home, a signature offering from Flowers Upper Clapton. The clean white woven basket and the crisp overlay with Florist Choice Basket and the price ?60 complete the presentation.
FLORIST CHOICE SYMPATHY BASKET
£60.00
In this image, a beautifully composed funeral flower basket rests against a pure white background, the simplicity of the setting drawing attention to the subtle interplay of colour and form. The basket is made from pale, woven material with a softly arched handle that frames the bouquet like a comforting gesture. Dominating the centre is a creamy white rose, its layered petals unfurling in precise, rounded swirls that convey tenderness and peace. On either side, deep purple calla lilies rise gracefully, their smooth, trumpet-shaped spathes introducing a rich, contemplative tone to the display. Interwoven with these focal blooms are light lavender clematis-style flowers, their star-shaped petals and tiny yellow centres adding a delicate, almost ethereal quality, reminiscent of the gentle blossoms that appear in gardens around Upper Clapton as spring emerges. Soft bursts of yellow and white from freesia or alstroemeria-like flowers brighten pockets of the design, creating moments of quiet uplift. To the right, a single magenta gerbera daisy stands out, its bright, daisy-form petals fanning out in a striking circle that suggests joy remembered and affection that endures beyond loss. Surrounding everything is a dense collar of greenery, with broad, glossy leaves and finer, lighter sprigs arranged in layers, giving the piece fullness and a natural, garden-like texture. Subtle studio lighting casts a light shadow beneath the basket, adding depth and making the arrangement appear tangible and real. This dignified composition feels well suited to honouring a loved one at a funeral service, memorial, or home gathering in Upper Clapton, whether placed in a quiet living room overlooking the River Lea or carried into a small chapel as a gentle symbol of sympathy and support.
TREASURED MOMENTS BASKET
£65.00
This image shows a graceful funeral flower basket set against a pure white background, the simplicity of the setting drawing full attention to the flowers themselves. The basket is a light beige, woven design with a smooth, oval base and a matching handle that arches softly over the arrangement, its even, braided texture evoking something lovingly prepared by a neighbourhood florist in Upper Clapton. Emerging from the basket is a generous, rounded mass of pastel blooms. At the centre, creamy white roses open fully, their velvety petals unfolding in soft spirals that suggest calm and tenderness. Around them, clusters of small, freesia-like flowers in white and pale yellow create a gentle contrast, with some stems tipped by tightly closed buds, hinting at life and memories still unfolding. Scattered throughout are delicate, star-shaped clematis flowers in pale lavender and periwinkle tones, each with a clear yellow-green centre that offers a touch of brightness, like a shaft of light over the River Lea on a quiet afternoon. Deep, glossy green foliage holds everything together, its broad leaves and slender shoots filling the spaces between blossoms and lending the design a natural, garden-inspired feel. The colours remain soft and restrained-ivory, cream, buttery yellow, and misty lilac-making the arrangement ideal for expressing sympathy with respect and grace. The overall composition is harmonious and symmetrical, well suited for placing near a memorial photograph, beside a condolence book, or delivering as a thoughtful tribute to a home on the tree-lined streets close to Clapton Common, where its beauty can offer a small but meaningful comfort.
PEACE & PURITY BASKET
£65.00
A softly lit image shows a thoughtfully crafted funeral flower basket, the kind made with care by a neighbourhood florist who understands the quiet needs of farewell. The basket itself is fashioned from pale, natural wood slats, gently oblong with small, subtle feet, and a graceful, arched handle that suggests a sense of being carried with tenderness. From this base rises a dense, domed arrangement of flowers in a restrained yet comforting palette of creamy whites, deep reds and gentle pinks. Creamy white roses, fully open and velvety to the eye, provide a serene focal point, their petals curling outward with understated elegance. Close by, clusters of red carnations gather in fullness, their frilled petals overlapping to form rich, textured blooms that feel both warm and dignified. Some of the carnations are bi-coloured, white petals edged or streaked with pink and red, softening the contrast and hinting at cherished memories and layers of emotion. Threaded throughout are smaller white, bell-shaped flowers-likely freesias-whose slender stems and open faces bring a touch of lightness and the suggestion of a gentle, fresh fragrance. Dark emerald foliage wraps the base and sides of the design, broad, glossy leaves giving depth while fine, feathery greenery lifts at the edges like a soft breath. The bright white background isolates the basket, making its colours and shapes stand out clearly. It feels like an arrangement chosen for a funeral service in Upper Clapton, perhaps in a chapel near the River Lea or for delivery to a home off Clapton Common, offering comfort and a quiet reminder of beauty in the midst of grief. Crafted with sensitivity, the design would sit gracefully beside a photograph or memorial candle.
REMEMBRANCE BASKET
£60.00
A beautifully rounded bouquet fills the frame, its lush dome set against a pure white background that lets every flower and leaf stand out clearly. Dominating the composition are full garden roses in soft blush pink, warm yellow, and delicate peach, their layered petals curling outward in intricate, velvety spirals. Some blooms are completely open, while others are only beginning to unfurl, lending the arrangement a gentle sense of movement, as if capturing a moment in time from a cottage-style garden near the quiet streets off Upper Clapton. Nestled between these classic roses are starry clematis flowers in pale lavender and white, their broad petals radiating around bright yellow centres that add a subtle glow and a slightly untamed, garden-grown feeling. Rising from the softer shapes, vivid blue Eryngium, or sea holly, introduces a striking textural contrast: its spiky, metallic blue-grey heads create a sculptural element that feels contemporary and bold. Alongside them, deep purple lisianthus blooms curve gracefully, some still in tight buds, others partially open, their smooth, ruffled edges deepening the colour story with rich, cool tones. Scattered among the petals are clusters of bright red Hypericum berries, small, round, and glossy, bringing playful, jewel-like pops of colour that catch the eye and recall berries along the paths of nearby Millfields Park. Surrounding and supporting all of this is a bed of varied greenery, from broad, glossy leaves to finer, feathery sprigs, with occasional hints of burgundy foliage that enhance the shadows and give the bouquet a layered, three-dimensional feel. The overall effect is abundant yet carefully composed, an arrangement that would make a radiant centerpiece for a celebration, or a warm, thoughtful gift delivered the same day across Upper Clapton and the surrounding E5 neighbourhoods.
ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
£100.00
From an overhead viewpoint against pure white, this dense, hand-gathered bouquet balances classic white and cream blooms with the kind of restraint a seasoned florist uses for ceremonial and intimate moments. Prominent white oriental lilies unfurl their broad, trumpet-like petals-some showing soft green and even faint purple tones at their throats-while pale green stamens gently punctuate the centres. Interlaced among them are cream and ivory roses in stages from tight bud to half-open, their layered petals creating a plush, tactile core. Wisps of Baby's Breath (Gypsophila) snake through the composition, their minute blossoms softening edges and adding an airy, frothy counterpoint to the larger forms. Small sprays of glossy green foliage peek out around the circumference, providing fresh contrast and clearly marking the bouquet's rounded silhouette. The overall colour story is almost entirely monochrome, yet the subtle shifts between pure white, warm cream, and cool green give the arrangement depth and nuance; the scent is imagined as a gentle mix of rose sweetness and lily spice. Crafted with the kind of attention to proportion and texture expected of a neighbourhood florist, this bouquet would be at home as a bridal posy at a Clapton Common ceremony, an elegant table centre for a small reception near Chatsworth Road Market, or a consoling sympathy piece delivered to a local home. It reads as trusted, composed, and timeless-made with local knowledge and hands that know how to honour the occasion.
COMPASSION POSY
£90.00
A lavish, dome-shaped bouquet brimming with lilies, roses, and gypsophila is set against a pure white background, giving the impression that it floats in mid-air, much like a burst of colour appearing along Upper Clapton Road on a bright morning. The main structure comes from large, pristine white lilies, their trumpet-like petals spreading gracefully and revealing green stamens at the center, while younger buds still wear their pale green sheaths, promising more blooms to come. Between them, blush pink and creamy white roses are densely clustered, from tight, hopeful buds to fully opened flowers displaying intricate, velvety whorls of petals. Several striking magenta Oriental lilies, similar in style to classic Stargazers, punctuate the design with intense, speckled petals and golden anthers, becoming focal points that immediately catch the eye. Throughout the bouquet, tiny white stars of baby's breath form an airy veil, softening the edges of the larger blooms and creating a sense of depth and gentleness. Slivers of green foliage peek out here and there, providing a subtle frame and preventing the whites and pinks from merging into one another. The lighting is bright and even, with no harsh shadows, highlighting the freshness of the petals and the delicate transitions in colour from ivory to blush to vivid magenta. This bouquet feels both romantic and celebratory, ideal for marking a milestone birthday in a home near Clapton Common, honouring an engagement, or offering a heartfelt apology or thank-you across the E5 area. It carries the emotion of a carefully considered gift, the kind a local florist in Upper Clapton would prepare when every petal and hue matters.
CHERISHED MOMENTS POSY
£90.00
The image captures a compact, lovingly arranged cushion of pale pink roses and crisp white freesia, lit by soft, natural daylight that accentuates petal translucence and leaf sheen. At first glance the eye settles on the roses-classic garden shapes in shades from whisper-blush to a more saturated salmon-pink-each bloom showing layered, velvety petals and a slightly cupped form. Among them, the tall, tubular stems of white freesia lift the composition with their narrow sprays: some blooms fully open, revealing tiny yellow stamens, others kept as neat, fragrant buds that promise to unfurl in the days ahead. Small spray roses and delicate white fillers nestle into the gaps, creating a plush, continuous surface with no stems revealed, a hallmark of refined, dome-shaped floristry. Variegated foliage with cream-edged leaves provides gentle highlights, while deeper, glossy greens add weight and a living backdrop, their textures ranging from broad and smooth to crisp and ruffled. The overall effect is one of tender restraint-quietly comforting rather than showy-a piece suited to sympathy or remembrance, a thoughtful get-well gesture, or an intimate celebration in a home. As a local florist would note, the softness and modesty in this arrangement echo the quiet mornings by Clapton Common and the gentle, neighbourly spirit found near Lea Bridge Road, where simple, honest bouquets are favoured. The photograph presents a bouquet that is as tactile as it is visually calming, promising delicate scent and lasting bloom.
HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
£90.00