Baskets & Posies from Your Trusted Florist Downe

At Florist Downe, we believe a basket or posy carries a message all its own – whether expressing love, sympathy, or celebrating a special day. As your local florist serving Downe, we know how meaningful it is to send beautifully hand-crafted arrangements to loved ones near and far. Our team, with deep roots in the Downe community, selects only the freshest flowers to create elegant bouquets in classic baskets and delicate posies. Every design is thoughtfully arranged with expertise and care, drawing inspiration from our surroundings, from the calm of Downe Court Road to the romance of High Elms Country Park.

We’re proud to offer same-day delivery throughout Downe and neighbouring areas such as Cudham and Keston—perfect for those thoughtful, last-minute gestures. Simply order online before 3 PM, and our dedicated drivers will make sure your flowers arrive promptly, fresh, and full of joy. Our personal commitment to quality and heartfelt service has made us a trusted name for floral gifts throughout the village and beyond.

  • Same-day delivery available in Downe, Cudham & Keston
  • Hand-crafted baskets & posies made fresh daily
  • Convenient online ordering for your peace of mind

If you’re near landmarks like St Mary’s Church or strolling along Luxted Road, remember Florist Downe for expert advice and beautiful flowers—always delivered with care and local pride.

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BASKETS / POSIES
A carefully composed basket of flowers that balances clarity and tenderness: several immaculate white Gerbera daisies dominate the scene, their broad, clean petals surrounding striking dark brown centres that create a deliberate, elegant contrast. Interwoven with these are soft blush pink carnations, their layered ruffles offering a tactile, cushioning softness, while clusters of small white and pale yellow daisy-like blooms-likely spray chrysanthemums or asters-fill negative spaces and give the arrangement a lush, garden-picked fullness. Scattered throughout are delicate, starry pale blue-purple flowers, lending subtle cool notes that enhance depth without distracting from the principal blooms. The foliage is abundant and varied; rounded, silvery eucalyptus leaves bring a calming grey-green tone and a whisper of fragrance, and glossy ruscus leaves trail gently from the left side, adding graceful lines that lead the eye outward. The bouquet is contained in a light-toned woven wooden basket with a solid curved handle, its handcrafted texture complementing the natural composition. Bright, even studio light highlights the smooth petals, the soft shadowing between layers, and the fresh, dewy look of the leaves. Suitable as a sympathetic tribute, thoughtful gift, or serene centerpiece, this arrangement is prepared with the same gentle expertise local customers expect in Downe-close to Down House and High Elms-and is available for prompt local delivery across Downe, Cudham and Farnborough. Florist Downe takes care to preserve the arrangement's quiet dignity and balanced colour story, conveying purity, comfort, and understated beauty.
ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU BASKET
£50.00
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In a softly lit, overhead view, a Florist Choice Basket reveals itself as a luxurious celebration of color and texture. The composition centers on large hot pink peonies with ruffled petals, complemented by white ranunculus whose tight spirals catch the light, and fluffy pale pink hydrangeas forming generous mounds of sweetness. Cream roses and pristine white anemones with dark centers punctuate the bouquet, while smaller white filler blooms and sprigs of eucalyptus weave through the arrangement, adding leafy brightness and a sense of woodland perfume. The blooms rest in a light, rustic white woven basket, its handle faintly visible as if cradled by the blossoms. An overlay sits across the heart of the display-a crisp white square featuring Florist Choice Basket in a graceful script, with the price ?60 in a large, modern sans-serif below. The image exudes luxury, a refined gift christened for celebrations or heartfelt notes of affection. It speaks to Downe's neighbors who value craft and freshness, offering a bespoke bouquet that feels equally at home on a birthday table, at a anniversary surprise, or as a thoughtful gesture to brighten a loved one's day. Florist Downe stands ready to deliver this bouquet across Downe and the broader Bromley area, bringing color and calm to local doorsteps.
FLORIST CHOICE SYMPATHY BASKET
£60.00
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A softly lit studio photograph shows a woven off-white basket with a rounded handle, carrying a lush, garden-style sympathy arrangement that feels both abundant and serene. The basket rests on a white surface against a matching white backdrop, so the colours and textures of the flowers stand out with quiet clarity. At the heart of the display, a creamy white rose unfurls in a perfect spiral, its velvety petals radiating calm, like a single comforting thought held close. Flanking this focal bloom, a pair of deep purple calla lilies arc gracefully, their sculpted trumpet forms polished and smooth, adding a refined, almost ceremonial elegance that suits a funeral or memorial in the Downe area. Scattered gently throughout the design are delicate clematis blossoms in pale lavender and lilac, their star-shaped petals and soft yellow centres lending a sense of movement, as though caught in a gentle breeze near the lanes and hedgerows around Downe. Bright touches of yellow and clean white, likely from freesia or alstroemeria-style flowers, bring a tender brightness to the tribute, offering a suggestion of hope and cherished memories. To one side, a single rich magenta gerbera daisy draws the eye, its radiating petals forming a simple yet heartfelt gesture of love. All of these blooms rest within a generous bed of greenery, from broad, glossy leaves to lighter, feathery sprigs that fill the basket to its rim. The overall impression is of a thoughtfully composed condolence basket, filled with fresh, fragrant flowers that speak softly of remembrance, support, and the enduring beauty of a life well-lived.
TREASURED MOMENTS BASKET
£65.00
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A tranquil funeral flower basket is pictured against a spotless white backdrop, its pale wicker handle rising in a soft curve over a dome of pastel blooms. The basket, woven in light beige and cream tones, recalls the traditional craft and gentle pace of life around Downe's village green and the paths that wind toward Cudham and Biggin Hill. Within it, a circle of fully opened, creamy white roses forms the heart of the design, each petal layered like silk, suggesting grace, respect, and a love that endures. Scattered among them, star-shaped clematis flowers in delicate lavender and powdery periwinkle blue stretch their slender petals outward, each one marked by a vivid yellow-green centre that brings a subtle spark of colour and movement. Nestled around these focal flowers, smaller white and pale yellow blooms reminiscent of freesia cluster together, some still closed in smooth, tight buds, others just beginning to release their fragrance. These lighter touches feel like quiet breaths of comfort. Lush, dark green foliage spreads out underneath and around the flowers, its glossy surfaces and varied shapes giving the arrangement depth and reassuring fullness. There are larger, rounded leaves that anchor the eye, along with finer, more feathery stems that soften the edges. The overall impression is of a thoughtfully composed tribute, the kind a skilled local florist might prepare for a service at a Downe church or a memorial gathering at a family home. Calm, respectful, and gently uplifting, this basket is ideal for expressing sympathy, marking a life well lived, and surrounding mourners with a sense of natural peace.
PEACE & PURITY BASKET
£65.00
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A softly lit image reveals a refined funeral flower basket, arranged with the kind of quiet care often requested for services in and around Downe. The basket itself is crafted from pale, natural wood, oval and slightly elongated, with subtle little feet that lift it from the surface and an arched handle that frames the flowers without overpowering them. From this light base rises a rounded mound of blooms, thoughtfully layered so that each flower has space to be seen. Creamy white roses, fully open and velvety, form the calming anchor of the design, their petals unfolding in gentle spirals that suggest peace and lasting affection. Woven between them are deep red carnations, their frilled, dense petals creating a rich texture and a dignified, heartfelt splash of colour. Some carnations appear with white petals traced in pink and red, softening the transition between the strong crimson and the serene cream tones. At intervals, clusters of small white, bell-shaped flowers, likely freesias, pierce the greenery with fresh, light notes, adding a sense of breath and movement. The blooms are cradled in abundant greenery: broad, shining leaves that give structure and depth, alongside fine, feathery foliage that curls and drapes softly over the edge of the basket. All of this rests against a simple white backdrop, drawing attention solely to the flowers and their balanced composition. The arrangement feels appropriate for a farewell gathering, a thoughtful tribute that could sit peacefully at a crematorium chapel or family home in Downe, offering comfort and beauty without excess, like a gentle, living expression of sympathy and remembrance.
REMEMBRANCE BASKET
£60.00
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A densely packed, round floral composition sits cleanly against a white background, the gentle studio light revealing layers of colour and texture as if you could reach out and feel each petal. The heart of the arrangement is a chorus of garden roses in soft pink, warm yellow, and creamy peach - petals unfurl in concentric rings that suggest both vintage romance and fresh, morning light. Interwoven among them are pale lavender clematis flowers with their airy, star-like forms and bright centers, offering a breath of countryside charm. Sculptural blue sea holly (Eryngium) thistles introduce a contemporary, spiky silhouette that contrasts beautifully with the roses' softness, while purple lisianthus in varied stages of bloom adds richness and a velvet touch. Small, glossy red Hypericum berries are dotted throughout, their cheerful sheen catching the light and guiding the eye across the dome. The bouquet rests on a bed of mixed foliage - broad glossy leaves for structure, delicate ferny greens for softness, and occasional dark burgundy sprigs that peek through like shadows and deepen the palette. The arrangement conveys a gentle, uplifting scent and a sense of careful craft: each stem placed to balance colour, scent and shape. Perfect for celebrating birthdays, offering thanks, or bringing a quiet smile, this bouquet carries the feeling of a fresh-picked posy from nearby Downe lanes or a thoughtful gift to be placed at a family table in Orpington or Cudham.
ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
£100.00
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A meticulously composed, circular bouquet photographed from above, its palette strictly white and cream with touches of fresh green that lift the whole design. Dominant are several large white lilies whose flared, trumpet-like petals open wide to reveal the pale green bases of their stamens and the faint texture of pollenless throats; these provide bold, sculptural points in the arrangement. Interspersed among them are numerous cream or ivory roses, many kept in tight bud or only partly open so their concentric folds look like soft, velvet rosettes nesting within the bouquet's core. Sprays of delicate white baby's breath (Gypsophila) drift through the composition, filling voids with a frothy, diaphanous veil that lightens the visual weight and adds an intricate, lace-like surface. A few glossy green leaves frame the outer edge, their fresh hue giving the whites a cleaner clarity and reinforcing the round silhouette. The overall effect is orderly yet tender, crafted with steady hands that respect proportion and scent; imagine the lilies' subtle sweetness mingling with the roses' warm, classic perfume. Presented on a white field, the bouquet suggests purity and measured elegance - ideal for bridal use, a formal centrepiece, or a heartfelt gift. As a local example of Downe floristry, this style is familiar to those who order flowers for village weddings near Cudham Lane or memorial flowers for services at the local church; Florist Downe can recreate this design for nearby delivery with attention to seasonal freshness and gentle handling.
COMPASSION POSY
£90.00
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A lush, hand-tied bouquet filled with lilies and roses rests against a seamless white background, its rounded shape and careful balance revealing the touch of an experienced florist. The first thing that draws the eye is the interplay between bold and gentle colours: rich fuchsia and magenta Oriental lilies, reminiscent of Stargazers with their speckled petals and vibrant yellow stamens, sit confidently among serene, snowy white lilies whose trumpet-shaped blooms open with soft curves and subtle shadows. Nestled between these statement flowers are roses in shades of blush pink and creamy white, some tightly furled like whispered promises, others fully open to reveal concentric rings of velvety petals. Fine sprays of white baby's breath drift throughout, each tiny flower brightening the arrangement like a scattering of stars, softening transitions and giving the bouquet an airy, cloud-like lightness. A hint of glossy green foliage peeks from beneath, mostly from lily leaves and rose stems, providing structure without distracting from the pastel and jewel-toned palette. The lighting is bright yet gentle, capturing every texture-from the smooth sheen of lily petals to the plush, layered roses and the delicate sprigs of gypsophila. It feels like a bouquet you could imagine being delivered to a characterful home on Luxted Road or waiting on a table after a celebration meal in Downe's village pubs, radiating romance and congratulations. The overall impression is one of joy, tenderness, and refined celebration, perfect for marking weddings, milestone birthdays, or any moment in Downe where sincere emotion deserves a beautifully crafted floral voice.
CHERISHED MOMENTS POSY
£90.00
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This rounded, meticulously arranged bouquet pairs classic pink roses with pristine white freesia to create a soothing, garden-fresh impression against a pure white backdrop. At the centre, mature roses unfurl in gentle concentric layers - deeper coral-rose centers graduating to palest blush at the petal edges - while clusters of smaller spray roses and miniature garden blooms knit into gaps for density and visual flow. White freesias rise with their slender stems and bell-like faces, some open to reveal faint yellow stamens and others kept as elegant buds, suggesting endurance and quiet hope. The foliage is deliberately varied: broad, deep green leaves provide weight and structure, while lighter, cream-margined variegated leaves lend a soft, luminous contrast that feels almost like early-morning light on a hedgerow. The arrangement's compact dome hides stems and mechanics, presenting instead as a plush, tactile surface whose petals seem soft to the touch and whose scent would be gentle rather than overpowering. I picture this composition delivered around Downe and the surrounding lanes - perhaps placed near the stone steps at Down House for a private moment of remembrance, or laid at a small village gathering where warmth and restraint are required. The overall mood is tender and respectful: an expert florist's balance of texture, scent and colour designed to comfort, commemorate, and quietly celebrate a life.
HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
£90.00
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