New Cross Baskets & Posies – Flowers New Cross

At Flowers New Cross, our hand-crafted flower baskets and delicate posies are designed in-store by experienced local florists who know and love New Cross. Whether you live near New Cross Road, stroll the paths of Fordham Park, or commute via New Cross Gate Station, we create thoughtfully arranged flowers to suit every occasion.

Our friendly team of expert florists carefully selects seasonal blooms and classic favourites for sympathy tributes, thank-you gifts, and everyday gestures. Each basket and posy is arranged for natural balance, long-lasting freshness, and easy placement at home, at services, or at local venues in New Cross, Deptford, and Brockley.

We offer convenient same-day delivery across SE14 and surrounding areas when you order online before 3 PM. Perfect if you need a last-minute condolence bouquet or a comforting basket to send to family and friends.

  • Reliable delivery across New Cross, Deptford, and Peckham
  • Sympathetic guidance from experienced local florists
  • Fresh, well-conditioned flowers arranged for maximum impact

As a trusted local florist, we take pride in every detail, from careful flower conditioning to hand-written message cards. Browse our New Cross baskets and posies range today and order online for beautiful, heartfelt flowers delivered with care.

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BASKETS / POSIES
A bright, carefully balanced basket of blooms photographed on a pure white field, composed with the quiet confidence of a New Cross florist. Dominant are several immaculate white Gerbera daisies, their clean petals drawing the eye outward from dramatic dark centres that anchor the bouquet with a bold, contemporary contrast. Soft, blush-pink carnations are clustered among the gerberas, their layered, cloud-like petals creating softness and a tender, tactile quality. Interspersed throughout are many small, cheerful white and palest yellow daisy sprays - likely chrysanthemums or asters - that provide volume and a sunny counterpoint to the larger forms. Delicate, tiny star-shaped purple-blue flowers are used sparingly as accents, introducing cool notes and a faint, floral perfume that lifts the arrangement. The flowers sit within a light-woven wicker basket whose natural fibres add an artisanal warmth; a sturdy brown wooden handle curves overhead, framing the composition. Lush foliage supports and shapes the display: rounded, silvery eucalyptus leaves introduce a calming cool tone and subtle scent, while darker glossy ruscus spills toward the left, giving the piece a graceful, cascading line. The lighting is bright and even, highlighting petal texture and leaf sheen so each element reads clearly. This design conveys gentle elegance - suitable for sympathy, a thoughtful thank-you, or as a serene centrepiece - and can be prepared for local delivery across New Cross and nearby New Cross Gate by Flowers New Cross, reflecting neighbourhood care and fresh, day-of assembly.
ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU BASKET
£50.00
From a vantage just above the arrangement, this Florist Choice Basket unfolds like a curated painting, crafted by a New Cross florist for the eyes and the senses. The light, natural-white wicker basket frames a lush river of blooms: hot pink peonies ripple among white ranunculus, pale pink hydrangeas rise into cloud-forms, and blush roses mingle with pristine anemones whose dark centers anchor the composition. Sprigs of eucalyptus thread through the stems, while white filler blooms punctuate the arrangement with delicate highlights. The palette-bold fuchsia, cream, and soft pink-reads as a celebration of spring and romance, punctuated by a touch of woodland calm.

The bouquet rests as if buoyed by a breeze, with light dancing across velvety petals and glossy leaves, casting gentle shadows that reveal the arrangement's careful balance. The basket's woven texture and the way the handle curves beneath the blooms speak to skilled craft. A faint, inviting scent of rose and hydrangea seems to hover in the air, even though the image conveys aroma through impression rather than scent.

This Florist Choice Basket would suit a birthday, an anniversary, or a thoughtful gesture to someone in New Cross, Deptford, or Brockley. For recipients around Telegraph Hill or near Goldsmiths College, it is a gift that signals care, connection, and a taste for seasonal grace. Available for same-day delivery across the area. In New Cross, we often tailor deliveries to fit busy schedules, ensuring freshness and punctual arrival for those special moments.
FLORIST CHOICE SYMPATHY BASKET
£60.00
In this image, a refined sympathy flower basket sits alone against a clear white backdrop, its pale woven texture and gentle arching handle framing a lush gathering of blooms. The neutral setting draws all attention to the colours and forms, much like the way a quiet side street off New Cross Road can suddenly open onto a hidden garden. At the heart of the arrangement is a creamy white rose, beautifully shaped, with layered petals that curl inward to a calm centre, symbolising peace and heartfelt remembrance. Surrounding it, deep purple calla lilies curve elegantly, their trumpet-like spathes rich and velvety, adding depth and a solemn, dignified tone that feels appropriate for a funeral or memorial. Woven through the design are soft lavender clematis-style flowers, each with star-shaped petals and subtle yellow centres that bring a touch of light and airiness, as though the flowers were gently lifted by a breeze. Small clusters of sunny yellow blossoms-similar to alstroemeria or freesia-are scattered throughout the green foliage, offering quiet moments of brightness, like shared stories that bring a smile during a time of loss. On the right, a single magenta gerbera daisy emerges with vivid colour and radiating petals, providing a poignant accent of enduring love and gratitude. The basket is densely packed with fresh greenery, from broad, glossy leaves to finer, lighter sprigs that add texture and depth, creating a mounded, generous shape. A soft, natural shadow beneath the basket anchors it to the white surface. Crafted with the care of an experienced local florist serving New Cross, this arrangement is suited for funerals, memorial services, and condolence deliveries, offering a gentle, visually soothing expression of sympathy.
TREASURED MOMENTS BASKET
£65.00
The image shows an artfully arranged funeral flower basket placed against a pure white backdrop, the kind of refined tribute you might see delivered to a quiet chapel near New Cross Gate. The basket is made from pale wicker, its oval shape and arched handle giving it a familiar, reassuring feel, as if lovingly carried by hand. Within this frame, the flowers form a softly domed composition, meticulously crafted so that every bloom has its place. Several large, creamy white roses sit at the heart of the design, fully open and layered with silky petals that curl outward in gentle spirals, suggesting innocence, gratitude, and peace. Interlaced among the roses are clematis blossoms whose star-shaped petals are tinted in subtle lavender and periwinkle hues. At the centre of each clematis, yellow-green stamens radiate outward, adding a flicker of brightness, like a glimpse of evening light over Telegraph Hill. Clusters of delicate, freesia-like flowers in white and pale yellow are tucked between the larger heads, providing contrast through their slender buds and trumpet-shaped blooms. Some are just beginning to open, adding a sense of movement and unfolding emotion. Softly ruffled white flowers, much like lisianthus, contribute extra volume and texture, so the basket appears rich and generous without ever feeling heavy. A foundation of lush greenery surrounds and supports the flowers-broad, deep green leaves give structure, while finer, lighter sprigs lace through the design, reminiscent of the layered greenery in local gardens off Lewisham Way. Together, the cool whites, creams, hints of lemon, and pastel lavender tones create a calm, respectful tribute that feels entirely suited to a funeral or memorial service in New Cross, offering a message of comfort and gentle remembrance.
PEACE & PURITY BASKET
£65.00
In this image, a refined funeral flower basket rests against a simple white backdrop, its colours and textures reminiscent of a calm morning walk through Fordham Park in New Cross. The basket itself is fashioned from pale, natural wood, oval and shallow, its slatted sides gently curving to support a full, rounded arrangement. Four tiny feet lift it just above the ground, giving a discreet sense of formality, while a smooth, arched handle rises above the flowers, understated and reassuring. Within, the arrangement is densely packed, creating a domed silhouette that overflows the edges as if the flowers are leaning forward in offering. Creamy white roses dominate the composition, placed prominently and allowed to open fully, their layered petals turning softly outward. They project purity, serenity, and an enduring respect for the life being remembered. Around them, deep red carnations provide depth and contrast, their rich tones and frilled petals creating a tactile, almost velvety surface that draws the eye inward. Interspersed among the reds and whites are softer, blush-pink and white-tipped carnations, the subtle variations of colour lending gentle emotional nuance-a sense of tenderness and quiet reflection. Fine, white filler flowers, likely freesias or similar blossoms, weave through the larger blooms, their slender stems and bell-shaped florets giving an airy, slightly fragrant impression. Beneath it all, a bed of deep green foliage-broad, glossy leaves and feathery, fern-like fronds-supports and frames the flowers, adding both structure and softness. The crisp background highlights each petal and leaf, making the tribute feel fresh and composed. Arranged with the care you would expect from an experienced New Cross florist, this basket would be appropriate for a funeral service near Goldsmiths or as a sympathy arrangement sent to loved ones nearby, carrying a message of love, remembrance, and shared sorrow.
REMEMBRANCE BASKET
£60.00
Set against a seamless white backdrop, this generous round bouquet appears almost weightless, a carefully structured cloud of petals, leaves, and berries. The floristry is precise yet romantic, much like something you might see carried along New Cross Road for a birthday surprise. In the foreground, garden roses in soft pink, warm yellow, and gentle peach take centre stage, their petals layered in spirals that range from tightly held buds to fully opened, frilled rosettes. Threaded among the roses are clematis flowers with graceful, star-shaped petals, shaded from white to pale lavender, each bloom anchored by a defined yellow centre that sparkles subtly in the light. Standing proud among the softness, striking blue eryngium - sea holly with spiky, thistle-like heads in metallic blue-grey - adds a bold, sculptural edge, bringing to mind the contrast between New Cross's leafy side streets and its more industrial corners. Between these statement elements, rich purple lisianthus blooms appear in various stages, from compact, ruffled buds to more open, cup-like flowers, weaving depth and a velvety tone into the palette. Dotted throughout the design, crimson-red hypericum berries provide playful, rounded points of contrast. Underpinning everything is a lush bed of foliage, with glossy broad leaves forming a strong base, filigree-like feathery greens adding softness, and occasional darker foliage slipping through to deepen the colour story. The lighting is bright but gentle, ensuring each texture-from smooth berry skin to prickly thistle-can be almost felt with the imagination. The bouquet exudes warmth and quiet celebration, perfect as a centrepiece for a dinner near Goldsmiths, a thank-you gift for a neighbour, or a comforting arrangement delivered across New Cross by a caring local florist.
ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
£100.00
Imagine a pristine, hand-gathered round bouquet seen from above, each bloom arranged with the care of a neighbourhood florist who knows New Cross intimately. Broad white lilies form the primary rhythm of the composition, their trumpet-shaped petals opened wide and slightly overlapping, the pale greenish-yellow stamens providing a subtle, living center to each flower. Between those larger lilies, tight buds and gently opening cream roses create a soft, velvety mosaic, their layered petals catching light to show faint shadows and depth. Sprays of tiny white Baby's Breath are woven throughout like a translucent veil, offering delicate points of texture that lift the visual mass and introduce air into the dense grouping. Around the edge, a few fresh green leaves appear, tucking the bouquet into a neat, circular silhouette and giving the eye a welcome hint of colour. The lighting is soft and diffuse, lending a calm, almost morning-like hush to the scene, while the overall white-and-cream palette speaks of purity and quiet celebration. Scent-wise, the lilies' sweet top notes and the roses' richer, round perfume seem almost perceptible, promising a gentle fragrance that suits weddings, christenings, or thoughtful gifts. As a local touch, this bouquet would be equally at ease arriving on New Cross Road, being carried from a ceremony at Goldsmiths, or collected after a morning run through Deptford Market Yard. Prepared with local expertise and an eye for balance, this arrangement captures both elegance and neighbourhood warmth, a quiet emblem of care from Flowers New Cross.
COMPASSION POSY
£90.00
A full, dome-shaped bouquet bursting with lilies, roses, and gypsophila is captured against a spotless white background, its colours and textures glowing as though under the lights of a New Cross flower studio. Dominating the composition are large white lilies, their trumpet blooms unfurling with graceful curves, each petal thick and satiny, arching away from pale green centres dusted with subtle stamens. Between them nestle clusters of pastel pink roses and creamy ivory roses, at different stages of opening-some buds are tightly swirled like tiny sculptures, while fully opened blooms reveal layered hearts that speak quietly of love and affection. Scattered throughout are vibrant fuchsia and magenta Oriental lilies, probably Stargazer types, providing a dramatic contrast; their petals are richly coloured, often speckled toward the centre and crowned with golden-yellow anthers that catch the light, echoing the lively, artistic spirit you might sense walking near Deptford Market Yard. All around, delicate little stars of white baby's breath drift in and out of view, creating a veil of softness that fills the spaces between larger flowers and gives the bouquet its cloud-like, romantic quality. Slim green leaves and stems form a subtle backdrop, hinting at the careful hand-tying beneath the surface. Flooded with bright, even lighting, every petal edge and colour gradient is clearly visible, giving the arrangement a sense of freshness and immediacy. This bouquet could easily be imagined as a same-day delivery surprise in New Cross-ideal for marking a graduation, celebrating a new home near New Cross Gate, or sending a deeply felt message of appreciation to someone special.
CHERISHED MOMENTS POSY
£90.00
This rounded, densely packed arrangement captures the hush of early morning in soft floral form: classic pale pink roses standing proud amid clusters of pristine white freesia, photographed against a crisp white background. The roses include larger, fully opened blooms with delicately unfurling petals and smaller spray roses that create depth and movement; each petal looks tender and freshly cut. Interspersed freesia stems present a mix of open, bell-shaped flowers, their tiny yellow stamens like gentle accents, and unopened buds that promise slow, graceful unfolding. A luxuriant carpet of greenery-broad, dark glossy leaves similar to salal or ruscus and cream-edged variegated leaves likely Pittosporum-wraps the florals and lends a verdant frame that heightens the pinks and whites. The composition is compact and symmetrical, deliberately hiding stems to preserve its formal, polished silhouette; natural daylight highlights the satin texture of petals and casts a soft shadow that emphasizes the dome shape. As a florist who delivers across New Cross and nearby Deptford Market, I find this style suits both quiet celebrations and heartfelt tributes: a refined gift for a newborn visit, a thoughtful birthday bouquet arriving at a Lewisham road address, or a composed memorial piece for a community remembrance. Prepared with fresh, durable varieties, it balances fragrance, freshness, and longevity-an approachable, comforting arrangement that reads as both tender and meticulously crafted by a local hand from Flowers New Cross.
HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
£90.00