Tooting BASKETS / POSIES

At Flowers Tooting, our hand-crafted flower baskets and delicate posies are designed right here in Tooting, just a short stroll from Tooting Broadway and Tooting Bec Common. Every design is made fresh by our experienced local florist team, using flowers we know will last and look beautiful in your home, workplace or at a special event.

Whether you need a soft, comforting posy for a farewell, a cheerful basket to brighten a friend's day, or a classic design for a church or care home near Tooting High Street or St George's Hospital, we'll guide you to the right choice. Decades of local floristry experience mean we understand what works best for different occasions and venues across Tooting, Balham and Wandsworth.

We offer reliable same-day delivery on all our baskets and posies when you order online before 3 PM. Our drivers know the back streets and busy routes around Mitcham Road and towards Earlsfield, so your flowers arrive on time and in perfect condition.

  • Hand-made baskets & posies by skilled local florists
  • Trusted delivery across Tooting, Balham & Wandsworth
  • Same-day delivery available until 3 PM

Browse our collection of fresh flowers today and order online with confidence from your trusted local Tooting florist.

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BASKETS / POSIES
Soft morning light reveals a carefully balanced woven basket arrangement that feels both refined and approachable, a piece I might prepare for delivery across Tooting and neighbouring Balham. The composition is anchored by several immaculate white Gerbera daisies, each with a strong, dark brown to almost black central disc that provides a striking contrast to their pure petals and establishes a clear visual centre. Surrounding those are clusters of blush-pink carnations, their ruffled, cushiony petals offering a gentle, tactile softness that invites touch and lingers in memory. Interstitial white and pale yellow spray blooms-chrysanthemums or small asters-create a plush, meadow-like underlayer, while tiny violet-blue star-shaped flowers thread through the foliage, introducing cool highlights and a whisper of delicate scent. The foliage palette ranges from rounded, silvery-green eucalyptus leaves that scent the air with a clean, citrusy note to deeper glossy ruscus branches that trail gracefully from the left side of the basket, lending an elegant, spilling silhouette. The basket itself is a light, natural willow or wicker with an arching brown handle that frames the blooms and speaks of thoughtful handcraft. The overall effect is luminous and serene under even lighting that shows petal texture and leaf sheen. As a Tooting florist I find this arrangement suits many purposes: a calming get-well gift, a refined birthday present, or a composed sympathy tribute - and Flowers Tooting can prepare and deliver similar baskets locally for same-day requests when possible.
ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU BASKET
£50.00
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Tooting light fills a generous close up of a Florist Choice Basket that radiates warmth and celebration. The composition glows with a plush mix of pink and cream: hot pink peonies in full bloom stand tall among delicate white ranunculus with tightly wound petals, while soft pink hydrangeas create cloud like pockets around blush and cream roses. White anemones with their striking dark centers punctuate the arrangement, and small white filler blossoms mingle with eucalyptus leaves to add texture and a hint of woodland air. Each stem is arranged with a craftsman's eye, the spray of color easing into a gentle gradient that feels both joyful and refined. The basket itself is a pale woven container, rustic yet elegant, with a portion of its handle visible as if inviting you to hold the bouquet close. A white square label dominates the center, presenting Florist Choice Basket and a bold £60 in clean typography, bridging artistry and practicality. The scene evokes occasions from a birthday to a romantic surprise and nods to our local customers in Tooting, Streatham and Balham who appreciate a hand tied display crafted with care. For a gift that feels personal, this arrangement travels well and delights on delivery to a doorstep in south London, often with same day service from Flowers Tooting to nearby wards and residential streets.
FLORIST CHOICE SYMPATHY BASKET
£60.00
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In this image, a beautifully composed funeral flower basket is shown against a bright white background, the simplicity of the setting drawing attention to each bloom. The container is a light, cream-coloured woven basket with a smooth, curved handle that arcs over the arrangement like a quiet embrace. At the centre lies a large creamy white rose, its perfectly swirled petals soft and full, suggesting purity and a gentle farewell. Two deep purple calla lilies flank the rose, their sleek, trumpet-shaped spathes and velvety surfaces lending the piece a graceful, contemporary elegance. Interspersed throughout are clematis-style flowers in soft lavender and pale lilac, their star-shaped petals and yellow centres providing delicate accents and a sense of airy movement. Small sprays of yellow and crisp white filler blooms, evoking freesia or alstroemeria, peek through the greenery, adding subtle brightness that recalls sunlight on a quiet Tooting morning. On the right edge of the design, a single magenta gerbera-like flower stands out, its bold circle of petals radiating colour and emotion. Surrounding the blossoms is a generous layer of foliage: broad, dark green leaves polished to a gentle shine, mixed with lighter, more delicate stems that create fullness and natural texture. A soft shadow beneath the basket adds depth, making the design feel tangible and real. The overall effect is of a thoughtful, professionally crafted tribute, the kind you might see delivered by a local Tooting florist to a chapel near Garratt Lane or to a family home after a service, offering condolences, love, and quiet remembrance.
TREASURED MOMENTS BASKET
£65.00
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A softly glowing light-coloured wicker basket, photographed against a crisp white backdrop, holds a carefully composed funeral flower arrangement that feels both tender and composed. The basket has a neat, woven texture and a matching handle that curves gently across the top, framing a dome of flowers arranged with the care of an experienced Tooting florist. At the centre, generous creamy white roses open wide, each bloom a quiet symbol of respect, devotion, and farewell. They are surrounded by fine clusters of white and pale lemon freesia-style flowers, their trumpet shapes and partially closed buds adding layers of delicacy and a hint of gentle fragrance, reminiscent of a spring morning walk through Tooting Bec Common. Threaded through the cream and yellow tones are unusual, star-shaped clematis in pale lavender and soft periwinkle blue, their yellow-green centres drawing the eye and creating subtle points of interest without disturbing the overall calm. Rich, dark green foliage anchors everything, with broad, glossy leaves and slender stems that frame and protect the softer blooms, adding depth and a sense of freshly cut greenery from local gardens around Tooting Broadway and the surrounding streets. The colour harmony of white, cream, lilac, and pastel yellow produces a soothing, contemplative atmosphere, ideal for a funeral or memorial service where the aim is to honour a life with grace rather than showiness. This basket would sit beautifully beside a framed photograph, on a remembrance table at home, or delivered as a condolence gift, offering a quiet, living tribute to someone dearly missed.
PEACE & PURITY BASKET
£65.00
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In this image, a beautifully balanced funeral flower basket rests against a clean white background, its soft colours and rounded contours designed to bring comfort in a time of loss. The basket is constructed from light, natural wood with a smooth finish, gently oblong in shape and elevated by four discreet feet that lend a subtle refinement. An arched handle, in a matching pale shade, curves gracefully above the blooms, framing the arrangement while suggesting the idea of being held and supported. The floral display itself forms a generous dome that almost overflows the basket's edge. At the heart of the design, creamy white roses open fully, their velvety petals spiralling outwards in layers that feel calm and dignified. Around them, deep red carnations cluster tightly, each ruffled bloom adding richness and depth, the crimson tones evoking enduring love and respect. Interspersed throughout are softer notes from pale pink and white carnations, some delicately edged or streaked with pink and red, which introduce warmth and gentle, personal emotion. Threaded between the larger heads are small white flowers with bell-shaped blooms, similar to freesias, bringing delicate texture and the suggestion of a light, soothing fragrance. Supporting this tapestry of colour is a bed of lush, dark green foliage: broad, glossy leaves provide a strong, steady base, while fine, feathery fronds of fern or asparagus greenery rise among the flowers, adding height, softness, and a natural, airy feel. The overall impression is one of composed abundance rather than excess. Created with the sensitivity of a local Tooting florist, this basket feels especially fitting for a service at a nearby crematorium or church, or as a respectful delivery to a home along Tooting High Street, offering a quiet but heartfelt expression of condolence.
REMEMBRANCE BASKET
£60.00
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Presented against a clean white background, this meticulously arranged round bouquet reads as a study in texture and gentle colour harmonies, the kind of piece we prepare for customers across Tooting and SW17. Dense and domed, the arrangement centres on numerous garden roses in pale pink, buttery yellow and soft peach, their velvety petals curling outward in layered whorls that feel both intimate and celebratory. Scattered through the roses are clematis flowers in delicate lavender and soft white, their star-shaped petals and pale centres giving a fleeting, wild-garden air. Contrasting these soft forms are several blue Eryngium (sea holly) thistles - spiky, steel-blue heads that introduce an almost architectural silhouette and a cool, bracing tone. Deeper purple lisianthus add romantic depth while tight buds and unfolding blossoms create movement across the dome. Bright red Hypericum berries appear like small, glossy punctuation marks, energising the composition and guiding the eye. The foliage is rich and varied: glossy, broad leaves supply structure and weight, while finer, feathery greens and touches of burgundy-toned filler foliage create layered depth and shadow. The lighting is soft and natural; petals show subtle translucence, and the arrangement casts a gentle shadow on the white plane. Crafted with the care you'd expect from a local florist, this bouquet would work beautifully as a thoughtful gift for a birthday, an anniversary, or a get-well bouquet handed over at Tooting Broadway - and Flowers Tooting can adapt its scale and wrapping for same-day delivery across the neighbourhood.
ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
£100.00
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Imagine a hand-tied, overhead-view bouquet captured on a clean white field: several grand white oriental lilies take center stage, their trumpet-shaped petals flaring outward and revealing pale green stamens that lend a subtle botanical contrast to the otherwise monochrome palette. Intermixed are cream and ivory roses, most kept in a demure bud or partially opened state so their layered, velvety petals form compact cushions of texture beneath the lilies. Wisps of white Baby's Breath (Gypsophila) are artfully woven throughout, adding an airy, frothy detail that breathes lightness into the dense, circular composition. Small bright green leaves peek around the edges, punctuating the softness with fresh colour and helping the round form read clearly from this top-down perspective. The lighting is soft and even, as if photographed in diffused daylight, which highlights the delicate translucence of lily petals and the shadowed folds of rose petals without harsh glare. The scent profile suggested by the image is gentle and floral - a clean, sweet lily note balanced by the warm, honeyed aroma of rose - evoking calm and celebration at once. As a local choice in Tooting, this bouquet would suit a wedding walking route past Tooting Market or a quiet christening at a neighbourhood church; Flowers Tooting often crafts arrangements like this for clients who want understated luxury and a palette of pure whites and creams. It reads as refined, trustworthy, and quietly celebratory.
COMPASSION POSY
£90.00
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Set against a clean white backdrop, this lush, dome-shaped bouquet of lilies and roses looks as if it is waiting on the counter of a trusted Tooting florist, ready to be carried down to a celebration near Tooting Bec Common. At the heart of the design, graceful white lilies stretch their trumpet-shaped petals outward, revealing soft yellow-green centres and fine stamens that speak of freshness. Around them, a tapestry of roses unfolds in shades of gentle blush pink and creamy ivory, their petals velvety and layered, some tightly wrapped and others generously open like small, fragrant cups. Punctuating the gentle palette are several bold Oriental lilies in bright fuchsia and deep magenta tones, their recurved petals speckled with darker markings that add drama and depth. Tiny sprays of white baby's breath drift between the larger blooms, creating a light, airy veil that softens the composition and fills in the negative space. Slender green leaves appear intermittently, framing the flowers and suggesting the underlying structure that holds this rounded bouquet together. The lighting is bright and even, casting no harsh shadows, so that every bloom appears true to colour and texture, from the satin sheen of the lily petals to the plush feel of the roses. The overall feeling is one of joy, love, and quiet grandeur-perfect for a milestone birthday near Mitcham Road, a romantic dinner around Tooting Broadway, or a thoughtful gesture to mark a new arrival at St George's. The bouquet captures the artistry of local florists who know how to translate heartfelt emotions into carefully chosen, beautifully arranged stems.
CHERISHED MOMENTS POSY
£90.00
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I picture the arrangement as a gentle English morning captured in flowers - a rounded cushion of blush and white that reads as both tender and composed. At the heart are classic pink roses, a mix of full, ruffled blooms and smaller spray roses in softer pinks, each petal layered like a quiet invitation. Threaded among them are clusters of snowy white freesia: some bells open and showing faint yellow stamens, others still poised as buds, promising additional bloom. The freesias' delicate stems and upright habit bring a lively vertical rhythm against the steady, rounded mass of roses, and their clean fragrance would drift easily into a nearby room. Behind and between the blooms, lush greenery provides depth - glossy, dark leaves that could be ruscus or salal, and lively variegated foliage with cream-edged margins that catch the light and brighten the overall tone. The piece is tightly packed so no stems show, creating a formal, refined dome that casts a subtle shadow on the white surface beneath. The soft daylight in the photograph emphasizes petal textures and the faint translucence of the freesias, reinforcing an atmosphere of calm and tenderness. This composition feels fitting for a gentle birthday morning, a quiet anniversary, or a thoughtful sympathy gesture; it's exactly the kind of arrangement a local Tooting florist might prepare for delivery to a neighbour on Tooting Common or a family gathering near Tooting Broadway.
HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
£90.00
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