St James's BASKETS / POSIES

At St James's Florist, our hand-crafted flower baskets and delicate posies are designed right in the heart of St James's, moments from Pall Mall, St James's Street and the gardens around The Mall. Each design is arranged by experienced local florists who understand how to balance colour, scent and texture for a truly elegant gift.

Whether you're sending a comforting sympathy posy, a classic basket of seasonal flowers for a friend, or something petite and graceful for a coffee table or desk, we create every piece fresh to order. We regularly deliver across Mayfair, Westminster and Green Park, so your flowers arrive looking just as beautiful as when they left our workbench.

Enjoy reliable same-day delivery in and around St James's when you order online before 3 PM. Our local knowledge means we know the best routes around the royal parks and busy government streets, ensuring timely delivery to homes, offices, clubs and hotels.

  • Thoughtfully designed baskets and posies for every occasion
  • Hand-delivered across St James's, Mayfair & Westminster
  • Trusted local florist with years of experience

Browse our curated collection of baskets and posies, then simply order online for expert, same-day flower delivery from your local St James's Florist.

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BASKETS / POSIES
A rounded, handwoven basket overflowing with tranquil pastels and verdant texture, photographed against pristine white so every petal and leaf reads clearly. Dominating the composition are several immaculate white Gerbera daisies, their broad faces bright against the backdrop and centred by dramatic dark-brown to black discs that anchor the eye. Between them, clusters of blush-pink carnations provide a soft, frothy counterpoint - ruffled, layered petals that add volume and a gentle perfume - while sprays of small white and pale yellow daisy-like blooms tuck into the spaces to create a feeling of abundance and comfort. Scattered throughout are tiny pale blue-lavender accent blooms that give a subtle cool contrast, like little punctuation points across a pastel page. The foliage palette is deliberately varied: silver-green eucalyptus lends a whisper of citrusy, woodsy scent and rounded leaf shapes; deep glossy ruscus trails out toward the left, introducing graceful movement; and other fresh greens form a lush cradle for the flowers. The basket itself is crafted from light wooden strips with a strong, curved brown handle that frames the arrangement and suggests a handcrafted, traditional touch. Lighting is even and bright, revealing the sheen of petals and the delicate edges of each carnation. This bouquet carries a tone of gentle elegance - fitting as a sympathy tribute, a calm centerpiece for a dining table near Piccadilly, or a heartfelt thank-you delivered across St James's and neighbouring Mayfair - and it reflects the considered design a seasoned local florist would choose for moments that call for both beauty and restraint.
ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU BASKET
£50.00
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St James's Florist presents a lavish Florist Choice Basket photographed in an overhead panorama that invites you to imagine its scent and glow. The arrangement pours from a pale, white-woven basket, its handle tucked among the blooms, while a clean white overlay proclaims Florist Choice Basket and the price ?60 in bold type. The bouquet gathers large hot pink peonies, white ranunculus, pale pink hydrangeas, blush and cream roses, and white anemones with nearly black centers, all arranged with generous greenery. Interwoven among the main blooms are soft peach tones and wispy filler blooms, including wisps of eucalyptus that add woodland freshness. The overall palette sits in a romantic, cinematic light, ideal for celebratory moments or intimate gestures. The look is rustic yet refined, suggesting a gift that travels well for same-day delivery across St James's and surrounding districts like Mayfair and Chelsea, or a thoughtful delivery to a loved one at a residence or office. The basket's texture contrasts with the crisp overlay, hinting at the care of a professional team at St James's Florist, who selects each stem for balance, scent, and longevity. A true expression of seasonal grace, this Florist Choice Basket speaks to occasions from anniversaries to heartfelt apologies, promising beauty that endures and a presentation that feels tailored to the recipient's space, even as it travels from our shop near St James's Market to homes nearby.
FLORIST CHOICE SYMPATHY BASKET
£60.00
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A light, off-white woven basket with a strong curved handle is set against a bright white backdrop, its natural shadow falling softly beneath, as if grounded in stillness and respect. From the basket rises a rounded, abundant funeral flower arrangement that feels both tender and composed, the sort of tribute a family might send to a quiet service in St James's or a small gathering near Green Park. The eye is first drawn to a single, creamy white rose at the centre, its petals perfectly swirled, conveying innocence, peace, and the gentle beauty of a life remembered. Close by, two commanding calla lilies in deep purple tones lift their smooth, trumpet-shaped blooms, their richness bringing a sense of formality and grace, very fitting for a farewell. Clustered around them, delicate clematis flowers in soft lavender and pale lilac stretch their star-shaped petals, each bloom tipped with a subtle yellow eye that seems to glow under the studio lights. Interwoven are touches of yellow and white from smaller trumpet-like blossoms, reminiscent of alstroemeria or freesia, which add texture and a quiet brightness, like shafts of sunlight in a serene church. To the right, a single magenta gerbera-style flower emerges with bold, radiating petals, offering a poignant note of love and gratitude. The entire composition is wrapped in lush green foliage, from broad, glossy leaves to smaller pale green sprigs, creating depth and a soft, natural frame. Every stem appears freshly cut and thoughtfully placed, suggesting the steady hands of an experienced local florist. Captured against a pure white background, this basket arrangement feels like a calm, heartfelt message of sympathy, suited to funerals, memorials, or to comfort a family in St James's at a difficult time.
TREASURED MOMENTS BASKET
£65.00
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A refined funeral flower basket is set against a bright, uncluttered white backdrop, allowing every petal and leaf to be clearly seen in the mind's eye. The basket itself is woven from light-coloured wicker in tones of soft oatmeal or ivory, with a matching handle that rises in a gentle curve across the top, echoing the rounded shape of the arrangement below. Within this structure, the flowers are tightly and thoughtfully composed, creating a lush dome of colour and texture. Large, cream-to-white roses, fully unfurled, occupy the central space, their velvety petals overlapping in delicate layers that suggest tenderness and dignity. Interlaced with these roses are distinctive clematis flowers, their star-like petals in muted lavender and pale periwinkle, each bloom centred with a small sunburst of yellow-green stamens, adding quiet interest without overpowering the soothing palette. Around them, smaller white and pastel yellow flowers, similar to freesia or lisianthus, spill softly outward, some just beginning to open, their buds hinting at gentle fragrance and the promise of renewal. Rich green foliage, from broad shiny leaves to finer, more feathery sprigs, fills the spaces between, giving depth and contrast and framing the paler blossoms with natural elegance. The overall effect is of calm lightness and restrained beauty, suited to expressing condolences, honouring a life at a chapel service near St James's, or sending a comforting message to a family home in the area. The composition feels like the work of an experienced local florist, balancing tradition and contemporary style to create a tribute that is both soothing and quietly uplifting.
PEACE & PURITY BASKET
£65.00
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A serene and elegant funeral flower basket is arranged with the care of an experienced local florist, designed to bring comfort to a farewell gathering in St James's. The light, natural wooden basket, softly oval and raised on discreet little feet, has an off-white handle that arcs above the flowers like a protective frame. From this base, the blooms rise in a generous, rounded dome that seems to spill just slightly over the rim, suggesting abundance without excess. At the centre, several creamy white roses are fully open, their smooth, layered petals forming soft spirals that draw the eye and evoke peace, innocence, and farewell blessings. Clusters of deep red carnations, their petals tightly frilled and velvety, nestle among the roses, bringing warmth and emotional depth often chosen for funerals and remembrance services near Pall Mall or St James's Square. Gentle contrast comes from paler, variegated carnations in blush and white, touched with fine red edges, adding a note of tenderness. Threaded through the larger flowers are smaller white blooms, similar to freesias, with bell-shaped florets that lend delicacy and the suggestion of a soft, fresh scent. A rich carpet of dark green foliage anchors the design, with broad glossy leaves providing structure and feathery fern-like stems adding airiness and height. Set against a plain white background, every colour and texture-creamy, crimson, blush, and green-appears vivid and intentional. This classic red and white funeral basket feels appropriate for offering condolences, honouring a life well lived, or sending sympathy from afar to a service held in and around St James's.
REMEMBRANCE BASKET
£60.00
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A beautifully rounded bouquet sits against a crisp white background, captured in soft, even light that allows every colour and texture to stand out, as if it has just been carried out of a boutique off Pall Mall in St James's. The arrangement is densely composed, forming a generous dome of flowers and foliage that feels both luxurious and inviting. At its core are full-headed garden roses in shades of pale pink, warm yellow, and creamy peach, their layered petals opening in gentle spirals that hint at a light, sweet fragrance. Some of the roses are tightly cupped, others relaxed and open, creating a natural rhythm reminiscent of a well-tended townhouse garden near St James's Square. Threaded through the roses are delicate clematis blossoms, their slender star-shaped petals in soft white and lavender stretching outward, with sunny yellow centres adding a gentle glow. Spiky blue eryngium, or sea holly, rises from the bouquet like tiny sculptures, their metallic blue-grey tones offering striking contrast against the softness of the roses. Deep purple lisianthus blooms, some still in bud, add richness and a velvety texture, weaving between the other flowers. Clusters of bright red hypericum berries dot the arrangement, glossy and playful, catching the eye like tiny jewels. Surrounding and supporting everything is a lush mix of greenery, including smooth, broad leaves, light feathery fronds, and hints of darker, almost burgundy foliage that deepen the overall composition. The bouquet feels like a celebration in floral form, perfectly suited to birthdays, anniversaries, or a thoughtful delivery to an office near St James's Park, conveying warmth, elegance, and a sense of carefully considered craftsmanship.
ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
£100.00
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Imagine a hand-tied, perfectly round bouquet seen from above: a study in white and cream that reads as both restrained and celebratory. The arrangement centres on several large oriental-style white lilies, their broad petals opening like small moons and displaying pale green and yellow stamens that add a whisper of colour to the otherwise monochrome palette. Nestled between and beneath these showier blooms are clusters of creamy ivory roses, many kept intentionally in bud or half-bloom to create soft, concentric layers of velvet-like petals. Scattered throughout, feathery sprays of Baby's Breath (Gypsophila) offer a light, snow-like texture that lifts the heavy shapes and creates delicate negative space. Around the outer rim, fresh green foliage-small glossy leaves-emerges sparingly, framing the circle and giving the composition a fresh, garden-born edge. The lighting is soft and diffuse; highlights along the petals suggest gentle morning or studio light that preserves the flowers' subtle tonal range. The imagined scent is calm and floral: honeyed rose notes rounded by the heady, sweet perfume of lilies. As a florist based in St James's, I picture this bouquet suited to an elegant civil ceremony near The Mall or a refined reception by Jermyn Street-an arrangement that reads as purity, reassurance, and quiet celebration. The photograph's clarity and symmetry make the bouquet easy to visualise for sighted and non-sighted viewers alike, conveying both craft and heartfelt intention.
COMPASSION POSY
£90.00
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This image shows a sumptuous, hand-tied bouquet captured from above against a simple white backdrop, the kind of design a florist in St James's might lay out before sending it to a celebration near Pall Mall. The arrangement is rounded and densely packed, with large, pristine white lilies opening into graceful trumpets that dominate the form, some blooms fully unfurled while others remain as green-tipped buds that hint at days of fragrance ahead. Nestled closely among them are pastel pink roses and creamy ivory roses, their petals curled in soft spirals, ranging from tight buds that feel full of promise to plush, open flowers revealing their layered hearts. Cutting through these gentle tones are several vivid fuchsia Oriental lilies, reminiscent of Stargazer varieties, their rich magenta petals dusted with darker speckles and centred by bright yellow stamens that catch the light and add a sense of drama and passion. Throughout the bouquet, airy sprigs of white baby's breath create a veil-like texture, their minute blossoms forming a cloud that softens the transitions between each larger bloom. Subtle touches of green foliage, mainly slender lily leaves and rose stems, peek discreetly at the edges, adding depth and a natural frame without disturbing the bouquet's rounded silhouette. The bright, even lighting makes every petal and detail appear fresh and crisp, like flowers just conditioned in a local studio. The overall impression is one of romantic celebration, ideal for anniversaries, engagements, or a heartfelt gift delivered from St James's to nearby offices and homes around Trafalgar Square.
CHERISHED MOMENTS POSY
£90.00
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A meticulously arranged, rounded bouquet of soft pink roses and pristine white freesia, presented against a stark white backdrop so every petal and leaf is clearly defined. The focal blooms are classic pink roses-from fully open heads with softly unfurling velvety petals to clusters of smaller spray roses in paler tones-creating graduated depth across the cushion-like form. Nestled between them, pure white freesias appear both open and in graceful bud clusters; their tubular blooms and hints of yellow stamens add upright texture and a delicate perfume note suggested by the image. The greens form a rich, supportive backdrop: broad, glossy leaves (reminiscent of salal or Italian ruscus) and variegated foliage with cream-edged margins that provide luminous contrast and a refined flourish. Every element is densely placed so the arrangement reads as one elegant, formal piece with no visible mechanics or stems. The soft directional light in the photograph highlights petal surfaces and the subtle tonal variations from blush to coral-pink, lending the bouquet a comforting serenity. As a seasoned local florist in St James's, St James's Florist often prepares this style for memorial services at nearby churches or for delivery to addresses around Piccadilly and Jermyn Street; it conveys sympathy, quiet celebration, or heartfelt condolence with clean, understated beauty and a reassuring freshness.
HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
£90.00
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