Merton Baskets & Posies

At Merton Florist, our hand-crafted baskets and posies are designed right here in Merton, using fresh, seasonal flowers chosen daily by our experienced local team. Whether you are near Wimbledon, Colliers Wood or strolling past Merton High Street and South Wimbledon Station, we create elegant designs that feel personal and heartfelt.

Our classic wicker baskets and charming compact posies are ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, get-well wishes, or thoughtful remembrance. Each arrangement is carefully conditioned, arranged and checked in-store by our senior florist, drawing on years of hands-on experience serving families and businesses across Raynes Park and the wider Merton area.

  • Thoughtfully designed, ready-to-display arrangements
  • Fresh, long-lasting blooms sourced from trusted growers
  • Local expertise from a dedicated neighbourhood team

Need flowers in a hurry? We offer reliable same-day delivery across Merton and nearby areas when you order online by 3 PM. Our drivers know local routes, from the quiet residential streets off Kingston Road to the busy shops around Centre Court Shopping Centre, ensuring your baskets and posies arrive on time and in perfect condition.

Browse our collection today and let Merton Florist create a beautiful basket or posy that reflects your message with warmth, care and genuine local knowledge.

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BASKETS / POSIES
A carefully composed basket of soft, soothing blooms arranged to feel both elegant and homely: large, immaculate white Gerbera daisies with their striking dark brown centres form the visual heart, surrounded by clusters of blush-pink carnations whose ruffled petals create a frothy, romantic texture. Interspersed among them are small white and pale yellow daisy-like flowers - chrysanthemums or asters - that fill negative spaces and lend a light, airy abundance. Delicate sprigs of pale blue-violet accent flowers add refined cool notes against the predominantly warm, pastel palette. The foliage work is considered and varied: rounded, silvery eucalyptus leaves bring a modern, calming cast and a faint citrus-herb scent; glossy, deeper green ruscus branches trail organically from the left side, creating a graceful cascade that softens the basket's rim. All elements are cradled in a beautifully woven light-brown wicker basket with a curved wooden handle that frames the blossoms, giving the piece a handcrafted, comforting presence. The bright, even studio lighting in the photograph accentuates petal definition, the subtle sheen of leaves, and the contrast between the gerbera centres and pale petals. This composition is well suited to convey sympathy, gentle congratulations, or a tender get-well wish. As Merton Florist serving Wimbledon, Merton Park, and Colliers Wood, I often recommend this soft-coloured basket for bedside tables, reception desks, or intimate family gatherings because its tones read as both respectful and uplifting within our local settings.
ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU BASKET
£50.00
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This generous overhead close-up showcases a Florist Choice Basket crafted by a seasoned local florist in Merton, balancing a palette of soft pinks, creamy whites, deep fuchsias, and fresh greens. The dominant blooms include large hot-pink peonies with ruffled petals, white ranunculus with their tight spirals, fluffy pale pink hydrangeas, blush and cream roses, and pristine white anemones with near-black centers, all complemented by delicate white filler blooms and wisps of eucalyptus. The arrangement sits in a pale white woven basket, its woven texture distinct beneath the lush bouquet, with the handle subtly visible. A crisp white square overlay sits at the center, declaring Florist Choice Basket in flowing script and a clean price line in bold sans-serif. The image exudes a sense of ready-to-ship generosity, suitable for birthdays, anniversaries, or a gesture of heartfelt celebration. This piece is designed for delivery across the Merton area, with available same-day service to Wimbledon, Raynes Park, and surrounding districts, reflecting the region's love of fresh, seasonal blooms and thoughtful gifting.
FLORIST CHOICE SYMPATHY BASKET
£60.00
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This floral tribute shows a thoughtfully arranged sympathy basket set against a clean white background, allowing the colours and textures to speak softly yet clearly. The light cream woven basket, with its prominent curved handle, cradles a mound of flowers that form a rounded, full shape suggestive of care and completeness. At the heart of the composition, a creamy white rose unfurls its layered petals, drawing the eye with a sense of purity and enduring love. Beside it, two deep purple calla lilies rise like elegant sculptures, their trumpet-shaped spathes smooth and glossy, introducing a note of sophistication and quiet depth. Interlaced throughout are delicate clematis blooms in soft lavender and pale lilac; their star-like petals and tiny yellow centers bring airiness to the design. Bright pops of yellow and white from freesia- or alstroemeria-like flowers add gentle cheer, their small, bell-shaped blossoms dotting the greenery like little lanterns of light. To the right, a magenta gerbera daisy stands out, its daisy-like face and radiating petals offering a vivid accent that feels hopeful rather than loud. All of these blooms are supported by abundant greenery: broad, rich green leaves and lighter, more delicate sprigs spill outwards to create depth and texture. A subtle shadow beneath the basket roots it in space, as though it rests on a polished table in a family home off Kingston Road or near Wimbledon Chase. Crafted with care in Merton, this funeral flower basket is suited for services, wakes, or condolence deliveries, offering comfort through a balanced blend of colour, fragrance, and natural grace.
TREASURED MOMENTS BASKET
£65.00
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This refined funeral basket arrangement is photographed against a stark white backdrop, allowing every gentle hue and shape to be clearly seen and felt. The basket itself is a light, woven wicker in beige or off-white, with a smooth, matching handle rising over a rounded mass of carefully placed blooms. At its heart, creamy white roses open fully, their velvety petals spiralling outward in soft layers, giving the impression of tenderness, purity, and deep affection. Threaded among them are distinctive clematis flowers, each one star-shaped with slender petals in pale lavender and periwinkle tones, encircling bright yellow-green centres that add a quiet spark of life. Scattered through the design, smaller white and soft butter-yellow freesia-like blooms appear, some tightly closed, others just unfolding, adding both fragrance and delicate rhythm to the composition. White ruffled flowers, similar to lisianthus, fill out the spaces, creating a cloud-like, cushiony effect. All of this is held within a framework of lush, glossy greenery, with dark green broad leaves, fine stems, and lighter sprigs providing contrast and structure. The colour palette remains softly muted yet luminous, making the arrangement suitable for a funeral, a memorial service, or a sympathy delivery to a home or chapel in Merton. One can imagine this piece resting near the front of a service in Wimbledon or placed gently on a table in a quiet Colliers Wood living room, a considered expression of support and condolence from Merton Florist. The overall effect is one of peace, dignity, and a gentle reminder of enduring love.
PEACE & PURITY BASKET
£65.00
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This image presents a tender funeral tribute: a domed basket arrangement of red, white, and pink flowers, designed with the quiet sensitivity of an experienced local Merton florist. The flowers rest in a shallow, light wooden basket, oval in shape and lifted slightly on four small feet that are barely visible but add stability and poise. A matching pale wooden handle arches gently from side to side, embracing the display without drawing attention away from the blooms. At the heart of the composition, creamy white roses open fully, their layered petals soft and velvety, radiating a calm, reflective light. Encircling them are rich red carnations, their ruffled, tightly layered petals forming velvety clusters of colour, symbolising deep affection and remembrance. Between these appear paler carnations-soft pink and white, some edged or flecked delicately in red-bringing a note of gentleness, like quiet words of comfort. Fine sprays of smaller white flowers, similar to freesias with their bell-like blooms, weave through the arrangement, adding height, lightness, and a touch of airy grace. Beneath and around the flowers, dark green leaves create a lush foundation, broad and glossy, while feathery fern-like sprigs rise above, breaking the outline in a natural, almost woodland way. The entire arrangement is photographed against a bright white backdrop, so every colour and contour stands out clearly. It feels like an arrangement chosen for a funeral or memorial near Cannon Hill Common, or for a sympathy delivery to a family home in Colliers Wood, bringing with it a sense of warmth, presence, and thoughtfully expressed condolences.
REMEMBRANCE BASKET
£60.00
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From the perspective of a hands-on florist, this rounded bouquet celebrates contrasts-soft roses against spiky thistles, pale clematis balanced by jewel-toned blooms-arranged to feel both abundant and deliberately composed. Garden roses in tones of light pink, warm yellow and creamy peach form the voluminous core, their layered petals catching a soft white studio light that highlights their velvet texture. Threaded between them are clematis flowers in pale lavender and white, their open, star-like shapes bringing a sense of wild garden freedom. The blue Eryngium (sea holly) provides dramatic, sculptural points of interest with its steely-blue, thistle-like heads, while purple lisianthus adds depth in smaller, cup-shaped clusters. Bright red Hypericum berries sit like tiny jewels throughout, their glossy skins a playful counterpoint to the matte petals. A rich underlayer of foliage-shiny, broad leaves for backbone and delicate feathery greens for breathability-creates a full dome that feels tactile and inviting. Hints of nearly burgundy filler foliage peek through, grounding the palette. The bouquet smells faintly green and sweet, evocative of a garden after shower; light plays across the arrangement to reveal subtle shifts in hue and texture. Thoughtfully designed for a range of occasions, it feels at home as a centrepiece on a family table or a thoughtful gift delivered across Merton-whether to a flat near South Wimbledon station or a home close to Colliers Wood.
ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
£100.00
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From a top-down viewpoint on a seamless white field, this perfectly round bouquet combines crisp white lilies and creamy ivory roses into an image of serene sophistication. A ring of large white lilies dominates the centre, their trumpet-shaped petals curling back to reveal pale green filaments and soft, yellowish stamens, while clusters of cream roses - most kept tight in bud or just beginning to open - create a cushion of velour-like texture beneath. Interwoven throughout are lanes of delicate Baby's Breath (Gypsophila), tiny white blossoms that float like snow over the arrangement and add an ethereal, airy filigree that softens the overall silhouette. Bright green foliage peeks modestly around the edges, the glossy leaves bringing a fresh, natural contrast to the monochrome palette. The lighting is soft and even, so each petal shows subtle veining and a creamy translucence, suggesting careful handling and professional craftsmanship. Close your eyes and you might sense the lilies' light, sweet perfume mingling with the gentle, warm scent of roses - a fragrance that suits wedding aisles in Raynes Park or quiet congratulations sent across Colliers Wood. Arranged with classical symmetry and restraint, this bouquet would serve beautifully as a bridal posy, a tasteful table centerpiece, or a comforting sympathy tribute. Prepared and available from Merton Florist for local delivery across Merton and surrounding neighbourhoods, it presents purity, hope, and enduring refinement in equal measure.
COMPASSION POSY
£90.00
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A beautifully rounded bouquet brimming with lilies and roses is photographed against a pure white backdrop, every blossom appearing as fresh as if it had just been tied in a neighbourhood shop off Wimbledon Road. Large white lilies provide the structure of the design, their long, trumpet-shaped petals opening generously to reveal subtle green centres and softly toned stamens. Nestled among them are roses in delicate blush pink and warm cream, some still tightly furled like little secrets yet to be told, others fully open so that their velvety petals curl back in relaxed, romantic spirals. Scattered through the pastel calm, bold fuchsia and magenta Oriental lilies bring a more dramatic energy; their star-shaped petals are sprinkled with deeper speckles and tipped with golden-yellow anthers, creating eye-catching focal points that encourage the gaze to move around the bouquet. Wisps of white baby's breath thread through the composition, each fine stem carrying clusters of tiny blossoms that soften the overall appearance and add a light, cloud-like texture. Glimpses of green foliage peek from between the petals, giving the arrangement a freshly picked, garden-inspired feel befitting the parks and greenways around Merton. Bright, even lighting highlights the interplay of soft and vivid tones, emphasising the smoothness of lily petals, the plush texture of the roses, and the delicate lace of gypsophila. This bouquet would sit beautifully on a table near Cannon Hill Common after a family celebration, or arrive as a thoughtful delivery to a loved one in Colliers Wood, expressing love, gratitude, or joyful congratulations with classic floral elegance.
CHERISHED MOMENTS POSY
£90.00
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A meticulously arranged, rounded floral tribute in soft pinks and clean whites, rendered here on a stark white background to emphasize texture and form. The dominant elements are full, classic pink roses - some open to reveal layered, velvety petals, others smaller spray roses that provide delicate punctuation and depth - their shades moving from pale blush through gentle coral-pink. Nestled among these are clusters of pristine white freesia; a mix of open, fragrant blooms with subtle yellow stamens and tightly furled buds adds vertical interest and the suggestion of unfolding scent. The dense mass of blooms sits against a rich cushion of glossy, dark green foliage, likely salal or ruscus, while variegated leaves with creamy margins (such as pittosporum) breathe light into the composition and create visual contrast. The arrangement's compact, domed silhouette hides stems entirely, producing a refined, formal aesthetic suitable for memorial tables, funeral chapels, or quiet bedside remembrances. Soft, natural light sculpts the petals and casts a faint shadow beneath the cushion shape, lending three-dimensional calm. As a local florist would note, this graceful palette and structure are often chosen by residents of Merton - for floral tributes at South Wimbledon services or intimate commemorations near Colliers Wood - where understated elegance and floral craftsmanship are valued in moments of condolence. The bouquet conveys warmth, peacefulness, and a careful florist's hand, evoking both scent and texture without overwhelming the solemnity of the occasion.
HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
£90.00
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