Paddington Baskets & Posies

At Paddington Flowers, our hand-crafted flower baskets and delicate posies are designed by experienced local florists who know exactly what Paddington customers love. Whether you live near Paddington Station, stroll along Praed Street, or are tucked away by the charming mews close to Hyde Park, we create thoughtful arrangements that feel personal and heartfelt.

Each basket and posy is carefully arranged by our skilled florist team using fresh, seasonal flowers. From soft pastels for new babies and thank-you gifts, to rich, classic tones for anniversaries or sympathy tributes, we balance colour, texture and fragrance with real attention to detail.

We offer reliable same-day delivery on baskets and posies across Paddington and nearby areas such as:

  • Bayswater
  • Notting Hill
  • Maida Vale

Place your order online before 3 PM and our local drivers will deliver your flowers with care, whether it's to a home, office or hotel around Paddington Basin or the hospitals nearby. Our long-standing reputation in the community is built on fresh blooms, honest advice and reliable service.

If you're unsure which basket or posy to choose, our knowledgeable team is always happy to guide you towards the perfect design, tailored to the occasion and the recipient. Trust Paddington Flowers to create beautiful, meaningful bouquets, baskets and posies that truly reflect your sentiments.

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BASKETS / POSIES
A bright, carefully balanced floral basket photographed on a pristine white field, its arrangement reflecting calm confidence and florist expertise from Paddington Flowers in the heart of Paddington. Several immaculate white Gerbera daisies form the focal points, their broad, sun-like petals centered by deep brown to nearly black discs that give each bloom a strong, simple silhouette. Grouped around them are soft blush pink carnations, their layered, frilly petals creating a sense of intimate abundance and a faint, sweet scent when gently inhaled. Filling the composition are many smaller white and pale yellow daisy-style blooms-likely chrysanthemums or asters-that create a plush, textured background and carry lightness across the spread. Delicate, tiny star-like flowers in pale blue and lavender are scattered through the foliage, adding subtle points of cool colour and visual depth. The greens are deliberate and textural: silvery eucalyptus lends a calming, almost herbal fragrance while glossy ruscus trails artfully from the left side, suggesting movement and elongation. The woven, natural-tone basket with its rounded, brown wooden handle gives the bouquet a handcrafted, grounded character, suited to delivery across local streets from Paddington Station to Little Venice. Bright, even lighting reveals the freshness and crisp edges of petals and leaves, making this piece ideal as a thoughtful gift, an understated ceremony tribute, or a serene centrepiece for a family gathering near Hyde Park. It's presented with the quiet care of a local florist who understands occasion and place.
ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU BASKET
£50.00
Close your eyes and let this scene unfold: a Florist Choice Basket by Paddington Flowers, artfully arranged in a white woven basket that seems to cradle a generous cascade of blooms. Dominant pinks and creams mingle with deep fuchsias, while large hot pink peonies flare open beside delicate white ranunculus and fluffy pale hydrangeas. Intermittent blush roses and pristine white anemones with dark centers add drama, and sprigs of eucalyptus and other greenery weave through for texture. A crisp white square overlay lies over the center, announcing Florist Choice Basket in a flowing script, with the price ?60 in a bold sans-serif. The lighting feels like soft morning sun, giving the petals a satin sheen and inviting touch. This is a premium gift, perfect for celebrations or a heartfelt surprise, crafted with care by a seasoned local florist who understands Paddington's celebrations from Little Venice to Paddington Station. The basket rests on a light wooden surface, suggesting a shop window or doorstep setting, ready for delivery across Paddington, Notting Hill Gate, and surrounding streets. The bouquet exudes warmth, scent, and sophistication, a tangible expression of affection that could brighten a birthday, anniversary, or a thoughtful condolence with grace and sensitivity.
FLORIST CHOICE SYMPATHY BASKET
£60.00
In this image, a beautifully balanced funeral flower basket rests on a white surface, backed by a crisp white background that highlights every detail, as though freshly arranged for a memorial near Paddington Station or along Westbourne Terrace. The basket itself is a pale woven design, possibly off-white or cream, with an arched handle that frames the flowers like a quiet halo. At the heart of the composition is a large creamy white rose, its layered, velvety petals opening in gentle spirals that speak of innocence and lasting affection. Flanking the rose are two deep purple calla lilies, their sleek trumpet forms curving upward with a sense of restrained elegance, offering a refined contrast to the soft central bloom. Threaded throughout the bouquet are light lavender and pale lilac clematis-style flowers, each star-shaped blossom tipped with a small yellow centre, creating a sense of movement and delicacy. Scattered around are sunny yellow and pure white filler flowers-freesia or alstroemeria-like-adding texture and small bursts of brightness, like fragments of light along the Grand Union Canal. A vivid magenta gerbera daisy-like bloom peeks from the right side, commanding attention with its saturated fuchsia hue and radiating petals, evoking a bright memory amid the softness. Surrounding all of the blooms is a lush collar of greenery, with broad, glossy dark green leaves and lighter, more feathery sprigs filling out the form to a rounded, generous silhouette. The subtle shadow beneath the basket grounds the entire arrangement. The mood is calm, respectful, and gently uplifting, making this design an appropriate choice for funeral services, wakes, or sympathy deliveries around Paddington and the broader W2 area.
TREASURED MOMENTS BASKET
£65.00
Photographed against a clean white studio background, this elegant funeral flower basket appears as a calm, luminous presence. The base is a light, natural wicker basket in beige or soft ivory, its fine weave and simple curved handle suggesting both tradition and gentle care, as if prepared in a small Paddington florist just off Praed Street. The basket overflows with a rounded, balanced arrangement of pastel flowers, dominated by large, creamy white roses. These roses are fully open, each one a layered spiral of velvety petals that conveys purity, respect, and a tender farewell. Tucked among them are star-shaped clematis blossoms in pale lavender and periwinkle, their cool tones and vivid yellow-green centers adding a subtle lift to the composition, like a soft echo of the sky above the canal. Smaller white and pale yellow flowers, reminiscent of freesia and ruffled lisianthus, fill out the spaces, some in tight buds and others open, bringing delicate fragrance and texture. Abundant dark green foliage surrounds and supports the blooms, with glossy broad leaves and finer stems creating contrast and structure so the arrangement feels lush yet not overwhelming. The overall impression is one of poised serenity and quiet compassion, an arrangement created to sit respectfully at a funeral, memorial, or graveside, or to be delivered as a thoughtful condolence gift across Paddington and the surrounding area. The palette and design make it particularly fitting for honouring a loved one with grace and subtlety, offering comfort, remembrance, and a touch of natural beauty during a difficult time.
PEACE & PURITY BASKET
£65.00
This photograph shows a graceful funeral arrangement presented in a light wooden basket that appears both simple and thoughtfully made, much like the understated facades along the terraces near Paddington Basin. The basket is shallow and oblong with delicate feet that give it a touch of refinement, and a pale, arched handle that curves softly over the flowers. Inside, the blooms are gathered in a densely packed, rounded dome that seems to billow gently above the rim. Creamy white roses form the main focal points, their petals unfolding in generous layers that suggest peace and quiet remembrance. Surrounding them, deep red carnations with richly ruffled petals add warmth and emotional intensity, their colour a deep scarlet that stands out clearly against the lighter tones. Among these, softer carnations appear in blush and white, some petals edged or brushed with pink and red, adding variation and a sense of tenderness to the display. Nestled between the larger flowers are slim stems of small, white, bell-shaped blooms-likely freesias-offering subtle highlights and a suggestion of soft fragrance. The entire design is supported by a lush base of dark green foliage, probably ruscus or salal, its broad, glossy leaves creating a strong framework. Feathery sprigs of fern or asparagus plumosa emerge at the top and along the sides, giving the arrangement an airy, slightly wispy finish. Set against a bright white background, the colours and textures stand out with clarity. The arrangement feels calm, respectful, and composed, perfectly suited for a memorial service, a farewell gathering, or as a condolence gift delivered from Paddington Flowers to families in the nearby neighbourhoods.
REMEMBRANCE BASKET
£60.00
A lush, dome-shaped floral arrangement sits against a pure white background, its colours and forms standing out with crisp clarity, as if styled in a calm Paddington studio. The bouquet feels full and generous, with every stem carefully placed so that it creates a continuous, rounded silhouette. At the centre are garden roses in shades of blush pink, gentle peach, and warm yellow, some just beginning to open, others fully blossomed into layered, rosette-like forms that look soft and velvety. Between these larger blooms, delicate clematis flowers weave through, their white and pale lavender petals spread into star shapes around luminous yellow or creamy centres, bringing a light, graceful movement to the design. Striking blue Eryngium, or sea holly, adds an unexpected twist: its spiky, metallic blue-grey heads create a cool, textural contrast that keeps the bouquet from feeling too traditional. Deep purple lisianthus appears throughout in various stages, from tight buds to gently ruffled blossoms, adding depth and a slightly whimsical charm that suits the mix of old and new buildings around Paddington Station. Bright red Hypericum berries are scattered like tiny ornaments among the flowers, their smooth, rounded clusters catching the light and lending a playful note. Supporting all of this is a rich mix of green foliage - broad leaves with a glossy sheen, fine feathery greens that soften the outline, and hints of darker, wine-toned sprigs that add subtle drama. The overall impression is of a carefully crafted yet natural bouquet, ideal for celebrations, thoughtful gestures, or brightening a home overlooking the canals and gardens of Paddington.
ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
£100.00
A lovingly crafted round bouquet of white and cream flowers, presented in a clear, minimalist top-down photograph against a pristine white backdrop. Broad, luminous white lilies form the focal points, their trumpet-shaped petals sweeping outward to reveal pale green stamens and a faintly waxy sheen; each lily is placed to create open spaces that allow the eye to rest. Intertwined with those lilies are clusters of cream and ivory roses, intentionally kept mostly as tight buds or half-bloomed to preserve a sculpted, textural surface of layered petals. Scattered through the arrangement are delicate tufts of Baby's Breath (Gypsophila), their tiny white florets introducing an ethereal, cloud-like softness that cushions the stronger floral forms. Small bright green leaves emerge around the edges, peeking through like green punctuation that accents the bouquet's round silhouette and adds a fresh, living undertone to the composition. The overall mood is one of purity and quiet celebration - ideal as a bridal bouquet, elegant table centerpiece, or a respectful offering for a memorial. You can almost sense the soft fragrance: the lilies' sweet, slightly green aroma blended with the roses' classic, warm perfume. As a Paddington florist with deliveries around Paddington Basin, Praed Street and the quieter lanes toward Westbourne Terrace, Paddington Flowers often creates similar designs for brides and families seeking timeless sophistication and local care.
COMPASSION POSY
£90.00
A beautifully rounded bouquet overflowing with lilies and roses is photographed against a pure white background, every bloom perfectly placed to create a sense of harmony and fullness. The overall shape is compact and domed, presenting a luxurious cluster of petals that seems to rise from the centre like a soft floral hill. Dominating the composition are striking white lilies, their star-like flowers open wide, revealing pale green throats and gentle stamens, while a few remaining buds stand tall and closed, promising continued beauty. Nestled among these lilies is a generous array of roses in shades of blush pink and creamy ivory, their velvety petals spiralling inward, some in tight, hopeful buds and others already open to reveal layered, romantic centres. Adding a burst of dramatic colour, several fuchsia and magenta Oriental lilies, reminiscent of Stargazer varieties, appear throughout the bouquet, their petals richly pigmented and flecked with darker spots that lead the eye towards vibrant yellow anthers. Delicate clusters of white baby's breath weave between all the larger flowers, forming a fine, mist-like texture that softens the lines and makes the bouquet feel airy despite its density. Occasional glimpses of fresh green leaves add depth and a hint of structure, balancing the pastel tones. The even, bright lighting gives the impression of daylight streaming through a Paddington townhouse window, enhancing the bouquet's freshness. It is easy to imagine this arrangement being chosen at a local shop near Paddington Station, ready for same-day delivery to a birthday gathering by Little Venice canal, a romantic surprise in Bayswater, or a quiet celebration in one of the area's elegant apartments.
CHERISHED MOMENTS POSY
£90.00
I see a rounded, meticulously arranged floral cushion that feels like a calm morning in a small Paddington garden: soft pink roses take centre stage, their petals ranging from a mellow blush to a deeper coral-pink, each bloom unfurling with a slow, reassuring grace. Nestled between them are clean white freesias, some open and revealing pale yellow stamens, others still in slim, promising buds-those vertical, bell-shaped flowers add a crispness of line and a gentle, spicy-sweet scent that lifts the composition. Smaller spray roses and tiny white filler blooms nestle in the gaps, creating a layered, plush texture that invites touch. The foliage is thoughtfully varied: broad, glossy dark greens form a lush backdrop while variegated leaves with cream-edged margins provide luminous highlights that make the pinks and whites sing. Set against stark white, the arrangement's dense, dome-like profile feels both formal and intimate, with no stems visible and each flower placed to enhance volume and harmony. Natural light sculpts the petals, showing velvety shadows and the soft translucence of the freesias, suggesting freshness and careful handling. This arrangement reads as a gentle tribute-appropriate for a memorial service, a bedside offering, or a tender celebration such as the arrival of a new baby-and would travel well for delivery in the Paddington area and nearby Little Venice. The overall impression is one of considered restraint: delicate colours, subtle scent, and a comforting, handcrafted presence that speaks of skilled floristry and quiet affection.
HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
£90.00