Baskets & Posies from Your Local Highbury Florist

Welcome to your neighbourhood florist in Highbury, where artisanal flowers, exquisite bouquets, and individual care are at the heart of everything we do. Specialising in baskets & posies, we bring a local touch, using blooms sourced for freshness and beauty—right in the heart of Highbury, near Highbury Fields and the vibrant Blackstock Road area.

As florists based locally, we understand how to create floral gifts that genuinely reflect the spirit of Highbury and its community. Our same-day delivery service—available until 3 PM—ensures your thoughtful gesture arrives on time, whether you're celebrating life’s milestones or expressing heartfelt sentiments. Simply order online and let us do the rest!

  • Serving Finsbury Park, Canonbury & Holloway alongside Highbury
  • Daily hand-delivery via trusted local drivers
  • Unique baskets & fragrant posies made with care

Our team brings years of expertise and a passion for floral artistry, delivering not just flowers, but lasting memories. We’re proud to be part of Highbury’s lively community, providing truly personal service from our shop near Highbury Barn and the beautiful Gillespie Park. Trust our local knowledge, creative flair, and fresh local blooms for flower delivery you can rely on every time. Experience the warmth and skill of a real Highbury florist—and brighten someone’s day in style.

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BASKETS / POSIES
A carefully curated handwoven basket of gentle whites and blush pinks, described with the quiet eye of a local Highbury florist. The arrangement is anchored by several immaculate white Gerbera daisies, their broad, luminous petals encircling deep brown-black centres that act as bold, calming focal points. Soft, pastel-pink carnations nestle in clustered rosettes, their ruffled surfaces creating a sense of generous, tactile abundance; interspersed are small daisy-like chrysanthemums or asters in white and pale yellow, which cushion and illuminate the composition with cheerful, soft highlights. Delicate violet-blue star-shaped accent flowers are scattered throughout, providing a cool, sparking contrast against the warmer tones. The botanical framework includes rounded, silvery eucalyptus leaves that impart a subtle, aromatic freshness and modern silhouette, while darker glossy ruscus stems sweep out to the left in a graceful cascade, suggesting movement and balance. All elements are assembled in a natural, light wooden wicker basket whose curved handle frames the bouquet and gives it a handcrafted, approachable character. Bright, even studio lighting captures the petals' fine veining and the foliage's varied textures, making the piece feel fresh and alive. Offered by Flower Delivery Highbury for local delivery across Highbury and nearby Islington streets like Upper Street and around Highbury Fields, this arrangement suits moments of sympathy, quiet celebration, or a thoughtful get-well wish-serene, sincere, and handmade with neighbourhood care.
ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU BASKET
£50.00
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From Flower Delivery Highbury, this ready-to-gift Florist Choice Basket radiates with a lavish blend of soft pinks, creamy whites, and deep fuchsias, set against the texture of eucalyptus and pale greens. The overhead view reveals a generous mix of large, ruffled hot pink peonies, crisp white ranunculus, airy pale pink hydrangeas, blush and cream roses, and pristine white anemones with almost-black centers. Smaller white fillers weave through, while soft greenery provides depth and scent. The arrangement sits in a light-colored woven basket, its handle visible, giving a rustic-elegant vibe that feels at home on a coffee table in Canonbury or near Upper Street. A white square overlay sits over the heart of the bouquet with Florist Choice Basket in flowing script and the price ?60 in a bold, modern typeface. This image markets a premium floral gift, ideal for birthdays or romantic occasions, and highlights the shop's ability to deliver across Highbury and surrounding districts, with same-day delivery available. The bouquet is crafted with care, balancing bold focal blooms with delicate fillers to create a harmonious, generous presentation that invites the recipient to pause and breathe in the scent and color. It's the kind of arrangement you would trust to convey warmth, celebration, and thoughtful generosity, especially when ordering from Flower Delivery Highbury for delivery in Islington, Dalston, and nearby neighbourhoods.
FLORIST CHOICE SYMPATHY BASKET
£60.00
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A tender, garden-like funeral arrangement rests in an off-white woven basket with a curved handle, placed against a simple white background that allows every petal and leaf to be clearly seen. The basket looks as though it could have been carried gently along Highbury Park, filled with freshly gathered flowers to honour a loved one. At the centre sits a large, creamy white rose, its petals tightly layered and luminous, evoking innocence, peace, and cherished memories. Flanking it are two sumptuous deep purple calla lilies, their smooth, funnel-shaped blooms standing tall with quiet dignity, adding a rich, contemplative note to the composition. Around them, delicate clematis-like flowers in pale lavender and lilac extend their star-shaped petals, creating a soft, airy veil of colour that lightens the mood. Cheerful touches of yellow from freesia- or alstroemeria-style blossoms are interwoven throughout, their petite, trumpet-like forms bringing gentle optimism, like sunshine over nearby Clissold Park. On the right-hand side, a vivid magenta gerbera daisy-style bloom peeps out, its bold circle of petals offering a loving, heartfelt accent. The arrangement is anchored by an abundance of lush green foliage, including broad, glossy leaves and smaller, lighter sprigs, giving the basket a rounded, bountiful shape that feels both natural and professionally crafted. Subtle shadows beneath the basket create depth without distraction. This carefully composed tribute feels personal and sincere, ideal for expressing sympathy, sending condolences to a Highbury family home, or accompanying a memorial gathering with a sense of gentle comfort and enduring love.
TREASURED MOMENTS BASKET
£65.00
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This image shows a beautifully composed funeral flower basket designed with the softness and restraint appropriate for a moment of farewell. The arrangement rests in a pale, woven wicker basket with a matching handle that arcs gracefully across the top, framing the flowers without overshadowing them. Dominating the centre are generous, creamy white roses, their petals fully unfurled in layered spirals that suggest tenderness and grace, like the calm of an early morning walk through Highbury Fields. Around these, small clusters of pale yellow blossoms and creamy freesia-like flowers lend a gentle lift to the palette, their delicate trumpets and buds adding movement and subtle fragrance. Interspersed among them are striking, star-shaped clematis blooms in soft lavender and pale periwinkle, each with a luminous yellow-green centre that adds a gentle, contemplative light to the design. The flowers emerge from a lush foundation of deep green foliage, with shiny, broad leaves and more slender sprigs weaving through the stems, creating depth and a sense of natural abundance. The clean white background keeps all attention on the basket, highlighting the careful proportions and deliberate balance of colour and texture. Crafted in the style of a skilled local florist serving Highbury, this arrangement feels especially suited to funerals and memorials across Islington, whether placed beside a photo at a service or delivered in sympathy to a family home near Highbury Corner. It speaks softly of respect, remembrance, and enduring love, offering comfort without overwhelming the eye or the heart.
PEACE & PURITY BASKET
£65.00
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A soothing, dome-shaped funeral arrangement rests in a pale wooden basket, offering a calm focal point against a bright white background. The basket itself has a subtle oval form, raised on delicate feet, with an arching handle that curves gently over the flowers, giving the arrangement a sheltered, almost protective feeling. At the heart of the design, creamy white roses bloom in full, their layered petals smooth and luminous, symbolising purity, gratitude, and a peaceful farewell. They are surrounded by plush red carnations, their tightly ruffled petals creating velvety clusters of deep colour that speak of devotion and remembrance. Lighter pink carnations and softly variegated blooms, edged in pink and red, weave through the design, softening the contrast and adding a quiet, tender note. Fine sprays of small white flowers, reminiscent of freesias or similar bell-like blossoms, nestle between the larger blooms, lifting the whole piece with touches of brightness and suggesting a gentle fragrance. A bed of rich, dark green foliage supports everything, the broad leaves glossy and reassuring, while airy fern-like sprigs drift outwards, giving the arrangement a natural, unforced grace. The flowers appear densely packed yet thoughtfully spaced, creating a sense of fullness without heaviness, like a comforting presence at a time of loss. Designed in the calm spirit of Highbury, this basket could easily be imagined resting in a quiet corner of a chapel near Highbury Barn or placed by the family at a wake in a local home, expressing sympathy, respect, and a softly spoken goodbye.
REMEMBRANCE BASKET
£60.00
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Presented on pristine white, this densely packed, round bouquet feels like a hand-gathered posy from a well-tended garden. Soft garden roses in blush pink, creamy peach and sunshine yellow form the primary mass, their velvety spirals conveying tenderness and warmth. Interspersed are pale lavender to white clematis with bright, modest centers that lend an ethereal, open quality. Blue Eryngium (sea holly) thrusts through the softness with sculptural, spiky heads in steely blue, offering a striking architectural presence that balances the romantic roses. Rich purple lisianthus-some in tight buds, some gently unfurling-adds tonal depth and a plush, cup-like softness, while clusters of glossy red Hypericum berries provide lively, punctuated contrast. A varied palette of greens-broad glossy foliage, delicate ferny sprigs and glimpses of deep burgundy filler leaves-creates a layered foundation, making the dome feel abundant yet controlled. Soft studio light catches dew-like highlights on the petals and berries, and the overall texture reads as a mix of silk-smooth rose petals, crisp thistle bracts and succulent berry skins. Smell-wise, imagine a subtle blend of sweet rose perfume tempered by green, resinous foliage. As a Highbury-based florist I arrange flowers with neighbours in mind, and this design suits many local moments: a thank-you delivered around Highbury Fields or a cheerful birthday sent to a friend near Highbury & Islington station. For those in the area, Flower Delivery Highbury can recreate this composition to bring fresh, locally styled florals straight to your door.
ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
£100.00
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Imagine a hand-tied, circular bouquet photographed from above, its surface a quiet sea of white and cream that reads like a peaceful morning in Highbury. Large, oriental-style white lilies dominate the design with their trumpet-shaped blooms and pale green stamens that catch the light; around them are clusters of creamy ivory roses, some still braided as tight buds and others gently unfurling to reveal velvety, concentric petals. Interspersed throughout are delicate clouds of Baby's Breath (Gypsophila) whose tiny, star-like flowers create a soft, lace-like texture and breathe airy space into the otherwise dense composition. A few fresh green leaves sit low beneath the heads of the flowers, visible at the outer edge and lending a gentle leaf-green punctuation to the monochrome palette. The overall effect is one of refined restraint - a bouquet that feels equally at home in a Highbury wedding, a quiet anniversary, or a funeral service at a nearby parish - and it carries a subtle perfume of sweet lilies underscored by warm rose notes. As a local florist in Highbury, I picture this arrangement being carried along St Paul's Road or set on a reception table near Highbury & Islington station, where its light, comforting scent invites close conversation. Flower Delivery Highbury often crafts this classic combination for clients seeking a bouquet that balances immaculate presentation with tactile, sensory details: the lilies' smooth, cooling petals, the roses' soft folds, and the fine, powdery texture of the gypsophila filling every thoughtful gap.
COMPASSION POSY
£90.00
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Set against a spotless white background, this lush, rounded bouquet feels like a breath of celebration carried in from the quiet streets around Highbury Fields. The eye is first drawn to the pristine white lilies, their wide, trumpet-like petals opening in slow, graceful arcs, with pale green stamens and a soft glow that conveys calm and sincerity. Closely woven around them, pastel pink roses and cream roses cluster together, some still in tight buds, others in full bloom, their satin-smooth petals overlapping in spirals that suggest devotion, tenderness, and a gentle romance ideal for anniversaries or thoughtful birthday surprises in Highbury. Breaking through the softness, several vivid fuchsia and magenta oriental lilies, similar to Stargazer lilies, create dramatic focal points; their richly coloured petals are dusted with darker speckles, and their warm yellow anthers reach out confidently from the centre. Between all these larger blooms, countless tiny white baby's breath flowers float like a fine mist, softening transitions and lending the composition an airy, cloud-like quality. Glimpses of fresh green leaves and stems emerge just enough to frame the flowers without overwhelming them, echoing the leafy calm of nearby Highbury Park. The lighting is bright and even, revealing every curve and texture, from the velvety rose petals to the smooth lily throats, making the arrangement appear freshly finished and ready for delivery from a trusted Highbury florist. The bouquet radiates joyful elegance, perfectly suited to mark milestones, offer congratulations, or express heartfelt affection in a refined, modern North London style.
CHERISHED MOMENTS POSY
£90.00
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I picture this compact, domed bouquet as a quiet morning in Highbury: pale pink roses, some full and soft as satin, others smaller and tightly furled, form a gentle sea of blush that draws the eye inward. Bright white freesia punctuates the pinks with upright sprays and delicate trumpet shapes, their scent like a cool, lemony whisper that balances the roses' sweeter notes. Interspersed filler blooms-tiny white blossoms and petite spray roses-create subtle rhythm, a careful layering that gives the arrangement a plush, cushion-like presence. Surrounding foliage is generous and varied: deep glossy leaves (think ruscus or salal) provide a grounding, evergreen base while creamy-edged variegated leaves lift sections of the bouquet and add soft ribbons of light. The florist's hand is evident in the precise, rounded silhouette and absence of visible stems, a design crafted to read as one serene whole from any angle. Natural daylight, reminiscent of an early walk across Highbury Fields, gently reveals petal textures and the faint translucence of freesia bells, imbuing the piece with warmth and restraint. This tasteful composition suits tender occasions - a thoughtful gift for a new mother, a low-key birthday morning, or a consoling sympathy arrangement - and carries the quiet confidence of a florist who knows how to balance scent, colour, and form for heartfelt gestures around Highbury and nearby streets.
HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
£90.00
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