Poplar Baskets & Posies – Flowers Poplar

At Flowers Poplar, our hand-crafted flower baskets and delicate posies are designed right here in Poplar, just a short walk from Chrisp Street Market and All Saints DLR. Whether you need a comforting tribute, a sweet thank-you gift, or something cheerful for home, our experienced florist team creates every arrangement with care and local knowledge.

We use fresh, seasonal flowers sourced daily, arranging them into easy-to-place baskets and compact posies that are ideal for homes, offices, care homes and services across Canary Wharf, Bow and Mile End. Many families also choose our baskets and posies for services near Poplar High Street and East India Dock Road.

Need something delivered today? Order your basket or posy with our trusted same-day delivery service – available across Poplar and surrounding areas when you order online before 3 PM. Our drivers know the local streets well, helping ensure your flowers arrive on time and in perfect condition.

  • Thoughtfully designed sympathy and tribute posies
  • Charming gift baskets for birthdays, new babies and get-well wishes
  • Reliable local delivery across Poplar, Canary Wharf, Bow & Mile End

With years of experience serving our community, Flowers Poplar is the local name you can trust for meaningful, beautifully arranged bouquets, baskets and posies, crafted with genuine care.

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BASKETS / POSIES
A bright, carefully balanced handwoven basket filled with white and pastel blooms - large white Gerbera daisies with deep brown-black centres draw the eye, their crisp round petals giving the arrangement a clear, uplifting focal point. Soft blush carnations nestle around them, their frilled, cloud-like petals creating a tender, tactile softness against the Gerberas' clean geometry. Interspersed throughout are small white and pale yellow daisy-like filler blooms, likely spray chrysanthemums or asters, which add a light, airy fullness and a subtle cheerfulness. Flecks of tiny pale blue to violet star-shaped flowers provide a cool contrast and a delicate sense of depth among the foliage. The bouquet is grounded in a pale, rustic wicker basket with a pronounced curved wooden handle that arcs above the flowers, lending the piece a handmade warmth and an easy-to-hold silhouette. A variety of greens frames the flowers - rounded eucalyptus leaves with their muted silver-green tones, glossy ruscus that trails slightly to the left creating a soft cascade, and other vivid leaves forming a lush base. The overall light is bright and natural, revealing petal texture and the slight citrus-herb scent of eucalyptus mingling with the mellow perfume of carnations. As a local florist in Poplar who arranges sympathy tributes and celebratory gifts for neighbours around Chrisp Street and East India Dock Road, I craft this basket to convey gentle purity and comforting grace, suitable as a bedside token, thank-you gift, or small memorial offering.
ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU BASKET
£50.00
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From a sunlit corner of our Poplar studio, a Florist Choice Basket unfolds in a generous arc of color. The overhead view reveals pink hydrangeas, peonies, ranunculus, and roses spilling with lush foliage. The palette blends hot pinks, blush pinks, creams, and deep fuchsias, set off by crisp white blooms and bright eucalyptus. The main blooms stand tall: the large hot pink peonies with their ruffled petals, the delicate white ranunculus with tightly wound layers, the fluffy pale pink hydrangeas, and the cream roses; interspersed are white anemones with dark centers. Hints of soft peach tones peek through the greenery, adding warmth and depth to the bouquet. The basket beneath is a pale woven container with rustic charm, its handle partly hidden by the blossoms, giving the display a sense of abundance that feels both generous and refined. A clean white square overlay centers the composition, bearing Florist Choice Basket in elegant script above a bold ?60 in modern sans serif. The effect is a premium gift ready for gifting for anniversaries, birthdays, or a romantic gesture. In Poplar, this bouquet is perfect for same-day delivery to Chrisp Street Market area, Langdon Park, or Limehouse, or for delivery to Bow and the City fringe. This image communicates the care and craftsmanship of Flowers Poplar, reminding viewers that freshness, fragrance, and lasting beauty are central to every curated arrangement.
FLORIST CHOICE SYMPATHY BASKET
£60.00
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A serene funeral flower basket is captured against a clean white background, the minimal setting allowing the soft colours and textures to take center stage. The arrangement is presented in a light, off-white woven basket with a wide, curved handle that rises gently above the blooms, giving the design a sheltered, comforting feel. At its heart, a single creamy white rose opens in a precise spiral of petals, the velvety surface suggesting both fragility and enduring love. Flanking this central rose are two deep purple calla lilies, their sleek, trumpet-shaped spathes folding inward in a subtle, sculptural curve that brings sophistication and quiet intensity to the tribute. Among these larger flowers, small clematis-like blooms in shades of pale lilac and lavender are tucked, their star-shaped petals and tiny yellow centers adding an airy, poetic note. Here and there, clusters of yellow and white blossoms, reminiscent of alstroemeria or freesia, introduce a gentle, hopeful brightness that feels especially poignant for a farewell arrangement. On the right edge, a single magenta gerbera daisy draws the eye, its radiating petals forming a bright circle of colour that breaks the formality with a touch of warmth. Lush green foliage surrounds and supports the blooms, from broad, glossy leaves that anchor the design to finer, lighter green sprigs that soften its outline and create a natural, garden-like fullness. A faint shadow beneath the basket lends depth, as though the piece has just been placed in a quiet room in Poplar, ready to accompany a service at a local church or crematorium. The overall impression is of a lovingly crafted tribute that balances sorrow with gratitude, offering comfort through colour, form, and thoughtful composition.
TREASURED MOMENTS BASKET
£65.00
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A refined sympathy flower basket, ideal for a funeral or quiet remembrance gathering in Poplar, is shown in this studio photograph against a spotless white background. The light-coloured wicker basket, in a soft oval-rectangular shape, has a neatly woven handle that arches above the flowers without distracting from them, echoing the soft curves of the arrangement itself. The design is lush but controlled, with flowers gathered into a rounded dome that feels both generous and composed. At the heart are large, fully bloomed roses in shades of ivory and cream, their layered petals forming gentle spirals that give a sense of calm presence and enduring love. Between these roses, star-shaped clematis blossoms appear in soft lavender and light lilac tones, their pointed petals and luminous yellow-green centres catching the eye, like brief flashes of colour along the tree-lined paths by Bartlett Park. Delicate clusters of smaller white and pale yellow flowers, similar to freesias, are woven throughout the design, some fully open and others still in bud. These add fragrance, fine texture, and a sense of movement that keeps the arrangement from feeling static. Additional ruffled white blossoms, likely lisianthus or a similar variety, fill any remaining spaces, contributing to the impression of a rich, coherent floral canopy. Underpinning everything is a generous bed of foliage: deep green, polished leaves anchor the shape, while lighter green sprigs and slender stems bring contrast and depth. The palette of cream, white, lemon, and lavender creates an atmosphere of serenity and gentle optimism, making this basket a thoughtful choice for sending condolences, marking a funeral service in Poplar, or simply offering quiet support to someone mourning at home.
PEACE & PURITY BASKET
£65.00
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A tastefully arranged funeral flower basket sits gently framed against a pure white background, its colours and textures standing out with quiet clarity. The basket itself is fashioned from pale, natural wood slats, oblong in shape and lightly raised on small feet, with a sturdy, arched handle that spans the top in an easy, graceful curve. From this modest base, the flowers rise in a generous dome, deliberately shaped so it feels as though the blooms are just at the point of spilling over. At the heart of the display are creamy white roses, fully bloomed and velvety, each petal unfolding in soft layers that speak of peace, reverence, and farewell. Grouped closely around them, rich red carnations form pools of colour, their tightly ruffled petals catching light and shadow, adding strong emotional depth. Some carnations are paler, in gentle pink or white with fine red edging, their subtle shifts in tone offering a consoling softness to the composition. Threaded amongst the larger flowers are delicate sprays of small white blossoms, reminiscent of freesias, with slim stems, dainty bells, and tiny buds suggesting fragility and hope. A generous foundation of dark green foliage, including broad, glossy leaves and lighter, feathery fronds, surrounds and supports the blooms, creating structure while softening the edges. The clean white background enhances every detail, allowing the thoughtful craftsmanship to shine through, as if the tribute has just been prepared in a Poplar workshop ready for delivery to a chapel near All Saints, a service by the docks, or a family flat overlooking the local streets, where it will quietly honour a life remembered.
REMEMBRANCE BASKET
£60.00
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Set against a bright white background, this lush, round bouquet appears almost to glow, its mix of pastel and jewel tones forming a cohesive, garden-inspired design. At its heart are numerous garden roses in varying stages of bloom, from tight buds to fully open blossoms. Their colours range from soft blush pink through warm yellow to gentle peach, each rose displaying intricate, spiralling petals that suggest both softness and subtle fragrance. Interlaced with these roses are delicate clematis flowers in white and pale lavender, their long, pointed petals stretching outward like stars, each with a bright yellow or white centre that adds a light, whimsical touch. Rising up to offer structure, stems of blue eryngium stand out with spiky, metallic-blue thistle heads that lend an architectural, contemporary feel. Deep purple lisianthus blooms, some with ruffled edges and others still cupped, are nestled throughout the bouquet, adding rich colour notes and enhancing the sense of layered depth. Scattered among the petals, bright red hypericum berries cluster together, their shiny, bead-like forms bringing playful texture and contrast. The bouquet is wrapped in a generous collar of foliage: glossy green leaves, airy, feathery greens, and occasional glimpses of darker, burgundy-tinged foliage create a full, verdant base. The entire composition feels thoughtfully designed, like something created by a local Poplar florist after a morning stroll past the shops around East India Dock Road. It is easy to imagine this arrangement being delivered to a riverside apartment near Blackwall or to a home by Bartlett Park, bringing with it a sense of celebration, gratitude, or simple beauty on an ordinary day.
ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
£100.00
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From a top-down viewpoint the arrangement reads as a quiet circle of light, where white lilies and cream roses compose a harmonious chorus. Prominent oriental-style lilies with wide, gently curving petals lie scattered through the bouquet, their pale green stamens and subtle shadowed throats adding sculptural depth. Between these larger forms sit clusters of ivory roses, some in tight, promising buds and others grazing open, their soft, layered petals creating tactile pockets of cream against the brighter whites. Tiny clusters of Baby's Breath lace the spaces between blooms, a frothy veil that gives the composition an airy, cloudlike texture and softens transitions. Sprigs of shiny green foliage are deliberately sparse, visible at the edges and beneath blooms to frame the round silhouette without interrupting the monochrome palette. The light is soft and natural, like the morning sun filtering into a Poplar apartment near Chrisp Street Market; it reveals petal veins and the velvety finish of rose petals while suggesting a delicate, lingering scent of lilies and garden roses. Crafted with the deliberate symmetry of an experienced hand, this bouquet could serve as a bridal posy, a refined table centrepiece for an intimate celebration, or a reassuring sympathy offering. Available for local delivery across Poplar and Canary Wharf, this arrangement from Flowers Poplar presents purity and calm - a tactile, visual promise of love, new beginnings or thoughtful remembrance, expressed in quiet whites and creams.
COMPASSION POSY
£90.00
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A lush, hand-tied bouquet of lilies and roses is photographed from a slightly elevated angle against a pristine white background, as though it has just been finished by a local Poplar florist preparing an important delivery. The arrangement is round and generously filled, with pristine white lilies forming its sculptural centerpiece. Their long, trumpet-shaped petals flare outward, creating graceful curves that reveal delicate green throats and softly coloured stamens. Tucked intimately around these lilies are numerous roses in soft blush pink and creamy white, some still in neat, tight buds, others opening into layered rosettes with velvety petals that appear almost touchable. Bursts of deep fuchsia and magenta Oriental lilies, similar in character to Stargazer blooms, add dramatic flair; their bold colouring, gentle speckles, and backward-curving petals lend movement and intensity, reminiscent of sunset colours over the nearby docks. Fine, cloud-like sprigs of white baby's breath weave between the larger flowers, giving the bouquet an airy lightness and adding texture without overwhelming the main blooms. Slivers of fresh green foliage and emerging lily buds peek from beneath the blossoms, reinforcing the sense of natural freshness and long-lasting beauty. The lighting is bright and even, ensuring that every nuance-the soft gloss of the petals, the contrast between gentle pastels and striking magentas, and the intricate textures-is clearly visible. This bouquet feels perfect for significant life moments in Poplar, from milestone birthdays and anniversaries to romantic surprises in flats overlooking the Thames, offering a sophisticated yet warm expression of affection and celebration.
CHERISHED MOMENTS POSY
£90.00
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Seen in soft natural light against a stark white surface, this compact, domed arrangement combines soft pink roses and pristine white freesia for an understated, graceful presentation. The roses form the principal focus, their petals unfolding from tight centers to full, romantic blooms in shades from pale blush to a deeper salmon-pink; interspersed spray roses bring a layered, textured look and gentle tonal variety. Clusters of white freesia, some opening into delicate trumpet-shaped blooms with faint yellow stamens and others still in pointed buds, add vertical accents and a faint, fresh fragrance that lifts the composition. The greenery is a studied mix of broad, glossy dark leaves-likely salal or ruscus-that create a deep, supportive canvas, while variegated leaves edged in creamy white introduce lightness and visual contrast, keeping the design lively rather than monochrome. There are no visible stems; the structure is intentionally dense, rounded and symmetrical, projecting a feeling of careful craftsmanship and quiet dignity. The effect is at once comforting and refined, suitable as a memorial piece, a compassionate get-well gesture, or a tasteful celebratory bouquet for a calm occasion like a birthing breakfast or intimate anniversary. As a florist familiar with Poplar, I imagine this arrangement placed on a chapel table, a bedside, or a mantel in a terraced home near Chrisp Street Market, where its soft palette would read as both modern and timeless, offering serenity to anyone who encounters it.
HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
£90.00
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