Bayswater Baskets & Posies – Artistic Flower Arrangements from Your Local Florist

Welcome to Florist Bayswater, your trusted neighbourhood florist for beautiful flowers, hand-tied bouquets, and creative baskets or elegant posies. Just around the corner from the iconic Whiteleys and close to Queensway and Westbourne Grove, we’re proud to craft florals that capture the heart of the Bayswater community.

Our expert team pours passion and local knowledge into every arrangement, drawing inspiration from the vibrant atmosphere of Bayswater and nearby areas like Notting Hill and Paddington. Whether you’re seeking a heartfelt basket for a loved one, a dainty posy for a special moment, or striking table flowers, we know what blooms work best for every occasion and every season in W2.

We believe every bouquet tells a story—and with our years of experience, we’ll ensure yours is memorable. As part of the Bayswater community, we strive to deliver not just flowers but genuine care and service. Benefit from same-day delivery when you order online before 3 PM—perfect for thoughtful last-minute gifts!

  • Speedy same-day flower delivery until 3 PM
  • Locally crafted, expert-chosen bouquets & baskets
  • Delivering across Bayswater, Notting Hill & Paddington

Choose Florist Bayswater for trusted service, fresh flowers, and genuine local charm—delivering smiles to doorsteps from Queensway to Kensington Gardens and beyond.

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BASKETS / POSIES
An artfully balanced basket of blooms, carefully assembled with a gentle, reassuring colour story: crisp white Gerbera daisies with dark centres create bright, cheerful anchors while clusters of soft blush pink carnations bring a romantic, pillowy texture. Interstitial sprays of small white and pale yellow daisy-like flowers-suggestive of chrysanthemums or asters-fill the spaces and contribute a soft, garden-like fullness. Delicate blue-purple star-shaped accents are tucked between stems, providing subtle contrast and a whisper of coolness against the otherwise warm pastels. The foliage work is thoughtful and varied: rounded, silvery eucalyptus leaves add a calming scent and contemporary tone, while glossy, deep-green ruscus spills to the left in a graceful cascade, giving the arrangement a natural, flowing silhouette. A mix of other fresh greens completes the layered base. All of these elements are set within a pale, handwoven willow basket, its natural texture and arched wooden handle creating a rustic frame that still reads as refined. Bright, even light highlights the tactile surfaces of petals and leaves, suggesting the fresh-from-the-market quality we aim for at Florist Bayswater when preparing orders for delivery across Bayswater and nearby Queensway. As an experienced local florist, I see this piece as versatile: dignified enough for a memorial or sympathy setting, tender enough as a get-well gift, and elegant as a simple, serene centerpiece for a home close to Hyde Park. The composition communicates calm, purity, and careful craftsmanship, with scents and textures that invite a reassuring breath.
ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU BASKET
£50.00
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Imagine this Florist Choice Basket, arranged by Florist Bayswater in a sunlit corner near Queensway, as a warm, welcoming invitation to gift-giving. The composition centers on three large hot pink peonies with ruffled petals, surrounded by white ranunculus, fluffy pale pink hydrangeas, and a cascade of blush and cream roses. Delicate white anemones with nearly black centers punctuate the arrangement, while smaller white filler flowers and slender eucalyptus sprigs thread through the bouquet, adding airy texture and a hint of woodland freshness. The blooms rest in a rustic yet refined pale woven basket, its handle barely visible among the blossoms. A crisp white square overlay sits at the heart of the display, with "Florist Choice Basket" scripted in a graceful flourish and the price ?60 rendered in clean sans-serif type beneath. This premium gift reads as a tactile celebration of craft-perfect for anniversaries, birthdays, or a tender expression of love from Bayswater to nearby Notting Hill or Portobello Road. The arrangement promises freshness and reliable care, crafted by a local florist who knows the rhythm of the area and the needs of fast delivery. The peonies' velvet curves, the ranunculus' tight spirals, the hydrangeas' cloudlike clusters, and the white anemones' striking centers all harmonize with eucalyptus for a gentle, woodland scent. It's a versatile, thoughtful gift designed to brighten a day, whether delivered to a Bayswater home, a Notting Hill flat, or a shop window display along the Queensway corridor.
FLORIST CHOICE SYMPATHY BASKET
£60.00
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In this detailed image, a sympathy flower basket is captured in crisp studio lighting, set against a flawless white background that accentuates every nuance of colour and texture. The off-white woven basket, with its gently arched handle, feels both traditional and comforting, like something you might see carried along a quiet Bayswater side street after a service. Rising from the basket is a rounded, abundant arrangement built around a single creamy white rose, its petals smoothly layered in a soft spiral that draws the eye inward and suggests serenity. Close by, two striking calla lilies in deep, regal purple emerge, their sculptural, trumpet-shaped forms bringing a sense of modern elegance and solemn beauty, perfectly suited to a funeral or memorial tribute. Threaded delicately between them are clematis-like flowers in shades of light lavender and pale lilac, their star-shaped petals and subtle yellow centres adding an airy, almost ethereal feeling, like the soft haze over Hyde Park in early spring. Bright touches of sunny yellow filler blooms and crisp white trumpet-shaped flowers are tucked in throughout, offering glimmers of hope without overwhelming the gentle palette. On the right edge, a single magenta gerbera, rich and vibrant, leans slightly outward, its radiating petals giving a tender, human note to the design. The entire composition is anchored by abundant green foliage-broad, glossy leaves and finer, lighter green sprigs-that fill the basket to a full, rounded dome. A faint shadow beneath the basket grounds the arrangement, emphasizing its real, tactile presence. This funeral basket expresses quiet support and thoughtful remembrance, suitable for delivery to local Bayswater chapels, crematoria, or family homes by an experienced neighbourhood florist.
TREASURED MOMENTS BASKET
£65.00
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A softly lit funeral flower basket stands alone against a clean white background, its pastel tones and organic textures creating a sense of stillness. The pale wicker basket, with its matching handle curving gracefully overhead, cradles a dense, dome-shaped arrangement that feels both carefully composed and naturally flowing. Creamy white roses, fully open and luxuriously petalled, form the central focus, their rounded blooms suggesting love, respect, and a calm farewell. Around them, smaller white and pale yellow blossoms, similar to freesia, add a light, airy texture, some blooms fully open, others in tender bud, hinting at continuity and quiet hope. Threaded between these are distinctive clematis flowers in muted lavender and soft periwinkle blue, each star-shaped bloom centred with a vivid yellow-green eye that brings a subtle radiance without breaking the arrangement's gentle mood. Deep, polished green leaves and lighter foliage tips frame the flowers, spilling slightly over the edges of the basket to soften its outline, like greenery gathered from a shaded garden in Bayswater near Kensington Gardens. The design feels contemplative and respectful, suitable for offering condolences, sending to a funeral service, or placing in a remembrance space at home. It captures the kind of understated elegance local Bayswater families often seek when they ask an experienced florist for something dignified yet comforting, a floral expression that quietly honours a life while bringing a touch of natural beauty to a solemn occasion.
PEACE & PURITY BASKET
£65.00
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A serene and dignified funeral flower basket is pictured, resting quietly against a crisp white backdrop so every colour and petal can be clearly seen. The shallow, pale wooden basket, crafted from smooth natural slats, has a soft oval shape and stands on small, integrated feet that give it a refined, almost keepsake-like presence. A single arched handle, painted in a light, neutral tone, rises gently over the display, framing rather than overshadowing the flowers. Within the basket, the arrangement is densely and thoughtfully composed into a domed, overflowing mound. At the centre are creamy white roses, fully opened, their layered petals suggesting purity, reverence, and a calm farewell. They are surrounded by deep red carnations, rich and velvety, whose intricate ruffled petals add texture and emotional depth, often chosen by families in Bayswater to symbolise profound love and devotion at funeral and memorial services. Interspersed among these are paler carnation blooms, some a soft blush pink, others white edged with red, creating subtle transitions between the strong crimson and gentle ivory. Tiny white flowers, similar to freesias, peek through on slender stems, bringing a sense of lightness and delicate fragrance. The blossoms rest on a generous bed of greenery: broad, glossy leaves anchor the design, while wispy fern-like sprigs float above and around, lending movement and a natural, garden-inspired feel, as if gathered from a quiet corner near Kensington Gardens. Crafted with care by a local Bayswater florist, this basket feels perfectly suited to accompany a coffin, sit beside a condolence book, or be delivered to a family home, offering visual solace when words are difficult.
REMEMBRANCE BASKET
£60.00
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Presented against a pure white surface, this tightly formed round bouquet is a study in contrast and harmony, a design we often create at Florist Bayswater for clients around Queensway and Westbourne Grove. The arrangement's visual centre is a generous clustering of garden roses in pale pink, soft peach and warm yellow, their velvety petals unfurling in layered spirals that feel both romantic and familiar. Light, star-like clematis blooms in pale violet and near-white drift among the roses, their delicate petals and bright centers lifting the composition with a garden-fresh openness. Several blue Eryngium (sea holly) thistles punctuate the bouquet with icy, spiky texture and a steel-blue tone that reads contemporary against the vintage softness of the roses. Deeper purple lisianthus provide mellow, satin-like contrasts in form and hue, while small, glossy red Hypericum berries are scattered through the massing to give lively, cheerful accents. The supporting greens are varied and intentional: broad glossy leaves form a solid base, finer feathery foliage weaves through the blooms, and occasional dark burgundy sprigs add depth and mystery. Soft daylight highlights the petals' sheen and suggests a subtle scent-sweet, green and slightly honeyed-evoking a morning stroll past Kensington Gardens with a hand-tied posy. Whether chosen for a birthday, an anniversary, or to lift someone's spirits, this composition balances romance and modernity in a way that feels distinctly local to Bayswater neighbourhoods.
ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
£100.00
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Seen from a top-down vantage, this pristine round bouquet balances classic whites and soft creams with expert care, the kind of piece Florist Bayswater often prepares for weddings and special occasions across Bayswater and nearby Queensway. Broad, open white lilies occupy the central plane, their smooth, trumpet-like petals curving outward to reveal pale green stamens and a hint of depth at each throat. Encircling these focal blooms are clusters of cream and ivory roses, many held in tight bud stages or just beginning to open, their layered petals forming a soft, sumptuous texture that contrasts with the lilies' broader planes. Interspersed between the larger flowers, tiny clusters of Gypsophila act like powdered sugar dusting, lending an airy, frothy softness that lightens the arrangement and draws the eye in to examine fine detail. Subtle glossy foliage shows at the edges, adding a cool green accent that frames the circular form and prevents the all-white palette from feeling flat. The even, neutral lighting highlights the tactile differences between smooth lily petals, velvety rose layers, and the feathery sprays of baby's breath, while the overall symmetry communicates careful hand-tying and balance. Imagine this arrangement arriving as a calm, fragrant presence in a Bayswater flat after a walk through Holland Park, or carried down an aisle at a nearby church; it reads as pure, hopeful and refined, appropriate for weddings, christenings, or moments of quiet remembrance.
COMPASSION POSY
£90.00
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A sumptuous round bouquet of mixed lilies and roses is shown in crisp focus against a clean, white backdrop, its colours and textures evoking the feeling of stepping into a well-stocked flower stall off Bayswater Road. At first glance, the eye is drawn to the broad, open faces of white lilies, their petals smooth as satin and gently curved, creating a sense of openness and grace. Tucked in between, clusters of pastel pink and cream roses offer a softer, more intimate beauty, some cupped close in tight buds, others luxuriantly unfurled so their layered petals almost resemble folded silk. Threaded through this serene palette are striking fuchsia and deep magenta Oriental lilies, their speckled centres and bright yellow stamens giving the bouquet a sense of drama and movement, much like the vibrant mix of cultures and voices around Bayswater and nearby Notting Hill. Fine, airy stems of baby's breath float around the larger blooms, creating a halo of tiny white flowers that lend lightness and a romantic haze. Hints of green foliage and stems peek out just at the edges, grounding the arrangement without overpowering it. The lighting is bright and even, with no harsh shadows, so every petal, from the lilies' smooth trumpets to the roses' velvety curls, is clearly visible. This arrangement radiates gentle celebration and would feel perfectly at home as a centrepiece for a dinner party near Lancaster Gate, a thoughtful same-day delivery for a birthday along Westbourne Grove, or a tender gesture of support sent to someone in Bayswater who needs a moment of beauty and kindness.
CHERISHED MOMENTS POSY
£90.00
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A compact, meticulously balanced dome of pink roses and white freesia presented on a stark white background, evoking the hush of morning light in Bayswater. The composition is dense and intentional: dominant, fully opened pink roses show layered petals that curve inward with a plush, velveteen texture, while clusters of smaller spray roses provide intimate scale and softer blush highlights. Interspersed among them, pure white freesias stand slightly upright-some in open bell-like bloom revealing pale yellow stamens, others as narrow buds-adding a crisp vertical rhythm to the rounded mass. The supporting greenery is rich and varied, with broad, deep-green leaves forming a solid, verdant base and distinct variegated leaves trimmed in creamy edges lifting the palette with gentle contrast. No stems are visible, and the tight, cushion-like silhouette speaks of formal craftsmanship and a calm, composed presence. Soft natural light picks out the roses' subtle tonal shifts from blush to salmon and lends the freesias a silvery translucence; together these textures suggest both visual and tactile softness. The arrangement's fragrance would be light, a clean freesia cheer softened by the classic rose scent-appropriate for a memorial service, a bedside get-well gift, or a quiet anniversary observance near Notting Hill Gate or along Westbourne Grove. Available for local delivery across Bayswater and neighbouring streets like Pembridge Road and Queensway, it reads as a considered, comforting floral gesture meant to console, celebrate, or simply say you care.
HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
£90.00
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