Baskets & Posies in Downe – Thoughtful Bouquets by Your Local Florist

Welcome to Flowers Downe, your expert florist and neighbour on High Elms Road, right at the heart of Downe. We know how much a beautifully arranged basket or posy can brighten someone’s day—whether it’s a heartfelt gift, a gentle tribute or simply a way to share some local joy.

With our rich experience and deep roots in Downe, our family-run shop takes special pride in handcrafting bouquets, baskets and posies using the freshest, seasonal flowers. We personally select blooms from trusted suppliers, ensuring every arrangement is bursting with colour, fragrance, and care.

Our team understands the charm and character of Downe and its surrounding areas, including Keston, Farnborough and Leaves Green. We often deliver thoughtful arrangements to beloved local spots such as Downe Village Hall and along Old Hill. Our close ties to the community mean you can trust us for quality and reliability.

  • Same-day delivery across Downe, Keston & Farnborough – order online by 3PM
  • Local expertise and personalised service from a genuine Downe florist
  • Premium flowers and varied basket & posy designs for every occasion
Whether you’re celebrating or remembering, let Flowers Downe deliver your feelings with skill and care. Order online for same-day delivery and experience the best of Downe’s local flower craft—rooted in trust and a love for our neighbourhood.

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BASKETS / POSIES
An intimate, hand-crafted floral basket arranged with the quiet expertise you expect from a local Downe florist: several pristine white Gerbera daisies with deep brown centres stand tall as the arrangement's cheerful anchors, their broad faces reflecting bright, clear light and suggesting purity and uplift. Nestled among them are clusters of soft, blush-pink carnations whose ruffled, cushiony petals bring a romantic, tactile softness; the carnations' subtle clove-like scent harmonises with the crisp, eucalyptus note of rounded silvery-green leaves tucked throughout. Filling the composition are numerous small, daisy-like spray chrysanthemums in white and pale butter-yellow, which lend a densely textured backdrop and a sense of abundant freshness. Tiny violet-blue starry flowers, scattered sparingly, add a cool punctuation that draws the eye into the bouquet's deeper layers. Glossy ruscus and mixed green foliage provide structure and movement, with a graceful cascade over the basket's left edge that feels natural and unforced. The basket itself is light-toned woven wood with a curved handle, handcrafted in appearance and lending the display a warm, rustic frame. Under soft, even lighting each petal and leaf is visible in crisp detail, and the overall mood is one of gentle celebration or consolation. As someone who arranges flowers in Downe, I choose this palette for occasions from thank-you gifts to bedside comforts; Flowers Downe can recreate this exact composition for delivery across the village and neighbouring lanes, ensuring the scent and texture arrive as intended.
ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU BASKET
£50.00
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Close your eyes and let the scene unfold as I guide you through this artfully composed Florist Choice Basket. Plush hydrangeas in baby pink form a cloudlike backdrop for peonies and ranunculus, while delicate lilies add a breath of light at the edges. The large white ranunculus unfold in swirls, the hot pink peonies rise with ruffled petals, and clusters of pale pink hydrangea provide volume. Roses, in blush and cream, lend classic romance, and white anemones with dark centers provide a striking focal point. Eucalyptus sprigs and slender filler blooms weave through, adding gentle greenery and a hint of woodland freshness. The basket is a pale, woven vessel, its handle partially visible as it cradles the abundant blooms. At the center sits a crisp white square overlay, bearing Florist Choice Basket in elegant script and the price ?60 in bold sans-serif. This bouquet feels both celebratory and intimate, ideal for a birthday surprise, an anniversary, or a heartfelt delivery to a Downe home. Flowers Downe offers reliable, friendly service across Downe and the surrounding area, with same-day delivery available for those last-minute moments of joy. Photographed with care, it speaks to Downe's lanes, the village shops, and the charm of Down House gardens. To a shopper, the scene promises a ready-to-gift moment, delivered with care and on time to brighten birthdays, anniversaries, or simple acts of kindness.
FLORIST CHOICE SYMPATHY BASKET
£60.00
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A softly lit studio image shows a refined funeral flower basket resting on a clean white surface, its pale, woven sides and curved handle forming a simple, comforting frame for the elegant flowers within. At the heart of the display, a creamy white rose opens in flawless concentric curls, symbolising peace and heartfelt remembrance. Beside it, two luxurious deep purple calla lilies, almost velvety in appearance, arc gracefully upward, their trumpet-shaped forms adding a note of quiet sophistication. Threaded throughout the basket, dainty clematis-like blooms in pastel lavender and lilac unfold with star-shaped petals and tiny yellow centres, giving the arrangement a soft, airy lightness reminiscent of a calm walk around Downe's leafy lanes after rain. Small sprays of yellow and white, freesia- or alstroemeria-style flowers punctuate the design, their petite trumpets adding texture, mild fragrance, and a gentle touch of warmth. On the right, a vivid magenta gerbera-style flower catches the eye, its neat ring of petals radiating outwards like a final, loving farewell. The flowers are cradled in a rich swell of greenery: broad, glossy leaves provide depth and structure, while finer, lighter green stems add movement and a sense of natural growth. A subtle shadow beneath the basket grounds the scene, making the composition feel calm and real rather than overly staged. The overall impression is one of thoughtful artistry and sincere emotion, the kind of tasteful, comforting tribute a family in Downe might choose to honour a loved one at a chapel service or quiet graveside gathering.
TREASURED MOMENTS BASKET
£65.00
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This image shows a beautifully composed sympathy flower basket, set against a clear white studio background so that every nuance of colour and texture is easy to imagine. The arrangement is gathered in a light cream or white wicker basket, with a matching handle that curves gently across the top, lending a sense of security and enclosure. Inside, large, fully open cream roses form the main focal point, their soft, velvety petals unfurling in generous spirals, suggesting both dignity and tenderness. Around them, clusters of pale yellow and white freesia-like stems weave through the design, their slender buds and trumpet blooms evoking a hint of gentle fragrance, like a quiet breeze passing through the gardens of Downe. Star-shaped clematis flowers in a soft lavender or periwinkle tone punctuate the composition, their distinctive forms and bright yellow-green centres adding a subtle note of light and hope. Delicate white filler flowers, possibly lisianthus or similar ruffled varieties, tuck in between the larger heads, preventing any harsh gaps and giving the arrangement a cloud-like fullness. The blossoms are supported by a rich base of dark, glossy foliage and lighter green shoots, which anchor the pastel colours and convey a feeling of life and renewal. The mood of the basket is calm and contemplative, ideal for a funeral service, a chapel in or around Downe Village, or as a respectful condolence gift delivered discreetly to a local home. It communicates sympathy without drama, offering quiet support, much like a kind neighbour standing beside you in a difficult moment.
PEACE & PURITY BASKET
£65.00
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In this image, a tranquil funeral flower basket rests on a clean white surface, the neutral background chosen so that every nuance of colour and texture can be appreciated. The basket itself is a pale, natural wood, oval in shape with smooth, horizontal slats and four small feet that give it an elegant, lifted profile. A sturdy arching handle rises from side to side, echoing the soft cream tones of the wood and providing a gentle frame over the flowers below. Inside, the blooms are gathered into a rounded, overflowing dome, creating the feeling of a garden gently cupped in both hands. Creamy white roses open in full, layered rosettes, their lush petals suggesting tenderness and a quiet farewell. Around them, deep red carnations form rich clusters, each bloom dense with ruffled petals that introduce depth, warmth, and the symbolism of love and admiration. Interwoven among these are lighter pink and white carnations, some subtly edged or speckled in red, adding a delicate transition between the bold scarlet and the serene cream. Smaller white flowers, similar to freesias with slender stems and open, bell-like florets, glimmer softly among the larger heads, hinting at gentle fragrance and purity. A bed of dark green foliage - broad, glossy leaves alongside wispy fern fronds - cradles the blossoms, ensuring the colours appear vivid yet harmonious. Crafted in the quiet village spirit of Downe, this arrangement feels ideal for resting near a coffin, at a crematorium service, or beside a framed photograph, offering family and friends a comforting, dignified tribute that balances sorrow with gratitude for a life remembered.
REMEMBRANCE BASKET
£60.00
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Presented on a crisp white field, this densely packed, rounded bouquet celebrates a harmonious mix of pastel romance and jewel-toned accents. A chorus of garden roses - pale pink, warm yellow and soft peach - forms the visual foundation, their ruffled spirals and varied stages of bloom creating a sense of time and tenderness. Intermingled clematis flowers, pale-lilac to white with luminous yellow centers, offer delicate, open faces that soften the composition and nod to a cottage-garden charm familiar to walks near Downe Bank. The arrangement's modern counterpoint comes from striking blue eryngium (sea holly), its spiky metallic-blue heads lending sculptural rhythm and unexpected texture. Deep purple lisianthus blooms and buds tuck between the roses, introducing shadowed depth, while bright red hypericum berries scatter like confetti, lively and tactile. Lush green foliage - glossy broad leaves for structure, fine feathery greens for softness, and occasional near-burgundy sprigs for contrast - cradles the blooms and shapes the domed profile. Under soft studio lighting the petals glow with a fresh, dewy look; one imagines the bouquet's gentle fragrance: a sweet, green floral note with a hint of summer rain. Crafted with local sensibility and attention to balance, this bouquet is perfect as a celebratory gift, an elegant centrepiece, or a sympathetic tribute delivered with care around Downe and nearby lanes; assembled by Flowers Downe with a florist's instinct for colour, texture and heartfelt presentation.
ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
£100.00
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Aerial and intimate at once, this perfectly rounded bouquet is photographed on a white field that makes each blossom look almost luminescent. Dominating the circle are large white lilies, their trumpet-shaped petals unfolding to show light green stamens that give a cool, fresh centre to the blooms. Scattered between them are cream and ivory roses, many kept in tight buds or half-open to preserve a refined, textural heart; their velvety petals catch the light in soft layers. Sprays of tiny white Baby's Breath (Gypsophila) are interlaced through the arrangement, lending an airy, frothy texture that softens the visual weight and creates delicate pockets of negative space. Small, vibrant green leaves peek out at the edges and beneath the flowers, providing a crisp contrast to the monochrome whites and creams. The overall effect is calm, ceremonious and tender - the sort of bouquet that feels right for a wedding at Down House garden, a christening in the parish church, or a peaceful sympathy tribute. The composition suggests a quiet fragrance: white lily sweetness with the round, honeyed notes of cream roses and a faint green freshness from the foliage. Locally sourced sensibilities show through in the natural balance and refined restraint, a bouquet our team at Flowers Downe would prepare for delivery across Downe and nearby High Elms Country Park - simple, elegant, and reassuring in its craftsmanship.
COMPASSION POSY
£90.00
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A richly detailed, round bouquet of mixed lilies and roses is captured against a clean white backdrop, as if resting on a pristine counter in a Downe flower studio. Large white lilies form the backbone of the design, their trumpet-shaped blooms opening wide to show pale green centres and soft yellow stamens, while several buds remain closed, their fresh green tips hinting at longevity and fragrance. Threaded between these are roses in two romantic palettes: soft blush pink and warm cream, some tightly furled and others fully open, with layered, velvety petals curling outward like tiny satin gowns. At the heart of the bouquet, bold fuchsia or deep magenta Oriental lilies, likely Stargazers, add a dramatic flourish, their petals edged in bright pink and scattered with darker speckles that draw the eye inward. A generous misting of white baby's breath fills all the small gaps, forming a delicate halo around the larger flowers and giving the design a dreamy, cloud-like quality. Wisps of polished green foliage and lily leaves frame the arrangement, yet the overall shape remains perfectly rounded and lush, as though designed for a bride walking through Downe's quiet lanes on a spring afternoon. The lighting is bright and even, heightening the crisp whites, powdery pinks, and jewel-toned magentas, and suggesting freshly cut stems ready for delivery. This bouquet radiates tenderness and joyful celebration, ideal for local weddings, milestone anniversaries, or sending a heartfelt message to someone special in and around Downe village.
CHERISHED MOMENTS POSY
£90.00
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A lush, carefully rounded floral tribute photographed on a clean white background, offering an elegant interplay of soft pink and pure white blooms set into a dense cushion of greenery. The primary notes are classic pink roses, shown in several stages - from broad, velvet-petaled blooms with layered spirals to clusters of small spray roses whose pale tones add gentle gradation across the surface. Scattered between the roses are clusters of white freesia, some fully open and nodding with delicate bell-shaped petals and a pale yellow throat, others still in tight buds that promise continued unfolding. The foliage is deliberately varied: deep, glossy leaves (think ruscus or salal) form the structural base while variegated pittosporum-like leaves with cream edges bring sparkle and contrast. There are no visible stems; the arrangement reads as a compact, formal dome with dense texture and a tactile softness. Soft natural light highlights petal edges and the satin sheen of the greens, suggesting a faint freesia perfume and newly cut freshness. Crafted for thoughtful occasions - from funerals and memorial services to quiet celebrations of life or a considerate get-well gift - this composition is what our local clients often request around Downe, from the village green to lanes that lead toward Down House. Flowers Downe prepares similar tributes for same-day delivery across the village and neighbouring hamlets; the piece is intended to comfort, to honour, and to bring a calm, floral presence into a room.
HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
£90.00
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