Downe Flowers and Chocolate – Handcrafted by Your Local Florist

Welcome to Flowers Downe, your trusted local florist serving the heart of Downe and surrounding villages including Cudham and Leaves Green. Nestled near charming places like High Elms Country Park and the historical Charles Darwin’s Down House, our shop is proud to bring nature's finest bouquets and indulgent chocolate gifts directly to your door.

As a passionate, community-rooted florist, our team hand-selects every stem and premium chocolate to create memorable experiences for birthdays, anniversaries, and all life’s special moments. All bouquets are thoughtfully arranged right here in Downe, ensuring freshness and local flair. Looking for a last-minute surprise? Our reliable same-day delivery service is available until 3 PM—just order online and we’ll take care of the rest.

  • Serving Downe, Cudham & Leaves Green
  • Fast, friendly same-day flower delivery up to 3 PM
  • Local expertise & creative, bespoke bouquets

Whether you’re celebrating with fresh flowers or adding the perfect touch with a box of chocolates, trust Flowers Downe to brighten someone’s day. We love our Downe community and take pride in every arrangement, delivering not only blooms but also a personal touch right to your home near High Elms Road or the picturesque Downe Village Centre. Discover the care that makes Flowers Downe a local favourite—order beautiful bouquets and chocolates online today!

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FLOWERS AND CHOCOLATE
A richly textured bouquet is shown against a simple white backdrop, allowing every bloom and leaf to stand out with painterly clarity, as though set on a windowsill overlooking the quiet streets of Downe. At the centre, full garden roses in soft blush and antique mauve open in generous spirals, their petals overlapping like silk. Around them, layers of ruffled carnations create a sense of movement, each petal fading from creamy ivory at the base to deeper rose and fuchsia along the wavy edges, adding a soft, feathery depth. Nestled between the pinks, deep indigo flowers with tulip-like buds offer a jewel-bright contrast, leading down to a single open anemone in royal blue with a nearly black centre that anchors the whole composition. Light, airy spires of lilac and pale lavender stock emerge throughout, their many small blossoms forming vertical lines that lift the eye upward and hint at a gentle, powdery scent. Surrounding the flowers, smooth dark green leaves and rounded eucalyptus in frosted sage tones spread outwards, giving the design structure and a fresh, woodland character, reminiscent of walks near Downe Bank. The stems are clearly visible where they are gathered and tied, showcasing the bouquet's hand-tied craftsmanship and freshly prepared nature. The colour palette blends romantic pinks with calming purples, bold blues, and cool greens, creating a mood of quiet celebration and comfort. This is the sort of arrangement that might be delivered to a cottage in Downe for a birthday, an engagement, or to offer heartfelt support, bringing both beauty and a sense of calm into the room.
NOBLE BEAUTY
£67.00
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This image showcases a radiant, full bouquet of coral and peach-toned roses, densely arranged in harmonious waves reminiscent of the natural beauty of Downe's local landscapes. Each bloom appears velvety and fresh, transitioning from golden, creamy centers out to vivid salmon and deep pink edges, a subtle ombré effect that brings warmth to the arrangement. Interspersed throughout are abundant deep green leaves, likely eucalyptus, their glossy texture forming a rich backdrop and enhancing the bouquet's vibrancy without overwhelming it. Set beside this lush floral display is a light beige Thorntons Orange Crisp chocolate pouch-its refined packaging featuring the Thorntons logo, bold 'ORANGE CRISP' lettering, and a tempting illustration of chocolate truffles. Two real chocolates, round and glossy, rest at the front, inviting the senses with their promise of orange-infused decadence. The bouquet and confections, set against a crisp white background, exude both visual beauty and an evocative sense of Downe village's peaceful, thoughtful character. It's a gift suited for joyful occasions like anniversaries or to bring comfort and cheer to someone's day, each element speaking to craftsmanship, generosity, and the pleasure found in the artistry of nature and gourmet treats.
SWEET SERENADE
£89.00
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Seen from slightly above on a pure white field, this richly textured autumn bouquet feels like a small woodland harvest pressed into floral form. Dominating the scene are several large orange Asiatic lilies, their trumpets open wide with satiny petals that glow like late afternoon sun; between them, tightly furled buds in lime green and soft peach hint at unfolding life. Bright Gerbera daisies in pumpkin orange and a deep, wine-like burgundy form joyful accents, their radial petals offering playful contrast to the lilies' broad curves. Soft ivory lisianthus with layered, ruffled petals provide gentle, soothing highlights, while clusters of muted purple Astrantia lend an intricate, starry texture that pulls the eye inward. Rich, lobed leaves in deep reddish-brown are artfully placed to mimic fallen oak leaves, grounding the colour story in autumnal earth tones, and sprigs of fresh green foliage thread through the bouquet, adding lift and airy depth. The tight, abundant composition is impeccably lit so textures and colour gradations read clearly-satiny, papery, velvety-inviting touch and the scent of late-season blooms. This arrangement radiates warmth and gratitude, perfect for seasonal home décor, a Harvest Festival table, or an autumn birthday. As a florist serving Downe and neighbouring villages, I picture this on a cottage table after a walk through the lanes, bringing the crisp, comforting spirit of the countryside indoors.
NATURE'S PALETTE
£74.50
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From a top-down viewpoint on a clean white backdrop, this autumn bouquet is a study in colour, texture and careful floral craftsmanship - the kind we assemble for neighbours around Downe and visitors to Down House. The composition centres on abundant, fully opened roses whose centres glow a soft peach and coral, graduating to richer orange and russet at the outer petals, creating a natural ombré like leaves turning in late September. Between those classic blooms sit clusters of Hypericum berries - some a vivid lime green, others a delicate creamy yellow - their glossy roundness adding bright punctuation and a cheerful, tactile sensibility. Sprays of Green Trick dianthus present as compact, moss-like tufts, offering dense, velvety texture that contrasts beautifully with the smooth rose petals. Scattered through the design are large lobed leaves in deep burgundy and burnt sienna, suggesting fallen oak or maple and reinforcing the bouquet's harvest narrative, while fresh glossy foliage fills and softens the silhouette. Soft, diffuse light highlights the roses' velvet and the berries' sheen, lending the arrangement an intimate, warm presence. Carefully arranged to be seen from above, it reads as both abundant and composed - a comforting centrepiece for a Thanksgiving table, a thoughtful seasonal gift, or a floral accent for a Downe cottage. Flowers Downe crafts and delivers pieces like this across the village and nearby Bromley lanes, available for same-day delivery when fresh seasonal stems are in stock.
PUMPKIN PIE
£64.50
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