Wennington Baskets & Posies

At Wennington Florist, our hand-crafted flower baskets and delicate posies are designed to bring comfort, colour, and care to every occasion. Working daily here in Wennington, close to Rainham and South Hornchurch, our small team of experienced florists carefully selects fresh seasonal flowers for every design.

Whether you need a soft pastel posy for a thoughtful "thinking of you" gesture or a larger wicker basket arrangement for a family tribute, we create each piece to order. Many of our regular customers pop in from around Wennington Road, Lambs Lane North, and near the RSPB Rainham Marshes, trusting us to craft elegant, respectful designs with a truly local touch.

We offer reliable same-day delivery on our baskets and posies across Wennington and nearby areas when you order online before 3 PM. Every tribute is checked by hand by a senior florist to ensure it arrives looking fresh, balanced, and beautiful.

  • Hand-made baskets and posies, tailored to your sentiments
  • Local delivery across Wennington, Rainham & South Hornchurch
  • Same-day delivery available until 3 PM

If you are unsure which design is right, our team is always happy to guide you on colours, flower meanings, and suitable sizes. Order your basket or posy online today and let Wennington Florist take care of every detail.

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BASKETS / POSIES
A freshly crafted, hand-filled basket that reads as restrained elegance-white, soft pink and verdant green balanced with careful florist technique. Prominent are several crisp white Gerbera daisies, their large, clean petals surrounding a contrast-rich dark brown to near-black disc that anchors the eye and provides a luminous centre. Around them, clusters of pale pink carnations fan out in ruffled waves, creating a plush, romantic texture that softens the arrangement. Interspersed are small daisy-style flowers in white and pale yellow-probably spray chrysanthemums-that fill the composition with a natural abundance and a soft, cheerful undertone. Tiny purple-blue accent flowers peek through the greens, lending a cool point of interest and delicate fragrance. The blooms are set in a light-coloured woven basket with a curved wooden handle, its rustic-weave pattern and warm wood tones giving the piece a handcrafted, homely personality. Layered foliage-rounded, silvery eucalyptus leaves for a modern, soothing hue and darker glossy ruscus that trails outward on the left-adds depth, scent and a flowing silhouette. Lighting is clean and even, bringing out petal translucence and the basket's texture as if photographed in the soft mid-morning light that often drifts over Wennington Marshes. Prepared with local care, this arrangement is suitable for sympathy, a gentle get-well gesture, or a refined gift; Wennington Florist offers this fresh, comforting style for same-day delivery across Wennington, Rainham and Hornchurch when available.
ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU BASKET
£50.00
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From the perspective of a long-serving Wennington florist, this overhead view captures a Florist Choice Basket that overflows with a lush harvest of flowers and foliage. The arrangement glows in a harmonious mix of soft pinks, creamy whites, rich fuchsias, and fresh greens, as if a celebratory or romantic moment has sprung to life. The largest blooms command attention: hot pink peonies with ruffled heads, white ranunculus with delicate spirals, and airy pale pink hydrangeas forming a cloud around blush and cream roses. White anemones with dark centers offer dramatic contrast, while smaller white filler flowers and eucalyptus add depth and breath. The basket itself is a light woven container with a rustic charm that feels both gift-ready and homely. At the center, a pristine white square overlay carries the words Florist Choice Basket in a flowing script, with the price ?60 set in a clear sans-serif line. This image speaks to Wennington Florist's craft, presenting a piece that suits anniversaries, weddings, or generous gestures of appreciation. It suggests same-day delivery across Wennington and nearby neighborhoods, ensuring that freshness and fragrance travel from our shop to the recipient's doorstep. The bouquet's texture invites a touch, the petals appear soft to the eye, and the greens provide vital contrast that enhances the overall harmony. It's a celebration in flowers, yet with a timeless elegance that would feel at home on a dining table, a foyer console, or a hospital bedside table in Wennington.
FLORIST CHOICE SYMPATHY BASKET
£60.00
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This image presents a carefully composed sympathy flower basket, photographed against a bright white background so that every bloom and leaf stands out with clarity. The container is a light, off-white woven basket with a smooth, arched handle, the kind of traditional design that feels at home in the quieter, green spaces around Wennington. From it rises a generous, rounded arrangement of flowers and foliage that looks both structured and gently relaxed. At the centre, a large creamy white rose unfolds in neatly layered petals, acting as a calm, luminous point of focus that seems to embody peace and remembrance. Flanking this central rose, two deep purple calla lilies extend in graceful arcs, their sleek trumpet shapes and saturated colour lending the design a feeling of quiet sophistication. Interspersed throughout are delicate clematis-like blossoms in shades of pale lilac and lavender, each with fine, star-shaped petals and tiny yellow eyes that introduce a sense of movement and airiness. Small, bell-shaped yellow flowers and dainty white clusters-reminiscent of freesia or alstroemeria-provide subtle pops of brightness, softening the richer tones and hinting at fond memories and shared moments. On the right-hand side, a single magenta gerbera-type bloom emerges with its bold, radiating petals, adding a gentle highlight of emotion within the more muted palette. Around all of these, lush greenery spills generously: broad, rounded leaves with a glossy finish mixed with lighter, more delicate sprigs that create depth, volume, and a natural, garden-fresh look. The overall effect, likely crafted by an experienced Wennington florist for same-day delivery to a local chapel or home, is one of understated elegance and heartfelt condolence, offering comfort to grieving families through the quiet beauty of seasonal flowers.
TREASURED MOMENTS BASKET
£65.00
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In this image, a tastefully arranged funeral flower basket stands out against a pure white background, its gentle palette and rounded shape creating an immediate sense of calm. The flowers are nestled in a light-coloured wicker basket with an elegant handle that arches smoothly over the design, framing the arrangement like a protective arm. At its heart, several large cream and white roses are fully open, their velvety petals unfolding in layered rosettes that convey purity, love, and quiet admiration. Surrounding the roses are airy clusters of white and pale yellow freesia-style blooms, some in bud and others partly opened, lending a sense of natural rhythm and the suggestion of a subtle, sweet fragrance. Among these softer tones, star-shaped clematis flowers in pale lavender and periwinkle blue offer a gentle contrast; each bloom has a small, bright yellow-green centre, like a tiny light shining through the cooler colours. Rich, dark green foliage cradles and underpins the flowers, with glossy broad leaves and more delicate stems creating a lush base and giving the composition its full, softly rounded outline. The arrangement feels carefully balanced, neither too dense nor too sparse, as if composed by a thoughtful Wennington florist who understands how to express condolence with sensitivity and grace. One can easily imagine this basket being delivered to a chapel in nearby Rainham or to a family home close to Wennington Green, where its tranquil tones and refined design would offer comfort, reflect cherished memories, and bring a quiet sense of nature's gentleness into a time of farewell.
PEACE & PURITY BASKET
£65.00
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This image shows a graceful funeral flower basket, designed with the sensitivity of a local Wennington florist who understands how flowers can speak when words are difficult. The basket itself is light in colour, made from smooth wooden slats shaped into a shallow, elongated oval that stands on four subtle feet. An elegant, arched handle in a similar pale tone rises above the flowers, giving the piece a gentle, almost chapel-like outline. Inside, the arrangement forms a generous, rounded dome of blooms. Fully opened creamy white roses, soft and velvety, sit prominently throughout, their layered petals creating calm focal points that feel both pure and comforting. Around them, velvety red carnations add richness and depth, their densely ruffled petals forming textured clouds of deep colour. Mixed among these are pink and white-tipped carnations, whose softly blushed petals introduce tenderness and quiet emotion. Finer details appear in the threads of small white flowers, likely freesias, with bell-shaped blooms and budding tips that bring light and a suggestion of fresh fragrance into the design. Underneath and around the flowers, a lush cushion of greenery anchors the arrangement: broad, glossy leaves provide a solid base, while wisps of fern-like foliage lift gently from the top, adding softness and a natural, slightly wild edge. Set against a simple white backdrop, every element stands out clearly, from the faint grain of the wood to the curl of each petal. Suitable for funeral services in Wennington, at local chapels, crematoria, or small family gatherings at home, this red and white basket quietly expresses love, remembrance, and heartfelt sympathy.
REMEMBRANCE BASKET
£60.00
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Captured against a pure white backdrop, this beautifully rounded bouquet appears as a compact, flowering world in miniature, the kind of elegant design a Wennington florist might hand over at the door of a cottage on Wennington Road. The composition is densely arranged, forming a neat dome where no stem feels out of place. Soft pink, buttery yellow, and delicate peach garden roses dominate the arrangement, their petals unfolding in velvety layers that seem almost touchable. Some blooms are wide open, revealing their intricate centres, while others remain in tighter, promise-filled buds, hinting at days of beauty still to come. Between the roses, star-like clematis blossoms emerge, their slender petals in shades of white and pale lavender stretching gracefully from bright yellow centres that act like tiny suns inside the bouquet. Standing in pleasing contrast, several stems of blue eryngium, commonly known as sea holly, bring a bold, contemporary touch. Their spiky, metallic blue-grey heads and textured collars offer a striking counterpoint to the softness of the surrounding petals, like wild accents drawn from the hedgerows near Wennington's rural fringes. Deep purple lisianthus blooms and buds slip gently between the larger flowers, adding depth and a sense of quiet luxury. Bright red hypericum berries, arranged in small clusters, introduce playful dots of colour and a smooth, rounded texture. The entire bouquet is embraced by abundant greenery, from wide, glossy leaves to fine, feathery foliage and a few darker, wine-toned sprigs that provide contrast and structure. The overall effect is warm, romantic, and welcoming, ideal for celebrating milestones, sending comfort, or simply brightening a Wennington living room with a burst of garden-inspired beauty.
ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
£100.00
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Imagine holding a perfectly round bouquet crafted from the palest whites and creams: broad, open white lilies with their characteristic trumpet profiles and faintly green stamens sit prominently at the centre, their petals curving back in graceful arcs that catch a soft, diffused light. Around them, numerous cream and ivory roses are arranged mostly as tight buds and gently unfurling blossoms, their layered petals forming cosy rosettes that contrast in scale and texture with the lilies' graphic shapes. Flurries of Baby's Breath (Gypsophila) are woven throughout, offering a cloud-like, filtered softness that breathes between the larger blooms and creates delicate negative space. Small, glossy green leaves are tucked at the edges, just enough to frame the bouquet and lend a fresh, living outline to the monochrome scheme. Photographed against a pure white backdrop from above, the composition reads with tidy symmetry and a restrained elegance that hints at ceremonial uses - a wedding bouquet carried down a Wennington aisle, a graceful centrepiece at a local hall, or a heartfelt gift for new beginnings. The scent you might imagine is light and floral: the lilies' sweet perfume underscored by the rose's gentle, honeyed notes. Locally prepared arrangements like this travel well around Wennington, and can be delivered to nearby Rainham Marshes viewing points or to family homes near the station, arriving crisp, fragrant, and ready to lend quiet dignity to any occasion.
COMPASSION POSY
£90.00
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A beautifully rounded bouquet brimming with lilies, roses, and baby's breath is photographed against a clear white background, capturing the kind of careful craftsmanship you might expect from a long-standing florist serving the Wennington community. The design is lush and compact, anchored by refined white lilies whose large, trumpet-shaped petals unfold with an almost sculptural grace, some blooms fully open while others rest in smooth green buds that hint at tomorrow's blossoms. Cradled among these lilies are gentle blush pink roses and creamy ivory roses, their velvety petals curling inward in tight spirals or relaxing into open cups that invite you to imagine their soft, sweet fragrance. Scattered purposefully throughout, deep magenta Oriental lilies-reminiscent of Stargazer lilies-offer a burst of drama, their rich fuchsia petals accented with darker speckles and framing golden-yellow stamens that catch the light and lend the bouquet a sense of energy and celebration. Delicate clusters of white baby's breath weave around the larger flowers, like a fine lace overlay, lending volume and a light, airy feel that prevents the design from ever looking heavy. Slender, glossy green leaves and stems peek between the blossoms, ensuring a natural rhythm and flow that keeps the eye gently moving across the arrangement. The even lighting enhances every subtle gradient of colour and the interplay between satin-smooth petals and feathery gypsophila. This bouquet could easily be imagined being carried along Wennington Road, destined for a cosy home near the local fields or a family gathering by the Ingrebourne, marking occasions such as weddings, milestone birthdays, or just a quiet but deeply felt declaration of love.
CHERISHED MOMENTS POSY
£90.00
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I picture this bouquet as a gentle morning in a small east London garden: a compact dome of soft pink roses and pure white freesia arranged with the careful hand of a local florist familiar with Wennington's quieter streets. The rose heads vary-some wide and openly layered with velvety petals, others smaller spray roses that tuck into pockets of white, creating depth and a subtle rhythm across the dome. White freesias rise in neat clusters between the roses; their trumpet-like flowers and slender buds give vertical punctuation and a citrus-honey suggestion of scent when the light catches them. A backdrop of glossy dark greens provides solidity and structure-likely ruscus or salal-while variegated cream-edged foliage brightens the composition and keeps the pale pinks from washing out. The arrangement is tightly packed so stems are invisible, producing a refined, formal silhouette that reads as respectful and considered. Soft, natural daylight highlights each petal edge and the subtle gradations of pink from blush to warm salmon, lending the piece a serene, restorative quality. This is the kind of bouquet chosen for quiet celebrations-a baby's homecoming, a gentle birthday, or a thoughtful memorial-delivered with care across Wennington, near the River Ingrebourne and Rainham Marshes. It speaks of tenderness: comforting to touch in imagination, fragrant in memory, and composed with the restrained elegance local families trust.
HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
£90.00
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