Friern Barnet Baskets & Posies

At Friern Barnet Florist, our hand-crafted flower baskets and delicate posies are designed right here in Friern Barnet, just a short stroll from Friern Barnet Lane and the green spaces around Friary Park. Every design is created by experienced local florists who understand how to balance colour, texture and fragrance for truly memorable bouquets.

Whether you're sending a soft pastel posy to a friend in Whetstone, a classic wicker basket to a family in New Southgate, or a cheerful mix to brighten a home near Colney Hatch Lane, we'll make sure your flowers arrive fresh and full of care.

We offer reliable same-day delivery across Friern Barnet and nearby areas when you order online before 3 PM. Our team personally selects every stem, conditioning each bloom in-store so your arrangement looks beautiful on arrival and lasts as long as possible.

  • Thoughtfully designed baskets for birthdays, thank-yous and new homes
  • Elegant posies for tributes, bedside gifts and small, heartfelt gestures
  • Local florist service for Friern Barnet, Whetstone & New Southgate

As a trusted neighbourhood florist, we're always happy to tailor your basket or posy to favourite colours or flowers. Simply order online and add your notes, and our Friern Barnet team will create something truly personal.

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BASKETS / POSIES
I picture this handwoven basket sitting on a low table beneath soft, diffused daylight-the craftsmanship of the wicker echoing the thoughtful layering of blooms. Tall, immaculate white Gerbera daisies stand like beacons at the heart of the composition, their broad petals unfurling around richly colored central discs that anchor the arrangement. Nestled among them are clusters of pale pink carnations, their frilled, velvety petals creating a frothy, embracing texture that contrasts with the clean faces of the gerberas. Filler chrysanthemums in white and pale yellow spread a delicate fullness while tiny violet-blue aster-like blooms peek through the greenery, lending cool, unexpected moments of colour and a faint sweet scent. The foliage is deliberately varied: rounded, silvery eucalyptus leaves introduce a calming, contemporary note and a soft menthol leaf-scent, while darker, glossy ruscus sweeps out the left side, producing a natural cascade that gives the arrangement movement and balance. The handle's warm wooden curve and the basket's woven rhythm add an intimate, handcrafted quality. The overall impression is fresh and composed, ideal for offering comfort or celebration-an arrangement I would happily prepare for a neighbour in Friern Barnet to mark a birthday, a recovery, or a moment of remembrance after a service along Friern Barnet Lane. The palette, scent, and texture combine to create a gentle expression of care and considered florist expertise.
ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU BASKET
£50.00
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Close your eyes and let me guide you through this artfully composed Florist Choice Basket, captured as if in the warm, familiar light of a Friern Barnet morning. A plush blend unfolds across a rustic pale woven basket: large hot pink peonies stand proudly, their petals curling and catching glints of sun; creamy white ranunculus coil in tight spirals beside them; soft pink hydrangeas billow like velvet cushions, while blush and cream roses glow with gentle charm. White anemones punctuate the arrangement with their striking black-centred centres, lending drama and clarity to the bouquet. Between the main blooms, sprays of tiny white fillers and airy greenery such as eucalyptus thread through the cluster, adding depth, texture, and a faint woodland scent. The mood is festive yet refined, a testament to seasonal abundance that could illuminate a birthday table on Friern Barnet High Street or a romantic dinner in nearby Arnos Grove. The blooms sit in a light natural-coloured basket, its weave lending rustic warmth to the presentation, while a clean white square overlay sits at the heart of the display. The top line announces Florist Choice Basket in an elegant script, with the price ?60 rendered below in a bold sans-serif type. This image speaks of thoughtful gift-giving, ready for same-day delivery across Friern Barnet and the surrounding streets, inviting the viewer to imagine the recipient's smile as the bouquet arrives.
FLORIST CHOICE SYMPATHY BASKET
£60.00
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A white, woven funeral basket is beautifully composed and photographed against a clean white backdrop, evoking the tranquil stillness of a small chapel near Friern Barnet Lane. Its sturdy, curved handle frames a lush, rounded arrangement of flowers that appear freshly arranged by a local florist for a memorial service. At the heart of the display, a creamy white rose unfurls in flawless layers, radiating serenity and remembrance. Deep purple calla lilies emerge nearby, their polished, trumpet-shaped blooms adding a touch of sophistication and solemn grace often chosen for farewells in and around Friern Barnet. Threaded between them are delicate clematis flowers in shades of soft lavender and pale lilac, each star-shaped bloom with a gentle yellow centre lending an airy, almost ethereal quality. Cheerful notes of yellow, likely alstroemeria or freesia, lighten the mood without disturbing its respectful tone, while smaller white blossoms echo the purity of the central rose. On the right side, a vivid fuchsia gerbera peeks out, its radiating petals resembling a single bright memory that families may hold on to during difficult times. The entire arrangement is anchored by abundant green foliage-broad, glossy leaves and lighter, more delicate sprigs-that creates a sense of fullness and natural abundance. The flowers and greenery spill slightly over the edges of the basket, suggesting a generous offering of love and support. You can almost imagine this piece being carried along quiet residential streets towards a service, a gentle tribute crafted for those saying goodbye in the Friern Barnet area.
TREASURED MOMENTS BASKET
£65.00
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An elegant sympathy flower basket is shown against a clean white backdrop, its pale wicker and curved handle creating a soft frame for an abundance of cool-toned blooms. The arrangement is densely packed yet carefully balanced, with large, fully opened cream and white roses taking centre stage, their plush, spiralled petals evoking calm and purity. Interwoven among the roses are delicate, star-shaped clematis flowers in a whisper of lavender and light periwinkle, each with a bright yellow-green heart that gives the design a subtle, uplifting glow. Smaller freesia-like blossoms in white and pale lemon nestle between the larger flowers, some in tight buds, others gently opening, adding texture and a suggestion of gentle fragrance. Rich, dark green foliage wraps around the base and edges, with shiny broad leaves and finer stems providing structure and a deep contrast to the pastel palette. The basket feels as if it has been lovingly arranged on a table in a quiet room near Friern Barnet's tree-lined streets, perhaps after a service at a local chapel or on the way to a family home by Friern Barnet Lane. The overall mood is serene and reflective rather than showy, making it a fitting tribute for funerals, cremations, or moments of remembrance. With its harmonious blend of white, cream, soft yellow, and pale lavender, the arrangement seems designed to speak gently when words are hard to find, a tender gesture of support and condolence for families in and around Friern Barnet.
PEACE & PURITY BASKET
£65.00
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A softly lit image presents a refined funeral flower basket, carefully composed to convey peace and affection. The basket itself is crafted from pale, natural wood, its oval body resting on small feet that lift it slightly from the surface, and a smooth, arched handle framing the blooms without overshadowing them. Within this gentle structure, creamy white roses unfold in generous spirals, each petal curving outward with a calm, reassuring grace. Around them, rich red carnations cluster in ruffled layers, their velvety texture and deep tone speaking of devotion and respect. A few variegated carnations, white petals brushed with pink and edged in red, soften the transition between the cream and crimson, adding subtle nuance to the colour story. Slender stems of white freesia peep through, some flowers fully opened, others still in bud, giving the sense of a life remembered in different chapters. A dense bed of dark green leaves provides structure, while fine, feathery greenery adds lift and lightness at the edges, so the arrangement appears full yet never heavy. The overall shape is a rounded dome, gently overflowing from the basket, as if offering an embrace. Seen against a plain white backdrop, every detail is visible, from the gloss on the leaves to the delicate frills of carnation petals. It feels like the kind of tasteful tribute a family in Friern Barnet might choose for a farewell at New Southgate Cemetery or a quiet service near Friern Barnet Lane, a comforting expression of sympathy, love, and gratitude.
REMEMBRANCE BASKET
£60.00
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Against a pure white backdrop, this rounded bouquet appears almost like a small garden gathered in the hands, echoing the calm charm of Friern Barnet's residential streets. The arrangement is densely packed, forming a smooth dome where pastel garden roses in blush pink, cream peach, and sunny yellow take centre stage. Their petals are layered and velvety, some blossoms fully open, others half-closed as if just waking, creating a gentle rhythm across the bouquet. Threaded through the roses are elegant clematis blooms, their star-like petals in shades of white and pale lavender radiating around golden-yellow centres, adding a sense of airy movement. Standing out with striking character, blue eryngium thistles bring metallic blue-grey spikes and a slightly rugged texture, like tiny sculptures tucked among the softness. Deep purple lisianthus, from tight buds to more relaxed open flowers, add richness and depth, while bright red hypericum berries glisten like tiny jewels scattered between the petals. A generous mix of foliage supports and frames the flowers: broad green leaves provide structure, while lighter, feathery greenery and touches of darker, wine-toned leaves create a layered, natural feel. Soft, even lighting reflects gently off the petals and berries, enhancing the bouquet's fresh-from-the-florist look, as though it has just been prepared for same-day delivery around Friern Barnet, North Finchley, or Bounds Green. The overall mood is warm and uplifting, suited to birthdays, anniversaries, or simply sending a smile to someone nearby, with every detail reflecting the care and expertise of a florist who knows the local community well.
ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
£100.00
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Seen from above on a crisp white background, this hand-tied, circular bouquet feels both deliberately formal and warmly intimate. Large white lilies dominate the scene with their trumpet-shaped petals and pale green stamens, each bloom arranged to present its open face and graceful lines. Tucked between them are creamy ivory roses in various stages-tight buds, half-open cups and fuller heads-whose velvety petals catch the light and create a soft, layered texture. Wisps of white Baby's Breath (Gypsophila) are threaded throughout, adding an airy, cloud-like veil that breathes across the composition and cushions the larger flowers. Small glossy green leaves emerge around the edges, offering a fresh, crisp contrast that keeps the all-white palette from feeling flat. The overall effect is meticulously balanced: dense enough to read as luxurious, yet light in detail so each flower's form remains readable. The bouquet's scent would be a gentle chorus-heady rose perfume undercut by the sweet, slightly spicy lily aroma-an olfactory signature I often recommend to couples and families in the Friern Barnet area. As a local florist, Friern Barnet Florist composes pieces like this for weddings at nearby venues or intimate gatherings along Colney Hatch Lane and Whetstone High Road, and we ensure each stem is conditioned for freshness and delivered with care throughout the neighbourhood.
COMPASSION POSY
£90.00
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A round, densely packed bouquet of lilies and roses rests against a crisp white background, its colours and textures unfolding like a quiet love story. The first impression is of creamy white lilies opening in wide, trumpet-shaped blooms, their petals smooth and slightly ruffled at the edges, surrounding pale green stamens that hint at pollen yet to dust the air. Nestled between them are roses in soft blush pink and gentle ivory, each bloom at a different stage of opening, from neat, button-like buds to generous rosettes of velvety petals that invite the fingertips. Cutting through these tender tones, several deep fuchsia and magenta Oriental lilies bring drama, their petals marked with darker speckles and radiating from golden anthers, creating rich focal points that feel almost theatrical. Wisps of white baby's breath curl delicately around the larger flowers, like fine lace edging a favourite dress, softening every transition and adding an airy volume. Slender green leaves slip in and out of view, giving depth and reminding you this opulent cluster was once part of a living garden. The white background and bright, even light allow every shade and detail to stand out without distraction, much as a calm morning in Friern Barnet lets the colours of local front gardens shine along Colney Hatch Lane or near Friern Barnet Lane. This is the kind of bouquet a local florist might suggest for a heartfelt anniversary, an engagement celebration at home, or a thoughtful same-day delivery to someone recovering nearby, carrying with it the scents and sentiments of romance, hope and quiet joy.
CHERISHED MOMENTS POSY
£90.00
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A carefully constructed, rounded floral cushion photographed on a stark white background, showcasing a harmonious interplay of pale and mid-pink roses, pristine white freesia and abundant greenery. At the visual centre are classic pink roses - some wide open with softly unfurling petals, others smaller spray roses and tight garden-style buds that add a layered, tactile quality; their hues move subtly from soft blush to a richer coral-tinged pink. Interwoven throughout are upright stems of white freesia, their slender, trumpet-like flowers offering bright white contrast and a clean, slightly honeyed fragrance; a mix of open blossoms and closed buds brings rhythm and the promise of unfolding beauty. Surrounding the blooms, deep glossy leaves provide structure while variegated cream-edged foliage lifts the composition and introduces gentle luminosity. The design is dense and formal, with no visible stems, creating a compact dome that reads as both elegant and comforting. The soft, even lighting highlights petal texture and the delicate layering of tones, inviting a sensory impression of plush petals and fresh green coolness. This style is often chosen for sympathy and memorial settings, for sending condolences or as a serene centerpiece at a remembrance gathering. Locally, this arrangement suits floral expressions delivered across Friern Barnet - from Colney Hatch Lane to the quieter lanes near Whetstone - where neighbours often prefer understated, classic floral tributes that feel rooted in our community.
HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
£90.00
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