Baskets & Posies – Florist Stratford

Welcome to Florist Stratford, your trusted local florist for exquisite baskets and posies in Stratford and the vibrant East London area. Our experienced florists handcraft every arrangement with care, using only the freshest flowers sourced daily. Whether you are celebrating a special moment, expressing sympathy, or simply brightening someone’s day, we have the perfect basket or posy to suit every occasion.

Situated near landmarks like Stratford Centre and the iconic Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, our shop is rooted in the community and serves not just Stratford, but also nearby areas such as West Ham, Maryland, and Leyton. We’re proud of our reputation for quality and personal service—our family-run team understands the importance of every order.

  • Expert advice from local florists who care
  • Free same-day delivery in Stratford & nearby areas if you order online by 3 PM
  • Stunning selection of baskets and posies for all occasions

With Florist Stratford, you can enjoy seamless same-day delivery when you order online before our 3 PM cut-off. Choose from our delightful baskets and posies, each thoughtfully arranged to bring joy and comfort. Trust your local florist—we’re here to make every flower delivery memorable in Stratford, West Ham, Leyton, and beyond.

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BASKETS / POSIES
A carefully composed, rounded floral basket presented against a bright white background: dominant, immaculate white Gerbera daisies with striking dark brown centres draw immediate attention, their clean silhouettes softened by clusters of light blush-pink carnations whose layered, frilly petals create a tactile, embracing volume. Smaller ivory and pale yellow daisy-like flowers-likely chrysanthemums-fill the spaces between, lending a lush, abundant texture that keeps the eye moving. Scattered throughout are tiny blue-lavender star-shaped blooms that provide cool contrast and a delicate, almost dewy scent note. The arrangement is cradled in a rustic yet refined woven basket of pale natural wood, topped by a curved brown handle that frames the display like an intimate portrait. A variety of foliage adds weight and movement: rounded eucalyptus leaves with a silvery sheen give a modern, calming edge; darker ruscus branches trail outward, especially to the left, creating a gentle asymmetry; and additional green leaves form a full, supportive base. The lighting is bright and evenly diffused, bringing out the freshness of each petal and the subtle sheen of the leaves. This design speaks of thoughtful sympathy, tender congratulations, or a graceful thank-you, and reads as handcrafted comfort - ideal for delivery across Stratford, from Stratford Broadway to the residential streets near the Olympic Park. The bouquet's quiet palette and soft textures make it a reassuring presence in hospital rooms, living rooms, or at a simple commemorative table.
ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU BASKET
£50.00
Across Stratford, this overhead shot captures a ready-to-gift Florist Choice Basket, assembled with a meticulous eye for colour, texture, and sentiment. The arrangement unfolds in a bouquet of pinks, creams, and fuchsias, accented by lush greens and wisps of eucalyptus that trace the edges with natural elegance. Large hot pink peonies command attention with their ruffled layers, while white ranunculus display tightly wound petals beside fluffy pink hydrangea clusters. The blush and cream roses add timeless charm, and white anemones with dark centers provide a cool, modern contrast. Smaller white filler flowers weave between the larger blooms, making the arrangement feel abundant yet refined. The rustic yet refined white woven basket supports the display, its handle momentarily visible beneath the blossoms. A white square overlay sits at the center, showing the signature Florist Choice Basket in flowing script and the price "?60" in bold sans serif beneath. This image speaks to the craft of a local Stratford florist, ideal for anniversaries, birthdays, or a thoughtful gesture, and hints at availability for same-day delivery across Stratford and nearby neighbourhoods, including Westfield Stratford City and the Olympic Park corridor. It resonates with timeless elegance, sensibility, and the confidence that comes from a well-curated floral gift.
FLORIST CHOICE SYMPATHY BASKET
£60.00
In this image, a thoughtfully designed funeral flower basket rests on a white surface, photographed against an uncluttered white backdrop that allows the colours to speak in calm, measured tones. The basket itself is woven in a pale cream shade, its rounded handle rising in a gentle arch and providing a soft, structural frame for the arrangement. This kind of understated container would sit comfortably in a Stratford living room or at a memorial gathering near the Olympic Park, offering quiet comfort without overwhelming the space. At the centre of the arrangement lies a creamy white rose, its petals layered in a precise spiral that feels both tender and dignified, embodying remembrance and peace. Two deep purple calla lilies rise nearby, their elongated, trumpet-like blooms curving inward with a sculptural elegance that suits a funeral setting. Around them, light lavender and lilac clematis-style flowers, each star-shaped with a delicate yellow core, are interspersed with care, adding a gentle, airy grace to the design. Sprays of small yellow and white bell-shaped blossoms, reminiscent of freesia or alstroemeria, spill between the larger blooms, offering subtle cheer and textural variety. On the right side of the basket, a single bright magenta gerbera daisy emerges, its ring of fine petals like a sunburst of affection in an otherwise tranquil palette. The flowers are cradled in a generous base of greenery, including broad, glossy dark green leaves and slender, fresh-looking light green stems that fill out the form into a full, mounded shape. A soft shadow beneath the basket gives a sense of depth and presence. Overall, the composition conveys a balanced mix of sorrow, gratitude, and love, suitable for sympathy delivery or funeral services across Stratford.
TREASURED MOMENTS BASKET
£65.00
A softly composed funeral flower arrangement is displayed in a light, woven basket, set against a clean white background that heightens every gentle detail. The basket is a pale beige or off-white wicker, rectangular yet softly contoured, with a matching handle sweeping in a graceful arc above the flowers, giving the piece a sense of quiet structure. Within this frame, the arrangement is full and rounded, as though lovingly prepared by a local Stratford florist who understands the need for understated beauty during times of loss. At the heart, creamy white roses unfurl in generous, velvety layers, each bloom a soft focal point that suggests love, peace, and farewell. Interspersed among them are star-shaped clematis flowers, their slender petals shaded in delicate lavender and cool periwinkle blue, drawing the eye to bright yellow-green centres that offer a hint of gentle light. Smaller blossoms, reminiscent of freesia, appear throughout in tones of white and pale lemon, some fully open, others still in bud, adding delicate movement and a suggestion of soft fragrance. The flowers are framed and supported by rich green foliage, with broad, polished leaves and lighter, airy sprigs creating depth and contrast without disturbing the arrangement's calm. The combination of cream, white, pastel lilac, and soft yellow feels like a quiet morning along the River Lea, hushed and reflective. Suitable as a sympathy tribute delivered across Stratford or placed at a memorial gathering, this basket conveys compassion and respect, offering a peaceful focus for remembrance when words alone may not suffice.
PEACE & PURITY BASKET
£65.00
This image shows a carefully composed funeral flower basket designed to convey sympathy with understated grace. The basket is made of light-coloured wood, its oval shape outlined by smooth slats that sit on four low, barely visible feet, lending it stability without heaviness. A slender, arched handle, finished in a similar pale shade, rises in a gentle curve above the blooms, framing them like a soft window. Inside, the flowers are arranged into a compact, domed mound that spills just slightly above the rim, suggesting abundance while remaining controlled and elegant. Several creamy white roses open fully at the centre, their layered, velvety petals catching the light and forming calm, rounded shapes that symbolise purity, memory, and respect. Around them sit rich red carnations, their many ruffled petals packed closely together to create depth and a sense of heartfelt emotion. Interwoven among the deeper tones are pale pink and bi-coloured carnations, with white petals kissed by pink and red edges, offering a gentle transition between light and dark. Slender stems of small white flowers, likely freesias, arc delicately through the arrangement, their bell-shaped blossoms and tiny buds adding detail and a hint of fragrance. The entire display is supported by lush, dark green foliage, with broad, glossy leaves forming a strong base. Fine, airy fronds of fern or asparagus plumosa peek out from the top and sides, giving the outline a soft, feathery finish. Set against a clean white background, this basket would feel at home in a quiet Stratford chapel, at a funeral near the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, or delivered to a family home off the High Street, expressing condolences with sincere, floral simplicity.
REMEMBRANCE BASKET
£60.00
Presented on a pure white background, this compact, dome-shaped bouquet is an exercise in contrast and harmony, the kind of piece we often prepare for neighbours around Stratford station and Westfield Stratford City. Soft garden roses-pale pink, warm yellow, and gentle peach-form the romantic core; their layered petals open in spirals that catch the light and invite touch. Threaded through the roses are pale lavender clematis flowers, their star-like petals and pale centers introducing an airy, wildflower note that lightens the composition. Textural drama is supplied by steel-blue Eryngium (sea holly) with its spiky, thistle-like heads, offering an almost architectural silhouette against the roses' softness. Rich, velvety lisianthus in deeper purple tones nestle among the blooms, some quietly unfurling, others still poised, while clusters of glossy red hypericum berries provide lively, contrasting dots of colour. The bouquet is set into a lush bed of mixed foliage-shiny broad leaves, delicate fern-like greenery, and a few dark burgundy sprigs that peek through to add depth. The whole arrangement glows with soft, natural lighting, smelling faintly of summer rain and warm petals. Perfect for celebration, heartfelt thanks, or to lift a quiet room, this bouquet carries the craft of an experienced florist and the local character of Stratford's markets and park-side homes, ready to be delivered with care to nearby streets such as Stratford Broadway or Pudding Mill Lane.
ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
£100.00
Viewed straight down against a pure white surface, this meticulously gathered round bouquet presents a harmonious study in white and cream tones. A handful of large oriental lilies command attention with their trumpet-shaped petals, each bloom showing subtle green-tinged throats and slender stamens that add sculptural detail to the arrangement. Clustered around them, smooth ivory roses-some kept in tight spirals, others beginning to open-offer a velvety contrast, their layered petals catching light in gentle crescents. Feather-light sprigs of gypsophila nestle between the larger flowers, their tiny white stars creating an airy veil that softens the bouquet and gives it an almost cloud-like halo. Small, glossy leaves emerge discreetly at the perimeter, their fresh green tone outlining the circular form and lending visual relief to the monochrome scheme. The bouquet exudes a calm, uplifting scent: the lilies' green-sweet perfume mingling with the warm, honeyed aroma of the roses. Photographed in even, soft lighting, the composition reads as both elegant and approachable-ideal for a bride walking toward a Stratford registry office or for a centrepiece at a reception near Stratford Broadway. The floral construction shows a practiced hand: dense yet breathable, symmetrical yet natural, conveying reassurance and refined celebration. Anyone picturing this arrangement will sense its suitability for solemn vow renewals, christenings, or simply as a fresh, tasteful gift to mark a meaningful moment in the local neighbourhood.
COMPASSION POSY
£90.00
Captured against a pure white backdrop, this rounded bouquet looks rich and indulgent, like a showpiece ready to leave a Stratford flower studio for a special delivery. At the centre, a profusion of white lilies dominates, their elegant trumpet-shaped blooms opening in layered arcs, each petal smooth and luminous, with soft green and cream tones deep in the throats and fine stamens that suggest a gentle, perfumed presence. Intertwined with these lilies are clusters of pastel pink roses and creamy ivory roses, their velvety petals meticulously arranged, some still held in bud form like secret promises, others fully opened into soft, spiralling rosettes. Cutting through the calmness of this palette, deep fuchsia and magenta Oriental lilies - reminiscent of classic Stargazers - add a touch of drama, their richly coloured petals speckled with darker hues and tipped with warm yellow anthers that draw the eye. Throughout the bouquet, delicate white baby's breath forms tiny star-like blossoms on wiry stems, filling spaces between the larger flowers and creating a misty, romantic halo that softens the dense, dome-like structure. Fresh green leaves make a subtle appearance, mostly slender lily foliage and hints of rose greenery, grounding the arrangement with a natural garden feel, much like the greenery found around the waterways near Stratford's Olympic venues. The entire composition is densely packed, perfectly rounded, and illuminated by bright, even light that highlights the contrast between silky petals and airy gypsophila. This bouquet feels ideal for meaningful celebrations - a bridal bouquet carried through a Stratford registry office, an anniversary surprise, or a thoughtful gift marking a significant life event - expressing affection, joy, and a refined sense of occasion.
CHERISHED MOMENTS POSY
£90.00
This compact, rounded floral cushion brings to mind a gentle morning in Stratford's quieter lanes: soft pink roses arranged closely together, their petals unfurling from tight centers into layered, velvety spirals, set against bright clusters of white freesia. The freesias provide upright punctuation - some blossoms open into delicate trumpets with tiny yellow stamens, others remain slim buds, promising a slow, gracious opening that lengthens the life of the tribute. Interwoven throughout are glossy deep-green leaves that form a rich background, plus speckled, cream-edged variegated leaves that catch the light and lift the palette. The overall silhouette is dense and domed, without visible stems, producing a refined, cushion-like profile that casts a soft shadow on the white surface beneath. In soft daylight the colours read as soothing and restrained - blush and pristine white against fresh green - and the scent is quietly floral, the freesias' citrus-vanilla sweetness layered beneath the roses' warm perfume. Made with the calm deliberation often requested for memorials or intimate ceremonies, this arrangement also suits gentle celebrations - a birth announcement, an anniversary breakfast near Westfield Stratford City, or a bedside gift for someone recovering at home. It conveys a sense of care, longevity, and thoughtful craftsmanship familiar to florists working in Stratford and neighboring Leyton.
HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
£90.00