Colliers Wood Baskets & Posies

Welcome to Colliers Wood Florist, your trusted local florist crafting beautiful baskets and posies for every occasion. As proud members of the Colliers Wood community, nestled near Tooting High Street and steps from the beloved Wandle Park, we genuinely care about bringing a fresh burst of nature’s colours to your day.

Our talented team specialises in hand-arranged flowers, infusing every basket and posy with creativity and local charm. Whether you’re looking to express sympathy, share celebration, or simply brighten someone’s week, we’re here to help—from Colliers Wood to Wimbledon and Merton Abbey.

Order online with confidence: our flowers are sources locally whenever possible, ensuring every bouquet is vibrant and long-lasting. Thanks to our reliable same-day delivery (right up until 3 PM), your thoughtful gesture always arrives just in time.

  • Same-day flower delivery in Colliers Wood, Wimbledon, and Tooting
  • Located near Merton High Street & Wandle Park
  • Expert local florists you can trust for all life’s occasions
At Colliers Wood Florist, every customer is a neighbour and every flower is chosen with care. Order online today and discover why families across Colliers Wood trust us for all of life's most meaningful moments.

Share This Guide

Our Customer Support Team works closely with the Funeral Directors to ensure timely and precise delivery.

BASKETS / POSIES
An elegant, carefully balanced basket arrangement that reads as both delicate and uplifting: several immaculate white Gerbera daisies with pronounced dark brown centres command attention at the heart, their broad petals lending a crisp, joyful clarity. Nestled around them are soft, frothy pale pink carnations, their layered ruffles adding a romantic, tactile softness; tiny clusters of white and pale yellow daisy-like sprays - likely chrysanthemums - fill every gap to produce a lush, generous silhouette. Fine sprays of small purple-blue flowers are tucked artfully throughout, providing cool punctuations of colour against the dominant pastels. The bouquet is arranged in a light-woven willow basket with a firm, arching wooden handle, whose natural texture and warm tone feel handcrafted and familiar. Eucalyptus leaves with their rounded, silvery cast soften the composition and introduce a faint aromatic note, while glossy, dark ruscus spills elegantly to the left, creating a relaxed cascade that suggests movement and grace.

As a florist who knows Colliers Wood and its neighbours - from the High Street to Wandle Park and the quiet lanes near Merton Abbey Mills - I would see this arrangement sent for quiet celebration, a budding anniversary, or a tender condolence. Colliers Wood Florist prepares pieces like this for local delivery with attention to freshness and timing, ensuring the woven basket arrives brimming with scent, texture, and considered beauty.
ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU BASKET
£50.00
Close your eyes and imagine a Florist Choice Basket captured in a generous, overhead embrace. Soft morning light pools over a lavish cluster of blooms, where baby-pink hydrangeas rise like clouds around ruffled hot pink peonies, and ranunculus unfurl their delicate layers. The bouquet breathes with creamy whites and blush tones, as if kissed by spring, while slender stems of eucalyptus thread between blossoms, lending woodland freshness to the display. A white woven basket forms a rustic, yet refined cradle for this seasonal treasure, its pale weave catching highlights as the arrangement spills slightly over the rim. The white overlay in the center carries the signature Florist Choice Basket, the script flowing so it feels hand-drawn, followed by the price ?60 in a bold sans-serif that grounds the moment. The composition suggests a gift for a joyful milestone, perhaps a birthday or anniversary, and could be delivered with care through Colliers Wood Florist to homes across Colliers Wood, including nearby Wimbledon Park and South Wimbledon. The air feels fragrant and inviting, with the subtle perfume of lilies and roses mingling with green notes from eucalyptus. It's a tactile, vibrant piece-an invitation to celebrate with colour, texture, and warmth, crafted by a local expert who knows this community well and understands the language of flowers.
FLORIST CHOICE SYMPATHY BASKET
£60.00
A thoughtfully designed sympathy flower basket is presented in a clean studio setting, its form and colours made more striking by the pure white backdrop. The light cream, woven basket with a long, curved handle has a soft, tactile texture, reminiscent of weekend market baskets carried near Colliers Wood station. From this base, the florist has created a rounded, mounded composition dominated by a central creamy white rose, its petals smoothly layered in a gentle spiral that draws the eye to the heart of the arrangement. Either side of this rose, deep purple calla lilies rise with elegant, trumpet-shaped spathes, their rich, saturated tones bringing a sense of quiet dignity and solemn grace suited to funerals and remembrance services.   

Delicate clematis-like flowers in soft lavender and pale lilac are threaded throughout, their star-shaped petals and tiny yellow centres adding a whisper of lightness and movement, as though they might sway gently in a breeze along the River Wandle. Scattered touches of sunny yellow blooms, similar to freesia or alstroemeria, brighten the palette in a restrained, hopeful way. On one side, a single magenta gerbera daisy peeks through the greenery, its neat ring of slender petals offering a vibrant focal point that conveys warmth, friendship, and love. Around these blossoms, lush greenery spills from the basket: broad, glossy leaves, possibly ruscus, are interlaced with finer, lighter sprigs, creating a full and natural-looking base that softens the transitions between each flower. The lighting is soft and even, casting a subtle shadow underneath that gives the scene a grounded, three-dimensional feel. Created by a local Colliers Wood florist accustomed to arranging flowers for sensitive occasions, this basket is the kind of tribute you might send to a wake or memorial gathering anywhere across Colliers Wood, Wimbledon, or neighbouring South London areas, expressing sympathy with quiet beauty.
TREASURED MOMENTS BASKET
£65.00
Against a spotless white background, a light-coloured wicker basket holds a funeral arrangement that feels both composed and deeply tender, as if it has been prepared for a family in Colliers Wood with great care. The basket's oval shape and soft beige or whitewashed tones create an understated base, while the matching handle arches gently overhead, framing the flowers without drawing attention from them. At the centre, large, fully opened creamy-white roses unfold in lush layers, each bloom like a soft candle of remembrance, radiating grace and quiet emotion. Woven among the roses, pale lavender and periwinkle clematis flowers extend their pointed petals outward, their yellow-green centres shining with a gentle brightness that tempers the sadness with a hint of hope. Around this central interplay, smaller white and pale yellow freesia-like blossoms cluster in loose, airy groups, providing texture and a sense of movement, as though a faint breeze from Wandle Park has brushed through them. Some of these delicate flowers are fully open, while others remain in compact buds, suggesting thoughts and memories still forming. The palette is calm and harmonious-white, cream, soft yellow, and cool lavender-resting on a rich bed of dark and mid-green leaves. The foliage is abundant and glossy, its broad leaves and finer stems curving naturally around the blooms, filling the basket to create a rounded, generous silhouette. The resulting composition feels ideal for a funeral service, crematorium chapel, or condolence visit in and around Colliers Wood and South Wimbledon, offering not just beauty, but a respectful, soothing presence in a time of loss.
PEACE & PURITY BASKET
£65.00
This image captures a beautifully balanced funeral flower arrangement presented in a light wooden basket, the kind of thoughtful tribute that might be sent from friends and neighbours in Colliers Wood. The basket has an elongated oval shape, made from pale, natural wood strips that curve gently, and rests on four small feet that add a subtle sense of refinement. An arched handle of the same soft tone sweeps over the centre, giving the design a comforting, cradle-like feel. Inside, the flowers form a full, rounded mound, carefully arranged so that each bloom has room to open while still contributing to the overall sense of abundance. Creamy white roses are scattered throughout, fully open with velvety, layered petals that catch the light and bring a feeling of serenity and grace. Around them, clusters of rich red carnations add heartfelt warmth; their densely ruffled petals create texture and shadow, echoing emotions of love, respect, and remembrance. Interwoven are softer touches of pink and white bi-coloured carnations, their petals finely edged or streaked with red, adding a gentle, personal nuance to the classic funeral palette. Delicate white flowers, likely freesias or a similar variety, punctuate the arrangement on slender stems, their small, bell-shaped blooms and buds giving lightness and suggesting a faint, sweet fragrance. A foundation of deep green foliage-broad, glossy leaves and airy fern-like sprigs-frames and supports the blossoms, spilling just slightly over the rim for a natural, garden-fresh appearance. Set against a plain white background, this sympathy basket feels calm and dignified, ready to be delivered to a memorial service, a Colliers Wood church, or a family home near the Wandle Trail as a gentle floral expression of condolence.
REMEMBRANCE BASKET
£60.00
Presented on a pure white field with a soft, defining shadow, this round, densely packed bouquet combines old-fashioned romance and contemporary texture in a single, tactile composition. Soft pink, sunny yellow and creamy peach garden roses form the generous, rose-scented core; some blooms are fully open with layered, velvet petals while others remain cupped and expectant, giving movement through the dome. Interspersed are pale-lilac to white clematis flowers-star-shaped and elegant-whose centers gleam like little suns and lift the palette with a garden-fresh airiness. Architectural blue Eryngium thistles introduce a cool, steel-blue counterpoint: their spiky heads offer a pleasing, almost maritime structure against the roses' softness. Nestled among these are rich purple lisianthus, in both bud and bloom, and cheerful clusters of glossy red hypericum berries that act as vibrant punctuation marks. Greenery ranges from broad, glossy leaves that give a solid foundation to delicate, feathery foliage that softens transitions; touches of deep burgundy filler foliage add shadowed nuance. The arrangement reads as a celebration of texture-the tactile crispness of the thistle, the silk of rose petals, the smooth pop of berries-framed by gentle daylight as if crafted on a shop bench near Colliers Wood station. Colliers Wood Florist would describe this bouquet as an ideal gift for birthdays, anniversaries or to brighten a bedside, combining local craftsmanship with petals and scents that recall a small, rain-kissed garden.
ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
£100.00
Photographed from directly above on a pure white backdrop, this immaculate round bouquet presents a calm study in white and cream tones, arranged with the considered touch of an experienced florist. Several broad, white lilies dominate the arrangement, their trumpet petals opening to reveal pale green stamens and a soft gradation of colour toward the centre; they lend height and sculptural drama to the otherwise compact form. Interwoven are numerous creamy white roses, many held as compact buds or half-open blooms, their concentric petals forming velvety cushions that contrast with the lilies' smooth planes. Interspersed filigree of Baby's Breath (Gypsophila) creates a misty, textural veil that softens transitions between the larger flowers and fills the bouquet with intricate, lace-like detail. Small flashes of verdant foliage along the edges give the composition necessary definition while preserving the overall purity of the palette. The image conveys both visual and olfactory notes-the clean, sweet scent of lilies and the warm, honeyed aroma of roses-suggesting intimacy and celebration. As Colliers Wood Florist, we recognise this as a classic bridal choice or a dignified centrepiece for nearby venues by Wandle Park and Merton Road; it also reads as a comforting arrangement for commemorative occasions. Skillful, balanced and quietly elegant, the bouquet embodies the restrained sophistication preferred by clients from Colliers Wood Underground to the neighbouring high street, where fresh, thoughtfully composed white arrangements remain a trusted selection.
COMPASSION POSY
£90.00
On a pure white background, a richly layered bouquet of lilies and roses unfolds like a story of celebration, as if it has just left the cool workbench of a florist in Colliers Wood. The overall shape is perfectly rounded and full, with broad white lilies creating sweeping arcs of colour, their petals open in wide trumpets that reveal gentle creamy throats and subtle yellow stamens. Some lilies remain as sleek, pale green buds, adding height, texture, and a tangible sense of freshness. Threaded throughout are clusters of blush pink roses and soft cream roses, each one delicately ruffled and velvety, ranging from tight buds to fully opened blooms that feel opulent yet serene. Deep within the arrangement, several vivid fuchsia Oriental lilies, similar to classic Stargazers, stand out with their rich magenta petals and darker speckling, their bright golden anthers adding a spark of warmth and drama. Fine sprays of white baby's breath spill between the larger flowers, creating a cloud-like veil that softens the dense composition and gives it a dreamy, romantic character. Slender green leaves and stems appear at the edges and between blossoms, ensuring the mass of petals remains grounded and natural. The lighting is clear and even, highlighting subtle shifts in hue-from cool white to warm cream and soft blush-while making each petal, stamen, and sprig of gypsophila distinct. This bouquet feels ideal for heartfelt occasions in Colliers Wood and nearby Wimbledon: a romantic surprise after a walk along the River Wandle, a centrepiece for a family gathering, or a thoughtful delivery to celebrate new beginnings in a home just off London Road.
CHERISHED MOMENTS POSY
£90.00
Imagine a compact, cushion-like bouquet composed of soft pink roses and clean white freesias, photographed on a stark white surface so every subtle hue and texture reads clearly. The focal pink roses range from fully open garden roses with layered, velvety petals to tighter spray roses that pool colour from deep salmon to pale blush, creating a soft gradient across the dome. White freesia punctuates that canvas with upright sprays of tubular blooms-some showing pale yellow stamens, others still promising future openings-bringing both a crisp visual brightness and an implied delicate fragrance. Surrounding greens are rich and varied: broad, dark glossy leaves create a stable, verdant base while variegated cream-edged leaves add light and a refined pattern, likely pittosporum mixed with traditional ruscus or salal. The dense packing hides stems and gives a formal, finished silhouette that would sit calmly on a memorial table, as a church porch display near Colliers Wood Underground station, or as a bedside comfort after a hospital visit. Soft daylight in the photo reveals petal translucence and the subtle shadowing between blooms, enhancing depth and three-dimensionality. As an experienced local florist, I note how the arrangement's restrained palette and careful texture work make it suitable for sympathy, a gentle celebration of life, or as a refined present for a new baby's first visit - a bouquet that whispers consolation and quiet joy.
HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
£90.00