Canonbury Baskets & Posies – Fresh Florals for Every Occasion

At Florist Canonbury, we believe that every bouquet, basket, or posy tells a story – whether you're celebrating, sending love, or simply brightening someone's day. As your trusted local florist in Canonbury, our team combines years of experience with genuine passion for creating stunning flowers for all occasions.

Located just steps from Canonbury Overground and near the beautiful New River Walk, our flower shop is truly part of the community. We’re honoured to serve not only Canonbury, but also our neighbouring areas such as Highbury, Islington, and even De Beauvoir Town. Whether you’re arranging a delivery to a loved one on Essex Road or seeking heartfelt tributes near St. Paul's Road, you can count on us for quality, care, and friendly service.

  • Thoughtfully designed baskets and posies for every taste
  • Same-day delivery available in Canonbury & nearby, if you order online before 3 PM
  • Experienced, local team dedicated to your satisfaction

All our arrangements are made fresh daily using the best blooms from trusted growers. We personally handcraft every order, ensuring your flowers arrive in perfect condition. Choose Florist Canonbury for beautiful, memorable bouquets, created with care by a local expert you can trust. Order online today for heartfelt same-day delivery to Canonbury and beyond!

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

BASKETS / POSIES
ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU BASKET
ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU BASKET
£50.00
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FLORIST CHOICE SYMPATHY BASKET
£60.00
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In this detailed image, a white woven basket with a smooth, arching handle cradles a carefully arranged collection of sympathy flowers, set against a clean white background so that every colour and contour is clearly defined. The basket overflows with blooms in soft creams, deep purples, gentle lilacs, bright yellows, and lush greens, creating a balanced tribute that would feel at home in a quiet Canonbury memorial. At its centre, a creamy white rose opens gracefully, its spiralled petals conveying calm and purity, as if offering a moment of stillness amidst grief. On either side, two deep purple calla lilies stand with poised elegance, their sleek, trumpet-like forms and velvety tones bringing a note of solemn refinement that echoes the quiet streets and historic houses around Canonbury Road. Threaded through the design are clusters of clematis-style flowers, star-shaped and delicate, in pale lilac and lavender shades with soft yellow centres that catch the light and lend a gentle, airy rhythm. Small, trumpet-like yellow blossoms and crisp white filler flowers nestle between the larger blooms, creating points of brightness that suggest fond memories and shared stories. To the right, a single magenta or fuchsia gerbera daisy emerges, its bold, radiating petals offering a striking but tender contrast, like a single, vivid moment that stands out in a long life. The entire composition is supported by a generous base of greenery, including broad, glossy leaves and lighter, feathery sprigs that fill and soften the edges. A subtle shadow beneath the basket gives dimension and realism, making it easy to imagine this arrangement being delivered from Florist Canonbury to a nearby home or service as a comforting and respectful farewell.
TREASURED MOMENTS BASKET
£65.00
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This image shows a refined sympathy flower basket, photographed against a plain white backdrop that lets the softness of the colours and the structure of the design take centre stage. The basket itself is a light, natural-looking wicker, its rectangular-to-oval shape softened by a smoothly curving handle that arches gracefully over the flowers below. Within, the arrangement forms a rounded, generous dome of blooms. Dominating the composition are large, creamy white roses, fully unfurled, their velvety petals overlapping in delicate layers that suggest both grace and quiet strength. Tucked around them are clusters of white and pale yellow freesia-like flowers, some in bud and some half open, their slender stems adding fine, airy movement. Dotted thoughtfully throughout the bouquet are star-shaped clematis blossoms in soft lavender and pale periwinkle blue, each bloom centred with a vivid yellow-green heart, adding gentle contrast much like the subtle shifts of light along Canonbury's tree-lined streets. A wealth of dark green foliage, glossy and fresh, wraps around the flowers, with broader leaves at the base and lighter, more delicate greens interlaced among the petals to give depth and dimension. The colour scheme of creams, whites, soft yellows, and lilacs feels serene and reflective, ideal for conveying condolences, enhancing a funeral service near Upper Street, or offering comfort to a family gathered in a Canonbury home. The arrangement reflects the careful hand of a florist who understands how to balance form, texture, and emotion, creating a tribute that feels both dignified and quietly uplifting.
PEACE & PURITY BASKET
£65.00
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A beautifully balanced funeral flower basket stands out against a clean, white background, offering a tender, composed gesture of condolence. The flowers are arranged in a light, natural wood basket with soft, oblong contours, four discreet feet, and a strong yet delicate arched handle that rises above the blooms. The overall shape is a rounded dome, overflowing gently at the edges as if the flowers are leaning forward in a quiet embrace. At the heart of the design are fully opened creamy white roses, their velvety petals layered in neat spirals that suggest grace, purity, and lasting affection. Weaving between them, deep red carnations bring a rich, velvety texture, each bloom full of ruffled petals that add depth, warmth, and emotional resonance. Softening this intensity, pale pink and subtly bi-coloured carnations appear, edged or speckled with touches of red and white, adding variety and a softer, more intimate tone. Fine white blossoms, likely freesias or similar bell-shaped flowers, are scattered throughout, their slender stems and delicate blooms adding lightness and a suggestion of gentle scent. A bed of dark, lustrous greenery-broad leaves typical of ruscus or salal-anchors the composition, while wispy sprigs of fern-like foliage emerge here and there, creating a feathery halo around the basket. This mix of sturdy structure and airy detail gives the arrangement a soothing, natural feel. Crafted with the care of a local Canonbury florist, it would look fitting on a stand beside a casket or at the front of a small chapel, perhaps near Canonbury Station, Newington Green, or one of the tree-lined streets where neighbours gather to pay their respects.
REMEMBRANCE BASKET
£60.00
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ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
£100.00
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COMPASSION POSY
COMPASSION POSY
£90.00
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Against a clean, white studio background, this lush bouquet appears as a floating sphere of lilies and roses, much like a centerpiece you might find on a carefully laid dining table in a Canonbury terrace. The design is full and rounded, with a thoughtful mix of form and colour. Large white lilies form the graceful backbone of the bouquet, their long petals opening outwards in smooth, sweeping arcs that expose pale green centres and subtle stamens, suggesting a calm, almost serene fragrance. Intertwined with them are blush pink roses and creamy ivory roses, some still tightly furled, others opening into soft, layered blooms that feel both romantic and timeless. Adding a vivid emotional note, several deep pink to magenta Oriental lilies, similar to Stargazer lilies, rise up through the pastel tones, their petals punctuated with darker speckles and crowned with bright yellow anthers that lend drama and depth. Delicate tufts of white baby's breath are dispersed throughout, their fine clusters of tiny blossoms giving the impression of a light mist settling over the stronger forms of lilies and roses, softening every transition. Subtle glimpses of green foliage and sturdy stems can be seen at the base and edges, reminding you that this is a carefully hand-tied arrangement rather than a rigid, formal display. The bright, even lighting ensures colours appear true and inviting, with no distractions from the flowers themselves. It feels like a bouquet suited to thoughtful Canonbury occasions - a birthday lunch near Islington Green, a wedding celebration at a local church, or a tender congratulations sent to a new family settling into one of the area's handsome period homes.
CHERISHED MOMENTS POSY
£90.00
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HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
£90.00
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