Baskets & Posies by Florist Wennington

Welcome to Florist Wennington, your local destination for beautiful baskets and posies—thoughtfully crafted by passionate florists right here in Wennington. We know just how much joy the right arrangement of flowers can bring, whether you’re celebrating a milestone or expressing heartfelt sentiments. With years of floral experience in the Wennington community, we’re proud to serve not just Wennington, but also nearby Rainham and Aveley.

Our bouquets, posies, and gift baskets are inspired by local surroundings, from strolls along Wennington Road to celebrations at St Mary & St. Peter’s Church and gatherings near Brady Road Recreation Ground. Every piece is hand-arranged with premium blooms, designed to brighten any home or event in our area.

Enjoy the convenience of same-day delivery—when you order online before 3 PM, your special arrangement arrives fresh and on time, whether it’s a sympathy posy or a cheerful gift basket.

  • Crafted by experienced local florists
  • Delivering to Wennington, Rainham, and Aveley
  • Easy online ordering with reliable delivery
Make special moments unforgettable with flowers from Florist Wennington. Your trust means everything to us—we’re here for all life’s occasions, big or small. Place your order online and let us bring a touch of Wennington’s natural beauty to your door today.

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BASKETS / POSIES
A lovingly composed floral basket that reads as both fresh and quietly joyful: tall white Gerbera daisies stand poised at the heart of a soft pastel study, each bloom showing a striking deep brown centre that anchors its luminous white petals. Around them, blush-pink carnations cluster in frothy groups, their ruffled edges creating a tactile softness you almost want to reach out and feel. Interstitial white and pale yellow pompom-like chrysanthemums or asters cushion the arrangement, lending a gentle, abundant fullness, while delicate sprays of pale blue-lavender starry flowers thread subtle cool notes through the warmer palette. The composition is framed by an assortment of leafy textures - round, silvery eucalyptus leaves that catch the light with a slight sheen and darker, glossy ruscus stems that trail and spill slightly from the left side, producing an elegant, unforced cascade. All of this is gathered in a rustic woven basket of light wood strips, its curved handle arching above like a quiet embrace and suggesting craft and care. The lighting is bright but soft, revealing the velour surface of petals and the faint scent of eucalyptus and fresh cut stems. As a florist I picture this arriving at a bedside, a small parish chapel, or a family kitchen in Wennington - a delicate expression of condolence, gratitude, or simple everyday tenderness that brings calm and clarity to a room.
ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU BASKET
£50.00
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From a warm, intimate vantage, this artfully arranged Florist Choice Basket feels like a personal note from a neighbour in Wennington. The bouquet unfolds with cloud-like hydrangeas in pale pinks, the soft tucks and folds of peony petals catching the light, while ranunculus present in creamy whites with their tightly coiled layers that seem to hold a tiny fragrance of vanilla. The pinks deepen into rich fuchsias as lilies peek through with a subtle sheen on their curved petals, and a spray of delicate blush roses adds a classic, timeless romance. Soft, dusty greens and wisps of eucalyptus weave through the blooms, giving a whisper of forest air and a refreshing contrast to the velvet texture of the petals. The arrangement is anchored in a rustic yet refined white woven basket, its grain and weave visible beneath the flowers, and a hint of its handle rounding the scene. In the center, a crisp white square overlay carries the Florist Choice Basket title in an elegant script, followed by the words CHOICE - BASKET - in a clean sans-serif and the bold price ?60 beneath. This image radiates occasion-ready elegance while remaining incredibly giftable for a Wennington birthday, anniversary, or a thoughtful gesture to someone in hospital or at home near Wennington Market or along North End Road. Readers can sense the garden scent as the bouquet sits cooling in late afternoon sun, and they can imagine a delivery person crossing town to bring freshness, courtesy of a local florist who knows this community well.
FLORIST CHOICE SYMPATHY BASKET
£60.00
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A softly lit studio image shows an elegant funeral flower basket resting on a white surface, the background completely clean so every petal and leaf stands out. The basket itself is woven in a pale, almost cream tone, with an arched handle that frames the arrangement like a subtle halo. From this base, a mound of fresh blooms rises, full yet not overcrowded, suggesting careful craftsmanship rather than excess. At the heart of the design is a creamy white rose, its petals perfectly swirled and slightly cupped, symbolising purity and remembrance. Tucked close by, deep purple calla lilies lend their distinctive trumpet forms, the smooth, sculpted petals giving a modern, dignified edge to the composition. Threaded throughout the greenery, delicate clematis-style flowers in lavender and lilac open their star-shaped petals, softening the design with their light, airy presence and yellow centres. Clusters of small yellow blossoms and white alstroemeria-like blooms provide movement and gentle brightness, hinting at the promise of a new morning after loss. A single vivid magenta gerbera-type daisy emerges near the right, its strong, circular head and narrow petals radiating out like a quiet burst of affection amid the more muted tones. Lush greenery, including glossy, rounded leaves and finer sprigs, cradles and supports each flower, ensuring the overall shape feels balanced and generous. This basket, photographed in a timeless, uncluttered way, feels ideal for sending condolences across Wennington, whether to a chapel of rest near the village centre or directly to a family home. It conveys sympathy, respect, and a touch of colour to honour a life lived, while remaining gracefully understated.
TREASURED MOMENTS BASKET
£65.00
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The image shows a refined funeral flower basket, styled in gentle pastel tones that reflect the stillness of a calm afternoon in Wennington. A light, almost ivory wicker basket forms the base, its rectangular-to-oval shape softened by a matching handle that sweeps over the arrangement like a protective arc. Nestled tightly within is a carefully balanced selection of flowers: full, creamy white roses open wide at the center, their soft petals layered like folded fabric, giving the piece a sense of timeless grace. Around them, delicate star-shaped clematis blooms in pale lavender and muted periwinkle blue introduce a tender note of colour, their yellow-green centers glowing like tiny candles. Interwoven with these are small white and pale yellow freesia-style flowers, some still in bud, creating a fine, dotted texture that hints at fragrance and quiet life. Ruffled white blooms, reminiscent of lisianthus, add volume and a feathery softness, while rich, dark green leaves and lighter green shoots spill naturally around the edges, echoing the hedgerows and green spaces on the way toward Wennington village. The flowers are arranged to feel both generous and composed, without any harsh lines or bright clashes, making the basket suited to a chapel service, a crematorium tribute, or a heartfelt condolence delivered to a doorstep. The overall mood is contemplative and uplifting, like a gentle message of support for someone navigating loss, expressed through thoughtful floral artistry.
PEACE & PURITY BASKET
£65.00
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In this image, a classic funeral flower basket rests against a bright white backdrop, every detail of the arrangement clearly defined. The container is a light, natural wood basket, oblong and shallow yet wide, raised slightly on neat little feet that give it a poised, stable look. An arched handle, fashioned from the same pale wood, frames the flowers without distracting from them, suggesting something lovingly carried to a service or wake in Wennington. The blooms themselves form a generous, rounded dome, densely massed so that almost no mechanics are visible. Creamy white roses open fully across the top, their smooth, layered petals creating soft focal points of serenity and grace. Surrounding them are clusters of deep red carnations, richly ruffled and velvety, whose intense colour adds a strong emotional note of enduring love and respect. Among them nestle paler pink and white carnations tinged with rose and crimson at the edges, subtle variations that bring depth and tenderness to the palette. Threaded throughout are dainty white flowers, reminiscent of freesias, some in full bloom and others still in bud, suggesting continuity and the quiet unfolding of memory. The base of the design is a cushion of glossy green leaves, likely ruscus or salal, with fronds of fine, airy fern reaching upward and outward, softening the outline and giving a natural, garden-like feel. The composition feels both lush and composed, a gentle, comforting tribute suitable for honouring a loved one at a funeral or memorial gathering anywhere around the Wennington community.
REMEMBRANCE BASKET
£60.00
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Presented against a pure white backdrop, this beautifully rounded bouquet feels like a little piece of Wennington countryside gathered into the hands. The floristry work is meticulous, creating a generous dome where every blossom seems to lean gently into the next. At the heart of the design are full garden roses in tender shades of blush pink, warm yellow, and creamy peach, their layered petals spiralling inward and outward in soft, romantic swirls. Some roses are at their peak, fully open and inviting, while others remain half-closed, suggesting freshness and longevity. Between them, starry clematis blooms stretch their white and pale lavender petals with quiet grace, their bright yellow or white centres adding a luminous focal point that draws the eye across the top of the bouquet. Piercing through the pastel softness, blue eryngium-sea holly-provides a striking counterpoint. Its spiky, steel-blue heads add texture and a slightly wild elegance, reminiscent of the bracing breeze across nearby Rainham Marshes. Around and between these key elements, deep purple lisianthus flowers weave through in various stages of opening, their ruffled petals adding a sense of movement, while clusters of shiny red hypericum berries punctuate the design with playful bursts of colour. The blooms are wrapped in a generous collar of greenery, from broad, glossy leaves to delicate feathery sprigs and touches of darker, almost wine-toned foliage that add shadow and depth. Soft studio light falls evenly over the arrangement, highlighting its sculpted dome shape and fresh, dewy appearance. The overall effect is one of joyful refinement, perfectly suited for birthdays, anniversaries, or thoughtful deliveries to homes around Wennington village, local churches, or gatherings along New Road.
ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
£100.00
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Aerial and immaculate, this round bridal-style bouquet is composed of luminous white lilies and soft cream roses, arranged with the kind of care a hometown florist keeps for high days and holidays. From above you can trace the deliberate geometry: the broad, trumpet-shaped white lilies open like porcelain cups with pale green stamens at their cores, while the roses sit in various stages of bloom - tight buds, gently unfurling layers, and velvet-rich petals that add depth and a creamy warmth to the mostly white palette. Interwoven through the larger flowers are filigrees of Baby's Breath (Gypsophila), their tiny white florets knitting the composition together and producing an airy, frothy texture that reads like gentle snowfall on each blossom. Small bright green leaves edge the bouquet, their fresh tone lifting the white and anchoring the composition visually. The photograph's neutral white background and soft, diffused lighting highlight the bouquet's symmetry and the florist's hand in placement, making petal textures and subtle colour variations easy to perceive. You can almost imagine the combined scents - the lilies' delicate sweetness and the soft, classic perfume of garden roses - rising in a calm, welcoming way. As a local piece, this is the kind of arrangement often chosen for weddings and memorials in Wennington and the nearby Rainham Marshes, or to grace tables at village gatherings; made with local knowledge and care by Florist Wennington, it speaks clearly of purity, respect, and quietly held celebration.
COMPASSION POSY
£90.00
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A lavish, dome-shaped bouquet of fresh lilies and roses is shown against a clean white studio background, the kind of design a Wennington florist might place proudly on a counter before a same-day delivery run through the village. Large, pristine white lilies form the structural focus, their long, flared petals curving outward around soft green stamens and faint shadows of pollen, suggesting both purity and gentle movement. Around and between them sit clusters of blush pink roses and buttery cream roses, their petals velvety to the eye, curling in tight rosettes at varying stages of bloom so the bouquet feels alive and evolving. Breaking through this pastel softness are several bold fuchsia-pink Oriental lilies, likely Stargazer style, with dramatic speckled throats and golden anthers that stand out crisply in the bright, even lighting. Fine sprays of white baby's breath lace the gaps, like tiny stars scattered through the flowers, lightening the overall design and lending it a cloud-like, almost ethereal texture. Occasional glimpses of rich green foliage, mostly smooth lily leaves and rose stems, frame the composition and keep it grounded in a natural, garden-inspired palette. The image captures every ridge and curve of each petal, as though you could almost feel their satin surfaces and catch the soft fragrance rising from them. This bouquet radiates emotion: it could easily be imagined on a wedding table in a Wennington home, as a romantic surprise delivered after a stroll by the marshes, or as an elegant gift marking a cherished anniversary, where love, admiration, and celebration all come together in one generous handful of blooms.
CHERISHED MOMENTS POSY
£90.00
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I picture this compact, rounded bouquet as a soft sunrise over Wennington Marshes - a calm assembly of pale pink roses and pristine white freesia gathered into a single, comforting form. The dominant roses range from fully open garden-style blooms whose velvety petals curl back in layered swirls to smaller spray roses that add delicate depth and a spectrum of blush tones. Among them, sprigs of white freesia rise with slender stems and bell-shaped flowers; some are open and fragrant, offering a fresh, citrusy floral note, while others remain in neat buds, a promise of lingering beauty. The greenery beneath is abundant and varied: deep, glossy leaves create a steady backdrop, while variegated, cream-edged foliage gives a lively contrast and a soft, painterly highlight. The overall silhouette is compact and symmetrical, deliberately dense so that no stems are visible, producing a formal cushion effect that feels carefully held together. Light caresses the petals, revealing subtle translucence and the soft textures of each bloom. This arrangement is crafted for occasions that call for gentle dignity - a celebration of life, a peaceful funeral tribute, or a thoughtful gift to mark a new beginning with quiet affection. Scent, shape, and colour all work together to soothe; in our local service area around Wennington and the surrounding villages, this is a popular choice for those who want a florist's careful hand to express consolation or tender congratulations.
HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
£90.00
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