Hitchin Baskets & Posies – Handcrafted by Your Trusted Florist

At Flowers Hitchin, we pour our heart—and decades of floristry expertise—into every basket and posy we create. From vibrant, cheerful posies for daily joy to elegant baskets perfect for gifting, our local florist team takes pride in delivering extraordinary beauty to your special moments across Hitchin and surrounding neighbourhoods like Ickleford and Codicote.

Each arrangement is thoughtfully designed with seasonal blooms and premium foliage, ensuring freshness and a personalised touch. We're truly part of the community—we know the charm of Bancroft, the bustle around Market Place, and the tranquil walks near Hitchin Lavender. Trust us to bring that local flair to every bouquet you send.

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If you need a thoughtful floral gesture today, simply order online before 3 PM for same-day delivery. Whether you’re sending love, gratitude, or sympathy, our team at Flowers Hitchin is here for you—ready to brighten homes and hearts across Hitchin and nearby streets with vibrant flowers and genuine care.

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BASKETS / POSIES
A fresh, thoughtfully composed floral basket that reads as both joyful and calming, crafted with the sort of attention to detail you'd expect from a local Hitchin florist. The central focus is a cluster of immaculate white Gerbera daisies, their bold, clean petals unfolding around dark brown to black centres that give them an almost graphic clarity against the softer tones. Around them, soft pink carnations form frothy pockets of texture, their layered ruffles imparting warmth and an intimate, handmade feel. Small white and pale yellow daisy-like flowers-likely spray chrysanthemums or asters-are interspersed to give the design a sense of abundance without heaviness, while tiny pale blue or lavender star blooms add a cool, playful contrast that twinkles among the leaves. The flowers are nestled in a light-coloured woven basket with a sturdy curved wooden handle, the rustic weave visible beneath the blooms and adding a reassuring, grounded charm. Lush foliage-rounded, silvery eucalyptus with a faint, soothing scent and glossy ruscus that trails elegantly to the left-frames the composition and creates movement. The lighting is bright and even, revealing the fresh sheen on petals and the delicate veins in the leaves. This piece would be suitable for occasions from a thoughtful get-well to a sympathetic gesture; as a florist at Flowers Hitchin I often deliver similar baskets across Hitchin town centre, near the Market Place and Priory gardens, where customers ask for arrangements that read as both comforting and celebratory.
ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU BASKET
£50.00
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On a sunlit counter in Hitchin, a top-down view showcases the Florist Choice Basket, a lush testament to seasonal abundance. The white woven basket sits sturdy yet delicate, its pale handle softened by petals, as if cradling a garden's heart. The bouquet blooms in a refined triad of soft pinks, creamy whites, and deep fuchsias, lifted by fresh green eucalyptus and other foliage that give it air and movement. Dominant blooms include the big, ruffled hot pink peonies, the white ranunculus with tight spirals, the cloud-like pink hydrangeas, and a chorus of blush and cream roses. The white anemones with their charcoal centers punctuate the arrangement with a dash of graphic drama. Interspersed filler blooms and slender stems of greenery weave through the composition, adding texture, depth, and a sense of woodland lightness. The bouquet is presented in a rustic yet elegant white woven basket, its handle visible and softened by blossoms, a nod to artisanal craft. A pure white square overlay, centered, bears the Florist Choice Basket signature in a graceful script above a bold price line reading ?60 in crisp sans-serif type. This image reads as a premium, ready-to-gift arrangement, ideal for romantic anniversaries, birthdays, or heartfelt celebrations, and it signals thoughtful curation and reliable delivery. In Hitchin, delivery to Old Town and the Market Place is available, with the same care the town expects.
FLORIST CHOICE SYMPATHY BASKET
£60.00
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A refined sympathy flower basket sits alone against a clean white backdrop, its pale woven body and tall, arched handle framing a carefully balanced display of colour and texture. At the heart of the arrangement, a single creamy white rose opens in perfect spirals, its velvety petals symbolising peace and remembrance. Beside it, two deep purple calla lilies curve upward with quiet strength, their sleek, trumpet-shaped blooms adding a touch of formality often appreciated for funeral tributes around Hitchin and the nearby villages. Scattered among them are delicate clematis-like stars in soft lavender and lilac, each blossom with a gentle yellow centre that brings a subtle brightness, like the first light over Butts Close on a spring morning. Clusters of small yellow and white flowers, reminiscent of freesia or alstroemeria, add cheerful highlights without overwhelming the gentle mood, creating a sense of warmth and support. To the right, a vivid magenta gerbera daisy emerges from the greenery, its bold circle of petals offering a quiet celebration of a life well lived. The flowers are nestled into abundant, glossy green foliage, with broad, polished leaves interwoven with lighter, more delicate sprigs, giving the arrangement a rounded, overflowing shape. Soft studio lighting and a faint shadow beneath the basket provide depth and realism, as though the design has just been set down on a table in a Hitchin home before a memorial gathering. The overall impression is one of compassionate artistry: a funeral basket that blends creamy whites, purples, yellows, and rich greens to convey comfort, gratitude, and gentle farewell.
TREASURED MOMENTS BASKET
£65.00
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A pale wicker funeral basket sits centred against a white studio background, allowing the delicacy of its flowers to take full focus. The basket itself is light beige, with a neat, woven texture and an arched handle that frames the arrangement like a soft halo-a detail that would feel at home in a thoughtful tribute delivered to a service in Hitchin or a family home near Bancroft Gardens. Rising from the basket is a rounded, carefully shaped mass of blooms in cool, gentle tones. Large, creamy white roses form the main structure, their petals fully unfurled into luxurious spirals that convey grace and purity. Nestled among them, clusters of smaller white and soft yellow flowers, similar to freesia or alstroemeria, introduce a light, springlike feel; some florets are open and others remain in smooth, pointed buds, echoing the rhythms of life, loss, and renewal. Threaded through the design, distinctive clematis flowers in a pale lavender to periwinkle blue add a poetic touch. Their open, star-like forms and bright yellow-green centres bring a subtle contrast that keeps the palette serene yet visually interesting. Around and beneath the blossoms, lush dark green foliage creates a deep, verdant base. Broad, glossy leaves catch the light, while finer stems and sprigs arc gently outward, softening the edges of the basket and giving the impression of natural abundance rather than formality. The overall mood is one of quiet reflection and comfort, ideal for honouring a loved one's memory or expressing sympathy from afar. This is the kind of composed, elegant piece a local Hitchin florist might recommend when families seek something understated yet deeply sincere.
PEACE & PURITY BASKET
£65.00
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A light, natural wood basket filled with funeral flowers is shown against a clean white background, its soft, rounded form evoking a quiet, comforting presence. The basket itself is oval and shallow, formed from pale slats with four small feet and an elegant, arched handle that rises gently over the blooms. Within this frame, creamy white roses are fully open, their layered petals forming smooth spirals that catch the light in subtle highlights and shadows. They are surrounded by plush red carnations, each ruffled petal adding texture and richness, while pastel pink and bi-coloured carnations flicker between white and blush with slender red edges, introducing a tender, more personal note. Between these main flowers, dainty white blossoms, similar to freesias, stretch on thin stems, their open, bell-like shapes lightening the composition and suggesting a delicate fragrance of fresh petals and greenery. The entire display is grounded by deep green, glossy foliage that curves around the base, with broad leaves providing structure and contrast. From within, wisps of feathery fern or asparagus foliage rise and spill gently to the sides, giving the arrangement a slightly untamed, natural softness. The flowers are arranged in a dense, domed shape that appears to gently overflow the basket, like a small garden gathered with care. This serene red, white, and pink combination feels especially suitable for a funeral or memorial in Hitchin, whether placed beside a photograph at the service or delivered to a family home as a heartfelt gesture of support from someone nearby in the town or surrounding villages.
REMEMBRANCE BASKET
£60.00
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This rounded bouquet sits like a small garden set against a clean white backdrop, its dome of blooms carefully layered to show colour, texture and scent. Soft garden roses in light pink, warm yellow and creamy peach form the principal volume, their velvety petals curling inward and outward in quiet spirals. Interwoven are clematis flowers in pale lavender and white with distinct yellow centres, adding a wild, airy reach above the roses. Blue Eryngium (sea holly) provides a striking, spiky punctuation in metallic blue-grey, bringing an unexpected architectural note that pairs beautifully with the softer shapes. Plush purple lisianthus-some tight buds, some opened into cup-like forms-and glossy red Hypericum berries scattered through the mass create lovely mid- and dark-toned contrasts. Varied greens, from broad glossy leaves to fine feathery sprigs and touches of dark burgundy filler foliage, build a verdant cushion beneath every bloom. The studio lighting casts a soft shadow, highlighting the bouquet's three-dimensional shape and the subtle interplay of matte petals and shiny berries. As a local florist serving Hitchin - from the Market Place to Sun Street and the riverside by the River Hiz - Flowers Hitchin composes this arrangement for celebrations, thank-you gestures or to lift a bedside with bright, garden-fresh scent. It reads as both contemporary and romantic, a tactile, aromatic gift that carries the feeling of a small-town floral boutique and the attentive hand of experienced floristry.
ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
£100.00
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Captured from above on a pristine white surface, this compact, round arrangement feels like a breath of gentle light. Several large, open white lilies command attention with their trumpet-shaped petals and delicate, pale green stamens, each bloom resting like a small sculpture amid the softer shapes of cream roses. The roses sit mostly as tight buds or in early stages of bloom, their layered petals forming puckered rosettes that add depth and silky texture. Interwoven through the larger flowers are sprigs of white Baby's Breath, airy and cloud-like, softening the spaces and lending a romantic, timeless quality to the design. Small emerald leaves appear around the rim, subtle and deliberate, giving a fresh edge to the otherwise monochrome palette. The bouquet's meticulous symmetry and compact density suggest expert hand-tying, the sort of finish a shopper from Bancroft Gardens or a bride planning at Hitchin Priory might request. There's an understated fragrance - the lilies' green, slightly sweet perfume balanced by the honeyed softness of the roses - that rounds out the visual impression with memory and mood. As a local florist in Hitchin, Flowers Hitchin would describe this piece as ideal for weddings, intimate celebrations, or as a tasteful sympathy offering; it evokes purity, hope, and quiet strength while remaining elegant and versatile for many occasions in and around the Market Place and High Street.
COMPASSION POSY
£90.00
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This image captures a lush, hand-tied bouquet photographed from slightly above, the flowers gathered into a generous, rounded dome that fills the frame against a crisp white background. The first thing that draws the eye is the interplay between pristine white lilies and deep pink Oriental lilies, their trumpet-shaped blooms opening outward like stars across the arrangement. The magenta lilies, speckled toward their centres, bring a sense of passion and drama that contrasts beautifully with the calm purity of the white flowers. Nestled in between, layers of pale blush and cream roses add a softer, more intimate note, their petals curled in satiny spirals that suggest tenderness and devotion. Tiny white baby's breath threads through every gap, its cloud-like clusters giving the design a light, almost ethereal halo, much like the soft mist over Bancroft Gardens on a cool Hitchin morning. Subtle green foliage and lily buds in various stages of opening hint at longevity and freshness, suggesting the bouquet has been arranged only moments ago by a skilled local florist. The lighting is bright yet gentle, heightening the natural sheen on the petals and the delicate textures without casting harsh shadows. Emotionally, the bouquet feels like a joyful embrace-perfect for romantic celebrations, special birthdays, or to bring a sense of grace and beauty into a home near the town centre or along Tilehouse Street. It's an elegant, luxurious floral design that would be chosen when words are not quite enough, allowing the flowers themselves to speak of love, gratitude, and heartfelt connection.
CHERISHED MOMENTS POSY
£90.00
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This meticulously arranged, domed bouquet presents an intimate study in pink and white: full, old-fashioned pink roses in varying sizes form the primary voice, their velvety petals unfurling from deep salmon to soft blush. Interspersed between them, clusters of immaculate white freesia introduce a crisp lift - some blooms opened to reveal pale yellow stamens, others held tight as buds, suggesting both immediacy and gentle promise. Smaller spray roses and tiny white filler blooms nestle among the focal flowers, filling the composition so completely that stems are hidden and the overall shape reads as a plush, rounded mound. The greens are a considered mix - broad, glossy leaves that give weight and depth (likely salal or ruscus), contrasted with lighter, variegated leaves edged in cream that catch the light and add visual punctuation. The bouquet sits on a pure white plane beneath soft daylight, which brings out the subtle textures of petal and leaf and lends the arrangement a serene, photographic clarity. This is the kind of refined sympathy piece or memorial tribute you might see prepared for a service at Hitchin's St Mary's or delivered to a bedside down Sun Street, its understated palette conveying peace, remembrance, and gentle consolation. The scent is suggested rather than cloying - the freesia's clean sweetness balancing the rose's warm, familiar perfume - making the arrangement both comforting and quietly uplifting.
HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
£90.00
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