Cowley Baskets & Posies

Welcome to Flowers Cowley, your trusted florist in Cowley, specialising in beautifully crafted flower baskets and posies. Whether you’re celebrating, offering comfort, or just letting someone know you care, our hand-made arrangements are designed with heartfelt attention and expertise by local florists who truly understand the Cowley community.

All our bouquets and posies are arranged right here in Cowley, using the freshest seasonal blooms sourced from respected growers. We proudly serve Cowley and nearby neighbourhoods including Littlemore, Blackbird Leys, and Temple Cowley, ensuring your flowers arrive promptly and in perfect condition.

Located near landmarks like Church Cowley Road, The Oxford Business Park, and just a short walk from Templar Square, our shop is perfectly situated for fast, convenient service. Ordering is easy—simply order online before 3 PM and enjoy reliable same-day delivery for your flower baskets and posies throughout the area.

  • Locally made, expertly arranged baskets & posies
  • Same-day flower delivery until 3 PM (order online!)
  • Serving Cowley, Blackbird Leys, Littlemore & more

At Flowers Cowley, our passion is creating memorable arrangements that express your message perfectly—backed by local trust, years of expertise, and genuine care. Choose us as your neighbourhood florist, and let’s make every occasion bloom!

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BASKETS / POSIES
A refined, rustic wicker basket woven from light wooden strips holds a thoughtful composition of white and blush blooms, presented against a luminous white background so every detail is visible. Dominating the bouquet are several immaculate white Gerbera daisies, their broad petals arranged like small suns around deep brown centres that ground the arrangement with honest contrast. Nestled close are clusters of soft pink carnations whose layered, ruffled petals create a plush, tactile softness; interspersed among them are plentiful small white and pale-yellow daisy-type flowers-likely spray chrysanthemums-that build a generous, meadow-like fullness. Delicate, starry sprigs of pale blue or lavender accents peek through the greenery, offering subtle cool notes that lift the composition. The foliage plays an important structural role: rounded, silvery eucalyptus leaves introduce a gentle herbal scent and a contemporary colour, while darker glossy ruscus branches sweep outward on the left to form a graceful trailing line. The basket is finished with a sturdy, arching wooden handle that frames the flowers and suggests a hand-delivered gift. The lighting is bright and diffused, highlighting petal veining and the soft sheen of leaves, giving the whole piece a fresh, natural presence. As a local florist in Cowley we craft arrangements like this for moments that require quiet dignity or gentle celebration; Flowers Cowley prepares and delivers pieces like this across Cowley Road, Templars Square, and nearby streets with an emphasis on seasonal freshness and thoughtful presentation.
ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU BASKET
£50.00
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Soft morning light pools across the table as a Florist Choice Basket unfolds in full bloom, a testament to local craft in Cowley. The basket, light and woven, cradles an abundant mix of pinks, creams, and greens that feels both romantic and joyful. At the center rise large hot pink peonies, their petals ruffled and lush, surrounded by white ranUNCulus with tight, candle like layers. Pale pink hydrangeas appear in generous swags, while blush to cream roses drift through like whispered confessions. White anemones with inky centers punctuate the arrangement, adding striking contrast against the tender colors. Faint hints of champagne peach from amaryllis or similar trumpet blooms peek through, along with white filler blooms and eucalyptus that lend air and fragrance. The bouquet is anchored in a white woven basket, a rustic vessel that still reads elegant. A white square overlay sits over the center, displaying Florist Choice Basket in a graceful script and the price ?60 beneath in a bold sans serif. This piece feels designed for intimate celebrations or heartfelt gratitude, a gift that travels well for delivery across the Cowley area and beyond to Oxford's neighborhoods. Flowers Cowley - your local florist - brings fresh, seasonal blooms to doorsteps, with reliable same-day delivery across Cowley and nearby streets, ensuring this bouquet lands with a smile.
FLORIST CHOICE SYMPATHY BASKET
£60.00
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In this image, a thoughtfully arranged funeral flower basket rests on a pristine white surface, photographed against a plain white background that allows every blossom and leaf to stand out with clarity. The basket itself is a light, cream-coloured weave with a smooth, arched handle rising from side to side, reminiscent of the understated yet heartfelt arrangements delivered to quiet chapels and homes around Cowley. At the heart of the basket, a single creamy white rose draws the eye, its petals perfectly swirled into a soft spiral that conveys peace and gentle remembrance. On either side, deep purple calla lilies lift their elegant, trumpet-shaped spathes, the rich colour adding a sense of depth, dignity, and quiet strength. Threaded among these focal blooms are delicate clematis flowers, their star-shaped petals in pale lavender and lilac, each with a tiny yellow centre that brings a subtle glow to the composition. Small, bell-shaped yellow flowers, reminiscent of freesia or alstroemeria, are scattered through the greenery, adding bright accents that evoke hope and the warmth of cherished memories. To one side, a vivid magenta gerbera-like daisy stands out with its daisy-shaped form and radiating petals, introducing a bolder note that suggests enduring love. The entire arrangement is enveloped in lush green foliage, including broad, glossy leaves and finer, lighter sprigs that create volume and depth, forming a rounded, abundant outline. A soft, natural shadow beneath the basket helps to anchor it to the surface, enhancing the three-dimensional feel of the design. The overall effect is calm, respectful, and soothing, a floral tribute that balances elegance and comfort, suitable for honouring a loved one at funeral services or remembrance gatherings across Cowley.
TREASURED MOMENTS BASKET
£65.00
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This photograph shows a softly coloured funeral flower basket, styled with thoughtful detail and placed against a clear white background so the arrangement appears calm and uncluttered. The basket is a pale, woven wicker in beige and off-white tones, elongated and gracefully finished with a slender handle that arches over the flowers. Inside, a lush, rounded composition unfolds, centred on large creamy white roses that are fully opened, their layered petals forming soft, symmetrical rosettes. These roses act as a symbol of peace and sincere love, creating a focal point that immediately draws the eye. Woven around them are delicate clematis blossoms in soft lavender and periwinkle hues, each bloom star-shaped with a bright yellow-green centre that lends an almost celestial touch. Smaller blossoms reminiscent of freesia and alstroemeria in white, cream, and light lemon yellow tuck gently between the larger flowers, some in bud and some open, suggesting continuity and quiet hope. A collar of rich, dark green foliage surrounds the blooms, with broad leaves and finer stems providing contrast, depth, and a natural frame. The overall impression is of a carefully composed tribute, one that a local Cowley florist might prepare for a funeral service, memorial, or to be delivered to grieving family near the village centre. The colour palette is soothing rather than stark, making this basket a tender expression of sympathy, respect, and support during times of loss, bringing a touch of floral calm into a solemn occasion.
PEACE & PURITY BASKET
£65.00
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This image shows a thoughtful funeral flower basket, composed with quiet care and photographed against a plain, bright white background to highlight every colour and texture. The container is an oblong basket made from light-coloured wooden slats, with small pedestal feet and a softly arched handle that frames the flowers without overshadowing them. Inside, the arrangement forms a rounded dome of blossoms, structured yet gently overflowing, conveying both order and emotion. Creamy white roses sit at the heart of the design, fully open so that each layered petal is visible, embodying serenity and remembrance. Around them gather deep red carnations, plush and densely ruffled, adding emotional depth and rich colour that speaks of love and respect often chosen for final goodbyes. Soft pink carnations, along with a few blooms edged or flecked with red, act as a bridge between the starkness of white and the intensity of crimson, creating a very human sense of tenderness. Threaded among these are delicate white bell-shaped blooms that resemble freesias, lending lighter notes of texture and the impression of a gentle, sweet fragrance. The flowers are anchored by a generous bed of glossy dark green leaves, while fine, feathery greenery rises and spills from the edges, echoing the natural hedgerows and greenspaces dotted around Cowley. Each stem appears deliberately placed, building a feeling of abundance without clutter. It is the kind of basket a local family might have delivered from Flowers Cowley to a crematorium chapel, a parish church, or a family home, offering a comforting focal point during funeral gatherings, remembrance services, or quiet moments of reflection.
REMEMBRANCE BASKET
£60.00
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Presented on a pristine white backdrop with a gentle shadow that reveals its volume, this lush, round bouquet feels like a pocket of summer gathered by hand. At the centre, garden roses in pale pink, warm yellow, and creamy peach unfurl in concentric layers, their velvet petals inviting a close, tactile appreciation. Interlaced among them are pale lavender and white clematis, their open, star-like blooms and soft yellow centres lending a wild, garden-walk spontaneity. The bouquet's silhouette is punctuated by architectural blue eryngium (sea holly) thistles - their steel-blue, spiky globes add a modern, almost sculptural edge while cooling the overall warmth. Rich purple lisianthus provide jewel-like shadows and elegant shapes; some are tightly furled, promising gradual reveal, others bloom openly. Bright red hypericum berries appear in small clusters as joyful punctuation marks, their glossy skins reflecting the soft light. Layers of foliage - glossy broad leaves at the foundation, finer ferny greens threaded through, and occasional deep burgundy sprigs - create texture, depth, and a verdant frame for the flowers. The scent is faintly sweet and herbaceous, as though you've stepped into a small urban allotment after a drizzle. As a Cowley piece, it conjures local moments: a birthday lunch near Cowley Road, an anniversary shared after a stroll past the Cowley Centre, or a thoughtful delivery to someone on the outskirts of Oxford. The arrangement reads as both richly crafted and warmly familiar, ready to bring quiet celebration or solace.
ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
£100.00
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Imagine a pristine, hand-tied round bouquet captured from above on a pure white surface, where creamy whites and subtle greens compose a study in quiet elegance. Several large white lilies dominate the centre, their broad trumpet petals unfurling with sculptural grace and showing pale green stamens that anchor the composition. Nestled close to these lilies are numerous cream and ivory roses at varying stages of bloom - compact buds that promise unfolding beauty beside looser, velveteen petals - creating a soft, tactile density. Wisps of Gypsophila (baby's breath) are carefully sprinkled throughout, forming a delicate, cloud-like matrix that softens transitions between blooms and adds intricate visual texture. A few lively green leaves are intentionally left visible around the edges to provide a natural frame and a hint of contrast against the sea of white. The lighting is soft and even, bringing out the silky sheen of petals and the subtle shadows that suggest depth and craftsmanship. As an experienced local florist would note, the bouquet smells of gentle rose sweetness mixed with the faint, green perfume of lilies - a fragrance that reads as hopeful and tender. This composition suits bridal work, christening flowers, or a tasteful sympathy tribute and reflects the understated tastes often seen in Cowley gatherings and nearby Iffley and Littlemore events. Prepared with the skill customers expect in the area, this design is an emblem of purity, calm, and sincere sentiment - and is offered by Flowers Cowley with a careful, neighbourhood-ready sensibility.
COMPASSION POSY
£90.00
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Set against a clean white background, this lush, hand-tied bouquet feels like it has just been finished on the counter of a trusted Cowley flower shop. At first glance, your eye is drawn to the elegant white lilies that anchor the design; their broad, trumpet-shaped petals sweep outward with a gentle curl, exposing pale green centers and lightly dusted stamens, while closed buds in soft green tones signal ongoing freshness. Nestled around these lilies are clusters of roses in two complementary shades: tender blush pink and rich cream. Some roses remain in tight buds, their petals wrapped closely together, while others open into full, layered blooms with velvety textures you can almost feel. Dotted throughout the bouquet, striking fuchsia and magenta Oriental lilies, reminiscent of classic Stargazers, provide dramatic highlights with their speckled petals and vivid yellow anthers, giving the arrangement energy and depth, much like the lively atmosphere around Cowley's local cafes and shops. Light, airy sprays of white baby's breath fill the spaces in between, softening the bouquet's outlines and adding a misty, romantic veil. Slender green leaves and stems peek through at the edges, adding a natural, garden-fresh balance to the wealth of petals. The lighting is bright and even, enhancing every detail from the subtle gradation of pinks to the crisp white of the lilies. This bouquet evokes warmth, affection, and celebration, perfect for marking a birthday in Cowley, sending love to a home near the canal paths, or offering a comforting yet uplifting gift for friends and family across the local area with same-day delivery options.
CHERISHED MOMENTS POSY
£90.00
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I picture this rounded floral tribute on a side table of a peaceful family room in Cowley, where morning light from a nearby window softens the colours and the scent of fresh blooms drifts gently through the air. The arrangement is an expertly formed dome: large, fully opened pink roses provide the principal voice with petals that unfurl like soft ribbons, while smaller spray roses pick out paler tones and add textural layering. Bright white freesia punctuate the composition in neat clusters; some freesia blossoms are fully open, their delicate trumpets revealing tiny yellow stamens that catch the eye, while others remain long, tapered buds promising a slow, graceful opening over several days. The greenery forms a lush, verdant bed - deep, glossy leaves (suggestive of salal or ruscus) create a steady background, and variegated foliage with cream-edged margins lifts and brightens the overall tone. No stems disrupt the silhouette; instead, the flowers sit tight and composed, a cushion-like shape that feels both formal and lovingly made. The gentle contrast between the soft pinks and crisp whites, set against pure white negative space, makes the colours sing without bravado. Intended as a respectful sympathy piece or a serene celebration of life, this bouquet offers tactile softness, subtle perfume and a sense of calm. Locally arranged with care for deliveries across Cowley and nearby neighbourhoods such as Church Cowley and Iffley, it communicates deep feeling with understated grace.
HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
£90.00
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