Downe Flowers and Chocolate

Welcome to Downe Florist, your trusted local flower shop nestled near the heart of Downe, serving the vibrant communities around High Elms Country Park, Luxted Road, and the picturesque Downe High Street. We’re proud to design exquisite flowers and irresistible chocolates—perfect for every occasion, from birthday surprises to heartfelt thank-yous.

Our expert florists personally select the finest seasonal blooms to handcraft dreamy bouquets that add colour and joy to homes in Downe and neighbouring areas like Farnborough and Cudham. Each arrangement is created with true care and a love for floristry passed down through generations.

When you order flowers and chocolate online, you can trust the reliability and local knowledge of our experienced team. We offer prompt same-day delivery across Downe and beyond—all you need to do is order online before 3 PM. You can count on us for vibrant, longer-lasting flowers and beautifully packaged chocolates every time.

  • Same-day delivery available until 3 PM
  • Local expertise & passion for floristry
  • Proudly serving Downe, Farnborough, and Cudham
Whether you’re sending thoughtful birthday wishes or celebrating a special milestone, Downe Florist has just the thing to brighten their day. Experience the warmth and artistry of your favourite local florist—we can’t wait to deliver a smile straight from our door to yours!

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FLOWERS AND CHOCOLATE
Set against a plain, bright white background, this hand-tied bouquet takes on an almost painterly quality, as if it had been gathered from an abundant country garden near Downe on a clear spring morning. At the centre, large garden roses in soft blush, dusty mauve, and antique rose shades unfurl layer upon layer of petals, creating a romantic focus that feels both graceful and timeless. Encircling them are generous clusters of ruffled carnations; their frilly petals create a soft, voluminous texture, moving from creamy beige and pale pink at their cores to deeper rose, fuchsia, and plum along the edges, adding a gentle sense of motion. Threaded through these warm tones are bold accents of deep indigo flowers shaped like slim tulip buds, while a standout royal blue anemone with a dark, almost inky centre catches the eye near the base, adding drama and depth. Rising lightly through the heart of the bouquet are stems of lilac and pale lavender stock, their many tiny blossoms arranged along slender spikes that bring airiness and vertical rhythm, like wildflowers swaying along the lanes leading into Downe. Lush greenery frames the blooms: glossy dark rose leaves provide structure and fullness, while rounded, silvery eucalyptus leaves add cool, muted greens and the promise of a fresh, aromatic scent. At the bottom, the natural stems are gathered tightly, clearly visible in a neat hand-tied finish that speaks of fresh preparation and quality. The mix of soft pinks, purples, and striking blues creates a bouquet that feels both soothing and uplifting, perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or simply sending someone in Downe a message of calm, thoughtful care.
NOBLE BEAUTY
£67.00
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Created for Downe Florist and reflecting the character of the local Kentish landscape, this radiant gift set is a study in harmony and heartfelt intention. The large, hand-gathered bouquet overflows with roses that mirror the colours of Downe's sandstone cottages at sunset-vivid coral at their depths, washing outwards into soft peach and dewy pinks, each bloom opening in its own time. Enlivened by glossy, shadowed greenery-sprigs of eucalyptus or perhaps waxy ruscus-the arrangement breathes with textural interest and balance, as if freshly collected from a morning market beside Downe village green. Lighting gently grazes the bouquet, highlighting the velvety surface of the petals and the freshness of the foliage. Accompanying the florals is a Thorntons Orange Crisp chocolate pack, its pale wrapper and confident branding hinting at the tangy, crisp truffles displayed both as illustration and in reality, nestled at the forefront. The chocolates glisten, offering a moment's escape, their scent and promise of zest echoing the orchard groves on the village edges. Together, the bouquet and chocolates summon a feeling of generosity and joy, suited for commemorating Mother's Day in Downe or giving thanks after a family gathering on Cudham Road-a local gesture of kindness, expertly crafted for the senses.
SWEET SERENADE
£89.00
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A vivid, overhead study of autumn's palette arranged with careful, floristry skill: bold orange lilies take centre stage, their large, trumpet-shaped petals fully unfurled and gently glossy, while clusters of fresh green and pale-orange lily buds thread depth through the bouquet. Interspersed are cheerful orange Gerbera daisies and velvety deep-burgundy Gerberas, their perfectly layered petals like miniature suns and shadowed orbs that alternate across the tight composition. Creamy white lisianthus, soft and ruffled, offer moments of quiet relief against the stronger colours, and delicate sprays of muted purple Astrantia contribute an intricate, starry texture that invites close inspection. The arrangement is grounded by broad, lobed leaves in warm reddish-brown tones that read like autumn's fallen oak leaves, contrasted with lively green foliage and thin stems that keep the overall shape buoyant and fresh. Photographed on a pure white background with bright, even light, every surface - from the satiny lily petals to the papery edges of the seasonal leaves - is clearly legible, producing a tactile visual impression: you can almost sense the silky petals and the crisp, slightly spicy scent of late-season blooms. The dense, rounded silhouette feels generous and celebratory, suited to a Thanksgiving table, a birthday gathering, or as a riverside cottage gift when visiting friends around Leaves Green or the village green. The design reads as thoughtful and hand-crafted, a bouquet that translates autumn's warmth into colour, texture, and gentle fragrance.
NATURE'S PALETTE
£74.50
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A top-down view reveals a deliberately dense, circular arrangement that celebrates the palette and textures of autumn. At the centre, large, fully unfurled roses range from soft peach to vibrant coral and deep orange, their inner petals glowing warmer while outer edges adopt a toasted, russet tint that suggests leaves turning in the season. Sprigs of vivid green Green Trick dianthus nestle close to the roses, their plush, brain-like clusters providing a surprising tactile contrast to the roses' velvety spirals. Scattered throughout are clusters of Hypericum berries - bright lime-green or pale creamy-yellow - adding glossy, bead-like accents that catch the light. A foundation of fresh green foliage lifts the composition, while prominent, saucer-shaped leaves in rich burgundy and reddish-brown recall fallen maple leaves, reinforcing the autumnal story. The lighting is soft and even, creating gentle highlights on the rose petals and subtle shadows that emphasize the bouquet's layered construction and depth. The arrangement carries a nuanced scent of ripe petals and fresh greenery, evoking a cosy, domestic comfort as if placed on a dining table after a walk through High Elms Country Park. As crafted by a local hand, it reads as both elegant and homey - a seasonal gift or table centrepiece suited to Downe's village atmosphere, marrying the refined beauty of garden roses with earthy, woodland textures.
PUMPKIN PIE
£64.50
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