A close, deliberate study of floral craft: this heart-shaped composition is built from two to three dozen soft pink roses, each chosen for its round, full bloom and gentle pastel tone, and placed with the precision of a jeweller setting stones. The roses range from near-white blushes to slightly deeper pinks toward the center of some heads, creating a mellow gradient that adds depth without breaking the arrangement's overall softness. Interlaced throughout, countless tiny stems of white gypsophila (baby's breath) act like spun silk - feathery, translucent, and airy - softening edges and giving the heart a luminous halo against the immaculate white backdrop. The photographer's bright, even lighting reveals minute details: the subtle veining on petals, the faint curl of an emerging bud, and the tender shadowing between tightly packed blooms that gives the form its sculpted look. This piece reads as a careful balance of texture and colour, suitable as a romantic offering for Valentine's Day, a tender anniversary statement, or an elegant focal arrangement at a small wedding reception in a New Addington community hall. From a florist's perspective, the technique is classical - symmetry, dense packing for fullness, and selective use of filler to let the roses remain the stars - and its effect is one of intimate devotion: a visual embrace meant to reassure and console, presented with the calm competence expected by customers around Addington Village and neighbouring Croydon lanes.
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A perfectly formed heart of flowers fills the frame: dozens of soft pink roses, their petals ranging from the palest blush at the outer edges to a gently deeper rose at each bloom's core, are packed so closely they create a velvety, uninterrupted surface. Tiny clusters of white baby's breath (Gypsophila) are woven through the roses like whispers of lace, their cloud-like sprays catching the bright studio light and tracing the heart's outline with delicate highlights. Some roses sit as tight, satiny buds while others have gently unfurled into layered spirals, offering a subtle play of texture between round blossoms and feathery filler. The pure white background removes any distraction, sharpening the contrast so the pastel pinks and bright whites read clearly even at a distance; the lighting is crisp and cool, accentuating dew-sheened freshness and the soft sheen of each petal. As a floral composition, it speaks plainly of tenderness and devotion - a keepsake for anniversaries, a romantic Valentine's Day gesture, or the centerpiece of a wedding tribute. There is a hushed intimacy to the arrangement, as if it were made to be held to the chest or placed on a lap where one might close their eyes and inhale the faint, honeyed scent of rose. Presented with careful symmetry and a quiet, restrained palette, the heart is both a design exercise in balance and a simple, direct expression of love suitable for small flat closers in New Addington or a quiet ceremony in a nearby church hall.

GRACIOUS HEART £130.00

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Say a heartfelt goodbye with the Gracious Heart funeral tribute from New Addington Florist. This elegant heart-shaped arrangement combines soft pink roses with delicate gypsophila, creating a beautifully romantic display of love and remembrance. Expertly handcrafted by our skilled florists in New Addington, each tribute is designed to convey warmth, compassion and enduring affection.

Available in Original, Deluxe and Grand sizes, the Gracious Heart tribute is perfect for funerals, memorial services or as a thoughtful sympathy gift. Premium pink roses are used throughout, with natural guard petals left in place during transit to protect the inner blooms, ensuring they arrive in perfect condition. Simply remove the outer petals on arrival for the finest display.

As flowers are seasonal, we may substitute blooms of a similar colour, size and value, always maintaining the same premium style and quality. Enjoy reliable, local service and prompt delivery from New Addington Florist, with every tribute created and checked by hand. Order today to send a graceful and dignified floral heart that truly reflects your love and respect.
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    A beautiful tribute to my beloved grandmother. I ordered these flowers because they were her absolute favourite. I wanted to show how much I missed her. I want to thank Handy Flowers dearly for making such a gorgeous display of her all-time favourites. I know it would honestly mean so much to her. It means a lot to me.

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    Lovely flowers combined in an unique arrangement!

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    This was my first funeral experience. This florist gave me the most appropriate flower arrangement. I appreciate the help and great customer service.

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    Glad to say the flowers were fresh and very beautiful! The florists did a wonderful job!

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