New Addington Retirement Flowers

Marking a well-earned retirement deserves something truly special. At New Addington Florist, we create elegant retirement flowers and bespoke bouquets that feel personal, heartfelt, and perfectly suited to the occasion.

From classic lilies and roses to contemporary mixed arrangements, every design is hand-crafted in our local studio near Central Parade and King Henry's Drive. Our experienced florist team know the New Addington community well and regularly deliver to homes, offices, schools, and community venues around Milne Park, Forestdale, and Addiscombe.

Whether you're thanking a long-serving colleague or celebrating a friend's next chapter, we'll guide you on colours, flower meanings, and presentation so your gift says exactly what you want it to. Thoughtful cards, tasteful wrapping, and carefully chosen seasonal stems are all part of the service.

  • Local expertise across Selsdon, Shirley and surrounding areas
  • Hand-delivered retirement flowers arranged by skilled florists
  • Reliable same-day delivery in New Addington

Need something at short notice? We offer same-day delivery on retirement flowers across New Addington and nearby areas when you order online before 3 PM. Simply choose your favourite design, add your message, and leave the rest to our trusted local team.

With years of hands-on experience serving the New Addington community, New Addington Florist is the name you can rely on for retirement flowers that are thoughtful, fresh, and beautifully memorable.

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RETIREMENT FLOWERS
Set against a clean, uncluttered white background, this elegant hand-tied bouquet looks fresh and full, as though it has just been completed on the workbench of a local New Addington florist. At its heart sit two rich crimson roses, their petals tightly wrapped in a compact spiral, giving a sense of newness and cherished sentiment. Surrounding them is a generous layer of white daisy-like chrysanthemums, each bloom perfectly open and finished with a striking lime-green centre, creating a playful yet refined contrast. Interspersed among these white blooms are soft and medium pink chrysanthemum daisies, mirroring the same green centres and adding gentle waves of colour that move from blush to a slightly deeper rosy tone. Fine clusters of pale pink waxflower roam throughout the bouquet, their small, starry blossoms and slender woody stems providing an airy, lace-like texture that softens the arrangement's rounded silhouette. The greenery is abundant but thoughtfully placed, with broad dark leaves and lighter foliage peeking through to frame the flowers and enhance their brightness. At the base, the stems are cut evenly and tied, showcasing neatly aligned green ends that indicate a freshly created, ready-for-the-vase bouquet. The design feels both joyful and soothing, ideal for sending love, appreciation, or a comforting message to someone living around New Addington's central shops, near Fairchildes, or close to the green stretches of Addington Park, where a burst of floral colour can bring calm and optimism into the home.
FLORAL MELODY
£45.00
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Set against a spotless white background, this mixed flower bouquet fills the frame with colour and texture, as if you were looking straight down at a freshly arranged hand-tied design in a New Addington florist's studio. The bouquet is shaped into a rounded dome, tight and well-structured, with flowers placed so closely that the entire surface appears like a living tapestry. Dominating the eye are fully opened, bi-colour roses, their petals spiralling outward from bright, buttery yellow centres to deeper orange and subtle reddish-orange edges that suggest warmth, energy, and affection. Completing and softening these vivid tones are clusters of white daisy chrysanthemums, each bloom arranged in perfect circles of clean white petals around a bold lime-green disk. These centres almost glow with brightness, offering a refreshing, contemporary contrast. Nestled between the whites and yellows, small magenta and fuchsia chrysanthemums create pockets of rich, velvety colour, their multi-petalled heads and yellow-green cores giving depth and character. Dark, slightly glossy green foliage peeks through the flowers here and there, providing a natural frame and hinting at the cool, earthy scent of fresh leaves you might carry home from a local New Addington market. The stems, seen clearly at the base, are neatly gathered and trimmed, showing the bouquet's hand-tied craftsmanship and readiness for a vase on a kitchen table or office desk. The lighting is bright and even, with gentle shadows adding dimension but never obscuring detail. The arrangement as a whole feels joyful yet refined, ideal for celebrating milestones, welcoming new babies, marking anniversaries, or simply sending a thoughtful surprise across the New Addington area.
BERRY BURST
£43.00
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Radiating vibrant happiness, this bouquet-captured in soft, even daylight against a spotless white background-embodies both artistry and local warmth. Showcased are spiraled rose blooms, their petals tinged from gentle apricot to lively sunrise orange, glowing at the center of the arrangement. Playful chrysanthemums form a swirling medley around the roses, with some shining in pure white petals around glimmering green hearts, evoking the freshness of a dew-kissed morning in New Addington's green spaces. Others enrich the mix with rich magenta-purple petals and electrifying lime-green centers, their starburst shapes adding a dynamic touch. Veins of dark, glossy foliage flow through the display, enhancing the vibrancy of the blooms and providing a sense of abundant growth-much like the communal gardens throughout New Addington. A graceful arc of slender bear grass sweeps elegantly over the bouquet, introducing an unexpected note of lightness. Wrapping the entire bouquet is a cheerful layer of bright orange, crinkled cellophane, which enlivens the composition and makes the hues pop as if inviting a smile. Deep attention to detail is evident in each element, resulting in a bouquet full of life, suitable for marking joyful milestones, congratulatory moments, or simply bringing a ray of color into local homes. This is a gift or centerpiece that seems to carry its own laughter and warmth, inspired by the people and places of New Addington.
HONEYMOON
£55.00
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A lush, rounded bouquet of chrysanthemums in white, cream, and vivid lime green is shown front and centre against a smooth white background, as though it has just been placed on a counter in a New Addington flower shop. The main body of the bouquet is composed of generous chrysanthemum heads, their petals elegantly layered from tightly cupped centres to fuller, softer edges, creating a cushion-like effect of warm white and creamy shades. Scattered throughout are delicate spray chrysanthemums, each stem holding several small, daisy-style blossoms with crisp white petals and pale green eyes, giving the arrangement a light, airy movement, as if a soft breeze had passed through it. Bright lime green pompon chrysanthemums, perfectly spherical and densely petalled, are threaded confidently through the design, providing playful pops of modern colour that keep the bouquet from feeling formal, while still preserving a sense of refinement. Deep green leaves, slightly serrated and velvety to the eye, form a subtle collar around the blooms and hint at the fragrance of fresh foliage you might notice when a bouquet is delivered to a home near Central Parade or Fairchildes Avenue. At the base, the sturdy stems are neatly aligned and wrapped in a broad, lime green satin ribbon, tied into a polished bow whose sheen catches the light. The bouquet exudes quiet optimism and grace, suitable for marking a new chapter, offering get-well wishes, or serving as a tranquil centrepiece for a family gathering in New Addington, with its timeless colour harmony of white and green suggesting peace, renewal, and thoughtful care.
LIME ZEST
£50.00
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A hand-crafted bouquet of mixed blooms is shown against a pure white background, highlighting the subtle craftsmanship and colour harmony a local New Addington florist might create for a special delivery. Dominating the arrangement are several fully open roses in a creamy white to gentle butter-yellow shade, their petals layered in soft spirals that suggest luxury and tenderness. Surrounding these focal roses are abundant chrysanthemums in vivid fuchsia and magenta tones, with cheerful yellow-green centers that glow like tiny suns, adding energy and a contemporary feel. Interwoven between them are delicate sprays of small white daisy-like flowers, possibly chamomile or feverfew, each with a sunny yellow heart and fine, papery petals that introduce a light, meadowy texture, reminiscent of the green spaces around New Addington. A few smaller chrysanthemum buds in a deeper purple-pink hue nestle deeper in the bouquet, offering contrast and a sense of depth, as if the bouquet has been built layer by layer. Fresh green leaves form a natural frame, with different shapes and shades of foliage adding structure and a cool, calming balance to the brighter colours. The stems are drawn together and secured with a neat green and white checked ribbon, giving a homely yet stylish finish that suggests care and thoughtfulness in every detail. The lighting is bright and even, giving each bloom definition without harsh shadows, so that the arrangement appears full, vibrant, and freshly picked. This bouquet conveys warmth, joy, and appreciation, ideal for marking a birthday, congratulating a friend in New Addington, or brightening a kitchen table after a busy week.
LOVELY DREAMER
£50.00
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MARVELOUS BLOOMS
MARVELOUS BLOOMS
£63.00
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A lush, rounded bouquet of hydrangeas and greenery is shown front-on against a pure white backdrop, like a carefully posed studio portrait of flowers freshly arranged for delivery across New Addington. The central focus is a generous, cloud-like sphere of creamy white hydrangea, made up of tiny four-petalled florets that overlap in soft layers, creating a plush, cushiony effect. Surrounding this heart of white are several full heads of pastel blue hydrangeas, their petals edged with delicate ruffles and soft shadows, giving the impression of drifting summer clouds seen from the gardens near Milne Park. Interwoven between these are crisp lime-green hydrangeas, their cooler tone bringing a lively freshness that lifts the whole design and adds gentle movement to the eye. Embracing the hydrangeas is an artful mix of foliage: rounded, silvery eucalyptus leaves with a matte finish wind gracefully around the blooms, offering a cool, contemporary contrast, while darker, glossy green leaves fill the spaces and create depth, as if the bouquet has just been gathered from a well-tended local garden. The stems are clearly visible at the bottom, straight and green, bound neatly together in the classic hand-tied style that sits perfectly in a favourite vase by a New Addington window. The lighting is soft yet bright enough to reveal every vein, edge, and curve, giving the arrangement a sense of calm poise. With its soothing palette of white, blue, and green, the bouquet feels ideal for birthdays, housewarmings, or quiet thank-yous, bringing a cool, peaceful elegance into everyday life.
MOONLIGHT PATH
£60.00
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A vibrant hand-tied bouquet is shown upright against a bright white backdrop, allowing every detail of the floristry to stand out as if displayed in a New Addington shop window. In the heart of the design, plump pink roses unfurl their layered petals, their soft blush tones lending an air of tenderness and classic charm. Interwoven between them, sunny yellow gerbera daisies with distinctive dark chocolate centres beam outward, their crisp petals radiating like little suns and instantly lifting the mood. Above this warm centre, tall, graceful blue delphinium spikes stretch upward, each stem lined with numerous small florets that introduce cool, calming tones, echoing the open skies over Addington Park on a clear day. The bouquet is generously framed with varied greenery that gives it a lush, full silhouette: delicate fern fronds peek out from the lower edges, broad, smooth leaves catch the light with a glossy sheen, and clusters of finely textured, bright green filler create a mossy, cushion-like effect between blooms. Around the base of the flower heads, the florist has wrapped several large, arched leaves into a structured collar, their subtle striping adding contemporary flair and drawing the eye to the skilled workmanship. Below, the straight stems are aligned and gathered tightly, bound in a pale cream or soft green wrapping material and tied with a simple bow, suggesting a freshly prepared bouquet ready for same-day delivery across New Addington. The overall impression is of a joyful, modern arrangement that balances colour, height, and texture, perfect for celebrating milestones, offering congratulations, or bringing a burst of happiness into a local home.
NATURAL POETRY
£60.00
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Set against a bright white backdrop, this hand-tied bouquet looks like a fleeting moment of New Addington spring captured in flowers. Full, velvety garden roses in blush, dusty pink, and muted mauve open generously at the centre, their layered petals curling outwards in soft spirals that speak of classic romance. Around them, abundant ruffled carnations billow like tiny silk skirts, with creamy, pale pink hearts gradually deepening to rose, fuchsia, and plum at the petal edges, creating a delicate ombré effect. Threaded through this warmth are cool, striking accents of deep indigo and royal blue, including a standout open anemone with a dark, inky centre positioned toward the front - a bold contrast that adds drama without overwhelming the gentle mood. Elegant, slightly tapered blue buds, reminiscent of tulips or closed anemones, tuck between the roses and carnations, giving the bouquet depth and intrigue. Wisps of pale lilac and lavender stock lift the eye upward, their multiple tiny florets catching the light and adding a sense of airiness that evokes an evening walk near Milne Park. Nestled among the blooms, silvery-green eucalyptus leaves with their rounded shapes mingle with darker, glossy greenery, framing the colours while hinting at a cool, aromatic freshness. The gathered stems at the base are neatly tied, underscoring its nature as a freshly made, hand-crafted bouquet ready for same-day flower delivery in New Addington. The overall impression is one of comfort and quiet celebration, ideal for marking an anniversary, sending love on a birthday, or offering a gentle, uplifting gesture in times of need.
NOBLE BEAUTY
£67.00
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As I shape this bouquet in our New Addington workshop, I am drawn to the subtle interplay between velvety blush gerberas and the iconic spiral of pristine pink roses, reminiscent of the first tender blooms of spring in Addington Valley. The soft gradients of pink sweep gently across the arrangement, like watercolours tinged with hope, while bright violet statice offers a cheerful interruption-a nod to the lively flower stalls of Central Parade. Each leaf, fresh and glossy with a cool, dewy touch, cradles the floral forms above, anchoring them much like the rich greenery borders surrounding our community's cherished green spaces. Set within a slender, understated vase, the bouquet seems to glow gently, shimmering in filtered daylight against a crisp background, the kind of subtle radiance that invites closer admiration. Crafted with dedication and enthusiasm, this composition makes an uplifting birthday gift, a get-well wish sent to a neighbour near Lodge Lane, or a sophisticated addition to any New Addington living room. Every bloom is chosen for its beauty and emotional resonance, reflecting the joy, hope, and careful artistry that distinguishes local floral design.
PINK DAZE
£49.00
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A richly detailed floral bouquet rests against a clean white background, every stem placed with the kind of care you'd expect from an experienced New Addington florist. The design is dominated by a tapestry of pinks and purples, with soft blush roses opening in gentle spirals, some still cupped and shy, others more fully unfurled so their intricate centres can be seen. Interwoven with the roses, generous carnations in shades of dusty rose and mauve form ruffled cushions, their frilled petals catching the light and adding a sense of softness and comfort. Rising through this softness are slender spires of deep indigo and violet Veronica, adding height and a slightly wilder edge, like the vertical lines of flowers you might notice on a stroll around nearby green spaces. Between these, clusters of velvety purple lisianthus tuck in, their layered, flute-like blooms deepening the colour palette and introducing a cool, romantic note. Delicate sprays of aster-style flowers in pale lavender-blue are scattered throughout, their tiny star-shaped blooms giving the arrangement a light, airy halo and a whisper of countryside charm. The whole composition is anchored by lush foliage: chartreuse-green filler brings flashes of brightness, while eucalyptus and other leafy greens create a mix of rounded and elongated shapes that frame the blossoms. The visible hand-tied stems at the base hint at the bouquet's weight and freshness, ready to be placed in water as soon as it arrives. This arrangement radiates warmth, thoughtfulness, and quiet celebration, making it perfect for marking a birthday, saying thank you, or sending a gentle gesture of affection to someone in New Addington or the surrounding area.
SPRING CHARM
£57.00
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This richly detailed bouquet channels the spirit of a sunlit morning in New Addington, where nature's boldest colours thrive. Dominating the arrangement are large, cheerful sunflowers, their radiant faces stretching upward, encircled by rosettes of buttery yellow roses whose petals floral designers have coaxed open into full, inviting spirals. Among the golden tones, a scattering of bright red hypericum berries peeks out-like laughter among old friends-giving visual punch and a sense of conviviality. Fern fronds and wispy, delicate greens frame the blooms, their gentle movement hinting at the winding paths through local South London parks. Eucalyptus leaves and slender spikes add refreshing blue-green notes, balancing the palette with rustic sophistication. The vase, clear and rounded, reveals a lively network of green stems beneath the water's reflective surface, emphasizing freshness and transparency-qualities prized by neighbourhood homes along King Henry's Drive. This arrangement conjures the scent of open meadows and evokes an atmosphere of heartfelt joy, perfect for birthdays, family gatherings, or simply transforming a living room on Homestead Way. Designed by a passionate local florist, it's a visual and sensory reminder that even the ordinary days in New Addington can be illuminated with surprising bursts of colour and connection.
SUNNY FIELDS
£70.00
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A striking bouquet of Gerbera daisies sits elegantly in a crystal-clear vase, the arrangement alive with the hues of a New Addington sunrise-brilliant yellow, tangerine orange, and deep fuchsia. Each daisy's petals radiate an exuberance reminiscent of open spaces like Addington Vale, while their rich, dark centers offer a pleasing depth. Lush, emerald foliage threads between the blooms, highlighting the contrast and craftsmanship poured into each detail by local florists. Wrapped in textured kraft paper and a gleaming sheath of cellophane that forms a classic cone, the bouquet feels both rustic and refined. The shoreline of stems is neatly visible through the water in the vase, and a band of twine, simple yet elegant, ties the design together with a small, white, rose-adorned tag gently hanging-inviting curiosity and hinting at a personal message. The ambient light brings out the vibrancy of each hue, creating an impression that this arrangement is ready to bring warmth to a home on Homestead Way or lift spirits on a special day. As a whole, the bouquet exudes joy and celebration, perfectly suited for anniversaries, thank yous, or New Addington's busy family milestones, embodying the thoughtful touch of an expert local florist.
SUNNY GARDEN
£49.00
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As a florist in New Addington, it's a true joy to craft arrangements that balance colour, texture, and heartfelt sentiment for every neighbour and visitor alike. Here, a lavish gathering of coral-infused, peach-blushed roses sits centre stage, each bloom opening in a graceful, fluid spiral. The way the petals move from buttery yellow and soft cream at the centre to glowing pink and reddish-coral at their rims imparts a dreamy sense of movement-invoking the gentle light at the close of a New Addington summer day. Glossy, dark green foliage wraps itself lovingly around the bouquet, adding depth and lift, much like the comforting embrace of a familiar local park. The softness of each rose petal and the velvety texture of the leaves is palpable, hinting at both visual and tactile delight. The scent rises subtly, carrying notes of freshly cut blooms and sunwarmed greenery-an echo of market mornings on Central Parade. To the side, a pouch of Thorntons Orange Crisp chocolates and two irresistible, shiny truffles rest as a promise of shared indulgence. This pairing, full of vibrant hues and sweet temptation, feels tailor-made for celebrating life's milestones or offering loving comfort nearby-perhaps a birthday celebrated at home, or a Mother's Day surprise delivered to a loved one in New Addington. This is a gift to lift spirits, connect hearts, and bring a little magic into ordinary days.
SWEET SERENADE
£89.00
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A luxurious celebration of colour and texture unfolds from the heart of New Addington in this hand-tied bouquet. The eye is immediately drawn to dramatic hydrangeas, their full heads painted in rich blues and muted purples that suggest the shifting sky over nearby Addington Vale. Amidst these, soft lavender roses and pristine creamy whites quietly bloom, their petals radiating classic elegance and subtle perfume, enhancing the ensemble's sense of romance. Rounded white ranunculus anchor the design, their countless petals and buttery texture standing out with a captivating softness. Slender buds and open blooms of pale yellow lisianthus are threaded delicately throughout, like the first rays of morning sunlight filtering through Milne Park. Sprays of vivid pink fillers and wispy astilbe plumes dance between the larger blooms, infusing the bouquet with energy and a gentle, whimsical air. The composition is dotted with lacy, nearly translucent green fillers and lush foliage, each leaf enhancing the arrangement's structure and freshness. Tied together at the base with a broad, glossy purple ribbon, this bouquet embodies the floral expertise found in New Addington's best florists-ideal for celebrating loved ones or adorning a local townhouse's dining table.
TIMELESS VICTORIAN
£57.00
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TROPIC GETAWAY 2
TROPIC GETAWAY
£64.00
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YOU ARE EXQUISITE
YOU ARE EXQUISITE
£65.00
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