Islington Balloons & Flowers

At Islington Flowers, we love helping our neighbours celebrate every occasion with beautiful flowers, bespoke balloon displays and hand-crafted bouquets. From vibrant birthday bunches to elegant thank-you arrangements, our experienced local florist team carefully selects each stem and balloon for freshness, colour and style.

Based in the heart of Islington, just a short stroll from Upper Street and Islington Green, we know what our local customers in Angel, Highbury and Barnsbury love. Whether you need a joyful balloon bouquet for a children's party or a romantic mix of roses and helium balloons for a proposal by the Regent's Canal, we'll guide you to the perfect design.

We offer reliable same-day delivery across Islington and nearby areas when you order online before 3 PM. Our drivers know the local streets, from Essex Road to the quieter residential squares, ensuring your flowers and balloons arrive looking immaculate and on time.

  • Hand-crafted bouquets and coordinating balloon arrangements
  • Local, knowledgeable florist team with years of experience
  • Trusted same-day delivery service across Islington and surrounding areas

As a long-established, independent shop, Islington Flowers is committed to quality, honest advice and warm, personal service. Order your balloons and flowers online today and let our local experts help you make your next celebration truly memorable.

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Balloons & Flowers
A beautifully coordinated birthday scene shows a lush bouquet and a bright foil balloon glowing together in gentle daylight, reminiscent of a home just off Camden Passage in Islington. The flowers are gathered in a sleek, clear glass cylinder vase, their stems visible through the water, demonstrating careful conditioning by an experienced florist. Dominating the arrangement are generous magenta Gerbera daisies, their petals radiating from near-black centres like little fireworks frozen mid-burst. Nestled among them are layers of soft pink and deeper rose-toned roses, ranging from tight, promise-filled buds to partially opened blooms that curl back in delicate spirals. Clusters of rich purple filler flowers, likely statice or similar, are woven throughout, introducing velvety texture and a slightly wild, garden-inspired feel. Lush green foliage fans outward, some leaves broad and polished, others smaller and more feathery, giving the bouquet structure and movement, as if it were just gathered from a well-tended local garden. The base is wrapped in sheer, light pink cellophane that crinkles softly and catches the light, enhancing the feminine, festive mood. A small, creamy white tag with a subtle floral emblem hangs from rustic twine tied around the neck of the vase, a finishing touch that suggests a carefully considered birthday gift. Just in front and to the right, a round Mylar "Happy Birthday" balloon gleams. Its white, lightly speckled background is scattered with bright floral and circular motifs in yellow, aqua, lime, pink, and purple, framing cheerful pink cursive lettering. The softly blurred indoor background keeps the focus firmly on this joyful combination, perfect for same-day birthday delivery to friends and family across Islington.
SORBET & BALLOON
£73.00
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In the gentle embrace of early light this bouquet radiates quiet celebration and refined warmth. Pink Gerbera daisies, generous and open like soft smiles, form luminous rings whose buttercream-yellow centres glow against pale petals. Tucked between them, pristine pink roses show petals as silky as blush velvet, their rounded forms bringing a romantic anchor to the design. Sharp, vivid sprays of purple statice or limonium are woven through the composition, offering crisp texture and a lively depth that lifts the pastels into a more complex, layered tapestry. Lush green leaves-glossy, thick and varied in shape-frame the flowers and ground the bouquet with a natural, garden-fresh presence. The arrangement is conceived for a birthday: a whimsical 'Happy Birthday' motif is suggested nearby, echoing happiness and the small ritual of celebration. The scent is gentle and restrained, a whisper of rose with green, watery notes from the stems and foliage rather than an overpowering perfume. Arranged in a clear glass vase with water and visible stems, the bouquet reads as both carefully composed and effortlessly natural. It feels like a gift you might bring after browsing Camden Passage or the Angel's shops-an intimate floral gesture fashioned by an experienced hand, meant to brighten a favourite Islington kitchen or a quiet desk with the uncomplicated delight of fresh blooms.
PINK DAZE & BIRTHDAY BALLOON
£70.00
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A lively, heartwarming gerbera bouquet fills the centre of this image, evoking the feeling of stepping into a friendly Islington flower shop on a bright morning. The arrangement is composed of around a dozen large gerbera daisies, each bloom fully open and almost perfectly round, with smooth, flat petals radiating evenly from a dark central disk. The colours are bold and uplifting: cheerful yellow, energetic orange, and deep magenta tones mingle together, creating a patchwork of warmth that recalls summer days in Highbury Fields. Between the flower heads, pockets of rich green foliage emerge, giving the bouquet depth and a natural, garden-fresh texture. The stems are gathered in a classic hand-tied style, wrapped first in rustic, brown kraft paper that has visible crinkles and folds, then enclosed in a layer of glossy clear cellophane. This combination of matte and shine plays together nicely, with the paper adding warmth and the cellophane offering a more polished finish suitable for gifting. Around the base, a piece of natural twine is neatly knotted, its fibres slightly uneven, reinforcing the sense that this has been carefully prepared by hand rather than machine. The bouquet stands in a simple, cylindrical glass vase partly filled with water, the green stems standing straight and tidy beneath the lush canopy of flowers. Off to the lower right, a round white foil balloon completes the composition. Its surface is sprinkled with pink and gold confetti dots and tiny hearts, like scattered celebrations frozen in time. Across the middle, an elegant pink script spells out "best Mum," aligning the flowers and balloon into a single, loving tribute. It feels like the ideal gift for Mother's Day or a special birthday, ready to be delivered anywhere from Angel to Canonbury by a local Islington florist.
SUNNY GARDEN & MUM BALLOON
£65.00
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This image shows a celebratory "Mum to Be" bouquet set against a bright, white background, its colours vivid and uplifting, like a burst of joy arriving at a townhouse near Islington Green. Dominating the arrangement are generous fuchsia pink gerbera daisies, their dark central discs and perfectly arranged petals creating a striking, modern look. Threaded among these bolder blooms are softer-toned pink roses in various stages of bloom: some still tightly budded, others part-open with unfurling, velvety petals that evoke tenderness and warmth. Small clusters of purple filler flowers add a whisper of cool colour, giving the bouquet dimension and a slightly wild, garden-inspired charm. Surrounding the flowers, mixed foliage in different leaf shapes-some elongated and slender, others broader and glossy-adds depth, contrast, and a freshly gathered feel, reminiscent of the greenery along the quiet streets off Essex Road. The stems are neatly bound and wrapped in layers of pink tissue, from bright to pastel, then finished with a clear cellophane wrap that reflects the light and enhances the sense of occasion. At the front of the bouquet, a round foil balloon in intense fuchsia pink, patterned with bright white polka dots, captures attention. Across its centre, in sweeping white script, the words "Mum to Be!" are written, with a delicate detail of a small pink heart sitting inside a white heart outline placed between the words, symbolising the baby held within a mother's love. The overall mood is festive yet gentle, perfect for delivery to a baby shower in Islington, a cosy celebration at home in Barnsbury, or a thoughtful surprise for an expectant parent in the local area.
MUM TO BE
£60.00
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Against a pure white backdrop, this new baby girl arrangement feels both modern and tender, as though it has just been delivered to a family in Islington celebrating their newborn's first night at home. At the heart of the composition sits a tall, square light pink gift box, filled to overflowing with a lush mix of fresh flowers. The central star is a single bright pink gerbera daisy, its round, daisy-like face opened wide and cheerful. Surrounding it are dense clusters of white chrysanthemums, each bloom made up of countless pale petals that soften the overall look. Interlaced among these are elegant alstroemeria in a gentle palette of soft pink and white, their petals dotted with fine speckles that add a painterly, almost freckled charm. A creamy yellow lily bud rises slightly higher than the other blooms, still tightly closed, mirroring the delicate beginnings of a new baby's life. Nestled between the main flowers are bright green, textured button blooms lending a playful contrast to the more traditional shapes, while glossy dark green leaves and fine fern fronds fan out gently around the edges. The bouquet is wrapped in crinkled pastel pink tissue paper and sheltered in a clear cellophane layer that reflects subtle highlights, evoking morning light slipping through a window onto a pram in a Canonbury living room. To the right, a whimsical metallic foil balloon shaped like a baby pram completes the scene. Its hot pink body, purple hood, and purple wheels with multicoloured spokes in shades of pink, yellow, blue, and purple create a cheerful, storybook feel. Across the side, bold yellow and green letters proudly declare "It's a Girl!", accompanied by tiny heart symbols. The combination of florals and balloon radiates joy and celebration, ideal for sending love to new parents in Islington from Angel to Highbury.
NOTHING LIKE PINK & BABY GIRL BALLOON
£60.00
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There is a lullaby softness to this new-baby arrangement, a composition that feels quietly jubilant yet tender - the kind of bouquet a local florist might deliver across Islington on a rainless spring morning. The central round bouquet is abundant with creamy white roses, full spray chrysanthemums and stately white lilies, some still in bud and promising to unfurl, which gives the arrangement a sense of unfolding life. Interspersed among the white blooms are delicate clusters of lavender-blue, hyacinth-like blossoms that offer gentle texture, and several bold, electric-blue chrysanthemums that provide a lively focal contrast, their saturated colour reading like a joyful exclamation. A variety of lush greenery - broad glossy leaves and soft fern fronds - frames the flowers and lifts the scent toward the nose: a quiet green perfume mingling with the honeyed note of roses. The stems are swaddled in crinkled, cream-coloured paper and presented in a sturdy royal-blue rectangular box, whose matte finish feels contemporary and comforting at once. Floating just to the right is a cheerful light-blue foil balloon shaped like a pram, trimmed with darker-blue accents, tiny polka dots and hearts, and emblazoned with the playful words It's a Boy in sunshine-yellow and lime-green lettering. Set against a simple white backdrop, the arrangement conveys celebration without fuss - an elegant welcome for a newborn son, ideal for a private visit near Islington Green, a baby shower at a local café off Essex Road, or a bedside surprise at the Whittington Hospital.
SEA PEARL & BABY BOY BALLOON
£67.00
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This image shows a bright, heartfelt Father's Day gift set arranged against a clean white background, combining the gentle elegance of hydrangeas with the fun of a celebratory balloon. The bouquet, positioned to the left and centre, is composed of large, rounded hydrangea heads in a classic hand-tied style you might see on display at a florist just off Islington's Essex Road. In the middle, several creamy white hydrangeas form the main focal point, their tiny individual florets packed so closely that they resemble soft clusters of lace. Radiating around them, cool light blue hydrangeas bring a soothing, peaceful tone, their blue petals suggesting the calm of a clear sky above Islington Green. Punctuating these cooler colours, vivid lime green hydrangeas gather near the base and edges, offering a lively, modern contrast and a sense of freshness. Interspersed generously throughout the bouquet are sprigs of silvery eucalyptus and deeper green foliage. The eucalyptus leaves, with their rounded shapes and muted colour, soften the overall look, while the darker greenery adds structure and visual depth. The stems are neatly gathered and tied at the bottom, extending straight down and reinforcing the impression of a freshly prepared, hand-crafted gift, ideal for same-day delivery across Angel, Canonbury, and the wider Islington area. Overlapping the lower right section of the bouquet is a round, glossy foil balloon. It features a white centre framed at the top and bottom by bold black and white stripes. The central wording reads "For the BEST DAD EVER!" in a mix of simple black text and larger, colourful patterned letters. "BEST" and "DAD" are rendered in red, teal, green, and polka dots, and a small "No. 1" rosette sits proudly by the word "BEST." Scattered stars and tiny dots in bright colours decorate the balloon, enhancing the festive mood. Together, the cool-toned hydrangeas, lush greenery, and cheerful balloon form a loving tribute, perfect for letting a dad in Islington know how appreciated he is.
BEST DAD EVER EUPHORIA
£70.00
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A warm, celebratory bouquet composed with the quiet expertise of an Islington florist is shown on a plain white field, its colours arranged to speak of gratitude and joy. Prominent peachy-orange roses form the heart of the display; each bloom opens in layered spirals, soft to the touch and releasing a subtle, familiar fragrance. Yellow gerbera daisies punctuate the grouping like sunbursts, their flat, satiny petals surrounding dark centers that anchor their cheerfulness. Rich, maroon carnations sit between the roses and daisies, offering dense, ruffled texture and a deep counterpoint to the lighter tones, while fragile white alstroemeria with fine speckling lends delicate contrast and a sense of airiness. Abundant glossy foliage - broad leaves and slender stems - supports the flowers, giving the bouquet volume and a garden-fresh silhouette. Everything is arranged in a clear glass vase where the trimmed stems and clean water remain visible, a deliberate, honest detail that signals freshness. Positioned to the lower right and slightly overlapping the vase is a round white Mylar balloon patterned with gold and fuchsia polka dots and tiny hearts; across its centre the message "best Mum" is written in elegant fuchsia script, affectionate and unmistakable. This composition feels like a favourite present sent from Upper Street or the Angel, an arrangement Islington Flowers might prepare for Mother's Day deliveries-bright, tactile, and composed to make a mother feel truly seen and celebrated.
BEST MUM AWARD
£65.00
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This image frames a thoughtful good-luck gift the way we might prepare it for a neighbour in Islington: generous, reassuring and quietly festive. On a clean white background a bouquet leans slightly left, composed of tender light-pink roses with tightly furled petals, silk-soft peach-orange Gerbera daisies centered by rich brown discs, and airy sprays of white gypsophila that fall like tiny clouds between blooms. Small white and lime-green chrysanthemum clusters add a crisp, lively texture and contrast the deeper greens of the foliage. The flowers rest in a transparent glass vase tied with a simple twine or raffia bow, the knot giving a homemade, market-style charm that recalls local stalls around Chapel Market and upper Holloway Road. Dominating the foreground to the right is a round, shiny silver Mylar balloon decorated with scattered hearts, stars and colourful confetti shapes; the playful Good Luck! message appears in a multi-coloured, bouncy typeface - the o's of Good replaced by yellow smiley faces, one winking, the other sticking out its tongue - and the word Luck arcs across in a lively sequence of green, orange, red and blue. A subtle Kaleidoscope logo appears at the balloon's bottom rim. You can almost smell the gentle perfume of the roses and feel the papery smoothness of Gerbera petals. As an Islington florist I'd imagine this set arriving to offer encouragement before exams, job interviews or new ventures - a friendly, hand-tied gesture available for local delivery around Upper Street and Highbury Fields by Islington Flowers.
GOOD LUCK COMBO
£60.00
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This image presents a tranquil yet festive anniversary ensemble, ideal for a silver celebration in Islington, framed against a spotless white background. On the left, a hand-tied bouquet brims with white chrysanthemum-style daisies, their neatly arranged petals radiating around warm yellow centres that lend a touch of gentle brightness. Nestled amongst these blooms are slim, elongated buds of white lilies, still closed but edged with a whisper of green, hinting at blossoms that will slowly open and release a delicate fragrance over several days in a home near Angel or Canonbury. Fine sprays of baby's breath drift between the larger flowers, creating a soft, cloud-like layer of tiny white blossoms that give the bouquet an airy, romantic feel. Surrounding everything is a frame of deep green foliage, its leaves layered and slightly glossy, adding structure, contrast, and a sense of natural abundance. The stems are carefully wrapped in a base of clear cellophane, offering subtle reflections and a tidy silhouette, then covered in rustic brown kraft paper folded into crisp, angled pleats, the base gathered and tied securely. The wrapping gives the arrangement the appearance of having just been prepared by a local Islington florist for same-day delivery to a townhouse off Upper Street or a restaurant celebration near Chapel Market. To the right of the bouquet sits a round silver foil balloon, its metallic surface shimmering with gentle highlights and shadows. At its centre, the number "25th" appears in an elegant script font, while an intricate border of scrolling patterns and stylised floral details, printed in darker silver, circles the edge. Behind this, the words "Happy Anniversary" repeat softly in pale grey, reinforcing the celebratory message without overpowering the design. The overall composition speaks of enduring love, tasteful celebration, and the kind of quietly refined gift chosen to mark a 25-year milestone.
HAPPY 25TH ANNIVERSARY
£60.00
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This photograph captures a joyful, milestone bouquet and balloon set against a clean, white background, as though ready to be carried down Essex Road in Islington for a special 100th birthday surprise. The floral arrangement is gathered in a tall, cylindrical vase finished in soft matte pink, with fine ribbing that adds gentle texture without distracting from the blooms. Rising above the rim, pale pink lilies become the natural focal point, their wide, star-shaped flowers stretching outward while a few buds remain elegantly closed, edged with just a hint of colour. Surrounding them, roses in shades of blush, dusty rose, and mauve are nestled close together, their velvety petals layered in tight spirals that gradually loosen at the edges. Interspersed among the roses, deep purple lisianthus add richness and contrast, their delicate, ruffled petals curling softly inward. Sprays of small lavender asters, each flower a daisy-like circle with a yellow centre, contribute lightness and a touch of wildflower charm. Bright lime green button chrysanthemums punctuate the design with neat, spherical blooms, bringing in a crisp, modern note. Fine clouds of white baby's breath float throughout, softening the transitions between colours and adding a sense of airiness. A mix of dark green foliage, from broad, glossy leaves to slender, arching stems, surrounds and supports the flowers, giving the arrangement fullness and structure. To the lower right, a round foil balloon glints with metallic sheen, its surface sprinkled with tiny confetti dots in vivid shades of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. Dominating its centre, large white numbers "100" are printed with a subtle shadow effect, making the centennial milestone unmistakable. The image conveys joy, pride, and gratitude, perfectly suited to celebrating a 100th birthday or anniversary in the heart of Islington.
100 YEARS YOUNG
£65.00
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