New Cross GIFTS FOR HIM

At New Cross Florist, we know finding the right gifts for him can be a challenge - so we've curated stylish, modern flowers, lush plants and thoughtful add-ons that men genuinely appreciate. From bold, architectural bouquets to relaxed greenery for the desk or home, everything is hand-made here in New Cross, just a short walk from New Cross Gate station and close to Goldsmiths, University of London.

Our experienced local florist team carefully selects long-lasting stems, seasonal foliage and masculine colour palettes - deep greens, rich burgundies and clean whites - ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, thank-you gifts or a surprise delivery to the office. We regularly deliver across:

  • Deptford & Deptford High Street
  • Brockley & surrounding residential streets
  • Peckham and the wider SE14 / SE15 area

Need it today? Order by 3 PM for trusted same-day delivery from our New Cross studio. You can easily order online in a few clicks, choosing from crafted gift sets that can include plants, chocolates or a personalised card.

As an established independent New Cross Florist, we're proud of our reputation for quality, reliability and honest advice. If you're not sure what he'll like, our florists are happy to guide you based on his style, workplace or home decor. Send a gift that feels personal and well thought-out - created locally, delivered with care, and designed to make his day.

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GIFTS FOR HIM
This vibrant hand-tied bouquet, photographed against a plain white backdrop, captures the lively character of New Cross in floral form. The arrangement is densely packed in a rounded dome, each stem carefully placed to create a harmonious balance of colour and texture. Dominating the centre are several striking hot pink roses, their full, velvety petals opening in elegant spirals of intense fuchsia. Encircling them, lime-green spider chrysanthemums explode outward with fine, spidery petals, each bloom forming a whimsical burst of chartreuse that provides a fresh, contemporary edge. Deep indigo and royal purple lisianthus blooms are interwoven among the brighter flowers, some fully open and softly ruffled, others standing tall as slender buds, adding both depth and a sense of unfolding drama. Bright yellow gerbera-style daisies, with their tidy rings of petals and golden discs, dot the bouquet like pockets of sunshine, reminiscent of cheerful market days along nearby Deptford High Street. A single creamy pale-yellow rose bud peeks shyly from the lower portion, its tight, smooth petals creating a gentle contrast to the more open blossoms. Fine sprays of light pink or lavender filler flowers thread their way between the larger heads, alongside slim green buds that stretch just above the main form, giving the design a natural, garden-grown feel. The entire composition is embraced by lush dark green foliage, with textured fern fronds and smooth, eucalyptus-like leaves providing structure, shadow, and depth. Altogether, the bouquet conveys a mood of joy, congratulations, and thoughtful connection, perfectly suited for same-day delivery across New Cross to mark birthdays, promotions, or simple "thinking of you" moments.
GARDEN STROLL
£49.00
FESTIVAL OF COLOURS 1
FESTIVAL OF COLOURS
£54.50
Displayed upright against a clean white background, this hand-tied bouquet feels like a snapshot of autumn gathered from the lively streets and green corners of New Cross. The arrangement forms a generous dome, anchored by large chrysanthemums whose petals spill out in layers of deep golden yellow, rich amber, and rusty orange, creating a sense of warmth and texture you can almost feel. Between these bold blooms, several creamy white roses are tucked, their smooth, spiralling petals unfolding in soft stages, lending a calm, romantic note that balances the more dramatic colours. Running through the design are distinctive yellow-orange celosia flowers, with their velvety, coral-like curves and brain-shaped folds, adding a playful yet luxurious touch that would not look out of place in a creative studio off New Cross Gate. Dotted throughout the bouquet are clusters of small white daisy-like flowers with bright yellow centres, reminiscent of chamomile, bringing a light, airy charm and a hint of wildflower meadow to the more structured blooms. Surrounding and weaving among the flowers, feathery sprays of lime-green solidago and assorted green foliage add volume and movement, their fresh colour brightening the entire composition like a patch of sunlit grass in Telegraph Hill Park. At the base, the stems are clearly visible, carefully aligned and bound with green florist's tape, revealing a professional hand and making the bouquet ready for a vase or doorstep delivery across New Cross. Under bright, even lighting that reveals every ridge, petal, and leaf, the bouquet radiates comfort, optimism, and gentle celebration, ideal for birthdays, congratulations, or sending warm thoughts to someone nearby.
COUNTRYSIDE BUNCH
£65.00
INSPIRATION
INSPIRATION
£65.00
FLORIST CHOICE
FLORIST CHOICE £50
£50.00
This image shows a sophisticated hatbox arrangement where the artistry lies in contrast and harmony, much like the eclectic streets of New Cross themselves. At the heart of the design, densely clustered yellow roses form a smooth, rounded dome, every flower carefully angled so the viewer can admire its spiralled centre. The petals are plump and velvety, with subtle gradients from pale, buttery bases to deeper golden edges, as if each bloom has been kissed by late afternoon light over Fordham Park. Punctuating this sunny mass are upright stems of deep burgundy leucadendron, their elongated, cone-like bracts fanning out like small, pointed petals. These architectural elements shift from rich maroon at the tips through russet and brown-red tones into muted green at the stem, lending both depth and a contemporary edge to the cheerful yellow. Enveloping the blooms is an assortment of lush foliage-broad, glossy leaves that create a steady base and finer, feathery greenery that threads through the flowers and gently spills past the rim of the container, giving the arrangement a graceful, slightly untamed feel. The flowers emerge from a round, matte black hatbox, whose top edge is circled with fine white lace, the delicate pattern adding an almost heirloom touch to the sleek vessel. Against a simple white background, the interplay of colour and texture becomes the main story, inviting the viewer to imagine the soft, slightly sweet scent of the roses and the crisp feel of the leucadendron bracts. One can picture this piece on a windowsill overlooking New Cross Gate, bringing a burst of warmth to a creative studio, or delivered as a thoughtful gift to a friend near Goldsmiths, where it would speak of care, appreciation, and understated celebration.
BOX OF SUNSHINE
£115.00
A masterful gathering of blossoms embodies the artistic soul of New Cross, drawing inspiration from the district's creative enclaves and garden squares. The show-stopping centre of the bouquet is formed by plush spheres of blue and purple hydrangea, their velvety petals imbuing the arrangement with cool elegance. Tucked among these are exquisitely spiraled roses in soft lavender and creamy ivory, blooming with refined grace reminiscent of relaxed afternoons in Fordham Park. Layers of white ranunculus and wispy sprays of yellow lisianthus deliver lightness and soft complexity, echoing springtime walks down Amersham Vale. Pops of lively fuchsia filler flowers and feathery pink astilbe cluster along the periphery, bringing energy and a playful, whimsical finish. The bouquet's ensemble is lifted by intricate green and white filler-light as lace and fresh as open air-while glossy deep green leaves cradle each bloom. Tied at the base with a sleek royal purple satin ribbon, this bouquet channels the creativity and warmth of New Cross Florist, ideally suited for celebrations, intimate milestones, or infusing a touch of vibrant artistry into the home.
TIMELESS VICTORIAN
£57.00
PUMPKIN PIE 2
PUMPKIN PIE
£64.50
Set against a pure white backdrop, this hand-tied bouquet feels like a burst of warm evening light gathered into the hands. At its centre, full-headed roses in shades of peach, apricot, and soft salmon slowly unfurl, each bloom showing a gentle shift from pale, creamy rims to deeper, honeyed orange and coral at the core. Threaded between these are dramatic Gerbera daisies in tones of deep magenta and burgundy, their slender petals fanning out gracefully around textured centres that catch the light with subtle highlights, giving the arrangement an uplifting, almost smiling expression. Slightly offset sits a magnificent King Protea, its sculptural, artichoke-like bracts in maroon, muted red-brown, and dusty blush pink creating an exotic focal point that anchors the design. Punctuating the warmer hues are clusters of bright lime-green Santini chrysanthemums, tight, spherical buttons that add a playful energy and tactile contrast. The bouquet is supported by an abundance of greenery: broad, polished leaves forming a strong base, long sword-like fronds adding height, and delicate sprigs of eucalyptus with their cool, silvery-green discs softening the edges. The stems are gathered and tied with precision, as you'd expect from an experienced florist serving the New Cross community, from Goldsmiths' campus to the streets around Fordham Park. Light seems to skim gently across the petals, suggesting freshness and careful conditioning, making this arrangement perfect for same-day delivery to mark a celebration, send love, or simply brighten a flat overlooking New Cross Gate with contemporary floral charm.
RADIANT GEM
£50.00
A joyful 100th celebration scene is set against a pure white background, where a generously packed bouquet and a gleaming balloon create a striking focal point. The flowers are gathered into a modern ribbed vase in a soft dusty pink, its matte finish gently contrasting with the smooth, luminous petals above. Pale pink lilies take centre stage, some fully open with star-shaped blooms and long, arching stamens, others still in slender, tightly wrapped buds showing just a hint of colour. Around them, soft pink and dusky rose-coloured roses swirl in layered rosettes, their velvety petals suggesting romance and remembrance. Deep purple lisianthus blooms are tucked between the roses, their slightly ruffled petals offering richness and depth, while delicate sprigs of lavender asters with bright yellow centres add small, cheerful bursts of colour. Lime green button chrysanthemums appear like tiny cushions of texture, bringing a fresh, almost citrus-like brightness to the palette. Wisps of white baby's breath are threaded throughout the bouquet, creating a misty veil that softens each transition from one flower to the next. A collar of dark green foliage frames the arrangement, leaves overlapping and curling naturally, reminiscent of the greenery found in hidden New Cross gardens behind brick terraces. Just to the lower right of the floral display, a round foil balloon shines under the light. Its surface is filled with tiny, multi-coloured confetti dots-red, orange, yellow, green, blue-giving it the feel of a party frozen in time. In the centre, the large white numerals "100" stand out with a subtle shadow, clearly marking the significance of the milestone. This image beautifully reflects the spirit of a centenarian celebration, fitting for a cherished relative or neighbour in the New Cross community.
100 YEARS YOUNG
£65.00
A beautifully composed bouquet of white and green blooms is shown against a pure white background, every stem arranged with careful intention to create a rounded, generous silhouette. The focal point is a cluster of fully opened ivory roses, their soft, velvety petals spiralling gently outward from warm, buttery centres, suggesting that familiar, nostalgic rose scent that feels both soothing and elegant. Surrounding them are decorative ornamental kale, or flowering cabbages, with wide, textured outer leaves in deep green folding into tightly layered rosettes of pale chartreuse and delicate yellow-green, lending the bouquet a contemporary garden-style flair. Scattered among these larger forms are clusters of tiny white spray chrysanthemums and dainty daisy-style blooms, each one formed by slender petals surrounding a subtle yellow-green eye, which brings a light, cheerful sparkle to the arrangement. Fine, star-shaped astrantia in greenish-white tones are threaded between the bigger flowers, their intricate, almost spiky appearance giving a soft hint of wildness and natural movement. Small flashes of white alstroemeria, with narrow petals and faint striping, weave through the design, adding another note of delicate refinement. A halo of lush foliage frames the flowers, combining glossy, darker leaves with lighter, more slender greens, giving depth, texture, and a sense of freshness as though the bouquet has just been gathered from a well-tended garden. The stems are neatly bound at the base in a classic hand-tied finish, ready to be placed straight into water. The overall impression is cool, calm, and quietly confident, like the gentle rhythm of New Cross life around New Cross Road and Telegraph Hill, ideal for elegant home decor, thoughtful thank-you gifts, or graceful sympathy tributes delivered across the SE14 area.
AMAZON SANGRIA
£50.00
This Father's Day image shows a carefully composed scene that feels as if it has just been set down on the counter of a New Cross florist's shop: a hand-tied hydrangea bouquet and a bright foil balloon, positioned against a clean white background so every detail is clear. The bouquet fills the upper left of the frame, shaped into a rounded, abundant dome. At its core are large, fluffy clusters of creamy white hydrangeas, their numerous small petals tightly packed to create a soft, cushiony texture that looks almost cloud-like. Around them, light blue hydrangeas add cool, tranquil tones, bringing a sense of calm that might call to mind a peaceful early-morning walk through Fordham Park. Punctuating the arrangement, lime-green hydrangeas sit near the base and along the right side, injecting fresh, citrusy colour that brightens and modernises the palette. Woven through the blooms are sprigs of silvery-green eucalyptus and deeper green foliage, their varied leaf shapes lending texture, depth, and the subtle impression of a clean, herbal fragrance. The stems extend neatly downward, gathered and tied to show a classic, hand-tied finish, ready for local delivery across New Cross and the surrounding SE14 area. To the lower right of the bouquet, overlapping it slightly, a glossy round foil balloon brings a playful note. It has a white central area framed at the top and bottom by bold black-and-white stripes, giving a crisp, graphic look. In the centre, the phrase "For the BEST DAD EVER!" appears in mixed fonts and vibrant colours. The words "BEST" and "DAD" are especially bold, lettered in reds, teals, greens, and polka-dot patterns, while "For the" and "EVER!" are simple and black. A tiny "No. 1" rosette symbol sits near "BEST," with scattered stars and confetti-style dots in yellow, teal, red, and black dancing across the balloon's white surface. Together, the bouquet and balloon form a joyful, heartfelt tribute, ideal for celebrating a much-loved dad in New Cross on Father's Day, his birthday, or any day that calls for gratitude and a smile.
BEST DAD EVER EUPHORIA
£70.00
FLORIST CHOICE
FLORIST CHOICE £60
£60.00
A classic 25th anniversary gift ensemble is depicted against a crisp white background, evoking the feeling of a special delivery making its way through New Cross towards a couple's doorstep. The central focus on the left is a generous hand-tied bouquet in a cool white and green palette. It is dominated by white daisy-like chrysanthemums, each bloom displaying a vibrant yellow centre surrounded by layers of tidy, slightly overlapping petals that create a plush, rounded texture. Rising gracefully from among these daisies are elongated white lily buds, their shapes slender and architectural. The buds remain largely closed, their smooth exterior petals edged subtly with pale green, suggesting they are at the perfect stage to open slowly over the coming days. Finely branched stems of baby's breath weave between the larger flowers, carrying clouds of minute white blossoms that lend the bouquet a airy, romantic softness, like a light mist drifting across Fordham Park. Dark green leaves form a supportive collar around the blooms, some broad and glossy, others more delicate, enhancing the contrast and giving the arrangement a natural, garden-fresh look. The stems are wrapped in two layers: an inner sheath of clear, shining cellophane that offers protection and structure, and an outer wrapping of brown kraft paper folded with crisp lines and gathered neatly at the base to create a tidy, cone-like silhouette. To the lower right of the bouquet, a round silver foil balloon adds a celebratory note. Its reflective surface shows subtle creases typical of foil and is printed with intricate baroque-style scrolls and floral motifs in varying shades of silver-grey. In the centre, the inscription "25th" appears in graceful cursive, while the background of the balloon is softly patterned with repeating "Happy Anniversary" text, quietly reinforcing the significance of a 25-year milestone.
HAPPY 25TH ANNIVERSARY
£60.00
Against a pristine white background, a full, rounded bouquet of hydrangeas and greenery appears almost to float, as if freshly completed on the workbench of New Cross Florist. At its core, a large, creamy white hydrangea head forms a plush, cloud-like centre, built from hundreds of tiny, four-petalled florets that overlap in soft layers. Encircling this central bloom, billowing clusters of pale blue hydrangeas rise to the upper left and right, with petals softly graduated from powdery sky blue to slightly deeper tones, evoking the gentle brightness of a clear day along New Cross Road. Tucked among these are lively lime-green hydrangea heads, one nestled towards the bottom left and another peeking at the top right, adding a fresh, energising note that makes the paler colours appear even more delicate. The hydrangeas are cradled in a generous frame of foliage: cool, silvery-green eucalyptus with its rounded, slightly dusty leaves winds through the bouquet, lending a contemporary elegance and a suggestion of crisp, herbal fragrance, while darker, glossy green leaves provide structure and volume, suggesting the lush greenery of local gardens and courtyards. The stems are visible at the base, straight and neatly aligned, bound tightly in a hand-tied style that sits comfortably in a vase on a New Cross kitchen table or windowsill. Bright, even lighting reveals the intricate textures of petals and leaves, from the soft veining of the hydrangeas to the sheen of the foliage. With its calming palette of white, blue, and green, the bouquet radiates quiet sophistication and serenity, well suited to thoughtful gestures, from celebrations and thank-yous to gentle sympathy tributes delivered across New Cross and nearby Deptford.
MOONLIGHT PATH
£60.00
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