Reading BALLOONS & FLOWERS – Local Florist You Can Trust

Welcome to Flowers Reading, your friendly neighbourhood florist creating fresh flowers, hand-tied bouquets and fun balloon displays for every occasion. From birthdays and anniversaries to new babies and thank-you gifts, we design each piece right here in Reading, just a stroll from The Oracle and the historic Reading Abbey Ruins.

Our experienced team carefully selects seasonal blooms each morning, so your flowers arrive looking vibrant and long-lasting. Need something in a hurry? We offer same-day delivery across Reading and nearby areas such as Caversham, Tilehurst and Earley on all orders placed before 3 PM. Simply order online and we’ll take care of the rest.

Whether you’re sending a classic rose bouquet, cheerful sunflowers, or a bespoke mix paired with helium balloons, we’ll tailor everything to your message and recipient. Our drivers know the local streets around Broad Street and the River Thames by heart, ensuring your gift is delivered with care and a smile.

  • Hand-crafted bouquets and balloon gifts made in Reading
  • Reliable local same-day delivery until 3 PM
  • Easy and secure order online service

Trust Flowers Reading for expertly arranged flowers, thoughtful service and beautiful balloons & flowers that make every moment in Reading feel special.

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An exuberant birthday bouquet and balloon arrangement stands centre stage in a bright, softly blurred indoor setting, like a cheerful surprise ready to be unwrapped in a Reading townhouse off the Oxford Road. The clear glass cylindrical vase holds a lush collection of stems, their cut ends visible in the water, grounding the abundant blossoms above. Dominating the display are large gerbera daisies in rich fuchsia and deep magenta, each bloom with perfectly radiating petals and a dark, almost velvety black centre that pulls the eye inward. Around them swirl delicate pink roses in several stages of bloom, from tight buds promising fragrance to half-open flowers with layered, silky petals that suggest a gentle, sweet scent. Threaded throughout are tiny clusters of deep purple filler flowers, adding depth, contrast, and a slightly wild, meadow-like charm. Fresh green foliage fans out around the blooms, with broad leaves and softer sprigs creating a rounded, generous silhouette. The base of the bouquet is wrapped in translucent light pink cellophane, slightly crinkled and luminous, forming a pastel collar that softens the transition from stems to flowers. A small, off-white gift tag, decorated with a subtle rose design, dangles from rustic twine tied neatly around the vase neck, hinting at a carefully curated gift from an experienced local florist. Just in front, leaning slightly to the right, a round foil "Happy Birthday" balloon catches the light with its glossy surface. Its white background, flecked with grey, is ringed with whimsical floral and circular motifs in bright yellow, sky blue, lime green, pink, and purple, while the phrase "happy birthday" sweeps across the centre in bold pink script. Together, bouquet and balloon radiate warmth, joy, and celebration, perfect for marking a special birthday anywhere in Reading.
SORBET & BALLOON
£73.00
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Soft morning light highlights a celebratory bouquet that would feel at home on a windowsill overlooking the Kennet, offered by Flowers Reading with a local, handcrafted touch. The clear glass vase anchors a lush display of petals and texture: dozens of blush and deeper-pink roses, each petal layered like silk, are complemented by broad, pale-pink Gerbera daisies whose open faces bring immediate warmth. Interlaced among these larger flowers are abundant sprays of bright purple filler-statice or limonium-which lend a lively, almost confetti-like texture against the smoother rose blooms. Small white blossoms, possibly spray carnations or alstroemeria, nestle into the bouquet to add pockets of brightness, while glossy green leaves cradle the composition and allow the green stems and fresh water to be visible below. The scent is gentle and sweet, a discreet reminder of summer gardens and florals carried from the stall at Reading Market to a nearby living room. Beside the vase a metallic, cake-shaped "Happy Birthday" Mylar balloon provides a playful accent: its white frosted surface is edged with blue piping, speckled with colorful sprinkles in red, yellow, blue and green, and crowned with four striped candles-purple, red, orange and blue-each with a tiny yellow flame tip. The words "Happy Birthday" are printed in bright, multi-colored letters across the front, and the KALEIDOSCOPE mark is visible at the bottom. This pairing of fresh blooms and a festive balloon makes a charming birthday gift for delivery across Reading, from Tilehurst to the town centre.
PINK DAZE & BIRTHDAY BALLOON
£70.00
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This image shows a hand-tied bouquet of gerbera daisies standing upright in a clear glass vase, partnered with a charming "best Mum" balloon, the kind of thoughtful gift often sent across Reading for Mother's Day or a milestone birthday. The bouquet bursts with colour from roughly a dozen gerbera blooms, their petals spread wide in full bloom. The colour palette moves from bright lemon-yellow to tangerine orange and then into rich magenta and deep fuchsia, creating a harmonious yet lively medley reminiscent of a colourful morning at Reading market. Each flower has a dark central disc that gives depth and gently draws the eye towards the centre of the arrangement. Interwoven among the blooms is a scattering of lush green foliage, which adds contrast and a fresh, natural softness, like greenery along the paths by the River Thames. The stems are bunched together and placed in a tall, transparent glass vase filled with clear water; you can see the tidy, parallel stems below, evidence of careful preparation by a florist. Around the upper portion of the stems and flower heads, a wrap of rustic, light brown kraft paper creates a warm, earthy frame. Its crinkled surface adds a pleasing texture, while the outer layer of glossy cellophane adds polish and a hint of reflection, ensuring the colourful petals remain the star. A natural-coloured twine bow is tied confidently around the wrapping, offering a relaxed, handmade finish. To the lower right of the bouquet, a round white foil balloon adds a playful, celebratory note, sprinkled with confetti-like dots and tiny hearts in gold and pink tones. At its centre, the loving message "best Mum" appears in elegant pink script. Together, flowers and balloon create a scene full of affection and joy, ideal for same-day delivery to families throughout Reading.
SUNNY GARDEN & MUM BALLOON
£65.00
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A joyful maternity-themed bouquet is photographed against a pristine white background, its colours and shapes standing out clearly as though in a well-lit Reading florist's studio near Broad Street. The arrangement features a lively mix of pink blooms, with fuchsia gerbera daisies stealing the spotlight. Each gerbera has a dark, defined centre, ringed by neatly layered petals that create a strong burst of colour, evoking a sense of optimism and cheer. Interwoven among these larger blooms are tender pink roses, some in tight bud form and others partially opened to reveal soft, velvety layers. Their gentle blush tones bring a feeling of intimacy and affection to the design, perfectly capturing the emotion of an expectant mother preparing for new life. Scattered throughout, small purple filler flowers provide texture and a subtle nod to wildflower meadows near Reading's parks, such as Prospect Park or Forbury Gardens. The greenery is abundant and varied, with slender, arching leaves and more substantial foliage that cups the flowers, giving the bouquet a generous, domed silhouette. The stems are carefully gathered and wrapped in layers of pink tissue paper, from pale pastel to slightly deeper tones, creating softly crimped edges that resemble ruffles on a celebratory dress. Over this, a clear, glossy cellophane wrap envelopes the base, catching highlights and enhancing the impression that the bouquet is ready to be gifted or delivered to homes around Reading, Tilehurst, or Woodley. Resting at the front of the bouquet, slightly overlapping the wrapping, is a charming round balloon made from shiny foil. It is a bright, almost candy-pink colour, edged with subtle scalloping and dotted with crisp white polka dots. Across the balloon, the words "Mum to Be!" appear in elegant white script, accompanied by a sweet double-heart motif where a smaller heart sits safely inside a larger outline. The overall mood is one of light-hearted celebration and tender expectation, making this arrangement perfect for baby showers, pregnancy announcements, or quiet moments of congratulations shared with an expectant mother in Reading.
MUM TO BE
£60.00
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A joyful floral gift for a new baby girl is displayed as though on a florist's workbench, set against a pure white background that lets the colours breathe. In the middle sits a sturdy, square light pink gift box, holding an abundant bouquet that looks freshly arranged at a Reading flower shop. The stems are gathered in layers of blush-pink tissue and clear cellophane, their soft folds wrapping the base with the same care you might use to swaddle a newborn. At the heart of the bouquet, a lively bright pink gerbera daisy draws the eye, its many petals forming a perfect circle of colour. Around it, domes of white chrysanthemums add a plush, cloud-like softness, while refined alstroemeria lilies weave between them, white petals decorated with gentle pink speckles. A single creamy yellow lily bud extends upwards, still closed, hinting at future blossoms just as a new baby promises a future of unfolding moments. Lime-green textured blooms and clusters of deep red hypericum berries are tucked among the flowers, adding playful bursts of colour and texture. Deep green foliage and fine fern fronds fan outward to give the arrangement a natural, full silhouette. To the right of the flowers, a shiny metallic foil balloon shaped like a classic baby pram floats lightly. Its hot-pink body, purple hood, and purple wheels with colourful spokes catch small highlights, much like the reflections from the River Thames through Reading on a sunny morning. Across the balloon, bold yellow and green letters declare "It's a Girl!", surrounded by small pink hearts. Together, bouquet and balloon create a scene of pure celebration, ready to brighten a nursery or living room in Reading, from Tilehurst to Lower Earley.
NOTHING LIKE PINK & BABY GIRL BALLOON
£60.00
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A carefully composed newborn celebration, arranged with the eye of a local Reading florist: a lush, round bouquet sits in a deep royal blue rectangular box, the saturated colour of the container anchoring a palette of white, blue, and soft lavender. The center is dominated by creamy white roses and generous white chrysanthemums whose velvety petals catch the light, while stately white lilies-some still in bud-reach up like gentle promises. Scattered throughout are vivid electric-blue chrysanthemums that create a striking, joyful contrast, counterbalanced by clusters of pale purple, hyacinth-like blossoms that add scented, bell-shaped texture. Fresh green leaves and delicate fern fronds weave between the blooms, lending cool shadows and a fresh green scent reminiscent of morning deliveries near Broad Street and Caversham. The whole bouquet is gathered in slightly crinkled cream tissue that softens the composition and sits neatly in the box. Floating to the right is a light-blue foil pram-shaped balloon, its canopy and wheels detailed in darker blue and tiny hearts; the balloon reads It's a Boy in playful yellow-green letters, completing the announcement with a cheerful flourish. As a florist who knows the routes between Reading Station and the Royal Berkshire Hospital, I picture this set arriving for a first family visit-an emblem of tenderness, celebration, and careful craftsmanship by a local hand.
SEA PEARL & BABY BOY BALLOON
£67.00
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Set against a clean white background, this image captures a thoughtful Father's Day or birthday gift that could easily be heading to a family home in Reading, perhaps near Prospect Park or along the Oxford Road: a generous hydrangea bouquet alongside a celebratory "For the BEST DAD EVER!" balloon. The bouquet fills the upper left and central area, its flower heads forming a softly domed silhouette. At the centre, several large clusters of creamy white hydrangeas create a peaceful focal point, their tightly layered petals forming a dense, cloud-like texture that suggests both comfort and stability. Nestled among them are cool light blue hydrangeas, visible especially towards the left side and top, adding a serene, restful note like the calm surface of the Thames on a still evening. Lime green hydrangeas punctuate the design at the lower and right-hand edges, their bright, citrusy hue giving the arrangement an uplifting, modern twist. All around and between the blooms, stems of silvery eucalyptus and deeper green foliage weave in and out, providing contrast, structure, and the impression of a subtly fragrant, freshly cut bouquet ready for same-day delivery around central Reading. The stems are gathered neatly at the base, their clean lines reinforcing the hand-crafted, professional finish. To the bottom right, overlapping the bouquet, a glossy, round foil balloon brings extra joy to the scene. Its centre is bright white, edged with bold black and white stripes that frame the message "For the BEST DAD EVER!" The words are written in a lively mix of fonts, with "BEST" and "DAD" picked out in patterned reds, greens, teals, and blacks. Little stars in yellow, red, teal, and black, along with tiny dots and a small "No. 1" rosette emblem, scatter across the balloon's surface, underlining the sense of celebration for a dad who is truly cherished in Reading.
BEST DAD EVER EUPHORIA
£70.00
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A warm, celebratory floral arrangement captured on a clean white field: tucked into a simple clear glass vase, freshly cut stems reveal themselves through sparkling water and give the bouquet an immediate garden-fresh honesty. Orange-leaning roses, fully open with layered, satiny petals, command the eye and radiate understated elegance. Sunny yellow gerbera daisies pulse like miniature suns among the roses, their dark centres offering crisp contrast, while rich maroon carnations, deeply ruffled and dense, provide comforting texture and visual weight. Sprays of white alstroemeria with narrow, freckled petals weave between the larger flowers, adding delicate movement and a refined lightness. Lush glossy greenery - broad leaves and finer foliage - frames the blooms and lifts the palette into a lively, living composition. Nestled to the lower right and overlapping the vase is a round white Mylar balloon, its glossy surface scattered with shimmering gold and vivid fuchsia dots and tiny heart motifs; at its centre "best Mum" is hand-lettered in flowing fuchsia script, infusing the image with affectionate intent. Bathed in neutral, soft lighting, the scene suggests the quiet pleasure of giving: a present you might send after a morning visiting the Kennet Island cafés or a thoughtful surprise left on a bedside table near Friar Street. The photograph reads as both a product and an emotional gesture - ideal for Mother's Day, birthdays, or a spontaneous act of gratitude - and reflects the kind of careful styling local clients expect for flower delivery across Reading and Tilehurst.
BEST MUM AWARD
£65.00
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Soft morning light seems to rest on this encouraging gift set, where floral gentleness meets playful celebration. A clear glass vase, tied simply with rustic twine, contains a lush arrangement of pale pink roses and peach-toned Gerbera daisies; the daisies' warm petals curve outward around dark brown centres that ground the palette. Gossamer stems of white Gypsophila thread through the bouquet like tiny stars, while compact clusters of white and lime-green chrysanthemum-like blooms add a crisp, energetic texture. Deep green foliage weaves behind the flowers, offering cool relief to the overall pastel warmth and suggesting the fresh scent of cut stems and morning dew. To the right and slightly in front of the vase, a shiny silver foil balloon announces "Good Luck!" in effervescent, multicoloured letters; playful motifs of hearts, stars and colorful confetti dance across its metallic surface. The word "Good" features two yellow smiley-face 'o's-one winking, one cheekily sticking its tongue out-while a small "KALEIDOSCOPE" mark identifies the brand at the balloon's base. The composition is deliberately simple, photographed against white to let the colours sing: a visual handshake of encouragement that reads as both intimate and celebratory. Imagining this delivered across Reading - perhaps to a graduate crossing Broad Street after a ceremony or a neighbour facing a big interview near Reading Station - I think of the scent of roses mingling with the soft rustle of ribbon and the quiet optimism such a gift brings to a new beginning.
GOOD LUCK COMBO
£60.00
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The photograph captures a classic anniversary ensemble arranged against a clean white background: a lush white bouquet and a complementary silver balloon, styled with the understated elegance favoured by many Reading couples marking a Silver Anniversary. The hand-tied bouquet is full and rounded, dominated by snowy white chrysanthemum daisies whose neatly layered petals surround radiant yellow centres, creating a soft glow at the heart of each bloom. Tall, tapering white lily buds emerge between the daisies, their smooth outer petals tinged with a hint of green that highlights their freshness and hints that they will gradually open over the coming days, extending the life and drama of the arrangement. Delicate strands of baby's breath are woven throughout, each stem dotted with clusters of tiny white blooms that add a gauzy, almost ethereal texture, lightening the bouquet's overall appearance. Deep green leaves encircle the flowers and peek through the spaces between them, grounding the composition and giving it a natural, garden-inspired feel reminiscent of walks by the Thames or through Forbury Gardens. The bouquet is encased in a layer of transparent cellophane that maintains its shape and gloss, then wrapped in brown kraft paper with softly folded edges, creating a rustic yet polished look that suggests it has just left the workbench of a Reading florist. The stems are neatly tied at the base, ready for anniversary delivery across the town. Beside the bouquet, placed towards the lower right, is a round metallic silver foil balloon. Its surface is printed with intricate, ornate scrollwork and delicate floral patterns in a darker silver, framing a prominent "25th" in delicate, sweeping script, while the words "Happy Anniversary" repeat faintly behind, clearly announcing a quarter-century celebration.
HAPPY 25TH ANNIVERSARY
£60.00
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Framed by a crisp, all-white backdrop, a full and radiant bouquet sits in a ribbed dusty-rose vase, accompanied by a jubilant confetti-print balloon marked with the number "100". The composition evokes the feel of a special 100th birthday gathering in Reading, perhaps in a family home near Prospect Park or a quiet street in Earley. The bouquet is arranged in a generous, slightly rounded shape, dominated by large pastel pink Oriental lilies that reach upward and outward. Some lilies are open, displaying broad, star-like petals with graceful curves and prominent stamens, while others rest as smooth, elongated buds waiting to unfurl. Around their bases, clusters of soft pink and muted lavender roses create a plush nest of petals, lending a romantic and timeless quality. Threaded between are velvety purple lisianthus blooms and sprays of delicate lavender asters, each with a tiny yellow centre that catches the eye like dots of sunshine. Bright lime green button chrysanthemums peek through with compact, textured heads, adding a lively contrast to the softer pastel tones. Wisps of white baby's breath drift through the design, softening edges and filling small spaces with a cloud-like delicacy. Lush dark green foliage fans out around the flowers, grounding the arrangement and giving it a natural, garden-inspired structure. To the lower right of the vase, a shiny round foil balloon overlaps the bouquet slightly, its surface covered entirely with tiny confetti dots in bold primary and secondary colours: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. In the centre, large white numerals "100" with a subtle 3D shadow are crisp and easy to read. This image captures the warmth and pride of marking a hundred remarkable years in Reading, perfect for illustrating milestone birthday flowers or centenary anniversary gifts delivered locally.
100 YEARS YOUNG
£65.00
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