An overhead photograph captures a meticulously formed heart of fresh carnations, split neatly into two contrasting colour fields against a bright white backdrop. The left side is a serene expanse of creamy white carnations whose ruffled petals create a pillowy texture; the right side is an intense plane of deep red blooms, each showing the layered folds that give carnations their soft, pleated character. The halves meet along a vertical seam that is intentionally irregular - the red edge develops a distinctive jagged, triangular pattern that recalls a national flag's serrated border and lends the arrangement a ceremonial, emblematic air. Up close you can see the individual blooms' petal ridges and the slight, natural shadows between them, which give the heart a sculpted depth.

This piece feels at once intimate and civic: as much a personal message of love or remembrance as it is a statement of national identity or solidarity, suitable for cultural commemorations or respectful tributes in a Battersea setting. Placed in a simple studio near Queenstown Road or prepared for delivery towards Battersea Power Station, its dual tones and deliberate separation speak of duality and union, grief and pride, affection and remembrance. The overall effect is thoughtful and composed, an exercise in colour, texture and floral technique that honours both sentiment and symbolism.
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Overhead, a substantial heart-shaped composition of tightly clustered carnations fills the frame, set against a crisp white background. The left hemisphere is a cloud of creamy, near-white blooms whose ruffled, layered petals form a soft, sumptuous surface; the right half answers with a dense field of deep, velvety red carnations whose saturated hue brings warmth and intensity. Between them runs a deliberate vertical divide: an organic, slightly wavering seam where the textures meet, the red side falling into a serrated, saw-tooth edge that punctuates the heart's outline. Each carnation's frilled edges and layered petal cups are visible up close, giving the piece a tactile, almost textile quality and suggesting the gentle, spicy-sweet scent carnations carry on a still morning.

As an experienced Battersea florist describing this piece, I imagine it resting on a clean studio table near Battersea Park, the light soft and even so the two colours read with equal clarity. The arrangement reads as both tender and arresting - suitable as a sympathetic tribute, a patriotic emblem, or a dramatic declaration of love. The careful, hand-placed blooms create depth and subtle shadowing across the heart, so it reads as three-dimensional even in an overhead photograph. Viewers in SW11 will recognise the kind of thoughtful, local craftsmanship that marks community floral work: quiet, intentional, and rich with feeling. The composition conveys unity and contrast in equal measure, a floral language that speaks of memory, devotion, and identity without a single word.

LOVING HEART£89.00

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Convey your deepest sympathy with the LOVING HEART, a beautifully crafted mixed carnation heart tribute from Flowers Battersea. This elegant arrangement combines white and red carnations, traditionally chosen to express love, remembrance and respect. Expertly designed into a heart shape, it creates a touching focal point for funerals, memorials or for sending condolences to the family.

Available in Original, Deluxe and Grand sizes, the LOVING HEART tribute allows you to choose the perfect scale for your gesture, with the Deluxe size shown in the image. Each arrangement is carefully handmade using fresh, premium stems for lasting beauty and impact. Our skilled florists in Battersea will thoughtfully substitute any seasonal blooms that are unavailable with flowers of similar colour, size and value, ensuring the same loving, high-quality look.

Order online from Flowers Battersea for reliable, professional sympathy flowers delivered across Battersea and surrounding London areas. The LOVING HEART is an ideal choice when words are not enough, offering a graceful way to show you care. Shop today for a dignified, heartfelt tribute.
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    The flowers were arranged exactly as I wanted. They did a wonderful job. Nothing to complain about.

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    Good florist for funeral flowers.

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    Loved this arrangement right when I saw it on the website. This was just the tribute I needed to order for my friend's funeral... The carnations were very fresh and beautifully arranged!

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    Beautiful combination of flowers. They delivered promptly and had the best attitude throughout the whole ordering process. Thanks a lot!

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    I ordered a beautiful heart-warming flower tribute for a very dear friend who passed away recently. I found it to be simply amazing. It represented the love I felt for her. I appreciate the time and effort the florist put into making the heart flower tribute. I greatly appreciate it. Plus it was delivered the morning of the funeral. The delivery service was excellent.

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    The flowers were delivered on time, I received a phone call from the director of the funeral home to confirm they arrived safe. Thanks Handy Flowers!

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