Monarch Squat Matte Planter Pot

Monarch Squat Matte Planter Pot

Material: Fibre-clay composite (magnesium chloride & fibreglass)
Finish: Matte, in Blue, Raven & Stirling
Range: Four sizes, three colourways
Best For: Clipped buxus, Grevillea, weeping standards & feature shrubs
Use: Indoor & outdoor
Warranty: 12 months

Overview

A square that has had its corners softened and its base rounded — the Monarch Squat reads as architectural from a distance and gentle up close. The matte surface has no sheen at all, which is what keeps it looking expensive: light falls on it rather than bouncing off it.

Three colourways cover most schemes — a muted Blue that suits coastal and cottage planting, a near-black Raven for contrast, and Stirling, a mid grey that sits quietly against render and stone. Crafted from a fibre-clay composite — magnesium chloride reinforced with fibreglass — it's UV-stable, weatherproof and far lighter than it looks. A drainage plug is included, so you can plant directly or use it as a cache pot.

Choose Your Size

• Small — 8 L: 23 × 20 cm (W × H). Opening 15 cm — fits a plant up to a 100 mm nursery pot. Around 1 bag of potting mix to fill.
• Medium — 26 L: 33 × 29 cm (W × H). Opening 23 cm — fits a plant up to a 200 mm nursery pot. Around 1 bag of potting mix to fill.
• Large — 61 L: 43 × 38 cm (W × H). Opening 32 cm — fits a plant up to a 250 mm nursery pot. Around 2–3 bags of potting mix to fill.
• Extra Large — 129 L: 55 × 48 cm (W × H). Opening 43 cm — fits a plant up to a 400 mm nursery pot. Around 4–5 bags of potting mix to fill.

A square pot holds noticeably more mix than a round one of the same width, and sits flush into a corner or against a wall — which is why a pair either side of a door works so well.

Key Features

• Soft square: A square silhouette with a rounded base — architectural without being hard
• True matte: No sheen, so the colour reads flat and even in full sun
• Three colourways: Muted Blue, near-black Raven, mid-grey Stirling
• Four sizes: From an 8 L tabletop pot to a 129 L feature
• Weatherproof: UV-stable for balcony, courtyard, indoor or outdoor use
• Drainage plug included: Plant directly, or leave the plug in to use as a cache pot indoors
• Peace of mind: Backed by a 12-month warranty

Specifications

• Small: External 23 (L) × 23 (W) × 20 (H) cm · Internal opening 15 cm · Holds 8 L · Weight 2.5 kg
• Medium: External 33 (L) × 33 (W) × 29 (H) cm · Internal opening 23 cm · Holds 26 L · Weight 5.5 kg
• Large: External 43 (L) × 43 (W) × 38 (H) cm · Internal opening 32 cm · Holds 61 L · Weight 10 kg
• Extra Large: External 55 (L) × 55 (W) × 48 (H) cm · Internal opening 43 cm · Holds 129 L · Weight 18 kg
• Material: Fibre-clay composite (magnesium chloride & fibreglass)
• Finish: Matte; drainage plug included for indoor use

Sealing & Care

Fibre-clay is naturally porous, so it is worth brushing a pot and ornamental sealer around the inside of the pot before you plant. It forms a waterproof barrier that stops moisture and fertiliser salts wicking out through the wall — the cause of the pale tide marks and chalky white bloom you see on older pots — and it adds years to the life of the pot.

Sealers are water-based and brush on like paint; most hardware stores carry one. Coat the inside walls and the base, let it cure as directed, then plant as normal. It is worth the extra half hour on any pot going indoors, onto a deck, or onto paving where a damp ring would show — and together with the drainage plug supplied, it is what lets you use these inside without marking the floor.

Complete the Look

Pair your Monarch Squat with a matching plant from our range and a bag of premium potting mix — check the size guide above for the plant size that fits and how much mix you'll need.

Why You'll Love It

The matte finish is the whole trick. Glossy pots date and show every water mark; this one just sits there looking considered, in three colours that go with almost anything you'd plant in them.