Tuscany Square Planter Pot

Tuscany Square Planter Pot

Material: Fibre-clay composite (magnesium chloride & fibreglass)
Finish: Textured, pottery-look, in Biscotti
Range: Four sizes, single colourway
Best For: Clipped buxus, topiary, olives & classic planting
Use: Indoor & outdoor
Warranty: 12 months

Overview

The traditional one. A gently tapered square with the warm, hand-thrown look of aged terracotta — the finish is textured rather than polished, so it reads as pottery rather than moulded composite. Biscotti is a soft sand tone that suits render, limestone and brick, and looks like it has always been there.

Crafted from a fibre-clay composite — magnesium chloride reinforced with fibreglass — the Tuscany Square is UV-stable and weatherproof, and far lighter than the real terracotta it resembles. Genuine terracotta this size would be a two-person lift and would crack in a cold snap; this won't. A drainage plug is included, so you can plant directly or use it as a cache pot.

Choose Your Size

• Small — 8 L: 24 × 21 cm (W × H). Opening 18 cm — fits a plant up to a 140 mm nursery pot. Around 1 bag of potting mix to fill.
• Medium — 23 L: 32 × 30 cm (W × H). Opening 28 cm — fits a plant up to a 250 mm nursery pot. Around 1 bag of potting mix to fill.
• Large — 60 L: 43 × 40 cm (W × H). Opening 37 cm — fits a plant up to a 300 mm nursery pot. Around 2–3 bags of potting mix to fill.
• Extra Large — 124 L: 54 × 50 cm (W × H). Opening 44 cm — fits a plant up to a 400 mm nursery pot. Around 4–5 bags of potting mix to fill.

Square pots hold noticeably more mix than a round pot of the same width, so allow a little extra — and they sit flush against a wall or in a corner, which round pots never quite do.

Key Features

• Classic shape: A tapered square that sits flush to walls and corners
• Textured finish: A pottery-look surface in warm Biscotti — the look of terracotta without the weight or the frost cracks
• Four sizes: From an 8 L doorstep pot to a 124 L feature
• Lightweight: Fibre-clay (magnesium chloride & fibreglass)
• 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 24 (L) × 24 (W) × 21 (H) cm · Internal opening 18 cm · Holds 8 L · Weight 3.5 kg
• Medium: External 32 (L) × 32 (W) × 30 (H) cm · Internal opening 28 cm · Holds 23 L · Weight 6 kg
• Large: External 43 (L) × 43 (W) × 40 (H) cm · Internal opening 37 cm · Holds 60 L · Weight 10.5 kg
• Extra Large: External 54 (L) × 54 (W) × 50 (H) cm · Internal opening 44 cm · Holds 124 L · Weight 16 kg
• Material: Fibre-clay composite (magnesium chloride & fibreglass)
• Finish: Textured, pottery-look; 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 Tuscany Square 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

A pair flanking a doorway with clipped buxus in them is a look that has never dated and never will. This is the shape to reach for when you want the garden to feel settled rather than styled.