Outdoor Terracotta Planters
Our terracotta planters are made by hand, in cylinders, bowls, eggs and tall tapers, in whitewashed, natural and aged finishes. Because each piece is thrown and finished individually, no two are quite the same; the variation is the point, and it is what separates a handmade pot from a moulded one at ten paces.
Matching saucers are available. Come and see the finishes together at Kentish Town, or order online for delivery within the M25.
About Our Terracotta Garden Planters
Terracotta breathes. Moisture and air pass through the clay wall as well as draining from the base, so compost dries evenly and roots are far less likely to sit wet. That makes it the right pot for lavender, rosemary, thyme, pelargoniums and most succulents. The same porosity means a terracotta pot in full sun dries faster than a glazed or plastic one, so a south-facing balcony in July needs watching.
The finishes do different jobs. Whitewashed terracotta lifts a shaded basement area or a north-facing wall, where plain clay can read as heavy. Natural terracotta weathers slowly to the colour most people picture. Aged pieces arrive with the patina a plain pot takes several winters to develop, which suits an established garden where one obviously new pot would stand out.
Terracotta needs a little seasonal care. Saturated clay is vulnerable in a hard frost, so keep drainage clear and raise pots on feet through winter. The white bloom that appears over time is mineral salts from hard water, not damage; it brushes off, or can be left as part of the patina.