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Best large outdoor pots and urns compared in 2026

A large outdoor pot can make a patio corner feel finished, but the size and weight matter once it is filled with compost. This comparison covers five Gardenesque pots and urns, from a tall 36-litre terracotta pot to a 124-litre glazed clay planter. Compare dimensions, stated weight, drainage and finish before choosing a permanent spot.

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Our stand-out pick

Gardenesque x Ecopots Large Wheeled Plant Pot 60 cm

The 60 cm Ecopots wheeled planter is the most practical all-rounder in this group. It has 109 litres of capacity, a removable drainage plug and four concealed wheels, with a stated carrying capacity of 120 kg.

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At a glance

Our picks compared

Dimensions are external measurements from product details. Weight is included where stated. Prices are dated snapshots.

Product	Brand	Price snapshot	Retailer	Dimensions	Weight	Material	Finish	Capacity	Drainage	Extras	Carrying capacity	Weather protection
Borge Large Grey Terracotta Plant Pot 50 cm	Gardenesque	£125.00	Gardenesque	50 cm external width × 50 cm height	23 kg	Grey-washed terracotta	Handmade and frostproof	46 litres	Built-in drainage hole	—	—	—
Gardenesque x Ecopots Large Wheeled Plant Pot 60 cm	Gardenesque x Ecopots	£235.00	Gardenesque	60 cm diameter × 55 cm height	—	Recycled plastics and repurposed stone	Hand-finished, conical shape	109 litres	—	4 concealed wheels, 2 pot feet, removable drainage plug	120 kg	UV- and weather-resistant
Eris Ancient Stone Glazed Plant Pot 72 cm	Gardenesque	£295.00	Gardenesque	72 cm external width × 57 cm height	55 kg	Clay	Hand-applied salt glaze	124 litres	Drainage hole	—	—	Frostproof
Joie Ancient Stone Garden Urn 65 cm	Gardenesque	£295.00	Gardenesque	56 cm maximum external width × 65 cm overall height	—	Clay	Hand-applied salt glaze, weathered stone effect	65 litres	Single drainage hole	—	—	Frostproof
Sardinia Tall Italian Terracotta Plant Pot 70 cm	Gardenesque	£195.00	Gardenesque	35 cm wide × 70 cm high	28 kg	Italian terracotta	Handmade, tapered square form	36 litres	Single drainage hole	—	—	Frostproof

The details

Five large pots and urns compared

01 · Best classic terracotta look

Borge Large Grey Terracotta Plant Pot 50 cm

A substantial frostproof pot with a handmade grey-washed finish.

The Borge measures 50 cm across and 50 cm high, with a 46-litre capacity. At 23 kg before planting, it is easier to position while empty. The built-in drainage hole is useful for outdoor planting, and the grey-washed terracotta gives it a softer look than plain orange clay.

Price snapshot: £125.00 at Gardenesque, recorded 2026-11-03. Check the retailer page for the current price.

Key specifications

Dimensions: 50 cm external width × 50 cm height
Weight: 23 kg
Material: Grey-washed terracotta
Finish: Handmade and frostproof
Capacity: 46 litres
Drainage: Built-in drainage hole

What stands out

Handmade finish and frostproof construction

Things to consider

At 23 kg, it is heavy to move once planted.

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02 · Best for moving a large planter

Gardenesque x Ecopots Large Wheeled Plant Pot 60 cm

A 109-litre planter with concealed wheels for easier repositioning.

This 60 cm Ecopots model pairs recycled plastics with repurposed stone and has a hand-finished conical shape. Its four concealed wheels are the standout practical feature when a large planter needs moving around a patio. The stated carrying capacity is 120 kg, and a removable drainage plug and two pot feet are included.

Price snapshot: £235.00 at Gardenesque, recorded 2026-11-03. Check the retailer page for the current price.

Key specifications

Dimensions: 60 cm diameter × 55 cm height
Material: Recycled plastics and repurposed stone
Finish: Hand-finished, conical shape
Capacity: 109 litres
Extras: 4 concealed wheels, 2 pot feet, removable drainage plug
Carrying capacity: 120 kg
Weather protection: UV- and weather-resistant

What stands out

Four concealed wheels and 109-litre capacity

Things to consider

The 60 cm pot has a large footprint, and the stated carrying capacity is 120 kg.

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03 · Best extra-large glazed pot

Eris Ancient Stone Glazed Plant Pot 72 cm

A 72 cm clay pot with a 124-litre capacity and hand-applied glaze.

The Eris has the biggest stated capacity here at 124 litres. It measures 72 cm across and 57 cm high, and weighs 55 kg, so it is best positioned before filling. The hand-applied salt glaze and frostproof construction make it a striking permanent feature, while the drainage hole helps excess water escape.

Price snapshot: £295.00 at Gardenesque, recorded 2026-11-03. Check the retailer page for the current price.

Key specifications

Dimensions: 72 cm external width × 57 cm height
Weight: 55 kg
Material: Clay
Finish: Hand-applied salt glaze
Capacity: 124 litres
Drainage: Drainage hole
Weather protection: Frostproof

What stands out

Largest stated capacity in this group

Things to consider

Its 55 kg weight makes repositioning difficult, even before planting.

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04 · Best urn shape

Joie Ancient Stone Garden Urn 65 cm

A taller, traditional urn profile with a weathered stone-effect glaze.

The Joie has a maximum external width of 56 cm and stands 65 cm high, giving it a more upright shape than the broad Eris pot. It holds 65 litres and has a single drainage hole. Its clay body has a hand-applied salt glaze with a weathered stone effect, and is described as frostproof.

Price snapshot: £295.00 at Gardenesque, recorded 2026-11-03. Check the retailer page for the current price.

Key specifications

Dimensions: 56 cm maximum external width × 65 cm overall height
Material: Clay
Finish: Hand-applied salt glaze, weathered stone effect
Capacity: 65 litres
Drainage: Single drainage hole
Weather protection: Frostproof

What stands out

Upright 65 cm profile and frostproof finish

Things to consider

The 65-litre capacity is smaller than the Eris.

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05 · Best tall terracotta pot

Sardinia Tall Italian Terracotta Plant Pot 70 cm

A handmade Italian terracotta pot that adds height without a wide footprint.

The Sardinia is 70 cm high and 35 cm wide, with a tapered square shape and 36-litre capacity. At 28 kg it feels substantial, but its narrower footprint uses less ground space than the 50 cm Borge. It is handmade from Italian terracotta and has one drainage hole.

Price snapshot: £195.00 at Gardenesque, recorded 2026-11-03. Check the retailer page for the current price.

Key specifications

Dimensions: 35 cm wide × 70 cm high
Weight: 28 kg
Material: Italian terracotta
Finish: Handmade, tapered square form
Capacity: 36 litres
Drainage: Single drainage hole
Weather protection: Frostproof

What stands out

Tall 70 cm shape with a 35 cm width

Things to consider

Its 36-litre capacity is smaller than the other large pots here.

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