About Sorrento Planter
Ninety-seven centimetres of planting height in the largest model means a mature citrus roots downward instead of circling a shallow bowl. High-temperature kiln firing is what gives this clay its density, and density is what carries it through harsh Western Australian sun, coastal wind and seasonal weather shifts without deteriorating.
The same firing leaves every piece with its own weathered patina and a surface you can feel under your hand. The silhouette stays upright and tight at the base, so you gain deep soil volume without giving up much paving.
It comes in three proportional sizes (57 x 97 cm, 43 x 72 cm and 33 x 61 cm), which work as a single feature container or as a three-tier cluster framing an entryway, courtyard or pool pavilion:
- B4758/57 (57 x 97 cm): 97 cm of planting height, sized for mature citrus trees, a standard bay tree or an architectural palm
- B4758/43 (43 x 72 cm): the mid-scale size most people reach for when flanking a main doorway, garden gate or terrace step
- B4758/33 (33 x 61 cm): compact urn for a courtyard corner, a balcony garden, or tiering in front of the two larger pots
Because the texture shifts from piece to piece, it pays to see them together: view the Atlantis pots and planters collection or the wider urns collection, then come and stand next to them in our Malaga showroom before you decide on a size.
Common questions
How do I plant up the tall 57 x 97 cm one?
Put it where it is going to live before any mix goes in. At 97 cm tall and full of soil, it is not something you shift afterwards. Fill the bottom third with a coarse, free-draining mix so water keeps moving, then top up with a good quality potting mix and plant.
Do I need pot feet under it?
On paving, yes. Feet lift the base drainage hole 15 to 20 mm clear, so runoff keeps moving through a heavy winter downpour and the mineral moisture line that otherwise marks limestone or travertine never gets a chance to form. Terracotta feet suit the clay body best.
Can I get a matched pair for an entrance?
No two surfaces leave the kiln alike, because the textured patina forms during high-temperature firing. If you want a pair flanking a gateway or front door, come into the Malaga showroom and hand-select the two closest in tone rather than ordering them sight unseen.
How does the clay hold up in a Perth heatwave?
Thick, high-fired terracotta walls carry real thermal mass, so radiant heat reaches the root ball slowly instead of all at once. Unsealed clay also breathes, which keeps roots aerated. You will not see the root stress that turns up in thin synthetic containers.
