About Neptune Urn 505
Both sizes share the same 415 mm mouth, so your planting choices don't change when you step up from the 780 x 415 to the 935 x 415. What changes is height. The taper draws the eye from a narrow base to an open rim, and the high-gloss surface catches light off pool water, paving and glazing instead of absorbing it. Marine-grade fibreglass gives you that shape without the weight of concrete, which is usually the deciding factor at doorways, on pool surrounds and on suspended floors in reception areas.
Urns of this profile rarely go out on their own. A pair flanks a path or a verandah entry cleanly, and because the two sizes read as one family you can set the 935 behind the 780 for depth or match them for symmetry. On timber decking, paved courtyards and indoor floors alike, one person can lift and shift them, so you can try a position before you settle on it.
Have a look at the other shapes in the Urns collection, or contact us about a product or project and we'll confirm Malaga stock while you're planning a pair.
Common questions
Which of the two sizes should I go with?
The mouth is 415 mm on both, so the plant is the same either way and it comes down to height. The 780 x 415 suits a verandah or a spot against a low wall where you don't want the sightline broken. The 935 x 415 carries an open courtyard or a doorway with height above it. Buy one of each and they still read as a pair, with the taller urn set behind.
Which plants suit a 415 mm mouth on an urn this tall?
Trailing species read well spilling over the rim: string of pearls, ivy, or Dichondra 'Silver Falls'. Upright forms do the opposite and hold the vertical line — sansevieria, dwarf palms, or a topiary ball that answers the curve of the vessel.
Will it stay put on an exposed patio?
The urn stands tall over a narrow lower section, so weight down low earns its keep. Put a 10 cm layer of blue metal aggregate or washed gravel in the bottom before the potting mix goes in. It drops the centre of gravity and settles the urn on open paving where the sea breeze runs through.
How do I keep the high-gloss surface looking right?
Warm water, a drop of mild detergent and a soft microfibre cloth lift dust and salt film off the gloss. Dry it with a second clean cloth so water doesn't leave mineral spotting on a surface this reflective. Scouring pads, bleaches and solvent cleaners dull or scratch the finish rather than clean it.
