Oversize Planters and Giant Pots in Perth

Extra large pots for specimen trees and mature plants

Extra large pots give mature specimen trees, palms and screening hedges the root room they need. With 300 to 1,000 litres of potting mix in the container, roots keep spreading rather than circling and binding. That volume of mix also holds its temperature steadily through a 40°C Perth heatwave, so the root zone does not dry out the way it does in a smaller pot.

Match the container to the mature canopy spread and root habit of the species you have in mind, whether that is a frangipani, dwarf olive, dragon tree or citrus, and the plant will keep its vigour and stay stable for years.

The presence of masonry, without the weight of it

Large landscape planters used to mean solid precast concrete or heavyweight clay, and once a piece like that was set down it stayed where it landed. Our oversize collection uses composites, including Polystone Resin, Light Stone, Fibre Stone and marine-grade fibreglass, that give you the mineral surface and wall thickness of masonry at roughly one-third of the empty weight.

The finishes are made for the conditions here, so they hold up to Perth summer heat, coastal wind and reflected pool glare.

That matters on the day. Most empty planters, including linear troughs and egg shapes under 900 mm width, can be hand-carried by two to four people through a standard pedestrian side gate, down a laneway or across finished paving without marking it. The largest pieces, such as the 1220 mm diameter Sussex Planter at 250 kg empty or the 1100 mm Cubes, want a double-gate opening of at least 1200 to 1300 mm clear. Tell us what the access looks like and we will work out the easiest way in with you.

Shapes that work at residential and commercial scale

A handful of profiles do most of the work in large-scale planting:

• Giant Egg Planters: Up to 1,500 mm high and 950 mm in diameter. The rounded shoulder softens a hard wall or fence line, and the depth gives tap-rooted trees, frangipanis and palms a generous root zone.
• Large architectural cubes: Sizing up to 1,100 x 1,100 x 1,100 mm, including Cubes on Feet. Squared geometry holds its own against rendered walls and wide glazing, so these suit entry courtyards, commercial forecourts and poolside decks.
• Linear troughs: At 2,000 x 500 x 500 mm they hold approximately 500 litres of potting mix, which is what a continuous perimeter hedge or privacy screen needs. They sit alongside our trough planters and commercial planters collections.
• Specialist landscape shapes: Deep circular and bowl profiles, including the Soakwell Planter (Fibre Stone), Sussex Planter, Ball Planter, Jozi Planter, Large Diva Planter, Large Low Bowl Planter and Low Bowl with Spillway Planter. Low bowls read as a wide horizontal note in a courtyard, and the spillway profile can be converted to a water feature in our Malaga workshop.

You can see oversize planters at work in our Perth projects: the Utah Planters at The Vines poolside installation and commercial planters at Brookfield Place.

What it weighs once it is full, and where to put it

The shell is light, but the finished planter is not. Potting mix, drainage aggregate, irrigation water and a mature tree add up quickly: a 500-litre planter weighs approximately 600 to 750 kg once it is watered in.

So the practical advice we give everyone: move the empty container into its permanent spot and level it before you add any drainage gravel or soil. On a rooftop terrace or balcony, check the floor rating before you fill it, and on a suspended slab or timber decking have your builder confirm the load. To work out how much mix a given profile will take, use our potting mix calculator.

For large specimen trees in oversize pots, we can fit self-watering inserts that keep moisture steady through the Perth summer and cut down how often you need to water a deep-rooted specimen.

Scale is difficult to judge from a photograph, so come and stand next to these pieces. More than 200 styles are on display at our Malaga showroom, and we can match a finish to Dulux Weathershield in the workshop on site. Ask us about Perth metropolitan delivery, freight assistance for regional WA, collection from Malaga, or book an on-site consultation if you are working through a larger project.

Common questions

What is Fibre Stone, and how does it differ from Light Stone?

Fibre Stone is a mineral composite of cement, stone aggregate and reinforcing fibre, cast with thicker walls than Light Stone. That extra wall thickness is why it suits oversize formats and busy commercial entries. The Soakwell Planter is our main Fibre Stone profile, supplied in four sizes up to 140 x 90 cm. Both materials are on display at Malaga if you would like to compare them by hand.

How much access width do I need for delivery?

Measure the narrowest point on the route, including gate openings, stair turns, lift doors and any fixed obstacle. Most oversize profiles under 900 mm width will come through a standard pedestrian gate carried by two to four people. Pieces at 1100 mm and above, including the Cubes and the Sussex Planter, need a double-gate opening of at least 1200 to 1300 mm clear. Give us those measurements when you order and we will plan the delivery around them. We deliver across the Perth metropolitan area and can help with freight to regional WA.

What are the largest planter dimensions available in Perth?

Giant Egg Planters up to 1,500 mm in height by 950 mm in diameter, Cube Planters on Feet up to 1,100 x 1,100 x 1,100 mm, and linear troughs measuring 2,000 x 500 x 500 mm. If a project needs something beyond that, we can make custom moulds and supply a Technical Data Sheet for specification.

Can oversize planters be used on timber decks or balconies?

Yes, as long as the floor can take the planter once it is full. The shells are light, but a fully watered 500-litre planter can exceed 600 kg, so check the balcony or deck rating before you fill it, and on a suspended slab have your builder confirm the load. Then position and level the empty container where it will live before you add soil, because once it is planted you cannot shift it without emptying it out. If the weight is tight, ask us about the fibreglass profiles, which are the lightest in our range.

What plants grow well in oversize planters in Perth?

Frangipanis, dwarf olives, dragon trees (Dracaena), citrus, palms and large-canopy ficus all perform well with 300 litres or more of soil volume. Match the internal depth to the root habit: tap-rooted trees want a deep profile like the Giant Egg, while spreading shrubs are better in a wide bowl or cube. Bring us a photo of the spot and we will suggest pairings that suit the light and the wind you have.

Can oversize planters be colour matched to my house or project?

Yes. We colour match to Dulux Weathershield in our Malaga workshop, so a run of oversize planters can be finished to sit with your render, fencing or window frames. Large pieces take longer to finish, so talk to us before ordering and we will confirm the colour suits the material and give you a realistic lead time.