About Soakwell Planter
| Product Code | Dimensions (cm) |
|---|---|
| E1081/S1 | 140 x 90 |
| E1082/S2 | 110 x 70 |
| E1083/S3 | 90 x 60 |
| E1083/S4 | 70 x 50 |
The Soakwell Planter combines grand architectural proportions with the textured mineral appearance of natural stone. Constructed from fibre stone composite, each vessel provides a broad, stable footprint and generous planting depth, suited to anchoring commercial developments, garden courtyards, and open suburban pool landscapes.
Available in four substantial sizes spanning from 70 x 50 cm up to 140 x 90 cm, the series accommodates mature specimen trees, broad canopy shrubs, and layered botanical displays. The planter is offered in neutral grey or contemporary matt black, allowing clean visual integration with modern alfresco paving and architectural facades. Integrated drainage channels encourage efficient water transit away from root balls.
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What plant species suit the four sizes of the Soakwell Planter?
The large formats comfortably host specimen frangipanis, dragon trees, ornamental olives, and tall bamboo, while the 70×50 and 90×60 models suit broad architectural shrubs, dwarf palms, or multi-layered combinations of structural grasses and cascading trailers.
How should the drainage system be prepared before potting?
Check that the base drainage outlets are unobstructed. Cover the holes with synthetic drainage mesh to stop media loss, lay down a 10 cm to 15 cm layer of coarse blue metal or washed aggregate, and cover with permeable geotextile fabric before filling with container potting mix.
What ballasting is advised for open, wind-exposed locations?
In exposed outdoor spaces, the aggregate drainage layer acts as ballast. Incorporating 30 kg to 60 kg of dense blue metal in the lower third lowers the vessel’s centre of gravity, securing tall leafy specimens against sudden wind gusts.
How does fibre stone perform under intense summer sun?
The thick composite wall construction provides thermal buffering, slowing heat transfer from scorching paving into the interior soil mass. This helps protect root zones from moisture stress during prolonged heatwaves compared to thin plastic containers.
How should the grey and matt black fibre stone surfaces be cleaned?
Rinse external surfaces with low-pressure water and gently wipe using a soft sponge and mild neutral liquid soap. Avoid harsh wire scrubbing brushes, bleaching agents, or pressure washers to protect the coloured fibre stone surface.
