Metal Steel Trough Planter Flower Pot Corten Garden Patio Outdoor Rust Deep

  

This listing is for a single planter so you will only get 1 planter (of size you select) and NOT multiple planters. This planter has been made using a innovative material called corten steel. It will arrive looking the same as many other steel planters, but after just a few days of use, it will develop a. And it is completely unique, so while every planter looks alike.

No two planters are identical. Protective layer forms a stable, self-protecting rust that requires no painting or maintenance. Corten steel - a fashionable aesthetic which doesn't compromise structural strength. Trough planter - create a delightful display with your favourite plants.

Central drainage hole and bung make it more convenient to retain/release water. Lightweight, versatile, and easily portable - can be conveniently placed in a location of your choice. Corten is a type of steel that naturally weathers over time, and developing an attractive and protective rust layer.

It is really a paradox, as although it is rusted, to a degree, the surface actually has a layer that protects against further corrosion. In other words, the steel is allowed to rust in order to form the protective coating. This protective layer develops due to the elements that are active in the alloys of the steel. It regenerates continuously when subjected to the influence of water and oxygen. Create your own delightful display with your favourite plants in this lovely trough planter.

With its organic and earthy quality, it works especially well in the garden, highlighting brightly coloured plants and beautiful brickwork. The Barclays centre in Brooklyn has been causing a stir worldwide with its striking, organic, rusted look. It has been made using corten steel, a material which is being favoured by innovative and daring designers, architects and sculptors across the globe. Created originally in the 1930s by United States Steel for use on ore wagons, its use has now expanded, with designers seeing the potential it possesses. It has been used to create bridges, rail cars, transmissions towers, shipbuilding and, of course, garden products. This modern and contemporary material has really got people excited, creating discussion about how we design things and challenging the norm, which can only be a good thing. The image to the left shows how the planter will look when it first arrives and before the protective layer has started forming, looking much like any normal steel planter.

If you wish, you can speed up the rusting process by using a cloth and rubbing the surface with salt and/or vinegar. Handy Drainage Hole and Bung. To provide adequate drainage, each Corten Steel Planter includes a drainage hole and bung in the bottom of the base, helping you retain or release water from your planter.

If left in the planter the bung will help retain as much water as possible, however we cannot completely guarantee that no water will escape while the bung is in use. Please note : Once the planter has developed its protective rust layer it has the potential to stain objects it comes in contact with, please be mindful where you place your planter. Dimensions (select the size you want from the options above). Length 60cm (1ft 11½in) x Width 28cm (11in) x Depth 28cm (11in). Length 60cm (1ft 11½in) x Width 34cm.

Length 75cm (2ft 5½in) x Width 32cm (1ft ½in) x Depth 32cm (1ft ½in). Length 100cm (3ft 3½in) x Width 40cm (1ft 3¾in) x Depth 40cm (1ft 3¾in). The item "Metal Steel Trough Planter Flower Pot Corten Garden Patio Outdoor Rust Deep" is in sale since Tuesday, June 24, 2014. This item is in the category "Garden & Patio\Plant Care, Soil & Accessories\Baskets, Pots & Window Boxes". The seller is "primrose_london_uk" and is located in Wokingham.

This item can be shipped to United Kingdom.

1. Shape: Rectangular
2. Colour: Rust
3. MPN: PP2026
4. Material: Metal
5. Brand: Primrose
6. Type: Herb Planter