We're offering you a Small Wooden Barrel Effect Planters for £7.99, saving you up to 38% off Thompson and Morgan's's price of £12.99 (correct as of 25.03.2026).

Wooden Barrel Effect Planter

Bring rustic style to your garden with the Small Wooden Barrel Effect Planter. Designed to mimic the classic oak barrel, this lightweight planter offers the look of traditional timber without the weight or upkeep. Its robust, weather-resistant construction means you can enjoy timeless appeal season after season.

Perfect for Plants & Flowers

• Bedding Plants: Showcase vibrant annuals or seasonal colour in spring and summer.
• Herbs & Edibles: Grow kitchen favourites like basil, thyme, or parsley right outside your door.
• Dwarf Shrubs & Perennials: Create a focal point with compact evergreens or flowering perennials.

Caring for Your Planter

• Planting: Fill with multi-purpose compost and ensure good drainage by adding a layer of gravel at the base if desired.
• Location: Place in full sun or partial shade—ideal for most bedding plants and herbs.
• Maintenance: Wipe clean as needed; no painting or treating required. The finish is designed to resist fading and cracking.
• Watering: Water plants according to their needs—planter material prevents waterlogging but check after heavy rain.

Design Inspiration

• Create cottage-garden charm by pairing with lavender, petunias, or trailing lobelia.
• Add Mediterranean flair with rosemary, oregano, and thyme grouped together.
• Use on patios, balconies, or as accents along pathways for flexible garden design.

FAQs

• What size plants fit in this planter?
  The 33cm diameter suits bedding plants, herbs, or dwarf shrubs up to 20cm tall at planting time.
• Does it need drainage holes?
  The planter is designed for outdoor use; add a drainage layer if planting directly into the pot to avoid waterlogging.
• Can it be left outside all year?
  Yes! The weather-resistant material is built for year-round outdoor exposure without cracking or fading.