Ceramic Hose Round Planter

Details at a Glance

Dimensions	21 in. W x 21 in. D x 14.5 in. H
Weight	58 lbs
Material	Ceramic
Finish	Glossy distressed white with blue highlights
Shape	Round
Country of Origin	Vietnam
Care	Wipe with damp cloth; avoid chemicals. Store indoors during freezing weather.

This handcrafted ceramic planter handles typical outdoor weather on a covered porch or patio, but you'll need to bring it inside before the first hard freeze -- ceramic can crack when water inside it freezes and expands. The Emissary Ceramic Hose Round Planter is a dual-purpose outdoor planter with a hidden faucet attachment for garden hose storage, finished in distressed white with blue highlights and available at LOOMLAN Outdoor with free shipping. At 21 inches across and 58 pounds, it's stable enough to anchor a seating area and generous enough for seasonal plantings or herbs.

Will Ceramic Hold Up on a Covered Patio or Deck?

Ceramic handles sun, rain and humidity without fading or warping as long as it's protected from freeze-thaw cycles. The glossy distressed white glaze on this planter resists UV damage and won't bleach out in direct sun the way some painted finishes do, and the blue highlights stay vivid season after season. Ceramic is weather-resistant but not frost-proof -- when water trapped in the material freezes, it expands and can crack the planter, so you'll want to empty it and move it to a garage or shed before winter if your area sees hard freezes. It performs beautifully on covered porches, under eaves, or anywhere rain reaches it but freezing conditions don't.

How Do You Store a Ceramic Planter Over Winter?

Empty all soil and water, wipe the interior dry with a cloth, and move the planter to an unheated garage, shed or basement before the first freeze. You don't need climate control -- just protection from freezing rain and snow that could settle inside and turn to ice. If you're using the planter on a covered porch in a mild climate where temps stay above freezing, you can leave it out year-round as long as it drains completely after rain. Never leave standing water in a ceramic planter outdoors once nighttime temps drop below 32°F.

Where Does This Work Best on a Patio or Deck?

Place it near an outdoor water faucet on a porch, next to a garden shed, or flanking a garage entry -- the hidden opening at the base lets you attach the planter directly to the faucet and tuck a garden hose out of sight while flowers or greenery grow on top. The 21-inch footprint and 58-pound weight keep it stable in wind, so it works well as an anchor piece near seating or at the corner of a deck. Pair it with other pieces from the LOOMLAN Outdoor /collections/outdoor-planters collection to create a layered look, or use it solo as a statement piece where you need functional hose storage that doesn't look utilitarian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can this ceramic planter stay outside all year?

It can stay out year-round in climates that don't freeze, but you must bring it indoors before the first hard freeze in cold-winter areas -- ceramic cracks when water inside it freezes and expands.

Will the distressed white finish fade in direct sun?

No, the glossy ceramic glaze resists UV damage and won't fade or bleach out the way painted finishes can, and the blue highlights stay vivid season after season.

How does the hidden faucet attachment work?

A hole at the base of the planter lets you attach it directly to an outdoor water faucet, so you can coil a garden hose inside and hide it under plantings while keeping the faucet accessible.

Can I use this indoors without a drainage hole?

Yes, the base opening is designed for hose attachment rather than drainage, so you can use it indoors with a waterproof liner or decorative filler that doesn't need to drain.

Is it heavy enough to stay stable in wind?

At 58 pounds empty, it's stable on a deck or patio in typical wind, and once you add soil and plantings the weight increases further.

Does white-glove delivery or assembly come with my order?

Free curbside delivery to the continental USA is included; white-glove delivery, in-room placement and packaging removal are available upon request for an additional fee.