Terracotta Pots and Planters | Primrose (2024)

Terracotta is the premium material for any garden pot. Fired to over 1000 degrees Celsius, terracotta is both extremely tough and porous, which is perfect for healthy roots allowing both air and moisture to feed the plants.

A classic choice among gardeners, terracotta plant pots give an attractive Mediterranean feel with their warm colouring and rustic style. They are also fantastic at preventing soil disease and root rot, and are suitable for both houseplants and outdoor plants.

Fibrecotta is a fantastic modern alternative material, composed of terracotta reinforced with fibreglass fibres. The material overcomes previous limitations and is both lightweight, resistant to frost, stronger and more durable, without compromising a fantastic finish. For a wealth of inspiration and expertise, have a look at our.

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D47cm Stone Terracotta Planter With Fleur De Lis

£78.99

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D17.5cm Terracotta Rolled Rim Pot

£24.99

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D60cm Terracotta Vase Planter

£189.99

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D43cm Terracotta Egg Planter

£89.99

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30cm Terracotta Fibrecotta Medium Textured Cube Planter

£53.49

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50cm Terracotta Fibrecotta Berniss Trough Planter

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Traditional Fibrecotta Planter - 39cm

£129.99

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The Big One – Simply Massive Terracotta Pot Planter

£529.99

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44cm Terracotta Verona Rolled Rim Planter

£46.99

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Citrus Trough Planter

£259.99

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Fern Planter H46cm

£174.99

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25cm Terracotta Fibrecotta Kadamus Cube Planter in Dark Grey Meteor Texture

£29.99

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40cm Terracotta Verona Standard Planter

£16.99

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D27cm Round Terracotta Pot

£20.49

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D27cm Terracotta Rolled Rim Pot

£19.49

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50cm Terracotta Fibrecotta Tall Cube Planter

£42.99

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H21cm Small Light Grey Fibrecotta Brick Design Egg-Shaped Pot - By Primrose™

£39.99

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H46cm Ceramic Flared Cylinder Planter in Cream by Primrose

£104.99

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39cm Terracotta Fibrecotta Tall Flared Square Planter

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46cm Barcelona Glazed Yellow Ceramic Geometric Flared Pattern Planter

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Advice on Terracotta Planters

What is a Planter?

We've outlined some of the ways you can differentiate between different types of planters to find one to suit you and your indoor/outdoor space perfectly. Read our 'What is a Planter?' guide for more.

How to Plant Flowers in Planters

Filling your planter with flowers is a great way to add decoration to your garden. Our handy guide reveals the tried and tested ways of how to plant flowers in large planters successfully.

Frequently Asked Questions

What plants are suitable for terracotta containers?

Terracotta is porous and absorbent. As such, it allows plants to breathe more than what other materials would allow, such as fibreglass. It also absorbs water from the soil, which dries out the soil quicker, making it an ideal container for plants that thrive in dry conditions. Succulents like aloe vera and haworthia are drought-resistant and an excellent choice for terracotta containers.

Are terracotta plant pots better than plastic?

Terracotta pots are great at creating the perfect environment for your plant to be healthy. As the nature of clay is porous, it allows air and moisture to penetrate it while removing excess moisture from the soil.

So, if you tend to overwater your plants, or have plants that prefer drier soil, terracotta could be more suited to you and your watering habits.

If you tend to wait for your plant to signal to you that they're thirsty, or have plants that like hydrated soil, you might be better off withplastic plant pots. Plastic planters are thinner than clay, offering less insulation and less protection against temperature change.

For a more comprehensive list of materials available for planters, have a look at our planter materials guide.

Why are my terracotta pots turning white?

As we’ve mentioned, clay plant pots are porous and essentially breathe, which means they allow air to pass in and out. The natural salts and minerals from fertiliser and water escape to the outside which causes this white residue to appear on the outside. But don't worry, it is harmless and extremely easy to clean.

How to clean your terracotta planters

Easily, that’s how. Terracotta plants can get white residue over time, however, it is very easy to remove.

Using a simple mixture of 1 part white vinegar and 20 parts water is a cheap and easy way to clean terracotta planters. You can soak your planters for around 30 minutes and then scrub them clean.

Alternatively, you can use warm soapy water. Just remove the excess dirt first so you can focus on getting them spotless.

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