You can’t beat a stunning outdoor planter for dialling up the patio style stakes. And as exciting new materials are being used to manufacture these garden must-haves, there are plenty of innovative and beautiful designs to choose from.
Improvements mean that all sorts of complex shapes and seamless finishes are now possible, along with practical upgrades delivering extremely weatherproof planters, lightweight containers that are easy to move, and smart pots that help to keep your plants alive.
We've rounded up the cream of the crop, so you can pick the best plant pot for you, whether you want one with luxury finishes or a budget pot, we've got you covered. We've even included a few eco-friendly ones, which are made from recycled or sustainable materials and don't require as much watering due to proper filtration.
The best planters and pots for 2023

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Moulded or cast from waste plastic, these sleek, seamless planters are lightweight yet rigid and a

www.coxandcox.co.uk
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Raw and unapologetic, concrete planters are weighty, tough and will last for decades. With

en-gb.bakker.com
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Made from clay and cellulose fibre layered with fibreglass, this innovative blend creates tough

madewithhusk.co.uk
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Made from plants to showcase plants, today's most forward-thinking planter designs are constructed

www.made.com
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With all the tactile and woven charm of rattan but with added all-weather durability, polyrattan

www.crocus.co.uk
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Derived from sustainable, plant-based sources rather than irreplaceable fossil fuels, this

www.made.com
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There's a huge range of fibreglass planters from cheap, mass-produced products to robust and

www.limelace.co.uk
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Immediately recognised by the speckled stone effect, terrazzo planters are smart, sleek and

hortology.co.uk
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Made from crushed aggregates such as limestone mixed with cement, sand, resins and other

www.notonthehighstreet.com
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Made from sustainably produced jute and cotton, and totally biodegradable, this shopper-style grow
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