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Sonoma Weatherproof Basket - Beautifully Crafted for Outdoors

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A welcome at the front door, woven by hand

   
   

The warmth of a country basket, with a hidden waterproof liner so it can live outside through the seasons. Place one either side of the door with an olive tree in each, and the whole house looks cared for. One of our most reordered pots and planters.

 
 
   
MaterialHandwoven wicker
   
SizesSmall, medium, large
   
LinerWaterproof, concealed
   
UseIndoor and outdoor
 
 
    Dimensions    
     
       
SmallH37 x W33cm
       
MediumH44 x W42cm
       
LargeH51 x W52cm
     
     

Heights include the handle, and widths are measured across the widest point of the weave.

     

Which size? As a rule, the planter should be about a third of the height of the plant it holds. The small suits lavender, herbs and bulbs. The medium, our most reordered size, suits hydrangeas, box balls and smaller faux trees. The large is made for olive and bay trees.

   
 
 
    Materials and finish    
     

Handwoven wicker with the texture and warmth of a real basket.

     

Built-in waterproof liner. The weave passes over it seamlessly, so you see only the basket, while the liner stops soil and water soaking through or staining. The liner is solid, so there are no drainage holes.

     

Woven handles on both sides make a full planter liftable. It arrives with the liner fitted and nothing to assemble, ready to plant.

   
 
 
    Care and honest expectations    
     

How long it lasts outdoors depends on how exposed it is:

     
       
Fully exposed all year2 to 3 years
       
Sheltered porch or canopy3 to 7 years
       
Brought in for winter5 years plus
     
     

Raise it off wet ground with pot feet or a paver, avoid standing water, and brush the weave occasionally with a dry brush. In strong sun the tone softens and mellows over time. That is natural material behaving as it should, not a fault.

   
 
 
    Styling and pairs well with    
     

Work in pairs or threes. Two large planters with matching olive trees frame a front door. Where there is only room on one side, group all three sizes, with the tallest at the back.

     

Keep the planting restrained. One species per planter, finished with moss or bark over the soil, looks expensive. It suits real or faux planting, from hydrangeas to faux greenery.

     

Indoors it works as a cover pot, a hallway planter, a log basket or storage for throws. See also baskets and storage.

   
 
 
    Delivery and returns    
     

Current delivery timing for this item is shown above the description. See our delivery, returns and guarantees pages for full details.

     

Planting up a hotel entrance, holiday let or project? Ask about trade accounts before ordering in quantity.

   
 
 
    Questions    
     
Can it stay outside all year?
     
Yes. Shelter it under a porch where you can and bring it in during severe winter weather. If it is left fully exposed all year, expect two to three years of good service.
     
Does it have drainage holes?
     
No, the liner is solid. For real plants, keep the plant in its nursery pot on a layer of gravel or crocks so excess water drains away from the roots.
     
Is it suitable for an olive tree?
     
Yes, it is the most popular use. The large size is made for olive and bay trees, and the medium suits younger specimens.
     
Can I use faux plants?
     
Absolutely. With no watering involved, the basket lasts considerably longer.
   
 

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