🌱 Planter Size Guide – What to Plant in Each Height

🌱 Planter Size Guide – What to Plant in Each Height

Choosing the right planter depth is key for healthy roots and strong growth. Use this guide to match your plants to the correct planter height.

Small Planter – 33cm High (28cm Internal Depth)

Best for shallow-rooted plants

✔ Herbs – basil, parsley, thyme, chives
✔ Salad crops – lettuce, spinach, rocket
✔ Flowers – pansies, petunias, marigolds
✔ Small bedding plants
✔ Succulents

👉 Ideal for decorative planting and lighter root systems

Medium Planter – 48cm High (40cm Internal Depth)

Best for medium root depth plants

✔ Lavender
✔ Small shrubs
✔ Roses (patio/mini varieties)
✔ Strawberries
✔ Dwarf vegetables (carrots, peppers)
✔ Ornamental grasses

👉 Great all-rounder for most garden plants

Large Planter – 63cm High (55cm Internal Depth)

Best for deep-rooted plants & structural planting

✔ Bamboo (non-invasive / clumping varieties)
✔ Larger shrubs
✔ Small trees (olive, bay, acer)
✔ Climbing plants (with support)
✔ Fruit bushes (blueberry, raspberry)
✔ Deep-root vegetables

👉 Best for long-term planting and strong root development

🌿 Quick Tips

  • Bamboo: Needs at least 40–55cm depth for healthy growth
  • Shrubs: Minimum 40cm, larger varieties prefer 55cm+
  • Trees: Always go for the largest planter (55cm internal)
  • Herbs & flowers: Happy in 28cm depth

💡 Why Depth Matters

Deeper planters:
✔ Allow stronger root systems
✔ Retain moisture better
✔ Reduce plant stress
✔ Support larger, longer-lasting plants

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