Topic Corten Garden Planter
The TOPIC corten planter brings a timeless and sophisticated touch to any garden, with its unique orange-brown patina formed by natural rust. The rim at the base is mirrored at the top, creating the illusion of a floating planter.
Made of weathering steel, this planter is designed to be enhanced by nature's elements, adding warmth and character to your outdoor space. As they age, these garden pots and planters only become more beautiful, with a lovely rusted patina that not only looks amazing, but also provides a protective coating. The warm hues and earthiness of these planters will perfectly complement the lush green foliage in your garden. Join top garden designers in using Corten to elevate the look of your garden.
5 year warranty
Delivery
In most cases your order will be sent directly from our partners and manufactures based across Europe
Transport
Mainland UK excluding the Isles of Jersey and Guernsey.
IMPORTANT: There will be extra charges for any deliveries offshore – excluding the Isle of Wight, Scottish Highlands, Scottish Islands, Isle of Man and Northern Ireland.
Delivery time for products in stock is 7-12 working days. Unforeseen circumstances may occur which may delay a delivery. Consequential costs cannot be claimed.
Partial deliveries for multiple items are not possible
Deliveries are kerbside only. You must be present for offloading.
The Delivery costs that apply per order are:
FREE DELIVERY on orders over £950
- Parcel deliveries via DHL; will have a surcharge of £12.00 per order. Maximum 4 products per order with maximum dimensions of 600x600x600mm - 1200x400x400mm – bowls up to 1000mm, Maximum 30kg per product)
- Pallet deliveries via Dachser ; will have a surcharge of £85- per order
The address must be accessible with a large lorry of 13.6 meters
In case of unsuccessful delivery, redelivery or return, we calculate the actual transport costs.
For the delivery of goods larger than 2.3 meters you are required to ensure unloading facilities. This means a forklift-truck to unload the goods. Our courier does not have the possibility to unload these goods. If there is no forklift on site to unload goods longer than 3 meters, please contact us before you order. Please note that this also applies to the 2meter diameter water/fire-bowl
Pallet deliveries: Deliveries are made between 8.30 - 5.00, it is not possible to specify a time. Our courier will contact you to arrange a mutually convenient delivery day. The courier will not attempt delivery until contact has been made with you. Please ensure that you point out any potential delivery issues, such as restricted access, at this time. Actions required to overcome delivery issues may be chargeable to you, particularly if only discovered on the day of delivery.
Parcel deliveries: No delivery appointment will be made for orders that will be delivered by DHL. You will receive an email from DHL with the tracking details.
Returns: You can return your order up to 14 days after delivery
Please note that you are responsible for arranging the return of your order and for the costs of returning your order to us unless we have delivered the item to you in error. All return items must have original tags and packaging; and not been used or modified in any way.
Please unpack and remove all packing and inspect for any damages. Any damage or issues with your delivery must be reported within 48hours of receiving,
We cannot accept returns on any made-to-order products.
What is Corten Steel?
Corten Steel, also known as weather resistant steel, is a very strong steel alloy. As soon as Corten Steel garden planter is exposed to the elements it will naturally weather and develop a protective layer of rust. This natural coating of rust provides protection against further corrosion. Our Corten Steel products are delivered in an un-rusted state and the weathering process will take about 4-5 months to complete.
If you simply cannot wait, use our rust accelerator.
New
Weathered
Advantages
- 5-year guarantee.
- Corten steel planters are very robust, hard-wearing, weatherproof, low-maintenance and durable.
- The planter has hidden feet (17 mm) and drainage holes, which allows it to float a little above the ground and provides optimal drainage.
- The corten steel has a standard thickness of 3 mm.
- Products are delivered without rust. The corten steel rusting process takes about 4-5 months, depending on weather conditions.
- The rust can be fixed by applying Owatrol. This is a penetrating rust inhibitor that forms a protective anti-rust coating. Owatrol protects the planter and stops the rust on corten steel flaking off.
Important Info
- Products are delivered un-rusted
- Products should be unpacked immediately upon receipt to release any moisture trapped inside the packaging. If the product is left in its packaging, it may develop uneven rust patches.
- Ensure proper drainage.
- Do not use an overflow pipe; no excess water should remain in the corten steel planter. This can cause the metal to corrode due to the interaction of oxygen and soil.
- Do not use hydro pellets: they retain moisture.
- We do not recommend using corten steel within 2 km of a coastline.
- The guarantee expires if you drill or grind in a way that is not specified.
- The weathering process may cause rust run-off.
Planting Advice
- Cover the bottom of the planter with a layer of gravel (approx. 10 cm, Ø35 mm grading).
- Place a permeable anti-root membrane over the gravel.
- Cover the membrane with soil suitable for your chosen plants.
- Do not use an overflow pipe; no water should remain in the corten steel planter.
