Product code: HEY-PLANTER
Steel planters with solid wood panels and a base designed for forklift handling.
Hey Planter is a family of planters designed for growing plants in an urban environment. They combine a sturdy form with softened edges and rounded corners. On the visible sides the metal structure is complemented by solid wood panels, making the planter durable, functional and understated – it suits both contemporary and historic settings. The planter is easy to move even when filled with soil and plants: the structure rests on two side panels and the bottom is open, so it can be lifted with a forklift and repositioned without dismantling. All planters have drainage holes for excess water.
| Material | electro-galvanised steel sheet with zinc powder primer and textured polyester powder coating; front and back panels – solid wood (195 × 45 mm boards, the top one with a rounded edge) |
| Corrosion resistance | C5 corrosivity category according to UNE-EN ISO 12944-2; coating thickness 240–360 µm (ISO 2360); more than 1000 h in a salt spray chamber (ISO 9227); UV and weather resistant |
| Colour / finish | any RAL colour; wood – Nordic pine or bolondo |
| Dimensions | 900 × 900 × 500 mm; 1800 × 450 × 500 mm; 1200 × 1200 × 750 mm |
| Capacity | 280 l; 250 l; 780 l |
| Weight | 190 kg; 220 kg; 260 kg |
| Fixings | A2 stainless steel |
| Moving | with a forklift or long polyester straps (slings) |
| Installation | placed directly on paving, fixing not required; if necessary, additionally fixed with four M10 rods and nylon anchors (Ø12 mm holes) |
| Certificates | PEFC™ or FSC® wood; production complies with ISO 14064-1 (greenhouse gas accounting) |
| Packaging | 90×90 – 1 pc on a pallet 1200 × 1000 × 650 mm; 180×45 – 2 pcs on a pallet 2300 × 900 × 650 mm; 120×120 – 1 pc on a pallet 1200 × 1200 × 900 mm |
| Care | clean metal parts with clean water, if necessary a neutral (pH 7) cleaner and a soft cloth; grease, chewing gum or adhesive – with turpentine or isopropyl alcohol; the colour of the wood can be maintained with a suitable wood care product; timber parts are replaceable |
Squares, pedestrian streets, café and restaurant terraces, approaches to offices and shopping centres, as well as historic spaces where understated yet warm-looking greenery is needed.
The elongated 180×45 version is suitable for dividing a space or screening off a terrace, while the 120×120 with a 780 l capacity suits a small tree or large shrubs. A waste bin from the same series, Hey Bin, can be chosen to go with the planters.
Concrete planters are heavy and stable, with a stone chip finish, so they also work as a natural barrier to traffic. Cor-Ten steel planters are much lighter, with modern shapes and a warm brownish tone, and go well with wood, concrete and greenery. Choose according to whether the planter needs to restrict traffic or mainly decorate the surroundings.
Concrete planters stand firmly without any fixings thanks to their weight. Cor-Ten planters are lighter, but they weigh much more when filled with soil. In locations exposed to wind, place tall, narrow planters on a level base, choose plants that are not too tall, or fix them to a wall.
Plants need drainage so that the roots do not stand in water. Put a layer of gravel at the bottom and a suitable growing medium on top. Cor-Ten planters have drainage holes in the bottom, so excess water drains away by itself.
A stable rust patina forms on the surface of Cor-Ten steel, protecting the metal and giving it a brownish tone. For the first few months, until the patina stabilises, the planter may leave brownish marks on light-coloured paving. So at first it is better to place it on darker surfacing or where such marks will not matter.
Yes, heavy concrete planters are often used to separate a pedestrian zone from the roadway and prevent cars from driving onto the pavement. Long planters are suitable for enclosing café terraces or small areas. This restricts traffic while also decorating the surroundings with greenery.
Concrete planters are heavy, so it is worth planning their location in advance – moving them later would be difficult. They are delivered and positioned with lifting equipment, and the largest models require a crane. The exact weight of each planter is stated in the product's technical data.
Yes. Concrete planters can be matched with concrete benches and waste bins in the same finish, while Cor-Ten planters go well with wooden equipment. Some planters belong to the same series as benches, so the space looks coherent.
Yes, we deliver and install throughout Lithuania – contact us on +370 652 32015, info@viskasmiestui.lt. Before delivering a heavy planter, we will discuss access and the installation location.
