Product code: ESC-HIDROJARDINERA
A large reinforced concrete planter for shrubs and trees with a hydroponic self-watering system.
Hidrojardinera is designed for growing medium-sized shrubs and trees in the city. Its built-in hydroponic irrigation reduces how often plants need watering: a lower water tank with its level controlled by a relief valve, an HPL separator plate with cotton wicks that draw water up by capillarity, and two vertical ducts that ventilate the tank to keep the water fresh. The filled planter can be relocated with a forklift or pallet truck without emptying it.
| Material | single-material concrete body reinforced with stainless steel; waterproof inner lining and self-watering system |
| Surface and finish | etched, waterproofed finish; colours from the standard Escofet colour chart |
| Dimensions | 560 L – 130 × 130 × 66 cm; 950 L – 130 × 130 × 96 cm |
| Weight | 560 L – 870 kg; 950 L – 1180 kg |
| Installation | free-standing on the paving on four supports cast into the body, no anchoring needed |
| Designer | Enric Pericas |
| Manufacturer | Escofet (Barcelona, Spain) |
Streets, squares and pedestrian areas where trees cannot be planted in the ground, as well as for traffic calming and dividing space.
Choose the 950 L version for small trees and the 560 L version for shrubs. The self-watering system is especially useful in hot summers and where frequent maintenance visits are difficult.
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.