Product code: VK.VA
The Vario outdoor planter with acacia slats and a self-watering system, to which Vario benches can be attached.
The Vario planter was designed by Petr Starý. It brings greenery and seating together: Vario benches can be attached to the planters, so even a concrete square gains plants and a place to rest, while the planters visually divide the space. The welded steel structure is hot-dip galvanised and powder coated, the slats are solid acacia, and a sturdy plastic container with a self-watering system sits inside.
| Design | Petr Starý |
| Structure | welded steel, hot-dip galvanised to EN ISO 1461 and powder coated in any RAL colour |
| Slats | 30 mm solid acacia, untreated or oiled in any OSMO shade |
| Inner container | sturdy plastic; one large or several smaller containers |
| Self-watering | water reservoir in the bottom of the plastic container, filled via a funnel; plants draw water through absorbent textile wicks; a water level indicator shows how much water is in the reservoir |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | XS (VK.VA.XS) – 491 × 551 × 594 mm; S (VK.VA.S) – 965 × 551 × 594 mm; M (VK.VA.M) – 1439 × 551 × 594 mm; L (VK.VA.L) – 965 × 1025 × 594 mm |
| Installation | fixed with 4 nylon anchors M10 to a concrete base; installation can be ordered |
City squares, including concrete ones, and other public spaces where you want to combine a green accent with seating and visually divide the space. Where there is a risk of theft, choose one large inner container.
In your enquiry, state the sizes and number of planters, whether you need one large or several smaller inner containers, the slat finish, the RAL colour and the length of the Vario benches you want to attach. Installation can be ordered at the same time.
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.
