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Ceramic planter Advantages
- Heavy
- More resistant to theft
- Incredible finishes and colors
- Almost unlimited shapes and sizes
Ceramic planter disadvantages
- Heavy
- Hard to move
- Most have a drain hole in the bottom so there is
potential for leakage - Breakable
Here is just a tiny sample of the
colors and styles of Asian planters
currently available
colors and styles of Asian planters
currently available
Rustic blue round planter
with coil design
with coil design
Metallic gold coil urn
Click the photo to enlarge
Asian planters: Many of the ceramic planters you see at the nursery or in our proposals are brought in by container ships from Asian countries.
These Asian planters are well priced. The same color glazes can vary greatly from one planter to the next. This natural variation is often a benefit
that adds beauty to the overall design. Stock availability changes constantly. Items are not always available and lead times can be long if you
are really insistent on a particular planter. However on the flip side, because of the wide variety, there is often a substitute available that is
similar in size and color but may have different shape. You may find a shape you love and not be able to get it in the right color - or a great color
but not the right size. When you use our services, we sort through all the choices and present you with one or two that will be a perfect fit for your
space. The other issue that may come up with Asian planters is that what you buy today may not be available in the exact color or size you want
next year when you add on - so be flexible. Asian planters have added depth to the plant design possibilities that is well worth the minor
inconveniences.
These Asian planters are well priced. The same color glazes can vary greatly from one planter to the next. This natural variation is often a benefit
that adds beauty to the overall design. Stock availability changes constantly. Items are not always available and lead times can be long if you
are really insistent on a particular planter. However on the flip side, because of the wide variety, there is often a substitute available that is
similar in size and color but may have different shape. You may find a shape you love and not be able to get it in the right color - or a great color
but not the right size. When you use our services, we sort through all the choices and present you with one or two that will be a perfect fit for your
space. The other issue that may come up with Asian planters is that what you buy today may not be available in the exact color or size you want
next year when you add on - so be flexible. Asian planters have added depth to the plant design possibilities that is well worth the minor
inconveniences.
Elevated oblong cylinder
planter/saucer
planter/saucer
Large urn with blue glaze
Rustic finish elevated cylinder
with scroll design
with scroll design
Ceramic planters made in the USA: Way back when (the 80's or so) this was the only choice and cylinder shaped planters were
the number one choice. If you are looking for retro 80's- pick a ceramic cylinder. Fortunately, US manufacturers have added lots of
colors and choices to their lines as well. Planters made by the US manufacturers are more consistent with styles and colors from
year to year. There is a better chance that what you order today will also be available next year. Ceramic planters manufactured in
the USA tend to have a more uniform glaze application and a smoother surface than Asian planters. Non uniform textured and
drippy glazes are often special order. Made in the USA planters often have a very short two week lead time. There is a great
selection of colors that can be applied to most every style the manufacturer offers. USA manufacturers also often offer custom
color matches if they don't have your exact color.
the number one choice. If you are looking for retro 80's- pick a ceramic cylinder. Fortunately, US manufacturers have added lots of
colors and choices to their lines as well. Planters made by the US manufacturers are more consistent with styles and colors from
year to year. There is a better chance that what you order today will also be available next year. Ceramic planters manufactured in
the USA tend to have a more uniform glaze application and a smoother surface than Asian planters. Non uniform textured and
drippy glazes are often special order. Made in the USA planters often have a very short two week lead time. There is a great
selection of colors that can be applied to most every style the manufacturer offers. USA manufacturers also often offer custom
color matches if they don't have your exact color.
Classic fishbowl
shaped ceramic planter
shaped ceramic planter
Aegean ceramic
planter
planter
Portofino
ceramic planter
ceramic planter
Straight sided cylindrical
ceramic planter
ceramic planter
Ceramic flower bowl
Jewel planter
Click on any image to view
a larger photo of these
planters from US
manufacturers
a larger photo of these
planters from US
manufacturers
Ceramic planter in
a modified
cylindrical shape
a modified
cylindrical shape
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