plant pots

Color is not just a detail for a planter, but a fundamental tone. An anthracite planter visually brings any planting to the fore: an olive tree, a boxwood sphere, grasses, or a bright Japanese maple stand out against the dark background as if on a stage. Anthracite is a color that suits almost any modern architecture — from a grey facade or a terrace with dark floor tiles to a minimalist front garden with a gravel surface. A grey planter, on the other hand, takes a step back and allows the plant to have an even stronger effect, without the planter itself disappearing. Both tones are deliberately chosen for their restraint: no gloss, no artificial pigmentation, but the authentic color of concrete in two shades.

What both tones have in common is that they do not age loudly. An anthracite planter made of cheap material fades after two summers in the sun, while a high-quality one retains its depth. With a grey planter, the difference is even more apparent, as any fading would be immediately visible there. CUBI and RECTO work in both tones because the stone is colored throughout and not just surface-painted — the tone goes through the entire planter, not just over the skin.

A planter is more than just a container; it is a spatial element. CUBI brings a square, almost cube-like form — it stands still, provides a clear direction, and fits wherever architecture works with right angles. Two CUBIs placed to the left and right of an entrance frame the door like a gate; three in a row along a wall zone an outdoor area without the need for a wall. RECTO is the elongated variant: a rectangular planter that can be placed along a wall, mark a terrace edge, or hold a low privacy screen of grasses or bamboo. Both shapes speak the same language, but with different syntax.

The shape helps determine what grows inside. A CUBI fits a compact solitary plant — a boxwood cube, a hydrangea, a small ornamental shrub. A RECTO fits several plants in a row: three lavenders, five grasses, a mini-hedge of boxwood or spindle shrub. Anyone using a planter as a privacy screen or room divider on the terrace will get the most out of RECTO, because its length automatically draws a line. Anyone wanting to set individual accents should reach for CUBI. Both models are dimensioned to stand without a frame or base — the stone supports itself. CUBI and RECTO complement our natural stone plant bowls for shallower plantings.

Stone is the honest answer to outdoor conditions. When crafted with high quality, it is weather-resistant, heavy, dense, and solid: it won’t tip over in the wind, withstands summer rain just as well as cool autumn evenings, and does not crack at the first sign of frost. A concrete planter develops its own patina over time, which makes the material more stylish instead of just aging it — no frills, no empty promises, just substance. Unlike plastic planters that become brittle after three summers, or ceramic that fails at the first frost crack, a concrete planter remains stable. The planter is a perfect match for the ViDA fountain.

At CLIMAQUA, you will find this substance in two models: CUBI as a square planter with a calm cube shape, and RECTO as an elongated version for walls, terrace edges, or privacy screens — both in anthracite, both made of stylish materials that are easy to maintain and very easy to handle. Delivery from Germany or Switzerland, arriving at your doorstep in just a few business days.