Big City Water Butt Planters

Big City Water Butt Planters

Big City Water Butt Planters are the perfect solution for gardeners who want to combine decorative planting with large-capacity rainwater storage. These innovative 2-in-1 rainwater tanks and planters allow you to collect rainwater from your roof while creating a stylish planting feature for your patio or garden.

Designed with both practicality and aesthetics in mind, Big City Water Butt Planters feature a tall cylindrical profile and modern finish options that complement contemporary outdoor spaces. With a substantial 380-litre storage capacity, these planters allow you to capture and store large amounts of rainwater for watering plants, lawns and vegetable beds.

Rainwater harvesting is one of the simplest ways to make your garden more sustainable. By collecting rainfall through a standard downpipe diverter, Big City Water Butt Planters provide a free and eco-friendly water source that helps reduce reliance on treated mains water while supporting healthier plant growth.

Stylish Large-Capacity Rainwater Harvesting

Big City Water Butt Planters are designed to look like decorative garden planters rather than traditional plastic water tanks. The large integrated planter bowl at the top provides around 40 litres of planting capacity, allowing you to grow flowers, herbs or ornamental plants while the reservoir below stores rainwater.

This clever design transforms rainwater harvesting into a feature within your garden. Instead of hiding a bulky water butt behind a shed, the Big City planter becomes an attractive focal point that blends seamlessly into patios, courtyards and landscaped garden areas.

Available in a variety of colours and stone-effect finishes, Big City Water Butt Planters can complement both modern and traditional garden designs. Whether you prefer neutral tones such as sandstone or millstone, or vibrant colours like blue or purple, there is a style to suit every outdoor space.

Perfect for Patios, Courtyards and Modern Gardens

Despite their large capacity, Big City Water Butt Planters feature a slim cylindrical footprint, making them ideal for gardens where space is limited. The vertical design allows you to store large volumes of rainwater without taking up excessive ground space.

Typical specifications include:

• Reservoir Capacity: approx. 380 litres

• Height: approx. 1480 mm

• Diameter: approx. 675 mm

• Base Diameter: approx. 520 mm

• Planter Bowl Capacity: approx. 40 litres

• Planter Bowl Dimensions: approx. 175 mm height × 570 mm diameter

• Weight: approx. 15 kg

This balance of large storage capacity and compact design makes Big City Water Butt Planters perfect for patios, terraces, balconies and urban gardens.

Durable Construction for Long-Term Outdoor Use

Big City Water Butt Planters are manufactured from high-quality MDPE (Medium Density Polyethylene), a robust plastic designed specifically for outdoor water storage. The tanks are rotationally moulded to provide excellent strength and durability while maintaining their shape even when full of water.

The material is UV-stabilised and frost-proof, meaning it can withstand harsh weather conditions throughout the year without cracking or fading. Opaque construction also helps reduce algae growth by limiting sunlight entering the water reservoir.

Each Big City planter includes two ½-inch threaded outlets for easy water access. The raised outlet at the front allows you to attach a brass tap for filling watering cans, while the lower outlet can be used to drain the tank completely or connect additional water butts for expanded storage.

Key Benefits of Big City Water Butt Planters

• Large 380-litre rainwater storage capacity

• Integrated 40-litre planter bowl for flowers or herbs

• Slim vertical design ideal for patios and smaller gardens

• Durable UV-stabilised and frost-proof MDPE construction

• Raised tap outlet for convenient watering can filling

• Lower outlet for draining or linking multiple tanks

• Stylish decorative finishes for modern outdoor spaces

A Decorative and Sustainable Garden Solution

Big City Water Butt Planters offer the perfect combination of decorative planting and efficient rainwater harvesting. By storing rainfall while providing space for vibrant planting displays, they help create a more sustainable garden without sacrificing style.

Whether placed beside a house wall to collect rainwater from guttering or used as a statement planter on a patio, Big City Water Butt Planters provide a practical and attractive solution for modern water-wise gardening.