City Water Butt Planters

City Water Butt Planters

City water butt planters give you a smart, stylish way to collect rainwater while improving the look of your outdoor space. These 2-in-1 water butt planters combine a decorative planter with a rainwater storage tank. As a result, you can grow flowers or herbs while harvesting rainwater for garden use. Etills supplies the City range for modern patios, courtyards, and landscaped gardens. For a larger option, see our Metropolitan Water Butt Planters. For a compact alternative, browse our Cosmo Mini Water Butt Planters.

With a 180-litre water storage capacity, City water butt planters collect rainwater from your roof guttering via a standard downpipe diverter. You can then use the stored water on plants, flower beds, and vegetable gardens. Furthermore, this reduces your reliance on mains water and supports sustainable gardening.

The sleek cylindrical profile gives these planters a practical edge over traditional water butts. Instead of hiding them away, they act as a decorative garden feature. They blend easily into modern outdoor spaces.

Decorative Rainwater Harvesting for Modern Gardens

City water butt planters combine practical rainwater storage with decorative planting. The built-in planter bowl at the top lets you grow flowers, herbs, or ornamental plants. Meanwhile, the tank below stores rainwater from your roof.

This dual-purpose design makes the water butt part of your garden rather than just a functional container. The planter bowl holds approximately 32 litres. Consequently, you have plenty of space for colourful seasonal displays or herbs close to the house.

City water butt planters come in a wide range of finishes and colours. Options include natural stone effects and vibrant modern shades. Therefore, it is easy to match your planter with existing garden furniture, paving, or planting schemes.

A Practical Solution for Smaller Gardens

The compact footprint makes City water butt planters well-suited for patios, balconies, courtyards, and urban gardens where space is tight. Despite the slim design, the tank still holds 180 litres. In addition, this gives you plenty of stored rainwater for everyday garden watering. By harvesting rainfall that would otherwise run into drains, you create a free, sustainable water source throughout the growing season.

Durable Design Built for Outdoor Use

Etills makes City water butt planters from high-quality MDPE (Medium Density Polyethylene). This robust material suits long-term outdoor use well. Rotational moulding gives each tank structural strength. Moreover, the material is both frost-resistant and UV-stabilised. As a result, the planter keeps its shape and colour through changing weather conditions.

The opaque plastic build limits sunlight entering the water tank. This reduces algae growth and keeps stored rainwater cleaner for longer.

Each planter includes two moulded ½" BSP threaded outlets. A raised front outlet makes filling watering cans easy. Furthermore, a lower rear outlet lets you drain the tank or link multiple water butts together to increase total storage.

Key Features of City Water Butt Planters

• 180-litre rainwater storage capacity
• Built-in planter bowl with 32-litre planting capacity
• Modern cylindrical design for patios and gardens
• Durable MDPE build for long-term outdoor use
• Frost-resistant and UV-stabilised material
• Raised tap outlet for filling watering cans
• Lower outlet for draining or linking tanks
• Opaque plastic helps reduce algae growth

Typical dimensions for City water butt planters include:

• Height: approximately 985 mm
• Diameter: approximately 600 mm
• Planter bowl: 170 mm high × 520 mm diameter
• Weight: approximately 10 kg
• Reservoir capacity: 180 litres

A Sustainable Way to Water Your Garden

Installing a City water butt planter is one of the easiest ways to make your garden more eco-friendly. By collecting rainwater that would otherwise go to waste, you create a sustainable water source that benefits both your plants and the environment. In addition, rainwater is naturally soft and free from many chemicals found in tap water. Therefore, it suits flowers, shrubs, and vegetable gardens especially well. Overall, the decorative planter design means your rainwater storage improves the look of your garden rather than taking away from it.