Metropolitan Water Butt Planters
Metropolitan water butt planters combine modern garden design with practical rainwater harvesting. They give you an attractive, eco-friendly way to water your garden. These 2-in-1 water butt planters let you collect and store rainwater while growing flowers, herbs, or plants in the built-in planter bowl. Etills supplies the Metropolitan range for contemporary outdoor spaces. For a smaller alternative, see our Cosmo Mini Water Butt Planters. For larger water storage, browse our Polyethylene Water Tanks — 75 to 1000 Litres.
The Metropolitan range features a sleek cylindrical shape. It fits easily into patios, courtyards, and landscaped gardens. With a 255-litre rainwater storage capacity, these planters capture rainfall from your roof guttering and store it for later use. As a result, they reduce your reliance on mains water and support healthier plant growth.
Rainwater harvesting is a simple way to make your garden more sustainable. By collecting rainwater that would otherwise run into drains, a water butt planter gives you a free, eco-friendly water supply for plants, lawns, and vegetable gardens.
Stylish Rainwater Harvesting for Modern Gardens
Metropolitan water butt planters look like decorative planters rather than standard plastic water tanks. The large planter bowl at the top holds around 36 litres of planting space. This lets you create colourful seasonal displays or grow herbs close to your home.
This dual-purpose design turns rainwater storage into a decorative garden feature. Instead of hiding a bulky water butt behind a shed or wall, the Metropolitan planter becomes a stylish focal point that improves your outdoor space.
These planters come in a wide range of colours and stone-effect finishes. They suit both modern and traditional garden designs. Whether you prefer neutral tones such as grey or sandstone, or brighter colours like purple, orange, or blue, there is a Metropolitan water butt planter to match almost any patio or garden style.
Ideal for Patios, Courtyards, and Urban Gardens
One of the biggest advantages of Metropolitan water butt planters is their compact footprint and vertical design. They stand around 1250 mm tall with a diameter of approximately 630 mm. Therefore, they give you substantial rainwater storage without taking up too much space. This balance of generous capacity and space-saving design makes them ideal for smaller gardens, patios, and urban outdoor spaces.
Durable Build for Long-Term Outdoor Use
Fernco makes Metropolitan water butt planters from high-quality MDPE (Medium Density Polyethylene). This strong, durable material suits outdoor water storage well. Rotational moulding gives each tank structural strength and keeps its shape even when full of water.
The material is UV-stabilised and frost-resistant. As a result, the planter handles harsh weather throughout the year without cracking or fading. The opaque build also limits sunlight entering the water tank, which reduces algae growth.
Each Metropolitan water butt planter includes two ½" BSP threaded outlets. The raised front outlet suits a tap for filling watering cans. The lower outlet lets you fully drain the tank or connect it to extra water butts for more storage.
Key Benefits of Metropolitan Water Butt Planters
- 255-litre rainwater storage capacity
- Built-in 36-litre planter bowl for flowers or herbs
- Modern cylindrical design for contemporary gardens
- Frost-resistant and UV-stabilised build for year-round use
- Compact footprint ideal for patios and small gardens
- Raised tap outlet for easy watering can filling
- Lower outlet for draining or linking multiple tanks
A Decorative and Sustainable Garden Solution
Metropolitan water butt planters give you the perfect mix of practical rainwater harvesting and stylish garden design. They store rainfall while giving you space for decorative planting. In addition, they help create a more sustainable garden and add an attractive feature to your outdoor space. Whether you place one beside a house wall to collect rainwater from guttering or use it as a statement planter on a patio, it gives you a functional and elegant solution for modern gardening.