Midi Metropolitan Water Butt Planters

Midi Metropolitan Water Butt Planters

Midi Metropolitan water butt planters combine decorative garden design with practical rainwater harvesting. They give you a smart way to collect and reuse rainwater while adding style to your outdoor space. Furthermore, these 2-in-1 water butt planters feature a sleek cylindrical shape with a built-in planter bowl at the top. Consequently, you can grow flowers or herbs while storing rainwater for everyday garden watering. For a larger version, see our Metropolitan Water Butt Planters. For tips on rainwater harvesting at home, refer to the RHS water-saving guide.

With a 165-litre storage capacity, the Midi Metropolitan planter gives you a steady supply of naturally soft rainwater. In addition, collected rainwater is often better for plants than treated tap water and helps cut reliance on mains water.

These planters suit patios, courtyards, balconies, and smaller gardens where space is tight but style still matters. Moreover, the built-in planter bowl lets you create seasonal displays of flowers or greenery, turning a practical water tank into a garden feature.

Decorative Rainwater Harvesting for Modern Gardens

The Midi Metropolitan range takes a fresh approach to rainwater storage. Unlike plain water butts that hide behind sheds or fences, these planters work as visible features in your garden. Furthermore, each planter includes a wide planting bowl above the rainwater tank. As a result, you can grow plants while the tank below collects rainwater from your roof guttering via a downpipe diverter. Their slim shape and modern finishes suit landscaped gardens, patios, and contemporary outdoor spaces.

A Stylish and Practical Garden Feature

The built-in planter bowl gives space for flowers, herbs, or ornamental plants. Consequently, the water butt becomes a focal point rather than an eyesore. You can change the planting through the year to suit the seasons, creating a fresh display while still getting the benefit of the water storage below. In addition, the planter bowl holds 23 litres, giving you plenty of room for colourful displays or herbs for outdoor cooking areas.

Durable Build and Smart Design

We make Midi Metropolitan water butt planters from durable Medium Density Polyethylene (MDPE), a tough material built for long-term outdoor use. Furthermore, rotational moulding gives each tank strength and shape retention even when full of water. The opaque walls also block sunlight, which slows algae growth and keeps stored rainwater cleaner for longer.

Each planter includes two half-inch BSP threaded outlets. A raised front outlet makes filling watering cans easy. Moreover, a lower outlet lets you drain the tank or link multiple water butts together to increase total storage.

Key Features of Midi Metropolitan Water Butt Planters

• 165-litre rainwater storage capacity
• Built-in 23-litre planter bowl for flowers or herbs
• Slim cylindrical design ideal for patios and small gardens
• Durable MDPE build for long-term outdoor use
• Frost resistant and UV stable
• Raised brass outlet for watering cans
• Lower outlet for draining or linking tanks
• Opaque walls to reduce algae growth

Typical dimensions for Midi Metropolitan water butt planters:

• Height: 940 mm
• Diameter: 590 mm
• Base Diameter: 470 mm
• Planter Bowl Diameter: 450 mm
• Weight: Approx. 7 kg
• Reservoir Capacity: 165 litres

Sustainable Gardening Made Easy

Rainwater harvesting is one of the simplest ways to make your garden more eco-friendly. By collecting rain that would otherwise run into drains, you get a free and sustainable water supply for your plants. Furthermore, because Midi Metropolitan water butt planters combine decorative planting with rainwater storage, they suit eco-conscious gardeners who want to save water without giving up on garden style. In short, explore the full range of Midi Metropolitan Water Butt Planters to find the right mix of style, sustainability, and practical storage for your garden.