Novelty Plant Pots & Unusual Garden Planters

Novelty plant pots are decorative planters designed in unusual shapes, characters or themes rather than traditional plant pot styles. Popular designs include animal planters, character pots and quirky takes on familiar objects. They're an easy way to add personality and interest to a patio, garden or entrance.

Novelty planters can be filled with seasonal bedding plants, compact perennials, herbs, succulents and trailing plants, depending on the size and position of the planter. Choose plants with growing requirements that suit the planter and make sure they have enough room for healthy root growth.

Many novelty planters are designed for outdoor use, making them ideal for patios, borders and entrances. Materials and weather resistance vary between products, however, so always check the individual product information and care instructions before leaving a planter outdoors throughout the year.

Colourful bedding plants, compact perennials and trailing varieties can work particularly well in unusual garden planters. Trailing plants can soften the edges of larger designs, while brightly coloured flowers can make animal and character planters stand out. Choose plants that suit the amount of sun or shade the planter receives.

Plants grown outdoors generally benefit from good drainage, particularly with the amount of rain we receive in the UK. Check whether your planter has suitable drainage holes before planting and avoid allowing the compost to remain waterlogged for long periods.

Yes. A novelty plant pot can make a great gift for a gardener, particularly if you're looking for something a little different from traditional gardening presents. Animal planters and quirky garden pots can be matched to someone's interests or personality and filled with a favourite plant to create a more personal gift.