Veradek
Large Rectangular Planter
Designed by Veradek and made in Canada, this large rectangular polyresin planter is built for balconies, patios, and dividing outdoor spaces. It has a matte stone-like finish, double-walled insulation for root protection, drainage holes with plugs, and a removable insert bucket; capacity is 75 liters, weight 25 lb, and dimensions are 38 x 10 x 30 in (96.5 x 25.5 x 76 cm). Reddit reviews of similar Veradek rectangular planters note that the air gap between the inner and outer walls can make the seams vulnerable to cracking when soil is very heavy, so users should consider moderate-weight soils.
- Material
- Durable polyresin
- Style
- modern, contemporary
- Category
- Home & Garden > Lawn & Garden > Gardening > Pots & Planters
Size
Specifications
Ultra-modern rectangular planter made of durable polyresin with a matte stone-like finish, ideal for balconies and patios.
Durable polyresin with smooth, matte, stone-like finish. Resistant to cracks, scratches, and fading. Double-walled insulation to protect roots. Drainage holes with plugs. Removable insert bucket for easier transplanting.
- Material
- Durable polyresin
- Style
- modern, contemporary
- Occasion
- gift, everyday
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 38x10x30 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Lawn & Garden > Gardening > Pots & Planters
Additional Attributes
- ultra-modern
- matte finish
- urban design
- clean lines
- elegant
- space divider
- durable polyresin
- stone-like finish
- crack-resistant
- scratch-resistant
- fade-resistant
- double-walled insulation
- drainage holes with plugs
- removable insert bucket
- capacity up to 75 litres
- weight 25 lb
- made in Canada
- 38in length
- 10in width
- 30in height
Product Insights
The Veradek Large Rectangular Planter offers a lightweight (25 lb), rust-free, UV- and temperature-resistant polyresin design with double-wall insulation and a 5-year warranty, featuring a removable insert bucket that reduces soil volume by over 60% for easy seasonal swaps and portability, but buyers report potential seam cracking when overfilled with heavy soil and polypropylene not explicitly food-safe for vegetable growing.
Verified claims
- Warranty
- Veradek backs the planter with a 5-year limited warranty, longer than the 1–2 years typical of competing resin planters.
- Weather endurance
- Polyresin planter resists fading after 300h UV, -30°C to +50°C, warping, rust, and stains.
- Seam strength
- Buyers report seam cracking when planter is overfilled with heavy soil.
- Rust-free construction
- Zero metal components prevent rust and rust stains.
- Surface maintenance
- Non-porous polyresin resists water stains, moss, and efflorescence.
- Cost efficiency
- The included insert bucket reduces potting mix needs by over 60%, and the planter's frost and UV endurance allow multi-season use rather than yearly replacement.
- Weight
- Weighs 25 lb — 70–80% lighter than cast stone — safe for balconies.
- Portability
- One person can carry the empty 25 lb planter, and the removable insert bucket makes seasonal planting changes a one-person task without heavy lifting.
- Privacy screen
- 30-inch height and light weight allow use as a movable privacy screen.
- Suitable plants
- Supports snake plants, grasses, evergreens, and climbing vines
- Seasonal rotation
- Removable insert bucket cuts soil volume to 30 L for easy seasonal swaps
- Food safety
- Polypropylene is not explicitly labeled food-safe for growing vegetables by the manufacturer
- Root insulation
- Double-walled insulation protects roots in temperatures down to -30°C
- Soil volume
- Insert bucket reduces soil volume by over 60%
- Seasonal swaps
- Pre-planted insert buckets enable seasonal plant swaps
- Brand reputation
- Veradek planters are featured in design publications and used by architects; the company manufactures in Canada with a 35-person team.
- Finish care
- Non-porous polyresin resists staining, fading, and rust without sealing.
- Double-wall insulation
- Double-walled polyresin air gap buffers root-zone temperature; tested from -30°C to +50°C.
- Craftsmanship
- Made in Canada by a small Ontario team with a decade of weatherproofing expertise.
- Weather resistance
- Tested from -30°C to +50°C, and owners report the planter enduring rain, hot sun, and winter without rust or cracking.
- Metal comparison
- Polyresin does not rust and insulates roots, unlike metal.
- Durability
- UV-stabilized against fading; buyers report potential cracking under heavy soil.
- Value
- At $215 CAD with a 5-year warranty, it's competitively priced.
- Balcony weight safety
- At 25 lb empty, the planter is 70-80% lighter than a comparable cast stone planter, making it safe for balconies and roof decks with strict weight limits.
- Warranty service
- Veradek's 5-year warranty is backed by practical service; a customer with a damaged planter received a replacement quickly after sending a photo.
Product record
- Title
- Large Rectangular Planter
- Brand
- Veradek
- Price
- 215 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 7 sourcesUses
Outdoor planting and seasonal replanting
Use this planter to grow plants outdoors: its double-walled insulation is designed to protect roots from temperature changes, and drainage holes with plugs let you manage water. The removable insert bucket is intended to make planting and transplanting easier, and one reviewer found it drastically reduced the amount of soil needed, making seasonal replanting efficient. As a mixed note, a Reddit commenter reported that with heavy soil the seams of their long Veradek Block planter can crack, and that the damage can't really be fixed.[1,2,3,4]
Dividing a balcony or patio with a living green screen
With its 30-inch height, this planter can act as a privacy screen, letting you section off spots on a balcony or patio as you wish. Line up planters to form a wall of greenery, adding an ultra-modern touch with clean lines and a matte finish.[2,3,4]
Adding a modern accent to a balcony or patio
This large rectangular planter is designed as an ultra-modern outdoor accent, with clean lines and a matte finish that suits a balcony or patio. Per the merchant, it can also help you divide your outdoor space as you wish while adding a touch of elegance.[4]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Large Rectangular Planter: Choose this if you want a tall, ultra-modern rectangular planter for a balcony or patio: it measures 38 by 10 by 30 inches, holds up to 75 litres of soil, and has a smooth matte, stone-like finish with clean lines in Black, Grey, or White. The polyresin build is described as resistant to cracks, scratches, and fading, with double-walled insulation intended to protect roots, drainage holes with plugs, and a removable insert bucket that one reviewer found drastically reduced the soil needed and made seasonal replanting easier. Note that one Reddit user who owns a long Block planter would advise against it, reporting an air gap between the inner soil container and the outer box, with seams that can crack when the soil gets too heavy and cannot really be repaired.[1,2,4] | Lane Enlarged Planter 32-In Opening: Choose this if you want a low, wide bowl planter for displaying floral arrangements or succulents, indoors or out. Its polyresin body is resistant to cracks, scratches, fading and UV, is suited to all weather conditions, and includes drainage holes, with a 32-inch diameter but a shallow 6-inch height that favors shallow-rooted plantings. It comes in Black, Light Grey, or White, and is made in Canada.[5,6] | Large Urban Cubic Planter: Choose this if you want a minimalist, matte white cubic planter with a stone-like look to display plants on an entrance, walkway, or patio year-round. Made in Canada by Veradek from lightweight, durable polyresin that resists cracks, scratches, and fading, it features double-walled insulation to help protect roots from temperature changes, plus drainage holes with plugs and a soil capacity of up to 69.5 litres. This medium-sized white variant measures 21 inches wide by 21 inches deep by 22 inches tall, so it suits larger plantings rather than compact spaces.[7] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front-facing rectangular outdoor planter with a thin top rim, matte dark finish, and planted with tall thin-stemmed green foliage bearing small red flowers.
- Overall shapeRectangular box planter seen from the front with straight vertical sides and a thin horizontal top rim; visible top opening contains plants.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.45 · w 0.84 · h 0.38 (high) - Surface finishUniform smooth matte finish on the planter exterior without visible texture or pattern.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.45 · w 0.84 · h 0.38 (high) - Top rim and openingThin top rim visible as a narrow horizontal lip; interior soil and plant stems rise above it.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.32 · w 0.76 · h 0.12 (high) - Decorative metal badgeSmall rectangular silver-colored badge centered on the lowest front face of the planter.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.75 · w 0.06 · h 0.05 (high) - PlantsCluster of tall thin green stems with narrow leaves and small clustered red flowers extending above the planter rim.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.32 · w 0.76 · h 0.20 (high) - Left-side cast shadowDistinct shadow cast to the left of the planter on the wall and ground, indicating sunlight from the right.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.60 · w 0.25 · h 0.22 (high)
Other
Product photographed outdoors against a light vertical wooden panel wall with a concrete and brick ground; even daylight lighting with a clear cast shadow to the left.
- Background wallLight beige vertical wooden panels with visible seam lines forming a tiled appearance behind the planter.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.80 (high) - Ground surfaceSmooth light-gray concrete foreground with a narrow strip of reddish-brown brick at the wall base.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.80 · w 1.00 · h 0.20 (high) - Shot compositionCentered composition with the planter occupying the lower middle of the frame and negative space of wall above the planter.
- LightingBright directional daylight producing a pronounced shadow of the planter and plants toward the left side.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.55 · w 0.30 · h 0.30 (medium)
Colors
matte charcoal· planter body#2E2E2Emedium green· plant stems and leavessaturated red· flowers- Overall shapeRectangular box planter seen from the front with straight vertical sides and a thin horizontal top rim; visible top opening contains plants.
- 02
Product
Front-facing rectangular planter with a flat, matte dark surface, open rectangular top rim, and a small centered metal badge near the bottom. The planter sits on a slightly recessed base plate casting a shadow to the right.
- Overall shapeTall rectangular box with straight vertical sides and a flat front-facing panel, shown from a near-frontal view.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.18 · w 0.90 · h 0.68 (high) - Top opening and rimRectangular open top with an inset rim visible as a narrow horizontal channel along the top edge; inner wall of the planter is visible and appears the same dark color as the exterior.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.11 · w 0.90 · h 0.07 (high) - Surface finishEven matte finish across the exterior front panel with no visible texture patterns or gloss highlights.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.22 · w 0.80 · h 0.60 (high) - Base plate and shadowThin flat base plate beneath the planter, slightly recessed from the front panel and casting a narrow shadow to the right.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.88 · w 0.96 · h 0.06 (high) - Badge detailSmall rectangular metallic badge centered near the bottom front panel; characters on the badge are too small to read at this resolution.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.82 · w 0.06 · h 0.03 (high)
Other
Studio-style product shot with a plain light background, even frontal lighting, and a soft shadow to the planter's right; image is centered and unobstructed.
- Background and lightingPlain light grey to white background with even, diffused frontal lighting and minimal reflected highlights on the product.
- CompositionPlanter is centered in frame and shown from a near-frontal viewpoint with the full front panel visible and slight perspective that reveals the top interior.
- Image qualityHigh resolution, no visible compression artifacts or motion blur.
Colors
matte charcoal black· main body#121212metallic silver· metal badgematte deep black· base plate- Overall shapeTall rectangular box with straight vertical sides and a flat front-facing panel, shown from a near-frontal view.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Veradek
block long box planter
Variants
3 SKUsDocuments & Data
Reddit Insights
3 threads · r/LandscapeArchitecture, r/containergardening, r/gardeningReddit users view Veradek planters as a budget-friendly option with modern aesthetics, but durability concerns exist regarding plastic construction and potential cracking.
Positive remarks on value and initial quality are counterbalanced by reports of cracking and general skepticism about plastic longevity.
Themes
Use Cases
- Container gardening on a budget
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs Aluminum (CB2)
Aluminum box planters caused plant death due to drainage blockage and rust; Veradek's plastic avoids rust but may have other issues.
vs Concrete/fiberglass (Kante)
Kante planters are lightweight, element resistant, and affordably priced, potentially a more durable alternative to Veradek's plastic.
vs Various materials (CB2, West Elm, Wayfair)
Several alternative materials like concrete, MgO, and fiberstone have their own durability challenges, but reinforced concrete and fiberglass composites fare better over time.
Source Threads
User finds Veradek planter a great value compared to expensive modern planters
Damn, I love those (landscape collection). Wish I could afford them. Ended up buying Veradek, $140 for a 3-foot long rectangular box container was too good to pass up.
u/Lifacer/LandscapeArchitectureView thread →
User reports cracking issues with Veradek Block planter due to design flaw
I can’t comment on the Demi, but I have a long Block planter and I would veto it. It looks really nice, but the construction has a weak point in that there is actually an air gap between the container that holds the soil and the outside of the box. When the soil gets too heavy, the seams can crack and you can’t really fix it. There are some pictures of this in the Amazon reviews.
u/simplytherer/containergardeningView thread →
User with no direct Veradek experience compares alternative planter materials
No experience with veradek planters specifically since they are mostly plastic, but I’ve used some competitor brands over the past few years: Aluminum box planters (CB2): plants kept dying. Turns out the bottom bows to the ground and blocks the drainage holes, plus the insides were super rusted and the finish was flaking off (further blocking holes).
u/wwwheatgrassr/gardeningView thread →