Selena Conical Planter 13.5-In Opening

Verified claims

Soil savings

Shelf saves 45% of soil volume, cutting cost and weight.

Depth adaptability

Removable shelf gives two planting depths: 13 in with shelf; 28 in without.

Drainage

Cavity beneath shelf boosts drainage and airflow, lowering rot risk.

Plant arrangement

Fits 4–5 quart-sized plants in a thriller-filler-spiller arrangement.

Frost-proofness

Stone-plastic composite tested from -20°F to +120°F and won't crack if water freezes inside.

Warranty

5-year limited warranty covers cracking and fading from freeze-thaw cycles.

Stone finish

Molded stone texture with matte finish; weighs 11 lbs; part of Mason series.

Durability

Resists fading, cracking, and scratching from weather and impact.

Portability

Lightweight 11 lb planter with inner shelf is easy to carry and reposition.

Wind stability

Buyers report needing to add sand or rocks in windy areas to prevent tipping.

Support

Veradek manufactures in Canada, enabling local warranty service and 30-day free returns.

Shipping & returns

Orders before 2pm EST ship same-day; 30-day free returns.

Series coordination

Matches finish and shape of other Mason planters for coordinated look.

Planting modes

With shelf: 13-inch depth suitable for annuals; without: full 28 inches for larger roots.

Planting depth

Shelf-in: 13 depth for annuals; shelf removed: 28 for deep roots.

Plant layering

Thriller height: 1–1.5× pot height; add filler and spiller.

Plant quantity

Opening holds 4-5 quart-sized plants, enough for layered arrangement.

Indoor use

Planter includes drainage plugs for leak-free indoor use.

Impact resistance

Resists chipping and cracking from everyday bumps and light impacts.

Weight

11 lb planter weighs 75% less than a comparable concrete planter.

Product record

Title

Selena Conical Planter 13.5-In Opening

Brand

Veradek

Price

85 CAD

Availability

In stock

How the Selena compares to other tall planters in price and features

• Veradek backs the Selena with a 5-year limited warranty, an unusually long coverage period for a planter under $100 that signals confidence in the composite's long-term outdoor performance and protects against premature cracking or fading.
• The removable insert shelf reduces the planter's effective soil capacity from 12.1 gallons to 6.7 gallons, cutting soil costs nearly in half and making the filled planter substantially lighter and easier to reposition — a practical benefit for seasonal swaps or for renters who frequently rearrange their outdoor spaces.
• The Selena belongs to Veradek's Mason series, a collection known for its stone-inspired finishes and modular shapes (including the popular Kona and Demi planters), allowing homeowners to mix coordinating planters across a porch or patio without jarring visual inconsistency.
• Manufactured in Canada from Veradek's patented plastic-stone composite, the Selena resists cracks, fading, and UV damage and has been tested from -30°C to +50°C — properties that give it a significant durability advantage over standard resin planters at the same price point.
• At 11 pounds, the Selena is over 30% lighter than the 16.3-pound Patina Selena, a meaningful difference when hoisting the planter onto a balcony, moving it to chase sun, or storing it indoors during winter.

How the insert shelf improves root health and saves soil

• The shelf reduces the fill volume to 6.7 gallons instead of the full 12.1 gallons, a 45 percent savings in potting mix that also meaningfully lowers the planter’s planted weight when moving it around a deck or patio.
• With the shelf installed, the planting depth is 13 inches — well above the 6–8 inches most annuals require, so growers avoid buying and hauling mix that roots never reach.
• Pulling out the shelf restores the complete 28-inch height and 12.1-gallon capacity, accommodating deep-rooted vegetables like tomatoes or perennial shrubs that need a longer taproot run.
• The hollow cavity below the shelf lets excess water drain away from the root zone and draws air upward, keeping the soil aerated and reducing the chance of waterlogged root rot that plagues tall, undivided planters.

What stone-plastic composite means for durability and look

• The 'real stone finish' is a molded-in texture meant to replicate the granular surface of cut stone; from typical viewing distance it reads as a substantial stone vessel, but up close the lighter weight and plastic undertones reveal the composite — a design choice that prioritizes the architectural silhouette over tactile authenticity, making it ideal for entryways and patios where visual impact matters more than the hand-feel of natural material.
• An anti-dulling treatment applied to the composite — together with a UV-stabilized, fade-resistant texture — prevents the mottled, chalky bleaching that makes budget plastic planters look weather-beaten after a single season, so the Selena's matte stone finish retains its depth and richness year after year.
• Tested down to -30°C / -20°F, the composite resists cracking from the internal pressure of frozen soil water — a common point of failure for low-grade ceramic and unsealed concrete that absorb moisture — so the Selena can overwinter in place without special protection, even in climates that experience hard freezes.
• At 11 lbs, the planter is easy to lift and reposition for seasonal refreshes, but user feedback confirms it can require added ballast like sand or rocks in exposed, windy spots — a manageable trade-off that maintains the material's core portability while letting you anchor it as stably as a much heavier stone urn when needed.
• The 5-year warranty against manufacturing defects backs the composite’s structural promise, giving a full half-decade of coverage that surpasses the typical 1-2 year guarantees on lower-tier plastic planters and signals that Veradek expects the Selena to handle years of outdoor exposure without material failure.
• Unlike ceramic or concrete that can shatter from a sideways bump or a dropped pot, the composite's inherent flexibility means it can absorb knocks and freeze-thaw cycles intact — a reliability confirmed by Veradek's extreme temperature testing from -20°F to 120°F and the 5-year warranty.
• Veradek's proprietary blend of stone powder and polyresin weighs just 11 lbs at 28 inches tall, while resin-based materials are known to be up to 90% lighter than equivalently sized concrete or stone — a 28-inch concrete planter could top 50 lbs, so the Selena's composite transforms what would be a permanently placed architectural piece into a portable focal point.

Ideal plants and styling for a 28-inch tapered planter

• Sweet potato vine thrives in the 6.7-gallon shelf-in volume and its vigorous cascading habit contrasts the planter’s rigid lines, while its tolerance for sun and heat matches the all-weather resin’s full-sun resilience.
• The included inner shelf creates a 13-inch-deep planting layer ideal for shallow-rooted annuals and perennials, while removing it exposes the full 28-inch interior for deep-rooted thrillers like canna, cordyline, or small citrus, giving the planter two distinct planting modes.
• The 13.5-inch diameter places this planter in the 14-inch container class, which comfortably holds 4–5 quart-sized plants—enough for one thriller, one or two fillers, and a spiller—without cramping roots or forcing the arrangement into a single crowded layer.
• For the 28-inch-tall Selena, a thriller that reaches 28 to 42 inches tall creates a proportioned focal point; a shorter plant would make the planter appear under-planted, while the right scale—like purple fountain grass or king tut—amplifies its architectural presence.
• Layering a vertical thriller, mounding fillers, and a trailing spiller gives the planter a deliberate, gallery-worthy look: the thriller draws the eye up, fillers add lushness at mid-height, and the spiller softens the rim and hides the soil line.