Visit our Showsite5 x 1'4 Rowlinson Signature Heritage Trough Planter (1.5m x 0.4m)
Product Code - 50020055
31ST MARCH
Usually delivered: 2 - 7 Working Days.
Description
The 5’ x 1’4” (1.5m x 0.4m) Rowlinson Signature Heritage Trough Planter is a beautifully crafted, substantial addition to any courtyard, garden, or expansive patio setting. Offering a classic, natural timber finish, it provides an impressive focal point for displaying vibrant bedding plants, architectural shrubs, or a mixture of fragrant herbs. Its generous footprint of W1500 x D400 mm makes it highly versatile, allowing it to act as a stylish low divider between garden zones or to sit elegantly against long walls and fences without dominating the space.
Built for durability, the planter features 12mm tongue-and-groove fine-sawn vertical cladding. This robust construction is seamlessly complemented by smooth planed legs and a tidy top surround with mitred corners, delivering a premium, refined appearance. Furthermore, the timber is pressure-treated during the manufacturing process. This careful treatment helps resist the onset of rot and insect attack, ensuring the wood remains sturdy and visually appealing year after year.
Beyond its aesthetic appeal, the planter features an open, slatted base that pairs directly with a shaped, black perforated polypropylene liner included with your purchase. This combination assists with vital drainage, helping to keep the soil from becoming waterlogged after heavy rainfall.
Internally, the planter offers extensive dimensions of H320 x W1410 x D310 mm and holds approximately 0.139m³ (139l) of soil or compost, providing exceptional growing room for a wide variety of plant species. The overall external dimensions measure H420 x W1530 x D430 mm, making a well-proportioned, reliable container for your garden. Should you require different proportions for your space, this design is also available in other sizes.
Features:
Finish - Smooth planed leg and top surround
Planter capacity - 139L
Treatment - Pressure-treated (can be painted or stained if desired). Delivered flat-packed for easy construction
After Care - Maintenance-free
Material - Sustainably sourced timber
Make the Most of Your Planter
The substantial length of this trough planter presents excellent design possibilities for zoning your outdoor space. It serves as a fantastic low-level partition, ideal for softly separating a spacious dining patio from the main lawn without completely blocking the wider view. By filling the vast 139l capacity with tall, structural grasses like Miscanthus or dense evergreen hedging such as yew or laurel, you can create a gentle, natural screen that adds texture, movement, and a welcome touch of privacy to your seating areas.
Alternatively, the expansive W1410 x D310 mm internal growing area provides a brilliant opportunity to cultivate a comprehensive kitchen garden in a single, highly accessible location. Position the trough near your kitchen door or alongside a sunny path, and fill it with a diverse array of culinary favourites. You could dedicate sections to different crops, from deep-rooted carrots and leafy salads to a vibrant mix of flowering companion plants and aromatic herbs. Keeping this homegrown produce easily reachable makes harvesting a simple joy and adds a wonderful fragrance to your garden.
About Your Order
The Rowlinson Heritgate Planter is a flat-pack delivery, making it easy to assemble. All the fixtures and fittings required for assembly are provided. Easy-to-follow instructions are included. The delivery team will use their discretion to ensure a safe and reasonable placement of the item. Please note that unrestricted access is required, and the delivery team will not pass through your home or garage. We prioritise the safety of your property and will not deliver to an unsafe location that could potentially cause damage.
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Planter Maintenance
The Rowlinson Heritage Planter is made from pressure-treated timbers for excellent durability and longevity. Rowlinson’s pressure-treated products do not require annual re-treatment. If desired can be painted or stained. An anti-rot solution in the timber structure improves resistance to rot. The treatment may leave a greenish tinge on the wood; this is normal and will grey over time. The manufacturer advises that if you want to paint your planter with a different colour, ensure the treatment you choose is recommended for pressure-treated timber.
About Rownlinson
Rowlinson, a family enterprise established in 1926, boasts over 95 years of timber trading and manufacturing prowess. With a rich legacy in timber expertise and innovative product development, Rowlinson Garden Products has established itself as a premier UK manufacturer and importer of a diverse range of garden structures, buildings, storage solutions, furniture, and landscaping items.
Today, their expansive portfolio includes over 400 products, ranging from traditional timber buildings to contemporary metal sheds. The team is dedicated to constant innovation and ensures that products meet the latest BS EN standards. Rowlinson pledges unwavering dedication to environmental performance, leveraging its extensive experience and resources to drive ongoing refinement and sustainability across all operations.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Does the planter come with a liner? Yes, it includes a shaped, black perforated polypropylene planter liner which helps retain the soil while allowing excess water to drain away.
How much soil does this trough planter hold? The planter has an exceptional capacity of approximately 0.139m³ (139l) of soil or compost.
Will I need to treat the wood myself? The timber is already pressure-treated to help resist rot and insect attack. However, you may choose to apply a suitable exterior wood stain or paint if you wish to change the natural timber finish or add further weather protection over time.
What are the exact dimensions of the planter? The external dimensions are H420 x W1530 x D430 mm, with a generous internal growing area of H320 x W1410 x D310 mm and a base footprint of W1500 x D400 mm.
Is there drainage at the bottom? Yes, it features an open slatted base beneath the perforated liner to support effective drainage and help prevent the root system from becoming waterlogged.
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Delivery
How Your Order Will Arrive
All Rowlinson products are delivered flat-packed and ready for self-assembly. Delivery is made to the kerbside or driveway of your property using a Hi-ab vehicle (a truck with a mechanical crane).
Booking Your Delivery
Deliveries are handled by our carrier partner, DX. Within 1–2 working days of placing your order, DX will contact you to arrange delivery. If you’ve provided a mobile number, you’ll receive a text message; otherwise, you’ll be contacted by phone. You’ll be given a delivery date and a 3-hour time slot.
Estimated Delivery Timeframes
You can find the estimated lead time for each product on the product page above.
Please note:
- Lead times are shown in working days (Monday to Friday, excluding Bank Holidays).
- These are estimates provided by the manufacturer, based on current demand. While we aim to deliver on time, these are not guaranteed.
- Remote areas may take a little longer to receive deliveries.
Delivery Surcharges
A delivery surcharge applies to the following postcode areas:
AB, DD, DG, FK, G, IV*, KA, KY, ML, PA, PH
To check if this applies to you, simply enter your postcode in the ‘Delivery Surcharge Checker’ above.
We’re Unable to Deliver to These Areas
Unfortunately, we cannot deliver Rowlinson products to the following postcode areas:
BT, GY, HS, IM, JE, KW, PA (20–78), ZE, PO (30–40), IV (41–56)*
Collection Charge
If you decide to return the item, please note that there is a collection charge for the following postcodes. To enquire about the collection charge, please use our Contact Us form:
AB, DD, DG, FK, G, IV*, KA, KY, ML, PA, PH
Specification
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The 5’ x 1’4” (1.5m x 0.4m) Rowlinson Signature Heritage Trough Planter provides a distinguished, grand-scale natural timber housing for magnificent floral displays. It is an exceptional choice for borders around driveways, paths, and patios. Meticulously constructed with an open, slatted base and smooth-planed legs, this durable wooden container is pressure-treated to help resist the elements year-round.
- Manufactured with decorative 12mm tongue-and-groove fine-sawn vertical cladding.
- Features a substantial internal capacity of approximately 0.139m³ (139l) for soil or compost.
- Includes a shaped, black perforated polypropylene planter liner.
- Finished with a neat top surround featuring mitred corners.
- Pressure-treated to help protect against rot and insect attack.
