Planters and containers for outdoor use

Innovative design sets new standards in flexibility and style.

The importance of urban greening is steadily increasing. In times of urbanization and climate change, plants in cities not only contribute to improving air quality but also promote people’s well-being. With the XXL planters made of stainless steel, green oases can be created even in densely built urban areas. Our planters for the city are ideal for parks, pedestrian zones, and squares, as they impress not only with their modern design but also with their durability and ease of maintenance.

Especially in cities, space is often limited, but trees and plants in large stainless steel tree containers create green accents without taking up valuable ground. The robust construction of our planters for public spaces makes them resistant to vandalism and weather, making them ideal for long-term use in urban environments. Urban greenery not only enhances the cityscape but also actively contributes to cooling and providing shade on hot summer days.

Create green oases in the city!

The Planter 300 from BENKERT BÄNKE is the ideal solution for sophisticated outdoor greening. It is available in rectangular and square shapes, offering you a choice between 34 standard sizes or custom dimensions tailored perfectly to your needs.

Various bases for every space

Four different base variants are available for maximum installation flexibility:

  • Skid-base: For a modern, floating look and contemporary open spaces.
  • Straight corner feet
    : The classic, minimalist style.
  • Angled corner feet: For a dynamic, lightweight design.
  • Platform with stepless levelling function
    : Hidden height adjustment with infinitely variable leveling function ideal for installation on uneven or sloping floors.

All bases are specially designed for forklift transport, ensuring easy and safe transportation of the planters.

Our Plant Care System

Plant care made easy!

The Plant Care System is optionally available for every planter and offers a well-thought-out solution for watering and plant care, especially in urban environments. This system ensures that your plants are optimally cared for, even under changing weather conditions, while also protecting them from extreme temperatures.

Water Reservoir with Overflow System

The core of the Plantcare System is a water reservoir with an overflow system, implemented through four integrated cassettes with a height of 100 mm. These cassettes allow excess water to be collected in the lower part of the planter. This ensures that enough water remains in the reservoir without flooding the plant roots.

Water Overflow

To prevent waterlogging, the system features a water overflow that activates when the water reaches a height of 100 mm. Once the reservoir is fully filled, the excess water flows out through the overflow, ensuring a controlled water balance.

Root Fleece

Between the cassettes and the soil is a root fleece that prevents soil from entering the water reservoir. This fleece ensures that the water absorption capacity of the reservoir is maintained, providing the plants with optimal water supply.

Capillary Plant Mats in the Sidewalls

The capillary plant mats attached to the inner walls of the planter are made of high-quality rock wool. These mats are specially designed for use in plant care and store additional water. The mats also provide an insulating function, protecting the plants from heat in summer and from frost in winter.

Secure Tree Fixation for Maximum Stability

Especially in urban environments, it is important that trees and larger plants are securely anchored to withstand wind and weather. The Planter 300 offers a well-thought-out solution and can be used as a tree container: In the corners, there are four robust eyelets specifically designed for secure tree fixation. These provide additional stability, ensuring that even large trees or shrubs are securely anchored in the planter. This safety feature is indispensable, especially in urban greening, where plants in public spaces are often exposed to strong external influences.

Urban Greening: Stainless Steel Planters

Especially in cities, space is often limited, but trees and plants in large tree containers create green accents without taking up valuable ground. The robust construction of our planters for public spaces makes them resistant to vandalism and weather, making them ideal for long-term use in urban environments. Urban greenery not only improves the cityscape but also actively contributes to cooling and providing shade on hot summer days.

With the Planter 300 from BENKERT BÄNKE, you create sustainable greening solutions for cities that are both aesthetically pleasing and functional.

Weather-resistant and easy to maintain in more than 8,500 colors

These planters for public spaces are made entirely of stainless steel and are completely frost- and heat-resistant. Plants, especially frost-resistant greenery, thrive in our containers even during the cold months. Additionally, our planters can optionally be equipped with our Plant Care System to optimally care for flowers and plants.

The square planters are available in many sizes, combining design and functionality. Our products are characterized by their durability, aesthetic shapes, and sustainable materials. They are not only easy to maintain but also 100% recyclable.

ONE POT PARK

MAKE MORE OUT OF YOUR PLANTER

With our One Pot Park you makee a statement in urban design!

Thanks to the easy-to-attach design covers, you can transform our planters into versatile eye-catchers – whether discreet or colorful, it’s up to you. But that’s just the beginning: benches, litter garbage cans and bicycle stands can be attached to the design covers in no time at all to transform your open spaces into multifunctional oases of well-being. Experience the perfect symbiosis of design, functionality and flexibility – create your individual One Pot Park and let your city blossom!

Find out more now and start your project!

WHICH PLANTERS ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?

The best place for plants in the city centre

Square Planters

Size 02
600 x 600 x 800 mm

Additional information
Length

600 mm

Width

600 mm

Height

800 mm

Material

powder-coated, stainless steel type 304

Standard equipment

Overflow against waterlogging, Welded eyelets for tree anchoring

Plant Care System

Optional with extra charge

Optionally available

Design cover with stool, bike stands, litter bins or ashtrays

Size 03
600 x 600 x 1000 mm

Additional information
Length

600 mm

Width

600 mm

Height

1000 mm

Material

powder-coated, stainless steel type 304

Standard equipment

Overflow against waterlogging, Welded eyelets for tree anchoring

Plant Care System

Optional with extra charge

Optionally available

Design cover with stool, bike stands, litter bins or ashtrays

Size 04
800 x 800 x 600 mm

Additional information
Length

800 mm

Width

800 mm

Height

600 mm

Material

powder-coated, stainless steel type 304

Standard equipment

Overflow against waterlogging, Welded eyelets for tree anchoring

Plant Care System

Optional with extra charge

Optionally available

Design cover with stool, bike stands, litter bins or ashtrays

Size 05
800 x 800 x 800 mm

Additional information
Length

800 mm

Width

800 mm

Height

800 mm

Material

powder-coated, stainless steel type 304

Standard equipment

Overflow against waterlogging, Welded eyelets for tree anchoring

Plant Care System

Optional with extra charge

Optionally available

Design cover with stool, bike stands, litter bins or ashtrays

Size 06
800 x 800 x 1000 mm

Additional information
Length

800 mm

Width

800 mm

Height

1000 mm

Material

powder-coated, stainless steel type 304

Standard equipment

Overflow against waterlogging, Welded eyelets for tree anchoring

Plant Care System

Optional with extra charge

Optionally available

Design cover with stool, bike stands, litter bins or ashtrays

Size 07
1000 x 1000 x 600 mm

Additional information
Length

1000 mm

Width

1000 mm

Height

600 mm

Material

powder-coated, stainless steel type 304

Standard equipment

Overflow against waterlogging, Welded eyelets for tree anchoring

Plant Care System

Optional with extra charge

Optionally available

Design cover with stool, bike stands, litter bins or ashtrays

Size 08
1000 x 1000 x 800 mm

Additional information
Length

1000 mm

Width

1000 mm

Height

800 mm

Material

powder-coated, stainless steel type 304

Standard equipment

Overflow against waterlogging, Welded eyelets for tree anchoring

Plant Care System

Optional with extra charge

Optionally available

Design cover with stool, bike stands, litter bins or ashtrays

Size 09
1000 x 1000 x 1000 mm

Additional information
Length

1000 mm

Width

1000 mm

Height

1000 mm

Material

powder-coated, stainless steel type 304

Standard equipment

Overflow against waterlogging, Welded eyelets for tree anchoring

Plant Care System

Optional with extra charge

Optionally available

Design cover with stool, bike stands, litter bins or ashtrays

Size 10
1250 x 1250 x 600 mm

Additional information
Length

1250 mm

Width

1250 mm

Height

600 mm

Material

powder-coated, stainless steel type 304

Standard equipment

Overflow against waterlogging, Welded eyelets for tree anchoring

Plant Care System

Optional with extra charge

Optionally available

Design cover with stool, bike stands, litter bins or ashtrays

Size 11
1250 x 1250 x 800 mm

Additional information
Length

1250 mm

Width

1250 mm

Height

800 mm

Material

powder-coated, stainless steel type 304

Standard equipment

Overflow against waterlogging, Welded eyelets for tree anchoring

Plant Care System

Optional with extra charge

Optionally available

Design cover with stool, bike stands, litter bins or ashtrays

Size 12
1250 x 1250 x 1000 mm

Additional information
Length

1250 mm

Width

1250 mm

Height

1000 mm

Material

powder-coated, stainless steel type 304

Standard equipment

Overflow against waterlogging, Welded eyelets for tree anchoring

Plant Care System

Optional with extra charge

Optionally available

Design cover with stool, bike stands, litter bins or ashtrays

Size 13
1500 x 1500 x 600 mm

Additional information
Length

1500 mm

Width

1500 mm

Height

600 mm

Material

powder-coated, stainless steel type 304

Standard equipment

Overflow against waterlogging, Welded eyelets for tree anchoring

Plant Care System

Optional with extra charge

Optionally available

Design cover with stool, bike stands, litter bins or ashtrays

Size 14
1500 x 1500 x 800 mm

Additional information
Length

1500 mm

Width

1500 mm

Height

800 mm

Material

powder-coated, stainless steel type 304

Standard equipment

Overflow against waterlogging, Welded eyelets for tree anchoring

Plant Care System

Optional with extra charge

Optionally available

Design cover with stool, bike stands, litter bins or ashtrays

Rectangular Planters

Size 16
1000 x 600 x 600 mm

Additional information
Length

1000 mm

Width

600 mm

Height

600 mm

Material

powder-coated, stainless steel type 304

Standard equipment

Overflow against waterlogging, Welded eyelets for tree anchoring

Plant Care System

Optional with extra charge

Optionally available

Design cover with stool, bike stands, litter bins or ashtrays

Size 17
1000 x 600 x 800 mm

Additional information
Length

1000 mm

Width

600 mm

Height

800 mm

Material

powder-coated, stainless steel type 304

Standard equipment

Overflow against waterlogging, Welded eyelets for tree anchoring

Plant Care System

Optional with extra charge

Optionally available

Design cover with stool, bike stands, litter bins or ashtrays

Size 18
1000 x 600 x 1000 mm

Additional information
Length

1000 mm

Width

600 mm

Height

1000 mm

Material

powder-coated, stainless steel type 304

Standard equipment

Overflow against waterlogging, Welded eyelets for tree anchoring

Plant Care System

Optional with extra charge

Optionally available

Design cover with stool, bike stands, litter bins or ashtrays

Size 19
1250 x 600 x 600 mm

Additional information
Length

1250 mm

Width

600 mm

Height

600 mm

Material

powder-coated, stainless steel type 304

Standard equipment

Overflow against waterlogging, Welded eyelets for tree anchoring

Plant Care System

Optional with extra charge

Optionally available

Design cover with stool, bike stands, litter bins or ashtrays

Size 20
1250 x 600 x 800 mm

Additional information
Length

1250 mm

Width

600 mm

Height

800 mm

Material

powder-coated, stainless steel type 304

Standard equipment

Overflow against waterlogging, Welded eyelets for tree anchoring

Plant Care System

Optional with extra charge

Optionally available

Design cover with stool, bike stands, litter bins or ashtrays

Size 21
1250 x 600 x 1000 mm

Additional information
Length

1250 mm

Width

600 mm

Height

1000 mm

Material

powder-coated, stainless steel type 304

Standard equipment

Overflow against waterlogging, Welded eyelets for tree anchoring

Plant Care System

Optional with extra charge

Optionally available

Design cover with stool, bike stands, litter bins or ashtrays

Size 22
1500 x 600 x 600 mm

Additional information
Length

1500 mm

Width

600 mm

Height

600 mm

Material

powder-coated, stainless steel type 304

Standard equipment

Overflow against waterlogging, Welded eyelets for tree anchoring

Plant Care System

Optional with extra charge

Optionally available

Design cover with stool, bike stands, litter bins or ashtrays

Size 23
1500 x 600 x 800 mm

Additional information
Length

1500 mm

Width

600 mm

Height

800 mm

Material

powder-coated, stainless steel type 304

Standard equipment

Overflow against waterlogging, Welded eyelets for tree anchoring

Plant Care System

Optional with extra charge

Optionally available

Design cover with stool, bike stands, litter bins or ashtrays

Size 24
1500 x 600 x 1000 mm

Additional information
Length

1500 mm

Width

600 mm

Height

1000 mm

Material

powder-coated, stainless steel type 304

Standard equipment

Overflow against waterlogging, Welded eyelets for tree anchoring

Plant Care System

Optional with extra charge

Optionally available

Design cover with stool, bike stands, litter bins or ashtrays

Size 25
1750 x 600 x 600 mm

Additional information
Length

1750 mm

Width

600 mm

Height

600 mm

Material

powder-coated, stainless steel type 304

Standard equipment

Overflow against waterlogging, Welded eyelets for tree anchoring

Plant Care System

Optional with extra charge

Optionally available

Design cover with stool, bike stands, litter bins or ashtrays

Size 26
1750 x 600 x 800 mm

Additional information
Length

1750 mm

Width

600 mm

Height

800 mm

Material

powder-coated, stainless steel type 304

Standard equipment

Overflow against waterlogging, Welded eyelets for tree anchoring

Plant Care System

Optional with extra charge

Optionally available

Design cover with stool, bike stands, litter bins or ashtrays

Size 27
1750 x 600 x 1000 mm

Additional information
Length

1750 mm

Width

600 mm

Height

1000 mm

Material

powder-coated, stainless steel type 304

Standard equipment

Overflow against waterlogging, Welded eyelets for tree anchoring

Plant Care System

Optional with extra charge

Optionally available

Design cover with stool, bike stands, litter bins or ashtrays

Size 28
1250 x 800 x 800 mm

Additional information
Length

1250 mm

Width

800 mm

Height

800 mm

Material

powder-coated, stainless steel type 304

Standard equipment

Overflow against waterlogging, Welded eyelets for tree anchoring

Plant Care System

Optional with extra charge

Optionally available

Design cover with stool, bike stands, litter bins or ashtrays

Size 29
1250 x 800 x 1000 mm

Additional information
Length

1250 mm

Width

800 mm

Height

1000 mm

Material

powder-coated, stainless steel type 304

Standard equipment

Overflow against waterlogging, Welded eyelets for tree anchoring

Plant Care System

Optional with extra charge

Optionally available

Design cover with stool, bike stands, litter bins or ashtrays

Size 30
1500 x 800 x 800 mm

Additional information
Length

1500 mm

Width

800 mm

Height

800 mm

Material

powder-coated, stainless steel type 304

Standard equipment

Overflow against waterlogging, Welded eyelets for tree anchoring

Plant Care System

Optional with extra charge

Optionally available

Design cover with stool, bike stands, litter bins or ashtrays

Size 31
1500 x 800 x 1000 mm

Additional information
Length

1500 mm

Width

800 mm

Height

1000 mm

Material

powder-coated, stainless steel type 304

Standard equipment

Overflow against waterlogging, Welded eyelets for tree anchoring

Plant Care System

Optional with extra charge

Optionally available

Design cover with stool, bike stands, litter bins or ashtrays

Size 32
1500 x 1000 x 1000 mm

Additional information
Length

1500 mm

Width

1000 mm

Height

1000 mm

Material

powder-coated, stainless steel type 304

Standard equipment

Overflow against waterlogging, Welded eyelets for tree anchoring

Plant Care System

Optional with extra charge

Optionally available

Design cover with stool, bike stands, litter bins or ashtrays

Size 33
1750 x 1000 x 800 mm

Additional information
Length

1750 mm

Width

1000 mm

Height

800 mm

Material

powder-coated, stainless steel type 304

Standard equipment

Overflow against waterlogging, Welded eyelets for tree anchoring

Plant Care System

Optional with extra charge

Optionally available

Design cover with stool, bike stands, litter bins or ashtrays

Size 34
1750 x 1000 x 1000 mm

Additional information
Length

1750 mm

Width

1000 mm

Height

1000 mm

Material

powder-coated, stainless steel type 304

Standard equipment

Overflow against waterlogging, Welded eyelets for tree anchoring

Plant Care System

Optional with extra charge

Optionally available

Design cover with stool, bike stands, litter bins or ashtrays

Round Planters

Our round planters cannot be transported by forklift and do not have different bases.l.

Removable plant inserts with a damming system, capillary mats and water reservoir are available for the round planters.

Planter 200

Additional information
Ground anchors

free positioning

Material

powder-coated, stainless steel type 304

Inner tank

with accumulation system and water level gauge optionally available

Sizes
Size ⌀ H Weight
Size 1 600 600 29
Size 2 600 700 32
Size 3 600 800 35
Size 4 600 900 38
Size 5 750 600 39
Size 6 750 700 43
Size 7 750 800 47
Size 8 750 900 51
Size 9 900 600 49
Size 10 900 700 54
Size 11 900 800 59
Size 12 900 900 64

Ready to design
your next favourite place?

Search for the suitable products on our product page and then write us an e-mail with your inquiry. We will then be happy to provide you with a non-binding offer.
We will also be happy to advise you on the possibilities of the leveling function and pedestals for forklift transport.

Special demands are placed on planters in public and semi-public spaces.

Durable, Sustainable & Handmade

The delivery time for our planters is currently 4-6 weeks from the factory.
Please note our 2-week company vacation at the beginning of August when ordering.

Our standard color palette includes more than 150 RAL and house colors from which you can choose free of charge.

We also offer our customers a choice of more than 8500 colors from NCS, RAL design and Pantone colors for an additional charge. You can find all colors here.

Our planters are not screwed or set in concrete. Due to the solid material stainless steel, once planted, they can not be moved by hand. A forklift or similar is required in any case to move the filled planters, as they weigh several hundred kilos.

By the way: Removable inserts for alternate planting are optionally available.

When choosing the right planters for street furniture, there are several factors to consider. One of the most important is the material to withstand the demands of the urban environment. Stainless steel is extremely robust, durable and resistant to frost and heat.

The size also plays a major role. It is important that the needs of different locations and also plant species can be taken into account, so that for each green plant can be selected the appropriate planter. After all, each planting must have enough space for root growth and at the same time, however, the planter must not appear oversized.

An effective drainage system is critical to prevent waterlogging and root rot. The planters have holes in the bottom to allow excess water to drain away. All of our planters can be optionally equipped with a build-up system and water level gauge to ensure optimal care for plants in the city

In urban areas, it is important that planters are safe and stable to prevent vandalism or accidental damage. They should have a high weight to prevent tipping over.

Depending on the location and environment, the requirements for care and maintenance of planters may vary. Some materials require regular cleaning or re-treatment, while our planters are made of stainless steel and thus require virtually no maintenance.

When selecting street furniture, including planters, sustainability is also very important. It is advisable to choose materials that are environmentally friendly, can be recycled and come from sustainable sources. We meet these requirements because our materials consist of up to 80% recycled raw materials and are 100% recyclable at the end of their decades of use.

The size of an outdoor planter can vary depending on the specific requirements and context of cities and municipalities, outdoor facilities, parks and green spaces. According to the following factors, you should determine the size of the required planters:

The size of the planter depends on the type of plants that will be placed in it. Smaller plants such as flowers or shrubs require smaller planters, while larger trees or large-sized plants require larger planters to provide adequate space for their root growth.

The available space in cities, municipalities, outdoor areas, parks and green areas of commercial buildings is an important factor in determining the size of planters. They should be proportional to the surrounding space and provide enough room so as not to be too overwhelming or restrict through traffic.

The size of the planters should also match the aesthetic appearance of the environment. It is important that they are harmoniously integrated into the overall image of the urban space and contribute to its beautification.

There is no set size that applies to all situations, as this depends on the specific requirements and circumstances. It is advisable to carefully consider individual plant needs, available space and aesthetic requirements when determining the size of outdoor planters.

In our assortment you will find a total of more than 30 different sizes of planters in more than 8500 colors – and certainly the right one for your building project.

Stainless steel is absolutely robust and durable and therefore ideally suited for use in outdoor planters. Both frost and intense heat can not harm this material. This means that planters can remain outdoors in all weathers and do not need to be dismantled and stored. In addition, stainless steel planters require virtually no maintenance. Planters are powder coated, which also contributes to the durability of the product, and also makes it difficult to apply stickers, as they hold much worse than on smooth surfaces.

Absolute weather resistance is a must for planters in public spaces. Especially in winter with snow and frost, a lot is demanded of the materials. Since our planters are made entirely of stainless steel, they can easily withstand high sub-zero temperatures without the material weakening.

Planters made of wood or concrete are less robust and sometimes even have to be put away in winter to prevent the materials from freezing or even cracking.

Our stainless steel planters can remain outside year-round and do not require frost-proof storage.

Colour diversity

Over 8,500 RAL colours

All our products are powder-coated by hand. Our range of more than 8,500 colours leaves nothing to be desired when it comes to design.

Genuine craftsmanship at BENKERT BÄNKE

Sustainability

Stainless steel instead of wood

We rely on recycled and above all recyclable raw materials for our products with a focus on absolute durability.

Production

Made in Germany

All work steps, from product design and production to powder coating and packaging, happen at our location in Lower Franconia.

Proven quality with our sustainable street furniture

Our digital product catalogue

New products & proven classics

Browse through our large product range and get a first impression of our furniture. From classic and understated to strikingly unusual. Immerse yourself in the BENKERT BÄNKE product world and be inspired for your next project.

Designing favourite places together.
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Sebastian Ebert

Sales Manager of BENKERT BÄNKE

You would like to learn more about our products and have a specific project in which our furniture is to be used?
Then arrange a consultation appointment with us at any time and we will find the right product for your project.

We are looking forward to meeting you!