Popular Somerville™ Planter Dimensions
L x W x H cm
60 x 60 x 60
75 x 75 x 75
90 x 90 x 90
(Made to order in our guide dimensions or your requested dimensions)
The Somerville™ Wooden Planter
Made in Oak, Iroko or Accoya
A Country Estate Wooden Planter
The Somerville™ takes its inspiration from the English country garden, with generous proportions, gently curved panels and distinctive hand-formed lead capping creating a softer character than many of our more architectural designs.
Designed to sit naturally alongside period properties, terraces and established gardens, its traditional detailing is balanced by the strength and considered engineering required for substantial planting and long-term exterior use.
We make each Somerville™ individually to order, with its proportions considered in relation to the planting and setting.
Hand-Formed Lead Detailing
The defining feature of the Somerville™ is its curved lead capping. Formed by hand to follow the sweeping profile of the timber panels, the lead becomes an integral part of the silhouette rather than simply a finishing detail.
Slender legs visually lift the planter from the ground, balancing its generous proportions and giving the Somerville™ an elegance particularly suited to country houses, courtyards and formal terraces.
Oak, Iroko or Accoya™
Oak and Iroko bring natural grain and warmth to the curved form of the Somerville™ and can be left to weather naturally over time.
For a painted finish, Accoya™ offers excellent dimensional stability and provides a precise surface for professionally applied colour.
Commission a Somerville™ Planter
Individually, as a matching pair or as part of a coordinated arrangement for a larger garden or estate.
Tell us about the property, location and intended planting and we can advise on proportions, timber and finish.
Current lead time: approximately 6–8 weeks.
Somerville™ Planter Gallery
Explore the Somerville™ in country gardens, terraces and architectural settings, showing its gently curved form, hand-formed lead detailing and relationship with different planting schemes.
Designed for Country Houses and Gardens
The Somerville™ sits naturally alongside period properties and established gardens, where its softer profile complements stone, brick and traditional architecture.
Its generous proportions give it presence across larger terraces, courtyards and formal gardens. Used as a pair, the Somerville™ can frame an entrance or architectural feature, while repeated planters bring continuity to a wider landscape.
Timber and Lead in Balance
The character of the Somerville™ comes from the relationship between its timber panels and hand-formed lead capping.
Each length of lead is shaped to follow the sweeping profile of the planter, becoming an integral part of its silhouette rather than simply finishing the upper edge.
The contrast between timber and lead gives the Somerville™ much of its individual character.
Somerville™ Wooden Planter FAQs
What makes the Somerville™ planter distinctive?
The Somerville™ is defined by its gently curved timber panels and hand-formed lead capping. Together they create its softer profile and distinctive country-estate character.
Is the Somerville™ suitable for a period property?
Yes. Its traditional materials, curved form and lead detailing make the Somerville™ particularly suited to country houses, period properties, formal gardens and established landscapes.
Can the Somerville™ be made to different dimensions?
Yes. We make each Somerville™ to order, with dimensions considered in relation to the intended planting, location and surrounding architecture.
Is the Somerville™ suitable for substantial planting?
Yes. We consider the engineering of each Somerville™ according to its dimensions and anticipated planting load, providing the strength required for substantial planting and long-term exterior use.
Can I plant directly into a Somerville™?
Yes. We design the Somerville™ for direct planting. Our specialist internal coating system, developed for our planters in 2008, protects the internal timber surfaces while maximising the space available for planting.
What timber is the Somerville™ available in?
We offer the Somerville™ in Oak, Iroko or Accoya™. Oak and Iroko can be left to weather naturally, while Accoya™ is particularly suited to a precise painted finish.
Explore the Merton™ Planter
For a more restrained architectural form, discover the Merton™ Wooden Planter, combining tapered proportions with visible pegged mortise-and-tenon joinery.
