Beautiful, handmade Italian terracotta pots and planters
Founded in 2015, 0ur family business based in North Essex works closely with independent potteries in Tuscany.
Together, we have curated a collection of handmade Italian pots, crafted using traditional techniques, with the finest frost-proof Galestro clay.
UK and worldwide delivery available
Our Tuscan terracotta pots
Our pots are made with Galestro, a clay from Impruneta and Siena, near Florence. With its soft pinky-red colour and subtle grainy texture, Glalestro has been used by craftsmen for more than 500 years, making the Italian region world-renowned for the finest quality terracotta artisanry.
Galestro clay contains high levels of iron oxide and calcium salts from limestone marls, creating a terracotta that supremely porous yet remarkably tough. The firing process takes two days to reach 1,000°C, followed by 12 hours of cooking at peak temperature. Each pot takes six weeks to make, from start to finish, and it’s these centuries old techniques enable Vaso Toscano pots frostproof, and able to withstand the UK's cold, harsh winters.
Over time, the pots will change colour, as it ages with the environment and life around it. But with proper care, our handmade Italian terracotta pots will last for decades.
Our Partnership with the National Trust
We are delighted to be collaborating with the National Trust, especially in their special 130th anniversary year.
To celebrate, we have curated a collection of six traditional Tuscan pots that are inspired by the wonderful historic houses and gardens within the care of the National Trust.
Each pot and vase is made by hand and in limited numbers using local Galestro – a high-quality Italian clay which is frost-proof, and able to sustain the force of the British weather, year-round.
The collection was first shown at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show, with a proportion of every sale from this collection going to the National Trust for future conservation work.
Featured National Trust pots
Proud exhibitors at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Since 2017, Vaso Toscano has proudly exhibited at the Chelsea Flower Show, and this year we were awarded 4 stars for our stand.
Over the years, we have had the pleasure of meeting many wonderful and loyal customers, both old and new, and are incredibly grateful for your visits.
We’ll be at the 2026 Chelsea Flower Show – feel free to pop by to discuss planting, deliveries, pot care, or even just come by for a glass of fizz!
About Vaso Toscano
Vaso Toscano is a family-run business and for over a decade we have been the trusted source for authentic handmade terracotta pots from Tuscany.
Owner and horticulturalist, Julie, spent many years working and exhibiting at the world famous RHS Chelsea and Hampton Court Flower Shows with the award winning Todd’s Botanics plant nursery. On a quest to find excellent terracotta pots for her own garden in the UK , Julie used her love and knowledge of Italy to source the perfect terracotta pots for her garden. Vaso Toscano was launched in 2015 as a passion project, through our love of Italy, horticulture and Tuscan pottery.
Reviews from our clients
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![Two olive tree's in a Cilndro, round terracotta pot]()
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“Superb. Family business. Great communication and absolutely delighted with the product. Definitely recommend and I never bother doing these reviews but I felt I should for these guys 👍”
James A -
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★★★★★
“What a wonderful experience from beginning to end. I am thrilled with the pots and how special to have them delivered by the owners. Helpful all the way”
Fiona M -
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“Lovely well made planters. Delivery arrangements were well organised with timing on delivery day itself pretty much spot on”
Richard C -
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“Fantastic big pot. Delivered by a lovely couple. Friendly helpful service. Definitely would use them again”
Karen A -
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“Fantastic service and wonderful very large pot - everything was excellent”
Andrew P -
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“Beautiful product backed up by excellent service - as a repeat customer I highly recommend”
Patricia R -
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“Delighted with our Cilindro Alto pot! The pomegranate tree looks stunning in it. Will definitely be a returning customer”
Peter A
FAQ’s
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We have a detailed description in ‘Planting and Care’
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Yes, Galestro an exceptional quality clay, fired to over 1,000 degrees to ensure that it will take extremes of temperature, whether that means hot summers, or icy, cold winters.
The traditional techniques and quality materials mean our pots can tolerate temperatures of -20 degrees, provided the pot is not waterlogged and sitting on its risers that we supply.
Please see our ‘Terracotta Care’ section for more detailed information.
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All our pots are handmade in the historic Italian pottery towns of Impruneta and Sienna in Tuscany. For more than 500 years, these regions have been world-renowned for their exceptional terracotta artisanry.
We work exclusively with two small family-run potteries where expert potters use traditional techniques passed down through generations.
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We will ship globally. Please email for info@vasotoscano.com for shipping quotes.
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For UK deliveries, we offer a free specialist service where our team will not only deliver your pot, but position it exactly where you want it in your garden.
This is particularly valuable for our larger, heavier pots.
We’re also happy to provide tips and advice on best positioning and planting at the time of delivery.
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Yes, we love to create new designs and have produced many bespoke and bulk orders for our customers over the years.
Please email us info@vasotoscano.com with your enquiry.
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We welcome all trade enquiries – please email us at info@vasotoscano.com, to discuss further.
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Yes, we do offer wholesale. Please email info@vasotoscano.com.
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While we do not have a showroom, we do have a storage location in North Essex, and we are happy to meet you by appointment.
Please get in touch through our contact page.
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We deliver worldwide - whether you're in London, Europe, or beyond, we can deliver beautiful, handmade terracotta pots to you.
Delivery costs will vary by location, pot size, and quantity.
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Depending on location and time of year, UK deliveries generally take 2-3 weeks from order confirmation, while international deliveries can take 4-6 weeks.
We carefully pack and ship every pot to ensure it arrives in perfect condition, and we’ll keep you updated throughout the process.