Large 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 beautiful handmade large terracotta pots, crafted using traditional techniques, with the finest frost-proof Galestro clay.
UK and worldwide delivery available
Featured Large Terracotta Pots
Our collection of Tuscan terracotta plant pots is handmade in a range of sizes to suit plants of all sizes, from small to large plant pots.
The Vaso Toscano Liscio is a beautiful classic Tuscan pot, one of our bestselling designs. This lovely pot is suited to most planting options; topiary, standard trees or seasonal planting. Don’t forget these pots also come with the little terracotta risers included in the price.
Small: Internal Diameter 42cm (external 50cm) x Height 35cm. Weight 10Kg - £135
Medium: Internal Diameter 60cm (external 72cm) x Height 47cm. Weight 37kg -£295.
Large: Internal Diameter 80cm (external 87cm) x height 58cm. Weight 60Kg - £695
Ex Large: Internal Diameter 100cm, external 110cm. Height 70cm. £1395
We have named this beautiful pot Vaso Smerlo — the Scallop Vase, for its unique wavy pattern and scallop edge. Handmade exclusively for us in Impruneta, Tuscany, Vaso Smerlo is a 70 cm–wide terracotta pot added to our Chelsea Collection in 2025. Crafted from traditional Galestro clay and frostproof for year-round use, its highly unusual, elegant pattern makes it especially striking with spring bulbs such as tulips and narcissus. Perfect for a delicate arrangement of spring and summer flowers, Vaso Smerlo brings refined Italian craftsmanship and timeless charm to any garden or terrace.
Each pot is expertly hand made and fired to a high temperature, producing a strong breathable terracotta of superb quality, this helps promote a healthy root aeration while resisting frost damage. The natural, rich Galestro terracotta develops a graceful patina over time, enhancing the aesthetic of plantings without compromising structural integrity. With meticulous quality control and a wide range of sizes and designs, our pots offer reliable performance and timeless elegance for both professional landscapers and home gardeners worldwide.
40cm High
68cm External Diameter
60cm Internal Diameter
Base 28cm
Weight 22kg
Beautiful classic Italian design, Vaso Liscio compliments most types of planting styles for a range of sizes. From small shrubs and flowers to an abundance of tulips, or a larger specimen tree. This traditional shape makes re-potting simple. This lovely, handmade pot is also an ideal special present for your gardening friends, all the way from Tuscany. In a short space of time the clay will take on it's own weathered patina. This pot, like all our other 'planting' pots comes with a geotextile membrane and 3 handmade terracotta risers.
1. Liscio Diameter 50cm (Internal 45cm) Height 40cm. Weight 17kg - £135
2. Liscio Diameter 56cm (Internal 50cm) Height 45cm Weight 24kg - £ 225
3. Liscio Diameter 68cm (Internal 60cm) Height 54cm Weight 32kg - £ 325
4. Liscio Diameter 80cm (Internal 70cm) Height 65cm Weight 53kg - £ 425
5. Liscio Diameter 90cm (internal 80cm) Height 72 cm Weight 78kg - £625
6. Liscio Diameter 103cm (Internal 93cm) Height 86cm Weight 96kg - £ 825
One of our absolute favourite large pots. Con Anelli means with rings, the Vaso Grande is a magnificent terracotta pot of enormous proportions, its tall and elegant and perfect for planting trees and shrubs. This beautiful large pot stands at 77cm in height, so there is plenty of space for the roots of trees and shrubs to grow. Two of these elegant terracotta pots would look magnificent either side of an entrance planted with large topiary trees such as Bay trees, Laurus nobilis and underplanted with spring colour. What a grand entrance that would make.
The Vaso Grande is a perfect pot design for our Chelsea terracotta pot collection, it is inspired by the grand old oak doors with huge brass knockers that adorn those magnificent Italian doorways. This large and beautiful terracotta pot is an exclusive design made especially for Vaso Toscano for the UK.
Height 77cm
External Diameter 84 cm
Internal Diameter 73 cm
Base 50cm
Weight 112kg
An absolutely stunning Oil Jar with such a wonderfully elegant proportion and a beautifully detailed swirl pattern, evocative of those ancient Roman and Greek Ionic capitals which instantly transport us to the Mediterranean.
What a fabulous new design this is to add to our Chelsea terracotta collection. This large terracotta bowl is perfect for planting bulbs and seasonal flowers and has a beautiful old fashioned roll top rim, which makes handling very practical. As with all our beautiful terracotta pots from Tuscany, these bowls are crafted by hand using centuries old techniques.
Each Vaso Toscano pot bears the unmistakable imprint of skilled Tuscan artisans, the subtle variations in the mineral rich colour, the gentle irregularities of hand-formed curves, and the fine textured surface that comes from shaping Galestro clay by hand rather than by machine. These nuances make every piece a one-of-a-kind, no two pots age identically, and the way light plays across the fired terracotta highlights the individuality of each shape and finish.
75cm External Diameter
57cm Internal Diameter
40cm High
Weight 40kg
How our large pots are made
Our terracotta pots are handmade with the finest Galestro clay, extracted from the very ground beneath the famous potteries of Impruneta near Florence. The soft pink colour, subtle grainy texture and superior strength is why Glalestro has been used by craftsmen for more than 500 years, making this Italian region world-renowned for the finest quality terracotta products.
Galestro clay contains high levels of iron oxide and calcium salts from limestone marls, creating a terracotta that is naturally porous (very important for plant root health) and exceedingly strong. The firing process will take two days to reach its 1,000°C temperature, followed by 12 hours of firing. Each pot will take approximately six weeks to make, from start to finish, and it’s these centuries old trusted techniques that help Vaso Toscano pots withstand the extreme temperatures that the British climate has to offer.
Over time, the terracotta pot will develop a beautiful patina giving it character, charm and that Tuscan timeless quality, with simple care our handmade Italian terracotta pots will last for decades.
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 delighted to be awarded 4 stars for our tradestand.
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!
The Chelsea 2026 Collection
We are delighted to be celebrating the launch of the Chelsea 2026 Collection.
To celebrate, we have curated a collection of six traditional large terracotta pots, drawing inspiration from timeless garden design and classic architecture.
Each pot and vase is made by hand and in limited numbers using local Galestro – a high-quality Italian clay that is frost-proof and able to withstand the British weather year-round.
Sustainable, traditional methods
Handmade production is low-waste and resource-efficient. Local sourcing of Galestro clay reduces transport impact, and traditional firing methods are optimized for durability rather than disposability.
The result is an ethically crafted product that respects craft heritage while meeting modern performance needs.
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
-
![Two olive tree's in a Cilndro, round terracotta pot]()
★★★★★
“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 -
![Vaso Licio italian terracotta pot in a large garden]()
★★★★★
“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 -
![Cubed terracotta planter with pink tulips]()
★★★★★
“Lovely well made planters. Delivery arrangements were well organised with timing on delivery day itself pretty much spot on”
Richard C -
![round terracotta pot with agapanthus plants]()
★★★★★
“Fantastic big pot. Delivered by a lovely couple. Friendly helpful service. Definitely would use them again”
Karen A -
![Lion decorated plant pot with rounded sculpted hedge]()
★★★★★
“Fantastic service and wonderful very large pot - everything was excellent”
Andrew P -
![Angel's carved on 2 terracotta pots]()
★★★★★
“Beautiful product backed up by excellent service - as a repeat customer I highly recommend”
Patricia R -
![Two rounded italian terracotta pots outside a french farm house]()
★★★★★
“Delighted with our Cilindro Alto pot! The pomegranate tree looks stunning in it. Will definitely be a returning customer”
Peter A
FAQ’s
-
We have a detailed description in ‘Planting and Care’
-
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.
-
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.
-
We will ship globally. Please email for info@vasotoscano.com for shipping quotes.
-
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.
-
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.
-
We welcome all trade enquiries – please email us at info@vasotoscano.com, to discuss further.
-
Yes, we do offer wholesale. Please email info@vasotoscano.com.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.