Large Italian Terracotta Pots and Planters
Founded in 2016, our 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 the quintessential and timeless Tuscan terracotta pot, in fact, it is one of our best selling pots and this is because its both very practical for planting in, appropriate for most types of plants, and also because the Vaso Toscano pot will suit the contemporary garden as well as the more traditional garden setting. This classic, smooth, slightly tapered planter with the raised three rings gives an interesting design without being overly fussy.
The Vaso Toscano Liscio is an exquisite handmade terracotta pot handmade with Galestro clay known for its fine grain and high iron content. The Galestro, which is found locally in the Florence area, offers superior porosity and durability as well as a beautiful soft pink colour which develops over time to give a wonderful patina. Our Vaso Toscano pots are made to last.
We have personally selected four different sizes of the Vaso Toscano to provide the best range to suit most planting options, and with this particular design, a mixed collection of different sizes and various heights of the Vaso Toscano Liscio can really create a beautiful display of pots, either all placed together or grouped either side of an entrance.
Don’t forget all of our pots that are suitable for planting in, come with three triangular terracotta risers included in the price, as well as a planting membrane liner. We provide these to ensure that your pot is elevated from the moment you have it to help guarantee good drainage and air flow and a little protection around the roots which is essential for healthy plant growth.
Each of our pots are made in the traditional way by hand pressing into ancient moulds, the pots are made in small batches, one by one and fired to over a 1000 degrees over a period of 3 days. This is ethical, slow movement craftmanship, a traditional Italian craft that has been handed down through the generations.
We are proud to offer worldwide shipping, our pots are carefully packaged and dispatched to gardeners, landscapers and other garden retail establishments in many parts of the world. For our more local customers we try to deliver personally wherever possible to ensure safe delivery and help with placing the pots to your chosen location.
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.
At Vaso Toscano, we pride ourselves on taking care of our clients at every step, from order and despatch to placement. For our oversees clients our frostproof Galestro terracotta pots are carefully packed and shipped with tracking and insured delivery, our team will coordinate delivery times to make it as convenient for you as possible.
Ethically, our pots are handmade in Tuscany using sustainably sourced local clay and the traditional methods of hand moulding the clay. This method has not changed in our pottery since 1660, the date of when the workshop started. Impruneta was the home of many potteries because of the location of the Galestro clay, sadly there are only a handful of potteries left now, so we feel its important to support this traditional craft so it can continue into the future. Your beautiful terracotta pot from Vaso Toscano connects you to that Tuscan heritage, each pot is a small, continuing chapter in the story of the historic Italian craft.
40cm High
68cm External Diameter
60cm Internal Diameter
Base 28cm
Weight 22kg
The Vaso Liscio (smooth pot) is our most popular terracotta pot, its the archetypal classic flower‑pot shape and works well in every style of garden, whether its a traditional cottage garden in the English countryside or the minimalist contemporary garden on a London rooftop, this pot is universal. The refined simplicity makes this pot a versatile choice.
The Vaso Liscio is available in a great range of six sizes exclusive to our UK collection. This is an ideal pot for all types of planting, the larger sizes are perfect for architectural specimen trees such as Olive and Bay trees or large topiary specimens like Ilex and Buxus and the medium sized pots are great for standard trees and shrubs and the smallest sized pots are wonderful for bulbs and seasonal planting. If you need any advice on which size pot is right for your plant, please do contact us and we can advise on the best option.
As with all our handmade pots from Tuscany the Vaso Liscio is no exception, hand-crafted from Galestro clay in a small family run pottery near Siena, each pot is made slowly in small batches and fired to over 1000 degrees, it takes approximately six weeks to make a pot from start to finish. The combination of superior quality clay, high firing temperatures and the thickness of clay make our pots wonderfully frostproof and very long lasting. They are built to withstand the extremes of temperature of summer and winter.
At Vaso Toscano we love to deliver personally where we can, this way we can help get your pot to where you would like it, or leave in a safe place if you are not going to be there. By providing a personal, in house service we can communicate easily and efficiently. All our lovely reviews give testimony to this. For our overseas customers, we always provide quotes for the best, up to date shipping costs for each individual location.
Do not hesitate to call or email if you have any questions. 01376 801123 info@vasotoscano.com
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 Galestro 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 2016 as a passion project, through our love of Italy, horticulture and Tuscan pottery.
Reviews from our clients
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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 👍”
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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”
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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”
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“Beautiful product backed up by excellent service - as a repeat customer I highly recommend”
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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.