The Garden Journal

How to Age or Colour Your Terracotta Pots
How to Age or Colour Your Terracotta Pots
May 11, 2021by Claire Hurst
Turning a new terracotta pot into an old gem is easy. Find out how to give pots an aged appearance with a natural looking time worn patina with our guide.

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Large terracotta pot with a delicate floral garland design, hand-finished with a slightly weathered appearance. The pot has a softly tapered shape, a wide rim, and is placed outdoors with plants growing inside, against a stone wall backdrop.
Close-up of the rim of the Lena Terracotta Pot, showcasing the detailed floral garland design and the soft, slightly weathered texture of the clay, emphasizing the artisanal craftsmanship.
Lena Large
Terracotta Plant Pot
Full view of the Sienna Terracotta Pot, featuring a distinctive design with an elegant, textured finish. The pot's light terracotta colour and timeless shape make it a perfect addition to any garden, patio, or outdoor area.
Close-up of the rim of the Sienna Terracotta Pot, showcasing its detailed texture and smooth edges that add to the pot's refined and artisan look.
Sienna Large
Terracotta Plant Pot
Full view of the Lucie Large Terracotta Pot, showcasing its simple, elegant design with a textured finish that complements its robust shape. The pot's light, sun-kissed terracotta hue enhances outdoor spaces, adding timeless style.
Close-up of the rim of the Lucie Large Terracotta Pot, highlighting its smooth, natural finish and the slight curvature that accentuates the pot's sophisticated silhouette.
Lucie Large
Terracotta Plant Pot
Full view of the Amara Terracotta Pot, featuring a classic, elegant design with subtle texture and a light terracotta finish. Ideal for enhancing gardens and outdoor spaces with its sophisticated appearance.
Timeless outdoor furniture, plant pots and gardenware delivered across the UK.
Amara Large
Terracotta Plant Pot
Gardenesque x EcoPots Extra Large Wheeled Trough in grey, elegantly displayed with white hydrangeas on a patio.
Smooth, matte-finish surface of the EcoPots Extra Large Wheeled Trough, showcasing its contemporary design.
Gardenesque x EcoPots
Extra Large Wheeled Trough
Repton Classic Corner Garden Furniture Set – a wooden outdoor corner sofa with beige cushions, designed for patios and stylish garden seating. This weather-resistant L-shaped sofa set includes a matching wooden coffee table, perfect for outdoor lounging and alfresco gatherings.
Repton Classic Wooden Garden Coffee Table with a slatted design, part of the Repton Corner Garden Furniture Set. Styled on a stone patio with two glasses of white wine and a bowl of snacks, this weather-resistant outdoor table complements modern patio and garden seating areas.
Repton Classic Corner
Garden Furniture Set
Verona Extra Large Terracotta Pots displayed on a patio, featuring classic Italian craftsmanship, breathable clay, and a frostproof design for trees and shrubs.
Handmade Verona terracotta pot with a Mediterranean-style finish, showcasing its natural clay texture and ideal size for statement planting.
60cm 70cm 80cm 100cm
Verona Extra Large
Italian Terracotta Plant Pot
Tall contemporary metal planter with a sleek matte grey finish, styled with a tree on a modern patio for a minimalist outdoor aesthetic.
Set of tall grey metal planters displayed outside a contemporary home, ideal for statement trees and outdoor greenery.
60cm 80cm
Gardenesque x EcoPots
Large Wheeled Plant Pot
Large terracotta planters adorned with decorative floral carvings grace the paved surface, their earthy tones enhancing the surrounding greenery.
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60cm 70cm 80cm
Arezzo Extra Large
Italian Terracotta Plant Pot
Ancient Glazed Stone Plant Pots in weathered turquoise and grey, styled with ornamental grasses on a modern patio for a Mediterranean-inspired garden look.
Close-up of the Ancient Glazed Stone Plant Pot’s hand-finished salt glaze, highlighting its organic weathered texture and natural stone-inspired tones.
57cm 72cm
Ancient Stone
Glazed Plant Pot
The Repton Wooden Bistro Set, featuring a round table and two folding chairs in a weathered grey finish, is elegantly arranged on a stone patio. The setup includes two wine glasses and small bowls of snacks, creating a charming outdoor dining scene against a rustic brick wall and lush greenery.
Close-up of the Repton Wooden Bistro Set, showcasing a round, foldable wooden table with a weathered grey finish. The outdoor dining setup features two wine glasses and small snack bowls, positioned against a rustic brick wall and lush garden greenery. Perfect for stylish and functional patio seating.
Repton Classic Bistro
Garden Furniture Set
Repton outdoor wooden tray table in a grey wash finish, styled on a patio between two Repton rocking chairs for an elegant garden setup.
Close-up of the Repton wooden tray table, showcasing the slatted surface and soft grey finish, perfect for serving drinks outdoors.
Repton Classic Tea Set
Serving Tray and Stand
The Repton Wooden Lounge Set, featuring a two-seater sofa, two armchairs, and a matching coffee table in a weathered grey finish. The outdoor seating set includes comfortable beige cushions and is arranged on a stone patio against a rustic brick wall with lush greenery. Designed for stylish and relaxing garden lounging.
Close-up of the Repton Wooden Lounge Armchair, featuring a slatted backrest, curved armrests, and a weathered grey finish. The chair includes a plush beige cushion for added comfort, making it an elegant and durable choice for outdoor patio and garden seating. Positioned against a rustic brick wall on a stone-paved surface.
Repton Classic Sofa
Garden Furniture Set
Wooden picnic-style outdoor dining set on a patio, styled for alfresco dining with tableware, plants, and a summer-ready setting.
Close-up of the wooden tabletop showing its smooth finish and integrated parasol hole for sun protection on warmer days.
Repton Classic Picnic
Garden Furniture Set