Cretan Pot Heraklis

Heraklis and our other extraordinary Cretan Pots are thrown by hand, then fired for hours in wood-burning kilns that give them a soft and variable shade of tan, which changes with the light and the pots' contents. Shapes are drawn from Classical-era containers that were then, and are now, common household items in Crete. They provide a look that is both traditional and informal, and we've given them prominent positions throughout our gardens and in our home.

They are marvelous grouped together, since each form seems to flatter every other. Dimensions are for the widest diameter (including handles) by height of pot. Keep from freezing in winter. The Panos pot has one drainage hole.

Large plantings indoors or outside are significantly enhanced by the Cretan Pot Heraklis. This sizeable vessel has a broad-shouldered silhouette that tapers gradually toward the base. But it’s the ornamentation that makes this container a special standout. The sides are banded at intervals with raised ridges and the top surrounding the neck is patterned in a series of hand-wrought scallop forms that are etched into the clay. A stunning and sturdy home for a potted Palm, Fig, Elephant Ears (Colocasia), or Ostrich Fern.

• Made of terracotta
• Measures 21" wide x 20" tall
• Weighs 42 lbs
• One drainage hole
• Pots are thrown by hand so no two are alike
• Handcrafted in Greece
• Holds approximately 90 quarts of soil, about 3 bags of our Fafard Container Mix

HOW PLANTS ARE SHIPPED

The size of the plants we ship has been selected to reduce the shock of transplanting. For some, this means a large, bareroot crown. Others cannot travel bareroot or transplant best if grown in containers. We ship these perennials and annuals in 1 pint pots, except as noted. We must point out that many perennials will not bloom the first year after planting, but will the following year, amply rewarding your patience. We ship bulbs as dormant, bare bulbs, sometimes with some wood shavings or moss. Shrubs, Roses, vines, and other woody plants may be shipped bareroot or in pots. The size of the pot is noted in the quick facts for each item.

WHEN WE SHIP

We ship our bulbs and plants at the right time for planting in your area, except as noted, with orders dispatched on a first-come, first-served basis by climate zone. We also ship a wide range of containers and planters, tools, supplies, fertilizers, garden wear, garden decor items, as well as indoor decorations like wreaths and dried bouquets when available. Estimated dates for shipping are indicated in the green Shipping Details box for each item. Please supply a street address for delivery. Kindly contact us with two weeks notice, if you'll be away at the expected time of delivery.

OUR GUARANTEE

We guarantee to ship plants that are in prime condition for growing. If your order is damaged or fails to meet your expectations, we will cheerfully replace or refund it. Please contact our Customer Service Department at 1-800-503-9624 or email us at [email protected]. Please include your order number or customer number when contacting us.