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Spring. The nursery trip done, the boot full of plants.
Elena's fluted bowl is 59cm across, distressed antique white on a square plinth, with the weathered feel of old stone.
Big enough for a buxus ball, white geraniums or a small olive, so the front step looks planted on purpose.
DETAILS & SIZE
A garden urn with the proportions of a chateau original, wide enough to plant with real intent.
Elena is a classical urn planter cast in magnesia composite with a distressed antique white finish. The wide fluted bowl sits on a square plinth foot, and the surface carries the softly weathered texture of aged stone.
At 59cm across and 40cm tall she takes a serious planting, a clipped buxus ball, a mass of white geraniums, or a small olive, and holds a doorway or garden step the way a matched pair holds an entrance.
Why we love it
◆Real garden scale, a 59cm bowl that takes a proper plant, not a token one
◆Aged stone character, the distressed white reads like an urn that has stood outside for decades
◆Lighter than stone, the cast magnesia composite moves without machinery when you restyle
◆Indoors as well, dried stems or an oversized fern in an entry make her a statement inside
Dimensions & Details
Size
59 x 43 x 40 cm
Weight
5.82 kg net
Materials
Cast magnesia composite
Finish
Distressed antique white, hand-finished
Style
French Provincial · French country · classical garden
Suitable for
Indoor, covered outdoor, or open garden
How to style it
Elena earns a considered position.
Plant a clipped buxus or cloud-pruned shrub for the formal garden look
Stand her on a plinth from our planters collection for extra height
Fill with seasonal dried stems in an entry or beside a fireplace
Stylist's TipLet a trailing plant spill over one side of the rim; against the aged white the green reads twice as lush, and the urn looks long established rather than newly placed.
Care & Keeping
Use an inner pot for planting, and keep her out of standing water. Outdoors the finish will soften and weather over time, which adds to the aged look, and a clear outdoor sealer once a year will help it last longer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I plant directly into it?
Use a plastic inner pot rather than filling with soil directly. It protects the finish, improves drainage, and makes seasonal swaps a two minute job.
Is it happy outdoors?
Yes, in the open garden, on a porch or on a verandah. Magnesia is made for outdoor life, and in full weather the distressed finish will soften and age over time, which suits her look. Keep her out of standing water and waterlogged soil.
How big is it in person?
The bowl spans 59cm, roughly the width of a bar stool seat, standing 40cm tall. It reads as a statement piece, not an accent.
Is magnesia composite durable?
It gives the look and feel of cast stone at a fraction of the weight. Kept out of standing water and waterlogged soil, it lives a long garden life.
Will mine look exactly like the photos?
Very close. The distressing is applied by hand, so the weathering falls a little differently on each urn, which is part of the intended aged character.
Because Elena is hand-finished, slight variations in patina, texture, and grain are natural and add to the unique character of each piece. Colour may also vary slightly between screens, all photography is taken in natural light.
SHIPPING & RETURNS
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RETURNS We expect you’ll love your purchases. On the off chance you don’t, we’re pleased to offer a refund or exchange.
We offer Returns on full-priced undamaged items within 100 days of purchase.
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What happens if my piece arrives damaged?
Every order is packed with care and insurance cover, but if anything arrives damaged, send us a photo as soon as possible and we'll arrange a replacement. No need to return the damaged piece.
Will my piece look exactly like the photos?
Very close, but expect small variations. Patina depth, paint distress and metal ageing will differ slightly from unit to unit.
Where do you ship from and how long does delivery take?
All Château Living orders ship from our Bribie Island warehouse in Queensland. Standard delivery is 3-7 business days, with tracking sent to your inbox the moment your order leaves us.
What if it doesn't suit my space when it arrives?
You're covered by our 100-Day Money Back Guarantee. If a piece doesn't suit your space, return it within 100 days of delivery for a full refund. We want every Château piece to feel like it was made for your home.