Description
This ceramic teacup planter takes its cue from Alice in Wonderland and comes with a faux plant already settled in its cup. The cup is pale blue glazed ceramic printed all the way round in a deeper blue, with the Mad Hatter in his tall 10/6 hat, a teapot, a stack of teacups, a cup and saucer, and trailing leaves and blossoms, while the words "Tea anyone?" sit across the side in white lettering. Inside, a cluster of white and pale green roses with fresh green leaves rises from a bed of small pebbles. The cup has a rounded handle and rests on a plain beige saucer. It stands 12.8cm high, 10.8cm wide and 11.8cm deep, small enough for a narrow shelf.
Because the plant is faux, there is no watering and no soil to manage, so it can sit wherever it looks best: a kitchen windowsill, a bookcase, a desk or a bedside table. The teatime print suits a kitchen or a breakfast table especially well, and it adds a gentle note of blue and green to a room that needs a little colour. It is also an easy way to keep some greenery where a living plant would struggle, such as a dim hallway or a shelf well away from the window. It makes a cheerful gift too, ready to display from the moment it comes out of the wrapping.
The cup and saucer are both glazed ceramic, with a smooth surface, and the saucer lifts away if you want to move the cup on its own. Dust the flowers now and then with a soft dry cloth or brush, and wipe the ceramic with a damp cloth before drying it. We like it next to a teapot on an open shelf, or at the centre of a small table set for afternoon tea.
Specification
| Material |
Ceramic |
| Colour |
Blue & beige |
| Finish |
Glazed |
| Height |
12.8cm |
| Width |
10.8cm |
| Depth |
11.8cm |
| Weight |
0.27kg |
Frequently Asked
How big is the teacup planter?
It stands 12.8cm high, 10.8cm wide and 11.8cm deep, a compact size that sits comfortably on a windowsill, shelf or desk.
Does the faux plant need watering?
No. The roses and leaves are faux, so there is nothing to water or feed, and it keeps its look wherever you place it, even away from daylight.
What is the planter made from?
The teacup and its saucer are ceramic with a glazed finish. The cup is pale blue printed in a deeper blue, and the saucer is a plain beige.
What does the design on the teacup show?
The cup is printed with the Mad Hatter in his 10/6 hat, a teapot, teacups and trailing leaves, with the words "Tea anyone?" across the side.
Does the teacup come with a saucer?
Yes. The teacup rests on a matching beige ceramic saucer, which lifts away so you can move the cup on its own.
How should I clean the planter?
Dust the faux flowers with a soft dry cloth or brush now and then. Wipe the glazed ceramic with a damp cloth, then dry it.