Small Sunshine Gingham Boots Ceramic Planter - Blue & White

This ceramic planter is shaped like a little pair of wellington boots, standing side by side and covered in a soft blue and white gingham check. A peach-pink sole runs around the base, and a cream rim edges the open top, where the two boots share one wide opening. On the side of one boot sits a yellow scalloped heart printed with the words 'you are my sunshine', with a little bluebird perched on a leafy branch beneath them. It stands 20cm tall, 17cm wide and 15cm deep, a small size that suits a single plant.

Being compact, it sits happily on a windowsill, a bookshelf, a bedside table or a desk, anywhere a small plant would brighten the corner. The gingham check and the bright yellow heart give it a cottage, country feel that looks at home in a farmhouse kitchen, a sunny garden room or a cosy bedroom. We like it with a trailing ivy, a little fern or a small succulent, and it works just as well holding a posy of dried flowers or a few faux stems. The printed words turn it into a warm little message, a way of telling someone they brighten your day every time they water it.

It is made from ceramic with a glossy finish, so the checks catch the light on a sunny sill. For easy watering, we suggest keeping your plant in its plastic nursery pot and standing that inside, so you can lift it out, water it at the sink and let it drain before you set it back. To keep it looking fresh, wipe the outside with a soft damp cloth and dry it, and dust it now and then with a soft dry cloth. Wrapped with a small plant already settled inside, it makes a cheerful little gift that needs nothing more than a bright spot to call home.

How big is the boots planter?

It stands 20cm tall, 17cm wide and 15cm deep, so it suits one small plant on a windowsill, shelf or desk.

What is the planter made of?

It is made from ceramic with a glossy blue and white gingham finish, a peach-pink sole and a cream rim around the top.

What words are printed on the planter?

One boot carries a yellow scalloped heart printed with 'you are my sunshine', with a little bluebird on a leafy branch beneath the words.

How should I plant it up?

We suggest leaving your plant in its plastic nursery pot and standing that inside, so you can lift it out to water it and let it drain.

How do I clean the planter?

Wipe the outside with a soft damp cloth and dry it straight away, then dust it with a soft dry cloth between cleans to keep the gingham bright.

Does the gingham boots planter make a good gift?

Yes, with its cheerful blue and white check and sunny printed heart it makes a thoughtful little gift, especially with a small plant already settled inside.