Vadra 80x80 Surface Spike Garden Light E27 IP44 - Anthracite

The Vadra is a garden spike light that stakes into soil or a planting border to bring directional light to outdoor spaces. It takes a single E27 bulb up to 11W, so you choose the lumen output and tone of your preferred GLS, CFL or LED lamp. Across the Atlantic this style is known as a landscape spike or pathway light, the kind of fitting used to graze a wall, mark a path edge or pick out planting from below. Its 220-240V AC supply means it wires straight into a mains garden circuit without a separate low-voltage transformer.

Being a spike rather than a fixed fitting, the Vadra suits flower beds, shrub borders and gravel areas where you want the light source low and adjustable. Push the 800mm spike into the ground and reposition it as planting matures or a layout changes. Because output depends on the bulb fitted rather than an integrated LED, coverage is best judged by your chosen lamp: a warmer, lower-wattage bulb suits gentle accenting, while a brighter cool lamp throws further across a border. With an IP44 rating it is suited to sheltered and covered outdoor spots such as a porch or carport, so keep it clear of fully exposed positions, direct water jets and standing water.

The body is anthracite aluminium alloy at 82 by 82mm and 800mm tall, weighing 1.30kg, giving a slim profile that recedes into planting. The E27 cap accepts standard screw-cap bulbs, and dimming depends on the lamp and any switch fitted. The IP44 rating covers splash resistance for sheltered use. Mounting is by the integral ground spike, staked directly into soil. This anthracite finish sits alongside other fittings in the Vadra outdoor range.

Is the Vadra suitable for outdoor use?

Yes, within limits. Its IP44 rating means it resists splashing and suits sheltered or covered outdoor spots such as a porch, carport or planted border. Keep it clear of fully exposed positions, direct water jets and standing water.

Does it need a transformer?

No. The Vadra runs on a 220-240V AC mains supply, so it wires directly into a standard garden lighting circuit. There is no separate low-voltage driver or transformer to source.

Is a bulb included?

The fitting takes a single E27 screw-cap bulb up to 11W and accepts GLS, CFL or LED lamps. Check the listing for whether a bulb is supplied, as this lets you pick the brightness and colour tone to suit your planting.

How do I clean it?

Wipe the anthracite aluminium body with a soft, damp cloth and avoid abrasive cleaners that could mark the finish. Make sure the power is off and the bulb is cool first, and keep the lamp area clear of soil and debris after repositioning the spike.