Potsdam Large Rectangular Architectural Planter Box – Modern Fiberglass Design for Commercial Landscapes

The Potsdam is a long rectangular fiberglass planter box built for commercial perimeters and architectural privacy screens. Six lengths from 16" to 72" share the same 16" depth and 32" height, so a patio edge, rooftop run, or hospitality entry frames out with a consistent visual line. Finished by hand in our US facility. 20 standard colors, each available in Low Gloss or High Gloss — 40 finish options total. Custom color matching available to any Pantone or RAL reference. PPM QuickShip in 1–2 weeks on standard finishes, backed by a 3-year limited warranty.

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• Specified by hospitality groups, restaurant patios, hotels, and corporate campuses across the US for linear perimeter and privacy applications.
• Hand-laid commercial-grade fiberglass. Long rectangular silhouette with a fixed 16"×32" cross-section across all six lengths — clean linear runs without visual breaks. UV-stable and frost-resistant.
• Six lengths from 16" to 72", mix and match to fit non-standard runs without breaking the visual line.
• Custom color match available to any Pantone or RAL code. A small per-color fee covers the matching process plus any spray-out approvals, in either Low Gloss or High Gloss — your choice.
• Optional pre-drilled drainage holes at no extra cost. Pick "no drainage" for indoor use or "pre-drilled" for outdoor (recommended for privacy plantings).
• Standard nursery grow pot fit: Potsdam's rectangular interior accommodates multiple standard grow pots in a row (ANSI Z60.1) — useful for swap-in seasonal planting and commercial maintenance rotations. See the size table below.
• Specification documentation: spec sheet PDF with dimensions, weights, and finish options. Expanded CAD and BIM files are in development.

Sizes & Pricing

Finished to order in our US facility. Commercial-grade build. 3-year limited warranty.

Soil capacity shown is conservative — rounded up so a buyer ordering by our number always has enough. It reflects ~90% of full interior volume to leave room for a drainage layer and ~1" below the rim. Note: potting soil settles 10–15% after watering — order a little extra if you intend to fill to the rim. Filled weights assume saturated potting soil at ~10 lb/gal for load planning; actual weights vary with media density, moisture, and root ball. Grow pot fit follows ANSI Z60.1 nursery-stock standards with snug end-to-end placement; #3 (11" dia) and #5 (10.75" dia) both fit within the 13.4" inner width. Brand variance is typical — verify the specific container before order if it matters.

Ships in 1–2 weeks for any of our 40 standard finishes and custom color matches under PPM QuickShip. Spray-out samples and custom shapes run longer; details are in the Design Guidance tab.

Prices shown are standard retail. (Trade accounts are available) They include any of our 20 standard colors in Low Gloss or High Gloss (40 finish options). Custom color matching is available with a small per-color fee that covers the full matching process, including physical spray-out samples for approval before production. The fee covers the color in both gloss levels. Pre-drilled drainage holes are free if you need them.

Materials & Construction

• Material: hand-laid commercial-grade fiberglass with a reinforced base. The 60" Potsdam weighs about 69 lb empty; the 72" weighs about 78 lb. An equivalent concrete or stone planter box at that scale would run several times heavier and risk cracking. Fiberglass moves and places without equipment.
• Finish: multi-coat automotive-grade paint, hand-applied and clear-coated. UV-stable, frost-resistant, and rated for desert sun, coastal salt air, and freeze-thaw climates.
• Color range: 20 standard colors, each available in Low Gloss or High Gloss for 40 total finish options. Custom color matching to any Pantone or RAL code is available for a small per-color fee, covering both gloss levels. Works equally well for hotel brand standards, architectural specs, and matching residential trim. For brand colors held in other systems, convert to the nearest Pantone or RAL equivalent for the most accurate result.
• Construction: seamless one-piece body. No corner joints to fail, crack, or leak.
• Origin: a Jay Scotts silhouette, US-finished by Pots Planters & More. We stock the base inventory in our facility and finish each order to your color specification.
• Warranty: 3-year limited warranty against material and finish defects. Full warranty terms.

Project Planning Notes

• Filled weight (load planning): see the Filled (est.) column in the size table above. Estimates use saturated potting soil at ~10 lb/gal for conservative load planning; the 60" lands near 1,010 lb filled and the 72" near 1,216 lb. For rooftop terraces, elevated patios, and interior office floors, confirm load capacity with your structural engineer or building manager — rectangular planters at 48"+ (and any unit over 1,000 lb filled) are a common point where load review is appropriate.
• Linear coverage: all six sizes share the same 16" depth and 32" height. A row of three 60" Potsdams covers 15 linear feet of continuous privacy screen; a row of three 72" covers 18 feet. Mix lengths for rhythm or run a single length end-to-end for a clean architectural line.
• Access path: 60" and 72" units require corridor, stair, and elevator clearance to the install location. Confirm access dimensions before delivery, especially for hotel, rooftop, and interior commercial projects.
• Drainage decision: indoor use is typically "no drainage" with a liner or basin under the root ball. Outdoor use, and especially privacy plantings, should be "pre-drilled" to prevent freeze damage and root rot. Long rectangular boxes hold more water than tall narrow forms — drainage matters more here.
• Wind exposure: the 32" height makes Potsdam a wind-aware install in exposed positions. On rooftops, coastal patios, and exposed streetscapes, weight the base with gravel or sand, or anchor per project conditions — particularly for the 60" and 72". Talk to our team if you need site-specific guidance.
• Custom color workflow: send us your Pantone or RAL code. We mix the match and produce physical spray-out samples for your approval. Once approved, production begins. Add roughly one week to standard lead time for the spray-out and approval cycle. A small per-color fee applies and covers all spray-outs needed to lock the match — the fee covers both Low Gloss and High Gloss versions of that color. If your brand color lives in another system, convert to the nearest Pantone or RAL equivalent before submitting; cross-system conversions from house-paint references are typically only 80% accurate and add significant time to the approval cycle.
• Lead time caveats: standard finishes ship in 1–2 weeks under our PPM QuickShip program. Custom Pantone or RAL color matches add about 1 week for the spray-out and approval cycle. Fully custom shapes and sizes are built to order on a project timeline we confirm with you at order. Bulk project orders (25+ units) ship on a confirmed schedule we set at order. We confirm exact dates in writing before you commit.
• Multi-unit finish consistency: for runs of 4+ units, request finish-consistency confirmation before production. Single-batch production keeps color, sheen, and texture matched across the order.

For Designers & Project Teams

The Potsdam is in regular rotation for hospitality, restaurant patio, office, rooftop terrace, and luxury residential projects. Because we finish every order in our US facility, lead times stay short and color flexibility stays open.

• US-stocked, finished to your color order. 1–2 weeks for any standard finish under our PPM QuickShip program; add about 1 week for a custom Pantone or RAL color match.
• Color matching for branded environments. Match a hotel brand standard, restaurant interior palette, residential trim, or architectural specification using any Pantone or RAL code. A small per-color fee covers the match and spray-out approvals.
• Continuous-boundary specifying: matching 16"×32" cross-section across all six lengths means a row of Potsdams reads as one continuous architectural element. Common pattern for restaurant patio dividers, rooftop privacy screens, and office wayfinding.
• Trade pricing for designers, architects, landscape professionals, and hospitality procurement teams across our full collection. Apply for a trade account.
• Specification documentation: Potsdam spec sheet PDF with dimensions, weights, planting openings, capacity, and finish options for project submittals. Expanded CAD and BIM files are in development.
• Freight delivery options: FedEx Freight Direct curbside (with liftgate and appointment) on $500+ orders, White Glove placement available, and orders over $3,500 include curbside shipping & handling at no additional cost. Full rate schedule is in the Shipping & Delivery tab.
• Returns: 30 days from delivery on standard-color items in original condition. Custom color match orders are made to your specification and aren't returnable. We confirm this in writing at time of quote so there are no surprises at delivery.
• Dedicated support: a project team from initial quote through delivery, not a contact form queue.

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Colors may render differently on screen than in person. For final color decisions, request a physical sample — recommended for commercial multi-unit orders.