Description
Float a splash of green on the patio table with the Cohasset Gifts & Gardens Mel the Mallard Planter. Mel is a drake with a long, moss-green neck, a wide orange bill curled into a grin and a pair of googly eyes that stare in two directions at once. His low, bowl-shaped body shades from rust at the breast to sandy tan at the tail, with a tucked wing pressed to his side and a tail feather flicked up behind. The open back holds the plant, so a clump of moss or a low succulent becomes his feathers. At 5-1/2 inches tall, this Blobhouse duck planter offers a wide, shallow bowl that suits spreading plants better than the upright dog heads in the line.
Key Features
- Mallard coloring: A green head and neck, an orange bill and a rust-to-tan body pick up the real bird’s markings in a cartoon way.
- Wide bowl body: The shallow, open back gives roots more spread than a narrow cup, ideal for a small succulent cluster.
- Drain hole: Water drains out the bottom of every Blobhouse planter, so the bowl never becomes a pond.
- Textured finish: A speckled, sandy surface with soft color washes gives the duck planter a weathered, sculpted look.
- About Cohasset Gifts & Gardens: The Blobhouse line of animal planters was designed by artist Gesine Kratzner and is distributed by Cohasset Gifts & Gardens, which sells it through garden centers.
How to Use It
Plant Mel with a cluster of small succulents, a mat of sedum or a cushion of moss so the greenery sits low and reads as plumage. Use a gritty, fast-draining mix, and keep a saucer under him indoors because the drain hole lets water through. Water lightly when the mix is dry; a shallow bowl dries faster than a deep pot, so check it weekly. Set the mallard planter on a patio table, a garden bench or the ledge beside a water feature, where a duck belongs. Bring him in before freezing weather. Mel pairs with Rosie the turkey for a barnyard pair.
Specifications
- Item number: G21657
- Height: 5-1/2" (catalog height)
- Character: Mel, mallard drake, Blobhouse collection
- Planting opening: open back, bowl-shaped
- Drain hole: yes
- Sold per unit; ships without a plant
Stop by Garoppo’s Stone & Garden Center and Feed & Pet Supply to see it in person and pick one up, or schedule local delivery within our service area.