Alternatives to the Palram Canopia Glory 6x8 Polycarbonate Greenhouse
We last saw the Palram Canopia Glory 6x8 Polycarbonate Greenhouse at £1,619 for 4.8 m² of floor space. These 5 models come in a similar size and price bracket. We sort them by how close they are, not by commission.
| Palram Canopia Glory 6x8 Polycarbonate Greenhouse | Juliana Compact 9x7 Greenhouse | Palram Canopia Balance 8x8 Silver Polycarbonate Greenhouse | Halls Magnum 8x10 | Halls Qube 6x8 (Qube 68) | Forest Vale Greenhouse 8x6 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,619 | £1,934 | £789 | £1,999 | £854 | £3,260 |
| Size | 6 x 8 ft (2.0 x 2.5 m) | 7 x 9 ft (2.2 x 3.0 m) | 8 x 8 ft (2.4 x 2.5 m) | 8 x 10 ft (2.6 x 3.2 m) | 6 x 8 ft (2.0 x 2.6 m) | 6 x 8 ft (2.0 x 2.5 m) |
| Floor area | 4.8 m² | 6.6 m² | 6 m² | 8.3 m² | 5.1 m² | 4.9 m² |
| Glazing | Polycarbonate, 10 mm | Glass, 3 mm | Polycarbonate | Glass, 3 mm | Glass, 3 mm | Glass, 4 mm |
| Vents | 2 | not published | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Base included | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | not published |
| Guarantee | 5 years | not published | 5 years | 12 years | 12 years | 15 years |
| Score | 7.5 / 10 | 3.1 / 10 | 6.3 / 10 | 6 / 10 | 6.5 / 10 | 5.5 / 10 |
Juliana Compact 9x7 Greenhouse
£315 dearer, 1.8 m² more floor space, glass
The Juliana Compact in the 7ft 4in x 9ft 8in size uses 3 mm toughened glass in a silver aluminium frame with black details, a stable door with a low threshold and wide gutters with downpipes.
Best for: Gardeners who want a well-finished mid-size glasshouse with good water collection
Palram Canopia Balance 8x8 Silver Polycarbonate Greenhouse
£830 cheaper, 1.2 m² more floor space
The Balance is 8ft by 8ft with clear single-wall sides and a twin-wall roof on a silver aluminium frame. Double hinged doors with a low threshold open onto a galvanised steel base, and gutters come included.
Best for: Keen growers who want a roomy square house for staging both sides and a central path
Halls Magnum 8x10
£380 dearer, 3.5 m² more floor space, glass
The Magnum 8x10 has a silver aluminium frame with cast iron joints at ridge and eaves, 3 mm toughened glass, four roof vents and double sliding doors. It stands 258 cm at the ridge with 148 cm eaves.
Best for: Keen growers who want a big glass greenhouse with plenty of headroom for vines and tall tomatoes
Halls Qube 6x8 (Qube 68)
£765 cheaper, glass, 12-year guarantee
The Qube 6x8 has a black powder-coated box-section frame with 3 mm toughened glass, two roof vents and a lockable sliding door with a low threshold. It stands 219 cm at the ridge, with a 12 year warranty.
Best for: Design-conscious gardeners with children or pets who want glass without the risk of horticultural panes
Forest Vale Greenhouse 8x6
£1,641 dearer, glass, 15-year guarantee
Forest Garden hand builds the Vale 8x6 to order in the UK from pressure-treated timber with 12 mm tongue and groove cladding and 4 mm toughened glass. Delivery and installation are included, with a 15 year warranty.
Best for: Gardeners who want a traditional wooden greenhouse as a garden feature and are happy to pay for it
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The alternatives at a glance
A Danish-made glasshouse with a stable door
A square 8x8 with double doors
A tall, wide Halls glasshouse with cast iron joints
A modern black 6x8 with toughened glass
A hand-built timber greenhouse, installed for you