Alternatives to the Palram Canopia 8x4 Lean to Greenhouse Clear Polycarbonate Glazing
We last saw the Palram Canopia 8x4 Lean to Greenhouse Clear Polycarbonate Glazing at £679 for 3 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 8x4 Lean to Greenhouse Clear Polycarbonate Glazing | Palram Canopia Harmony 6x10 Grey Greenhouse Clear Polycarbonate | Palram Canopia Hybrid 6x8 Green Polycarbonate Greenhouse | Palram Canopia Balance 8x8 Silver Polycarbonate Greenhouse | Palram Canopia Mythos 6x8 Grey Polycarbonate Greenhouse | Vitavia Ida 3300 4x8 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £679 | £627 | £519 | £789 | £449 | £449 |
| Size | 4 x 8 ft (1.3 x 2.4 m) | 6 x 10 ft (1.9 x 3.1 m) | 6 x 8 ft (1.9 x 2.5 m) | 8 x 8 ft (2.4 x 2.5 m) | 6 x 8 ft (1.9 x 2.5 m) | 4 x 8 ft (1.3 x 2.6 m) |
| Floor area | 3 m² | 5.7 m² | 4.6 m² | 6 m² | 4.6 m² | 3.3 m² |
| Glazing | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate | Glass, 3 mm |
| Vents | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Base included | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Guarantee | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years | 12 years |
| Score | 5.6 / 10 | 6.5 / 10 | 7 / 10 | 6.3 / 10 | 6.5 / 10 | 5 / 10 |
Palram Canopia Harmony 6x10 Grey Greenhouse Clear Polycarbonate
£52 cheaper, 2.7 m² more floor space, higher score
The 6x10 Harmony gives you 310 cm of length under clear single-wall polycarbonate, on a grey aluminium frame with a galvanised steel base and gutters. It has one roof vent.
Best for: Tomato and cucumber growers who want space and light without glass
Palram Canopia Hybrid 6x8 Green Polycarbonate Greenhouse
£160 cheaper, 1.6 m² more floor space, higher score
The Hybrid pairs clear single-wall polycarbonate sides with a twin-wall polycarbonate roof on a green powder-coated aluminium frame. A galvanised steel base, gutters and one roof vent come included, and Palram gives a 5 year frame warranty.
Best for: Gardeners who want a no-glass greenhouse for summer crops that still keeps the frost off in winter
Palram Canopia Balance 8x8 Silver Polycarbonate Greenhouse
£110 dearer, 3 m² more floor space, higher score
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
Palram Canopia Mythos 6x8 Grey Polycarbonate Greenhouse
£230 cheaper, 1.6 m² more floor space, higher score
The Mythos uses twin-wall polycarbonate on every panel, set in a grey powder-coated aluminium frame on a galvanised steel base. It includes gutters and one roof vent, with a 5 year frame warranty.
Best for: Overwintering tender plants and raising seedlings in a cold or exposed garden
Vitavia Ida 3300 4x8
£230 cheaper, glass, 12-year guarantee
The Ida 3300 is an 8ft long, 130 cm deep lean-to in anodised aluminium with 3 mm horticultural glass, double sliding doors and one roof vent. It stands 222 cm tall at the wall.
Best for: A south or west-facing house wall where you want a glass lean-to for tomatoes and overwintering
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The alternatives at a glance
A long clear greenhouse for a summer of tomatoes
Clear sides for light, twin-wall roof for warmth
A square 8x8 with double doors
Twin-wall all round for the warmest budget Palram 6x8
A glass lean-to with double doors