Alternatives to the Rowlinson Growhouse 8x6
We last saw the Rowlinson Growhouse 8x6 at £1,000 for 4.9 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.
| Rowlinson Growhouse 8x6 | Halls Qube 6x8 (Qube 68) | Elite Kensington 6x8 Lean-to Greenhouse | Palram Canopia Balance 8x8 Silver Polycarbonate Greenhouse | Vitavia Jupiter 8300 8x10 | Vitavia Neptune 6700 8x8 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,000 | £854 | £799 | £789 | £1,049 | £789 |
| Size | 6 x 8 ft (2.0 x 2.5 m) | 6 x 8 ft (2.0 x 2.6 m) | 6 x 8 ft (1.9 x 2.6 m) | 8 x 8 ft (2.4 x 2.5 m) | 8 x 10 ft (2.6 x 3.2 m) | 8 x 8 ft (2.6 x 2.6 m) |
| Floor area | 4.9 m² | 5.1 m² | 4.9 m² | 6 m² | 8.2 m² | 6.6 m² |
| Glazing | Plastic cover | Glass, 3 mm | Glass | Polycarbonate | Glass, 3 mm | Glass, 3 mm |
| Vents | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Base included | not published | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Guarantee | not published | 12 years | 20 years | 5 years | 12 years | 12 years |
| Score | 3.8 / 10 | 6.5 / 10 | 6 / 10 | 6.3 / 10 | 6.5 / 10 | 6 / 10 |
Halls Qube 6x8 (Qube 68)
£146 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
Elite Kensington 6x8 Lean-to Greenhouse
£201 cheaper, glass, 20-year guarantee
The Elite Kensington 6x8 lean-to stands 240 cm tall with 180 cm eaves, in plain aluminium with horticultural glass, one roof vent, one louvre, a sliding door and gutters. Elite gives a 20 year warranty.
Best for: A tall house wall where you want a roomy lean-to for tomatoes, vines and overwintering
Palram Canopia Balance 8x8 Silver Polycarbonate Greenhouse
£211 cheaper, 1.1 m² more floor space, polycarbonate
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
Vitavia Jupiter 8300 8x10
£49 dearer, 3.3 m² more floor space, glass
The Jupiter 8300 is an 8x10 with a green powder-coated frame, 3 mm horticultural glass, four roof vents, double sliding doors and gutters. It stands 230 cm tall with 151 cm eaves.
Best for: Keen growers who want a large glasshouse with good ventilation for tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers
Vitavia Neptune 6700 8x8
£211 cheaper, 1.7 m² more floor space, glass
The Neptune 6700 is 8ft wide and 8ft long, 230 cm tall, with 3 mm horticultural glass, two roof vents, a sliding door and gutters. Vitavia gives a 12 year warranty.
Best for: Gardeners who want room for both tomatoes and seed trays in one square house
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The alternatives at a glance
A modern black 6x8 with toughened glass
A tall aluminium lean-to with a louvre
A square 8x8 with double doors
A green 8x10 with four vents and double doors
An 8ft square glasshouse with two roof vents