Alternatives to the Vitavia Ida 3300 4x8
We last saw the Vitavia Ida 3300 4x8 at £449 for 3.3 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.
| Vitavia Ida 3300 4x8 | Halls Popular 6x8 | Vitavia Venus 5000 6x8 | Palram Canopia Mythos 6x8 Grey Polycarbonate Greenhouse | Halls Popular 6x10 | Palram Canopia Hybrid 6x8 Green Polycarbonate Greenhouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £503 | £509 | £449 | £548 | £519 |
| Size | 4 x 8 ft (1.3 x 2.6 m) | 6 x 8 ft (1.9 x 2.6 m) | 6 x 8 ft (1.9 x 2.6 m) | 6 x 8 ft (1.9 x 2.5 m) | 6 x 10 ft (1.9 x 3.2 m) | 6 x 8 ft (1.9 x 2.5 m) |
| Floor area | 3.3 m² | 4.9 m² | 5 m² | 4.6 m² | 6.1 m² | 4.6 m² |
| Glazing | Glass, 3 mm | Glass, 3 mm | Glass, 3 mm | Polycarbonate | Glass, 3 mm | Polycarbonate |
| Vents | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Base included | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Guarantee | 12 years | 12 years | 12 years | 5 years | 12 years | 5 years |
| Score | 5 / 10 | 6 / 10 | 6 / 10 | 6.5 / 10 | 6 / 10 | 7 / 10 |
Halls Popular 6x8
£54 dearer, 1.6 m² more floor space, higher score
The Halls Popular 6x8 is the standard aluminium and horticultural glass greenhouse you see in British gardens. It comes with 3 mm short-pane glass, a sliding door, one roof vent and gutters, and Halls gives a 12 year warranty.
Best for: Gardeners who want a traditional glass greenhouse for tomatoes, cucumbers and seed raising
Vitavia Venus 5000 6x8
£60 dearer, 1.7 m² more floor space, higher score
The Venus 5000 is a 6x8 in anodised aluminium with 3 mm horticultural glass in 610 x 610 mm panes. It has a sliding door, one roof vent and gutters, with a 12 year warranty.
Best for: First-time glass greenhouse buyers who want a 6x8 for tomatoes and seedlings at a fair price
Palram Canopia Mythos 6x8 Grey Polycarbonate Greenhouse
about the same price, 1.3 m² more floor space, polycarbonate
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
Halls Popular 6x10
£99 dearer, 2.8 m² more floor space, higher score
The 6x10 Popular adds 2ft of length to the classic Halls design, with 3 mm horticultural glass, a sliding door, one roof vent and gutters. Halls makes the Popular only 6ft wide.
Best for: Tomato growers who have outgrown a 6x8 and want a familiar Halls glasshouse
Palram Canopia Hybrid 6x8 Green Polycarbonate Greenhouse
£70 dearer, 1.3 m² more floor space, polycarbonate
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
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The alternatives at a glance
The classic British 6x8 glass greenhouse
A well-priced 6x8 glasshouse with large panes
Twin-wall all round for the warmest budget Palram 6x8
More room in a classic Halls glasshouse
Clear sides for light, twin-wall roof for warmth