Palram Canopia Hybrid 6x8 Green Polycarbonate Greenhouse
Clear sides for light, twin-wall roof for warmth
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Is the Palram Canopia Hybrid 6x8 Green Polycarbonate Greenhouse any good?
With 7 out of 10, the Palram Canopia Hybrid 6x8 Green Polycarbonate Greenhouse ranks 3 of 38 in our comparison. Strengths: Clear sides give tomatoes more light than all twin-wall models, Twin-wall roof holds more heat on frosty nights. Weakness: One roof vent is not much for a 6x8 in a hot spell. Best for: Gardeners who want a no-glass greenhouse for summer crops that still keeps the frost off in winter.
In short
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
What we like
- Clear sides give tomatoes more light than all twin-wall models
- Twin-wall roof holds more heat on frosty nights
- Steel base and gutters included, so you only need a level site
- 252 Amazon reviews averaging 4.3
What we don't
- One roof vent is not much for a 6x8 in a hot spell
- The warranty excludes the panels and wind damage
Specifications
| Type | Greenhouse |
|---|---|
| Glazing | Polycarbonate |
| Frame | green powder-coated aluminium |
| Size | 6 x 8 ft (1.9 x 2.5 m) |
| Floor area | 4.6 m² |
| Ridge height | 2.09 m |
| Eaves height | 1.24 m |
| Roof vents | 1 |
| Side vents or louvres | 0 |
| Door | hinged door (locking, outward opening) |
| Base included | Yes |
| Gutters included | Yes |
| Automatic vent opener | No |
| Snow load | not published |
| Weight | not published |
| Maker's guarantee | 5 years |
Sources: the maker's specs, specialist retailers and the product page on Amazon.co.uk. If a value is missing, we found it published nowhere.
Score: 7.0 out of 10
Worked out from the specs above. How we score.
Palram Canopia Hybrid 6x8 Green Polycarbonate Greenhouse: common questions
Is the Palram Canopia Hybrid 6x8 Green Polycarbonate Greenhouse any good?
With 7 out of 10, the Palram Canopia Hybrid 6x8 Green Polycarbonate Greenhouse ranks 3 of 38 in our comparison. Strengths: Clear sides give tomatoes more light than all twin-wall models, Twin-wall roof holds more heat on frosty nights. Weakness: One roof vent is not much for a 6x8 in a hot spell. Best for: Gardeners who want a no-glass greenhouse for summer crops that still keeps the frost off in winter.
How big is the Palram Canopia Hybrid 6x8 Green Polycarbonate Greenhouse?
It measures 6 x 8 ft (1.9 x 2.5 m), which gives you 4.6 m² of floor space. The ridge stands 2.09 m high.
Does the Palram Canopia Hybrid 6x8 Green Polycarbonate Greenhouse need a base?
The maker includes a base frame. It still needs firm, level ground underneath, such as paving slabs or a concrete pad, or post supports at the corners.
What guarantee comes with the Palram Canopia Hybrid 6x8 Green Polycarbonate Greenhouse?
5 years from the maker. Guarantees often cover only the frame, not the panels or glass, so check the maker's terms.
How much does the Palram Canopia Hybrid 6x8 Green Polycarbonate Greenhouse cost?
The last price we saw was £519, roughly £113 per m². Greenhouse prices often climb in spring, and the retailer shows the current price.
Alternatives to the Palram Canopia Hybrid 6x8 Green Polycarbonate Greenhouse
Twin-wall all round for the warmest budget Palram 6x8
A long clear greenhouse for a summer of tomatoes
The classic British 6x8 glass greenhouse
What you will need with it
Kit that plenty of buyers add to their basket. Affiliate links to Amazon.co.uk, how that works.
Head-to-head comparisons
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