Palram Canopia Mythos 6x4 Silver Polycarbonate Greenhouse
A compact twin-wall greenhouse for small gardens
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Is the Palram Canopia Mythos 6x4 Silver Polycarbonate Greenhouse any good?
With 6 out of 10, the Palram Canopia Mythos 6x4 Silver Polycarbonate Greenhouse ranks 12 of 38 in our comparison. Strengths: Fits a small garden or allotment corner, Twin-wall panels for better frost protection than single-wall. Weakness: Only room for staging on one side and a path. Best for: Small gardens where you want a warm spot for seedlings and a few overwintering pots.
In short
The 6x4 Mythos has twin-wall polycarbonate throughout on a silver aluminium frame, plus a galvanised steel base, gutters and one roof vent. It stands 209 cm tall in a 185 x 126 cm footprint.
Best for: Small gardens where you want a warm spot for seedlings and a few overwintering pots
What we like
- Fits a small garden or allotment corner
- Twin-wall panels for better frost protection than single-wall
- Base and gutters included
What we don't
- Only room for staging on one side and a path
- The Amazon rating covers all Mythos sizes, not just this one
Specifications
| Type | Greenhouse |
|---|---|
| Glazing | Polycarbonate |
| Frame | natural silver aluminium |
| Size | 4 x 6 ft (1.3 x 1.9 m) |
| Floor area | 2.3 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: 6.0 out of 10
Worked out from the specs above. How we score.
Palram Canopia Mythos 6x4 Silver Polycarbonate Greenhouse: common questions
Is the Palram Canopia Mythos 6x4 Silver Polycarbonate Greenhouse any good?
With 6 out of 10, the Palram Canopia Mythos 6x4 Silver Polycarbonate Greenhouse ranks 12 of 38 in our comparison. Strengths: Fits a small garden or allotment corner, Twin-wall panels for better frost protection than single-wall. Weakness: Only room for staging on one side and a path. Best for: Small gardens where you want a warm spot for seedlings and a few overwintering pots.
How big is the Palram Canopia Mythos 6x4 Silver Polycarbonate Greenhouse?
It measures 4 x 6 ft (1.3 x 1.9 m), which gives you 2.3 m² of floor space. The ridge stands 2.09 m high.
Does the Palram Canopia Mythos 6x4 Silver 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 Mythos 6x4 Silver 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 Mythos 6x4 Silver Polycarbonate Greenhouse cost?
The last price we saw was £329, roughly £143 per m². Greenhouse prices often climb in spring, and the retailer shows the current price.
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What you will need with it
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Head-to-head comparisons
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