Palram Canopia Mythos 6x8 Grey Polycarbonate Greenhouse
Twin-wall all round for the warmest budget Palram 6x8
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Is the Palram Canopia Mythos 6x8 Grey Polycarbonate Greenhouse any good?
With 6.5 out of 10, the Palram Canopia Mythos 6x8 Grey Polycarbonate Greenhouse ranks 5 of 38 in our comparison. Strengths: Twin-wall panels everywhere hold heat well for overwintering, Diffused light reduces scorch on seedlings. Weakness: Diffused panels let in less direct light than glass for ripening. Best for: Overwintering tender plants and raising seedlings in a cold or exposed garden.
In short
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
What we like
- Twin-wall panels everywhere hold heat well for overwintering
- Diffused light reduces scorch on seedlings
- Steel base and gutters included
- 643 reviews averaging 4.2 across the range
What we don't
- Diffused panels let in less direct light than glass for ripening
- One roof vent in an 8ft house
Specifications
| Type | Greenhouse |
|---|---|
| Glazing | Polycarbonate |
| Frame | grey 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: 6.5 out of 10
Worked out from the specs above. How we score.
Palram Canopia Mythos 6x8 Grey Polycarbonate Greenhouse: common questions
Is the Palram Canopia Mythos 6x8 Grey Polycarbonate Greenhouse any good?
With 6.5 out of 10, the Palram Canopia Mythos 6x8 Grey Polycarbonate Greenhouse ranks 5 of 38 in our comparison. Strengths: Twin-wall panels everywhere hold heat well for overwintering, Diffused light reduces scorch on seedlings. Weakness: Diffused panels let in less direct light than glass for ripening. Best for: Overwintering tender plants and raising seedlings in a cold or exposed garden.
How big is the Palram Canopia Mythos 6x8 Grey 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 Mythos 6x8 Grey 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 6x8 Grey 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 6x8 Grey Polycarbonate Greenhouse cost?
The last price we saw was £449, roughly £98 per m². Greenhouse prices often climb in spring, and the retailer shows the current price.
Alternatives to the Palram Canopia Mythos 6x8 Grey Polycarbonate Greenhouse
Clear sides for light, twin-wall roof for warmth
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
- Outsunny 6 x 8ft Polycarbonate Greenhouse with Sliding Door vs Palram Canopia Mythos 6x8 Grey Polycarbonate Greenhouse (£250 against £449)
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- Palram Canopia Hybrid 6x8 Green Polycarbonate Greenhouse vs Palram Canopia Mythos 6x8 Grey Polycarbonate Greenhouse (£519 against £449)