Potted Head Planters

Carlsbad, California: Looking for some inspiration for those weirdly intriguing head planters? Here are some ideas from the fabulous Carlsbad Flower Fields. Learn where you can buy your own planter heads and where to find more inspiration on the web.

Potted heads are containers in the shape of a human head or face that hold plants or flowers. They are typically made of ceramic, concrete, metal, or resin.

Head planters add a touch of whimsy and personality to indoor and outdoor spaces and can be used as focal points in a garden.

The fun comes in pairing the plant to the head. Channel your inner hairdresser.

Where to Buy Head Planters

Head planters can come in many sizes and styles, from realistic depictions of faces to more abstract designs. Some head planters are designed to be hung on a wall, while others sit on a tabletop or shelf.

Head planters can be found at a variety of retailers, including:

1. Online marketplaces: Amazon, Etsy, and eBay offer various head planters from multiple sellers.
2. Home decor stores: Home decor stores like HomeGoods, Pier 1 Imports, and World Market often carry head planters.
3. Garden centers and nurseries: Garden centers and nurseries are a great place to find outdoor head planters in ceramic, concrete, and stone.
4. Specialty retailers: Specialty retailers like Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, and West Elm often carry unique and trendy head planters.
5. DIY stores: DIY stores like Lowe’s and Home Depot may offer head planters or materials to make your own head planter.

Cost of Head Planters

Small head planters cost anywhere from $10 to $30, measure a few inches tall and wide, are usually made of materials like plastic or resin, and are designed to hold a few small plants.

Larger ones are typically 9″ to a few feet tall, cost $50 to $200 or more, are for use as a statement piece in a garden space, and are made of materials like ceramic or concrete that can withstand outdoor elements.

Inspiration for Head Planter Plantings

When searching for head planter inspiration, search using additional terms:

1. Face planters
2. Bust planters
3. Portrait planters
4. Planter heads
5. Head vases
6. Pot heads (add the word “planter” so that you don’t get less useful variations of the term. 🙂
7. Sculptural planters
8. Garden art planters
9. Figural planters

Several social media channels feature head planters, and my favorites are Instagram and Pinterest. Here are a few popular ones:

1. Instagram: Many artists and makers share their head planter creations on Instagram using hashtags like #headplanter, #faceplanter, #planterheads, and #botanicalportraits.
2. Pinterest: Many boards on Pinterest are dedicated to head planters featuring photos of finished products, tutorials, and design inspiration.
3. Facebook: There are groups on Facebook dedicated to gardening and plant care, where members share photos of their head planters.
4. TikTok: Many creators on TikTok share videos of their head planter creations, often featuring time-lapse footage of the planting process.

Conclusion

The Potted Head planters at the Carlsbad Flower Fields were definitely turning heads. I wanted to linger longer, but visitors were lining up for a photo with the gang. Besides, the divas of the flower fields, the Tecolote Giant Ranunculus, were beckoning.

To tour the largest floral display in San Diego County and to see more botanical attractions at The Carlsbad Flower Fields, “head” on over to Carlsbad Flower Fields Blooming Beauty: 13 Engaging Gardens.