Alternatives to the Juliana Compact 9x7 Greenhouse
We last saw the Juliana Compact 9x7 Greenhouse at £1,934 for 6.6 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.
| Juliana Compact 9x7 Greenhouse | Halls Magnum 8x10 | Swallow Kingfisher 6x8 Wooden Greenhouse | Rhino Premium 8x10 Greenhouse | Elite Belmont 8x10 Greenhouse | Forest Vale Greenhouse 8x6 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,934 | £1,999 | £3,150 | £3,349 | £1,099 | £3,260 |
| Size | 7 x 9 ft (2.2 x 3.0 m) | 8 x 10 ft (2.6 x 3.2 m) | 6 x 8 ft (2.0 x 2.6 m) | 8 x 10 ft (2.6 x 3.2 m) | 8 x 10 ft (2.6 x 3.2 m) | 6 x 8 ft (2.0 x 2.5 m) |
| Floor area | 6.6 m² | 8.3 m² | 5.2 m² | 8.2 m² | 8.2 m² | 4.9 m² |
| Glazing | Glass, 3 mm | Glass, 3 mm | Glass, 3 mm | Glass, 4 mm | Glass, 3 mm | Glass, 4 mm |
| Vents | not published | 4 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Base included | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | not published |
| Guarantee | not published | 12 years | 12 years | 25 years | 20 years | 15 years |
| Score | 3.1 / 10 | 6 / 10 | 6 / 10 | 8 / 10 | 7 / 10 | 5.5 / 10 |
Halls Magnum 8x10
£65 dearer, 1.7 m² more floor space, 12-year guarantee
The Magnum 8x10 has a silver aluminium frame with cast iron joints at ridge and eaves, 3 mm toughened glass, four roof vents and double sliding doors. It stands 258 cm at the ridge with 148 cm eaves.
Best for: Keen growers who want a big glass greenhouse with plenty of headroom for vines and tall tomatoes
Swallow Kingfisher 6x8 Wooden Greenhouse
£1,216 dearer, 1.4 m² less floor space, 12-year guarantee
The Swallow Kingfisher 6x8 is made from heat-treated Thermowood redwood pine with 3 mm toughened glass, two roof vents with automatic openers and a hinged door with a mortice lock. The price includes installation.
Best for: Gardeners who want a handsome wooden greenhouse that someone else puts up
Rhino Premium 8x10 Greenhouse
£1,415 dearer, 1.6 m² more floor space, base included
The Rhino Premium 8x10 uses 4 mm toughened glass in an aluminium frame with an integral base, two triple roof vents with four automatic openers and storm locks, three louvres and gutters. Rhino backs it with a 25 year warranty.
Best for: Gardeners on exposed, windy or coastal sites who want a greenhouse that lasts decades
Elite Belmont 8x10 Greenhouse
£835 cheaper, 1.6 m² more floor space, base included
The Elite Belmont 8x10 has an aluminium frame with an integral low-threshold base, 3 mm horticultural glass, two roof vents, a sliding door and gutters. Elite gives a 20 year warranty.
Best for: Gardeners who want a sturdier 8x10 than the budget brands without going to Rhino prices
Forest Vale Greenhouse 8x6
£1,326 dearer, 1.7 m² less floor space, 15-year guarantee
Forest Garden hand builds the Vale 8x6 to order in the UK from pressure-treated timber with 12 mm tongue and groove cladding and 4 mm toughened glass. Delivery and installation are included, with a 15 year warranty.
Best for: Gardeners who want a traditional wooden greenhouse as a garden feature and are happy to pay for it
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The alternatives at a glance
A tall, wide Halls glasshouse with cast iron joints
A timber greenhouse with free installation
A heavy-duty glasshouse built for exposed sites
A strong aluminium 8x10 with a built-in base
A hand-built timber greenhouse, installed for you