Alternatives to the Outsunny 6 x 8ft Polycarbonate Greenhouse with Sliding Door
We last saw the Outsunny 6 x 8ft Polycarbonate Greenhouse with Sliding Door at £250 for 4.8 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.
| Outsunny 6 x 8ft Polycarbonate Greenhouse with Sliding Door | Palram Canopia Mythos 6x8 Grey Polycarbonate Greenhouse | Palram Canopia Hybrid 6x8 Green Polycarbonate Greenhouse | Palram Canopia Harmony 6x4 Grey Greenhouse Clear Polycarbonate | Palram Canopia Mythos 6x4 Silver Polycarbonate Greenhouse | Outsunny 6 x 4ft Lean-to Wall Polycarbonate Greenhouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £250 | £449 | £519 | £329 | £329 | £169 |
| Size | 6 x 8 ft (1.9 x 2.5 m) | 6 x 8 ft (1.9 x 2.5 m) | 6 x 8 ft (1.9 x 2.5 m) | 4 x 6 ft (1.3 x 1.9 m) | 4 x 6 ft (1.3 x 1.9 m) | 4 x 6 ft (1.3 x 1.9 m) |
| Floor area | 4.8 m² | 4.6 m² | 4.6 m² | 2.3 m² | 2.3 m² | 2.4 m² |
| Glazing | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate |
| Vents | not published | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | not published |
| Base included | not published | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Guarantee | not published | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years | not published |
| Score | 3.8 / 10 | 6.5 / 10 | 7 / 10 | 6.3 / 10 | 6 / 10 | 5 / 10 |
Palram Canopia Mythos 6x8 Grey Polycarbonate Greenhouse
£199 dearer, base included, 5-year guarantee
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
Palram Canopia Hybrid 6x8 Green Polycarbonate Greenhouse
£269 dearer, base included, 5-year guarantee
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
Palram Canopia Harmony 6x4 Grey Greenhouse Clear Polycarbonate
£79 dearer, 2.5 m² less floor space, base included
The 6x4 Harmony uses clear single-wall polycarbonate on roof and sides in a grey powder-coated frame. It comes with a galvanised steel base, gutters and one roof vent, and stands 209 cm tall.
Best for: Summer crops like tomatoes and peppers in a small garden where glass is a worry
Palram Canopia Mythos 6x4 Silver Polycarbonate Greenhouse
£79 dearer, 2.5 m² less floor space, base included
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
Outsunny 6 x 4ft Lean-to Wall Polycarbonate Greenhouse
£81 cheaper, 2.4 m² less floor space, base included
Outsunny's 6x4 lean-to puts polycarbonate panels on an aluminium frame with a galvanised steel base. It stands 214 cm tall at the wall, has a 62 x 158 cm sliding door, one opening window and rain gutters.
Best for: A first lean-to against a house wall for tomatoes, chillies and overwintering geraniums on a tight budget
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The alternatives at a glance
Twin-wall all round for the warmest budget Palram 6x8
Clear sides for light, twin-wall roof for warmth
Clear single-wall panels in a small footprint
A compact twin-wall greenhouse for small gardens
Budget polycarbonate lean-to with a sliding door