Alternatives to the Palram Canopia Mythos 6x4 Silver Polycarbonate Greenhouse
We last saw the Palram Canopia Mythos 6x4 Silver Polycarbonate Greenhouse at £329 for 2.3 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.
| Palram Canopia Mythos 6x4 Silver Polycarbonate Greenhouse | Palram Canopia Harmony 6x4 Grey Greenhouse Clear Polycarbonate | Outsunny 6 x 4ft Lean-to Wall Polycarbonate Greenhouse | Outsunny 6 x 8ft Polycarbonate Greenhouse with Sliding Door | Palram Canopia Mythos 6x8 Grey Polycarbonate Greenhouse | Vitavia Ida 3300 4x8 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £329 | £329 | £169 | £250 | £449 | £449 |
| Size | 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) | 6 x 8 ft (1.9 x 2.5 m) | 6 x 8 ft (1.9 x 2.5 m) | 4 x 8 ft (1.3 x 2.6 m) |
| Floor area | 2.3 m² | 2.3 m² | 2.4 m² | 4.8 m² | 4.6 m² | 3.3 m² |
| Glazing | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate | Glass, 3 mm |
| Vents | 1 | 1 | not published | not published | 1 | 1 |
| Base included | Yes | Yes | Yes | not published | Yes | No |
| Guarantee | 5 years | 5 years | not published | not published | 5 years | 12 years |
| Score | 6 / 10 | 6.3 / 10 | 5 / 10 | 3.8 / 10 | 6.5 / 10 | 5 / 10 |
Palram Canopia Harmony 6x4 Grey Greenhouse Clear Polycarbonate
about the same price, higher score
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
Outsunny 6 x 4ft Lean-to Wall Polycarbonate Greenhouse
£160 cheaper
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
Outsunny 6 x 8ft Polycarbonate Greenhouse with Sliding Door
£79 cheaper, 2.5 m² more floor space
Outsunny's 6x8 has polycarbonate panels on an aluminium frame, a 60 cm sliding door, one push-open window, rain gutters and ground bolts with diagonal braces. It stands 201 cm tall and weighs 34.5 kg.
Best for: A first greenhouse for tomatoes and overwintering on a tight budget, in a sheltered spot
Palram Canopia Mythos 6x8 Grey Polycarbonate Greenhouse
£120 dearer, 2.3 m² more floor space, higher score
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
Vitavia Ida 3300 4x8
£120 dearer, 1 m² more floor space, glass
The Ida 3300 is an 8ft long, 130 cm deep lean-to in anodised aluminium with 3 mm horticultural glass, double sliding doors and one roof vent. It stands 222 cm tall at the wall.
Best for: A south or west-facing house wall where you want a glass lean-to for tomatoes and overwintering
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The alternatives at a glance
Clear single-wall panels in a small footprint
Budget polycarbonate lean-to with a sliding door
The cheapest 6x8 polycarbonate greenhouse
Twin-wall all round for the warmest budget Palram 6x8
A glass lean-to with double doors