Vitavia Venus 5000 6x8
A well-priced 6x8 glasshouse with large panes
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Is the Vitavia Venus 5000 6x8 any good?
With 6 out of 10, the Vitavia Venus 5000 6x8 ranks 16 of 38 in our comparison. Strengths: Large panes mean fewer glazing bars and more light, 12 year warranty. Weakness: Base costs extra. Best for: First-time glass greenhouse buyers who want a 6x8 for tomatoes and seedlings at a fair price.
In short
The Venus 5000 is a 6x8 in anodised aluminium with 3 mm horticultural glass in 610 x 610 mm panes. It has a sliding door, one roof vent and gutters, with a 12 year warranty.
Best for: First-time glass greenhouse buyers who want a 6x8 for tomatoes and seedlings at a fair price
What we like
- Large panes mean fewer glazing bars and more light
- 12 year warranty
- Upgrade to toughened glass or polycarbonate if you prefer
What we don't
- Base costs extra
- One roof vent only
- Horticultural glass is a risk around children
Specifications
| Type | Greenhouse |
|---|---|
| Glazing | Glass, horticultural, 3 mm |
| Frame | aluminium, anodised silver (green or black powder-coated options) |
| Size | 6 x 8 ft (1.9 x 2.6 m) |
| Floor area | 5 m² |
| Ridge height | 1.97 m |
| Eaves height | 1.24 m |
| Roof vents | 1 |
| Side vents or louvres | 0 |
| Door | sliding door |
| Base included | No |
| Gutters included | Yes |
| Automatic vent opener | No |
| Snow load | not published |
| Weight | not published |
| Maker's guarantee | 12 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: 6.0 out of 10
Worked out from the specs above. How we score.
Vitavia Venus 5000 6x8: common questions
Is the Vitavia Venus 5000 6x8 any good?
With 6 out of 10, the Vitavia Venus 5000 6x8 ranks 16 of 38 in our comparison. Strengths: Large panes mean fewer glazing bars and more light, 12 year warranty. Weakness: Base costs extra. Best for: First-time glass greenhouse buyers who want a 6x8 for tomatoes and seedlings at a fair price.
How big is the Vitavia Venus 5000 6x8?
It measures 6 x 8 ft (1.9 x 2.6 m), which gives you 5 m² of floor space. The ridge stands 1.97 m high.
Does the Vitavia Venus 5000 6x8 need a base?
Yes, plan for one. Our data shows no base frame in the box, and without proper anchoring a strong gust can lift a light greenhouse.
What guarantee comes with the Vitavia Venus 5000 6x8?
12 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 Vitavia Venus 5000 6x8 cost?
The last price we saw was £509, roughly £102 per m². Greenhouse prices often climb in spring, and the retailer shows the current price.
Alternatives to the Vitavia Venus 5000 6x8
The classic British 6x8 glass greenhouse
More room in a classic Halls glasshouse
A glass lean-to with double doors
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
- Halls Popular 6x10 vs Vitavia Venus 5000 6x8 (£548 against £509)
- Halls Popular 6x8 vs Vitavia Venus 5000 6x8 (£503 against £509)
- Vitavia Ida 3300 4x8 vs Vitavia Venus 5000 6x8 (£449 against £509)