Blumfeldt High Grow Raised Garden Bed, Zinc-Aluminium Steel, 160 x 80 x 80 cm

Some gardening jobs call for a compact planting area, others need room for a varied crop in one bed. The Blumfeldt High Grow offers a generous rectangular space for outdoor growing, with a raised design that makes plants easier to tend.

Its zinc-aluminium steel construction has a powder-coated finish and is designed for outdoor use. The bed measures 160 x 80 x 80 cm, giving you a defined area for flowers, herbs, fruit or vegetables.

Whether you are organising a patio or adding a dedicated growing area to a garden, the freestanding format keeps planting together and makes it easier to manage the soil and the space around it.

Why it’s worth it

A raised bed gives you control over the growing medium: fill it with soil suited to the plants you want to grow, rather than relying on the ground beneath. The bed also helps prevent soil compaction, while its raised position keeps the growing area clear of pathway weeds. Drainage is built in, supporting practical outdoor planting.

There is room to grow a mix of crops or devote the bed to favourites such as tomatoes, cucumbers, basil, strawberries or flowers. Its 160 x 80 cm footprint creates a substantial planting area, while the 80 cm height brings the plants up from ground level. That can make routine jobs such as checking leaves and tending herbs more comfortable, with less need to bend low.

The metal frame is made from zinc-aluminium steel with a powder-coated finish and is described as waterproof and weatherproof. For a garden or patio where a planting area needs to stay in place outdoors, this combination of a defined growing space and weather-resistant construction is a practical alternative to planting directly into the ground.

Worth noting

The bed is rectangular and floor-standing, so it can be positioned as a dedicated growing area outdoors. Its raised sides also form a barrier against common garden pests, including slugs and snails. Buyers have praised its sturdy feel and useful height, feedback on assembly is mixed, with some finding the screw-together process time-consuming. Allow a little care while putting the panels together so the frame is assembled securely.

Usage tips

Choose a level outdoor position with enough room to access the planting area, then fill the bed with soil suited to your chosen flowers, herbs or vegetables. The different planting needs of a mixed bed are easier to manage when you group plants with similar requirements together. Make use of the raised space for crops you tend frequently, such as herbs, or for a seasonal selection of vegetables and flowers. The integrated drainage helps manage excess water, while the raised soil area gives you a clear place to organise planting and routine care.

Questions before you buy

What can I grow in the bed? It is intended for outdoor flowers, herbs, fruit and vegetables. Examples include basil, tomatoes, cucumbers and strawberries.

Does it have drainage? Yes. Drainage is listed as a feature, which is useful for managing water in an outdoor planting bed.

How much space does it take up? The bed measures 160 x 80 x 80 cm. Use those dimensions to plan its position and access in your garden or patio.

Should you buy it?

Choose the Blumfeldt High Grow if you want a substantial, raised outdoor bed for a varied planting plan, with room to control the soil and a height that makes tending plants more accessible. Its zinc-aluminium steel frame, powder-coated finish and built-in drainage make it well suited to an organised garden or patio growing area.