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Moderna Planter in Corten Steel: low square and rectangle boxes for a clean modern edge
The Outdoor Plus Moderna planter is a low, straight-sided Corten steel box for patios, entryways, and raised beds. Choose a 20, 24, or 30 inch square or a 48 or 60 inch rectangle; most stand 14 inches tall and the 30 inch square is 20. Corten steel weathers to a rust-colored finish on its own, with no paint to chip, and the largest box holds nearly 12 cubic feet of soil.
It arrives ready to fill and plant, made in the USA. Prefer a raised, tapered look? See the Tuscon planter. The Moderna planter ships free from My Cozy Outdoors with No Sales Tax (except WY) and the full manufacturer warranty.
Specifications
SKU: OPT-PMDR4824 | OPT-PMDR6024 | OPT-PMD2014 | OPT-PMD2414 | OPT-PMD3020
Rectangular Moderna Corten Steel Planter | Specifications
Items Included: Corten Steel Planter
OPT-PMDR4824 | Dimensions: 48″ x 24″ | Height: 14″ | Soil Usage: 9.25ft^3
OPT-PMDR6024 | Dimensions: 60″ x 24″ | Height: 14″ | Soil Usage: 11.75ft^3
Square Moderna Corten Steel Planter | Specifications
Items Included: Corten Steel Planter
Quick Specs
OPT-PMD2014 | Dimensions: 20″ x 20″ | Height: 14″ | Soil Usage: 3.25ft^3
OPT-PMD2414 | Dimensions: 24″ x 24″ | Height: 14″ | Soil Usage: 4.75ft^3
OPT-PMD3020 | Dimensions: 30″ x 30″ | Height: 20″ | Soil Usage: 10.5ft^3
Corten Steel Guide
What is Corten Steel
COR-TEN® Steel is a high strength steel with a high weathering resistance. COR-TEN® has been a trademarked name used to generalize Weathered Steel. This steel alloy has been used in architecture and sculptural works, it eliminates the need to paint and provides a beautifully unique and aesthetically pleasing look while also providing great rust protection. COR-TEN® has a weather resistance greater than 4~8 times that of ordinary steel. Each of our COR-TEN® Steel Products at The Outdoor Plus are aged to look around 1 month of patina. The texture of the COR-TEN® Steel may be irregular, this is what gives our products and even more unique finish.
COR-TEN® Steel will continue to patina over time into a darker mocha looking metal instead of the bright yellow-orange that it originally started with. The image below shows the aging/patina process of COR-TEN™ Steel starting from left to right(0.5 Months, 1.5 Months, 6 Months, 2 Years, 5 Years, 22 Years, 40 Years).
FAQ
Why is the Moderna planter supposed to rust?
Because that is Corten weathering steel doing its job — the surface oxidizes into a rich rust-orange patina that then seals and protects the steel beneath. The Moderna is designed to be installed raw and left alone while it develops that warm, architectural finish naturally.
What sizes does the Moderna line include?
Five: rectangles OPT-PMDR4824 (48 by 24 inches, 9.25 cubic feet of soil) and OPT-PMDR6024 (60 by 24 inches, 11.75 cubic feet), plus squares at 20, 24, and 30 inches holding 3.25 to 10.5 cubic feet. Heights run 14 to 20 inches.
Will the Moderna planter leave rust marks on pavers?
It can early on — as the Moderna’s patina forms, rain can carry rust runoff onto light-colored concrete or pavers. Plan for it: pre-weather the planter elsewhere, set it over gravel or planting beds, or use a protective barrier until the oxide layer stabilizes.
What should I plant in a big steel trough?
The Moderna’s rectangles are natural hedging troughs — grasses, boxwood, bamboo screens for privacy — while the squares suit specimen shrubs or layered seasonal mixes. With up to 11.75 cubic feet of soil in the 60-inch version, real root systems have room.
Does the rust ever eat through the steel?
No — that is the entire genius of weathering steel. The oxide layer the Moderna forms is protective, not destructive: it seals the surface against further corrosion instead of flaking away like rust on ordinary steel. It is the same material used in bridges and sculpture.
Can it tie into a fire feature visually?
Very naturally — Corten’s warm rust tone is a designer favorite alongside flame. Pair Moderna planters with a gas fire pit and the rusted steel picks up the fire’s glow, giving the whole space one warm industrial-modern accent color.
What is included when I order?
The Corten steel planter itself, in your chosen Moderna size — soil and plants are not included. There is no assembly, wiring, or plumbing involved; placement is the installation. Remember it arrives unweathered, so the signature patina develops after delivery, on your site.
Planter Collection
The Outdoor Plus — American Made
The Planter Collection
The same sculpted bowls The Outdoor Plus builds as fire and water features, cast as planters — so the greenery on one pillar matches the flame on the next. Every planter is built to order in the USA.
In Real Backyards
Planter Bowls in the Wild
Each photo links to the planter bowl shown.
Every Shape, One Family
Find Your Planter
Every tile links to the planter shown — and the finish links under each one jump straight to that version.
Before You Order
Good to Know
Bowl Only
Planters ship as the bowl only — soil and plants are not included, so you can fill them your way.
Soil Capacity
Every product page lists soil usage by size — from about 2 cubic feet in the smaller bowls to 5.5 cubic feet in the 36″ Maya.
Matching Sets
Most planters share their exact silhouette with a fire bowl, water bowl or fire & water bowl from the same collection — mix roles without mixing shapes.
Built for Outdoors
GFRC concrete, wood grain, hammered copper, stainless, powder coat and Corten steel — every material is made to live outside year-round.
Every planter is built to order in the USA by The Outdoor Plus — with free shipping and no sales tax (except WY).
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