Helios Alibaba Jar Pot

The Helios Alibaba Jar Planter — Sun-Washed Aged Ceramic Jar | D58cm × H87cm

Same Iconic Shape. A Completely Different Mood.

If you've seen the Alibaba Jar Planter and loved the shape but wanted something warmer and lighter — this is the one.

The Helios Alibaba Jar Planter takes the same timeless round-belly jar form and wraps it in the Helios finish — a warm, sun-bleached, golden-toned surface that looks like it spent decades baking in Mediterranean heat rather than resting on the ocean floor. Where the standard Alibaba Jar is dark and moody, the Helios version is warm and luminous.

Same beautiful shape. Completely different energy.

This is not a water feature — it is a planting vessel. However, it is frost resistant and rated suitable for use in water feature applications if you choose to use it that way.

The Helios Finish — What Makes It Special

"Helios" is the ancient Greek word for the sun. And the finish lives up to the name.

The Helios surface has the look of aged stone or fired clay that has spent years exposed to strong sunlight — warm, golden, and weathered in the most beautiful way. The texture is encrusted and mottled like the rest of the Atlantis range, but the tones are lighter and warmer, ranging from pale sand to rich amber depending on how the light hits it.

The result is a jar that feels Mediterranean, ancient, and sun-soaked. It suits warm-toned gardens, coastal spaces, terracotta-adjacent palettes, and any outdoor area that leans toward earthy, natural warmth. Placed next to terracotta pots, timber decking, or sandstone paving, the Helios Alibaba Jar looks like it was made for exactly that setting.

No two pieces look identical — the hand-applied finish varies naturally across each jar, giving every piece its own individual character.

Please note: A small amount of surface shedding may occur when first unwrapped from protective film. This is completely normal and does not affect the quality or durability of the piece.

The Shape That Has Stood the Test of Time

The round-bellied, narrow-necked jar is one of the oldest vessel forms in human history — and for good reason. It's simply one of the most satisfying shapes to look at.

The Helios Alibaba Jar stands 87cm tall with a 58cm wide belly that gives it generous visual presence without taking up a lot of floor space. The narrow neck draws the eye upward and keeps the silhouette clean and elegant. The 33cm base keeps it stable and grounded.

Place it at the end of a garden path, against a rendered wall, beside a gate or doorway, or as a solo statement in a courtyard — it works in every setting. It looks just as good empty as it does planted, which tells you everything about the quality and confidence of the design.

How the Helios Differs From the Standard Alibaba Jar

Both jars share the same shape, size, and specs. The difference is entirely in the finish:

If you're unsure which version is right for your space, think about the palette around it. Cool greys and greens? Go with the standard Alibaba Jar. Warm ochres, timber, and terracotta? The Helios is your jar.

What to Plant In It

The 29cm neck opening suits upright, slender plants that complement the jar's tall proportions:

✔ Ornamental grasses — soft and flowing, beautiful against the warm surface

✔ Slim single-stem trees — olive, bay laurel, lemon, or ornamental pear

✔ Clumping bamboo — bold, vertical, and architecturally striking

✔ Tall papyrus or aquatic grasses — especially effective if used as a water feature

✔ A single dramatic stem — sometimes the simplest approach is the most powerful

Or display it empty. The Helios Alibaba Jar is a piece of garden sculpture in its own right.

Who Is This For?

• Homeowners with warm, earthy garden palettes — this jar was made for terracotta, timber, and sandstone settings
• Coastal and Mediterranean garden styles — the sun-baked, warm finish is right at home near the beach
• Courtyards and walled gardens — the tall profile adds height and a sense of age and character
• Hotel gardens and resort properties — warm, luminous, and effortlessly upmarket
• Landscape designers — a versatile anchor piece that works across a wide range of warm-toned schemes
• Indoor use in sunlit spaces — gorgeous in a bright conservatory or sunroom

"The standard Alibaba Jar looks like it came from the deep. The Helios looks like it came from the sun. Both are unforgettable."

Key Specifications

Also Consider

Looking for a darker, cooler version of this jar? Check out the Alibaba Jar Planter (6094AD) — the same shape in the darker, ocean-salvaged Atlantis finish.

Want a larger jar in the Helios finish? The Helios Pharaoh Jar Planter stands 106cm tall with a wider 61cm opening for larger plantings.