If you’ve been searching for an impressive, stylish, roomy yet functional greenhouse, the Vitavia Sirius Orangery will fit the bill perfectly. This nominally 12 x 12 glasshouse actually has wings branching off the entry, making it into more of a combination “work and escape” space than the simple glass rectangle so many competitors’ structures appear to be. There’s room to spare along with tall eaves and a high ridge; the overall look of this greenhouse and the amount of light which is able to reach your plants (and you) are stunning – much like the original orangeries used to house citrus trees on 17th and 18th century estates.
Here is a closer look at the Vitavia Sirius Orangery:
Size and Detailing: As mentioned, the nominal size of this glasshouse is 12 x 12, but the actual growing space (13 square metres, with five-foot eaves and an eight-foot high ridge) is ideal for large amounts of plants, vegetables and seedlings while also pleasing to the eye; while too large for most allotments, it would be a beautiful addition to any garden or yard. There are four opening roof vents, sliding double doors with threshold, and integral gutters with three included downpipes.
Here is a closer look at the Vitavia Sirius Orangery:
Size and Detailing: As mentioned, the nominal size of this glasshouse is 12 x 12, but the actual growing space (13 square metres, with five-foot eaves and an eight-foot high ridge) is ideal for large amounts of plants, vegetables and seedlings while also pleasing to the eye; while too large for most allotments, it would be a beautiful addition to any garden or yard. There are four opening roof vents, sliding double doors with threshold, and integral gutters with three included downpipes.
Frames and Base: The frame is anodized aluminum and available in three colours: natural silver, powder coated green, or powder coated black. A galvanized steel base is included with the Vitavia Sirius Orangery, providing rigidity to the structure; base corner posts are also standard so you can place the greenhouse directly onto any surface. There is also additional roof and corner bracing giving the greenhouse even more strength against the elements. Both the frame and base are covered by a ten-year warranty.
Glazing: The only glazing available for the Vitavia Sirius Orangery is 3mm long pane toughened safety glass, which transmits light quite well, holds strong against winds and will break into tiny pieces rather than dangerous shards if broken (which is not an easy thing to do). There’s a terrific bar capping system to replace the flimsy clips often used on greenhouse glazing.
Options: There’s no need to buy an expensive base, since it comes standard with the Vitavia Sirius. There are lots of other goodies available, however; the best are for additional ventilation. You can add auto-openers for the four roof vents, as well as louvre windows which can be installed in the walls (along with auto-openers if you so choose). There are even extra roof vents offered as options, if you feel that four aren’t enough, plus a large assortment of staging and shelving (in colors to match the frame). A final add-on, available only for the Sirius Orangery, is a set of distinctive green cresting, which can be placed at the top of the roof crest to put an exclamation point on the statement that this greenhouse will make on your property.
There are are tons of quality greenhouses on the market which will do a fine job for amateur gardeners. There are, however, only a few which will add a touch of class along with its panes of glass. The Vitavia Sirius Orangery greenhouse is one of them.
Glazing: The only glazing available for the Vitavia Sirius Orangery is 3mm long pane toughened safety glass, which transmits light quite well, holds strong against winds and will break into tiny pieces rather than dangerous shards if broken (which is not an easy thing to do). There’s a terrific bar capping system to replace the flimsy clips often used on greenhouse glazing.
Options: There’s no need to buy an expensive base, since it comes standard with the Vitavia Sirius. There are lots of other goodies available, however; the best are for additional ventilation. You can add auto-openers for the four roof vents, as well as louvre windows which can be installed in the walls (along with auto-openers if you so choose). There are even extra roof vents offered as options, if you feel that four aren’t enough, plus a large assortment of staging and shelving (in colors to match the frame). A final add-on, available only for the Sirius Orangery, is a set of distinctive green cresting, which can be placed at the top of the roof crest to put an exclamation point on the statement that this greenhouse will make on your property.
There are are tons of quality greenhouses on the market which will do a fine job for amateur gardeners. There are, however, only a few which will add a touch of class along with its panes of glass. The Vitavia Sirius Orangery greenhouse is one of them.