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Rhodes Ceramic Fountain

Name: WaterFeatures
Address: Palatine Street, Denton, Manchester, M34 3LY
Telephone: 0161 375 1235
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Aqua Moda Ceramic / Hand-Finished Terracotta

Rhodes Ceramic Fountain

A broad, generously proportioned terracotta fountain with a deeply textured amber glaze and a distinctly organic surface.

Measuring approximately 60cm high and 70cm across, the Rhodes has a lower, broader profile than the taller Sienna, giving it a strong visual presence without relying on height.

Its deeply pitted surface and mottled amber-brown glaze create a deliberately tactile appearance, with variations of russet, brown and warmer earthy tones across the pot.

Water bubbles gently from the centre before spilling over the rim and travelling down the textured exterior. As the surface becomes wet, the glaze deepens and the irregular texture catches the moving water differently across the pot.

At a glance

60cm Approx. height

70cm Approx. diameter

Terracotta Wood-fired ceramic

1000°C Wood-fired construction

Textured Finish Deeply pitted surface

Amber / Brown Mottled hand-finished glaze

90 × 36cm Underground reservoir

Mains Powered Recirculating water system

Broad proportions. Deep texture. Warm earthy ceramic. Mottled amber glaze / Wood-fired terracotta / Gentle over-rim water flow

Why choose the Rhodes?

A ceramic fountain defined as much by texture as by colour.

The Rhodes has a warmer, more tactile character than a smooth glazed pot, with its deeply textured exterior giving moving water more surface detail to interact with.

01 / BROAD PROPORTIONS

70cm across with substantial presence

Its wide rounded form gives the Rhodes real visual weight on patios, terraces and within larger planting schemes.

02 / DEEP TEXTURE

A raw, organic surface

The deeply pitted finish gives the pot a tactile character and creates subtle variations in the way water travels down the exterior.

03 / WARM GLAZE

Amber, brown and russet tones

The mottled glaze brings together warm earthy colours that sit particularly naturally alongside planting, timber, gravel and stone.

The Rhodes water effect

Gentle water moving across a heavily textured surface.

Water bubbles softly from the centre of the Rhodes before reaching the rim and flowing down the outside of the pot.

The textured exterior gives the water numerous small routes to follow, so the flow isn't perfectly uniform. Instead, individual streams move across the pitted surface before returning to the concealed reservoir below.

This keeps the water effect calm and understated while allowing the ceramic itself to remain the main visual focus.

Central bubbling Water rises gently into the top of the pot.

Over-rim flow Water spills naturally over the upper edge.

Textured water routes The deeply pitted surface breaks the flow into individual streams.

Hidden return Water returns quietly to the reservoir beneath the finished surface.

Individual surface character

Designed to feel crafted rather than mechanically perfect.

The Rhodes combines a mottled amber and brown glaze with a deeply textured terracotta surface.

Rather than aiming for a perfectly smooth, identical finish, the hand-finishing process allows subtle differences in glaze tone and texture to remain visible.

Once wet, the darker recesses and raised areas become more pronounced, giving the surface additional depth and movement.

Every Rhodes has its own character

Individual variation in glaze tone and surface texture is expected. These differences are part of the appeal of a hand-finished ceramic fountain.

Wood-fired at 1000°C

Traditional firing gives the Rhodes its outdoor character.

The terracotta body is wood-fired at approximately 1000°C, creating a dense ceramic form with frost-resistant properties.

The firing and hand-finishing process also contributes to the tonal variation within the glaze, ensuring that the finished surface retains an individual character.

Wood-Fired Traditional ceramic firing process

1000°C High-temperature construction

Frost Resistant Designed with outdoor durability in mind

Hand-Finished Individual glaze and surface variation

Concealed reservoir installation

Leave the ceramic visible and hide the water system below.

The Rhodes is supplied with a heavy-duty 90cm diameter x 36cm high reservoir and support grid, allowing the working parts of the fountain to disappear beneath the finished garden surface.

Prepare

Choose a firm, level position with access to a suitable outdoor electrical supply.

Excavate

Prepare a suitable opening for the supplied 90 × 36cm reservoir.

Position

Install the heavy-duty reservoir securely and level.

Install the pump

Position the mains-powered pump inside the reservoir and connect the required plumbing.

Fit the grid

Position the supplied heavy-duty support grid securely over the reservoir.

Position the Rhodes

Carefully position the ceramic fountain centrally over the supported area.

Finish

Conceal the visible grid with your chosen decorative finish while retaining access for maintenance.

Fill & enjoy

Fill the reservoir and switch on the pump. Water flows over the pot and continuously returns to the concealed reservoir.

No permanent water supply required The Rhodes continuously recirculates the same water. The reservoir only needs periodic topping up to replace water naturally lost through evaporation and splash.

Complete water feature kit

Supplied with the main components needed for installation.

Rhodes Ceramic Fountain Approx. 60cm high x 70cm diameter hand-finished glazed terracotta pot.

Mains-Powered Pump Recirculates water continuously through the fountain.

Heavy-Duty Reservoir & Grid 90cm diameter x 36cm high concealed reservoir with supporting grid.

Plumbing Components Required water connections for the complete recirculating system.

Broad, grounded proportions

A substantial fountain that sits confidently within the landscape.

At approximately 70cm in diameter, the Rhodes has a generous footprint and a strong horizontal presence.

Its 60cm height keeps the design relatively grounded, making it particularly effective where you want a substantial focal point without introducing a tall vertical feature.

The warm glaze and textured exterior work especially well alongside natural planting, gravel, stone and timber.

Patios & terraces

Planted borders

Gravel gardens

Courtyard spaces

Naturalistic planting

Garden focal points

Seasonal care

Protecting your Rhodes through freezing weather.

Drain the fountain during winter

The wood-fired ceramic has frost-resistant properties, but we recommend draining the fountain during freezing conditions as an additional precaution.

Preventing water from freezing within the fountain or plumbing reduces unnecessary pressure on the ceramic and helps protect the complete water system during prolonged cold weather.

Explore Aqua Moda Ceramic

Four distinctive ceramic fountains. Four different characters.

Explore the complete Aqua Moda Ceramic collection, from the warm, deeply textured surface of Rhodes to the taller Sienna and the cooler Mediterranean-inspired finishes of Santorini and Aegean.

Each combines generous proportions, hand-finished ceramic and gentle flowing water to create a substantial garden focal point.

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