Haws – Hydrangeas Blue

When I first came across the Haws watering cans online, I wanted one very badly. I was looking at the metal cans and they were so expensive. Also, the Haws company is based in the UK. But, they have a USA site. I have linked to it below.

My cheap watering can rusted out after a few months. I decided that I needed to spend money on one that would last. Beware of cheap “metal” cans that will rust quickly. And cheap plastic is just as bad. It splits, breaks, and leaks. I do not want to replace my watering can every few months!

This is when I found the plastic Haws. Many companies sell them. A similar item to the one I have is sold on Amazon. The can is advertised as a Haws, but the name is Bosmere (paid link) which I guess is the company offering Haws products.

Haws makes many types of watering cans for indoor and outdoor watering. See the Haws USA site here. Some of them are very cute, and they come in all sizes.

Think about how much water you want to lug around and buy accordingly.

About My Watering Can

My watering can is 6.8 liters, or a bit less than 2 gallons (I think). I believe the name is the Cradley Cascader. It is not printed on the can. When full, it is a bit heavy for me, but the carry handle, on top, is very comfortable. The back handle is used for watering, or hold both handles together to water.

Haws name imprinted on green plastic watering can. — The carry handle

Haws watering can carry handle — The carry handle

The can came with two spouts. One is a brass faced rose – or rain shower head. (It was pretty and shiny when it arrived.) One reason I wanted this can was that I needed some way to water my seedlings. I’ve never used the other spout. It is plastic and directs a stream of water onto a single plant or into a container.

The rose, or shower spray spout, is perfect for watering small plants. In my picture I had just translated a Firespike. I do a lot of specific plant watering too. It is perfect for soaking a certain area. Without rain, I need to water every day here.

Haws brass rose head and angled full downspout — Comes with 2 removable spouts – the brass used to be pretty.

Watering plants using the Haws rose head — Comes with 2 removable spouts – the brass used to be pretty.

I think I purchased mine from Lee Valley last Fall (2024). If you live in the US, many places offer them, or something similar, for sale. Lee Valley had the best price (when I searched) and offer free shipping for orders over $50. I wish they carried the replacement spouts.

Pros and Cons of This Watering Can

The only problem I have with this watering can is the tiny holes in that rose spout. If any dirt – or sand – gets into the can, it will clog the holes. I store my can empty, and on its side, because of raccoons. If they play in the water I leave in it, and rinse their paws, dirt will get into the rose. Then I have clogged holes.

I will eventually need replacement spouts. Haws USA has them, but I hate to pay a lot for shipping. It’s good to know the replacements are out there.

I love everything else about this watering can! It has already lasted longer than the cheap metal one I bought. I use it nearly every day at this time of year. The injection molded plastic is thick and tough. It seems like a very good product that should last for years. I’m in Florida and I leave it outside, in a shaded location, by the water spigot.

One More Haws For Smaller Watering Jobs

This smaller size Haws watering can will take the place of an old glass pitcher I was using. This is the 2 liter, or approximately 2 quarts, size. This one is perfect for my seedlings in small pots. It also came with two spout options.