The best Gardena hose boxes, compared.
Top pick: MoveMatic 18690-80 Best value: Portable Move 18692 – About £48 with 4.5 from 177 reviews for a short crank carry box, not a 25–30 m wall drum. Updated October 2026.
A Gardena hose box is an enclosed hose store for a UK outdoor tap. You use it to keep the hose off the path, with a length that matches the run to the beds and connectors and a nozzle in the kit when the listing includes them. Forms include a wall-mounted box, a patio or ground-spike box, a portable carry box, and a housing that sits out of sight. You recognise a suitable box by the printed hose length, the rewind, and a mount that matches brick, slab or soil. Pace the longest run, then choose about 15 m, 20 m, 25 m or 30 m, not a longer drum for a balcony. Check the feeder, tap connectors and nozzle before you assume they are in the shed. A heavy wall box needs solid brick or block, not a weak fence. Frost or UV wording does not replace emptying and depressurising for winter. A temporary use ban can still treat that hose as a hosepipe. The order of those checks is in the [Gardena hose box buying guide](/hub/garden-watering/gardena-hose-box/sub/gardena-hose-box-buying-guide).
A Gardena hose box is an enclosed hose store for a UK outdoor tap.
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The MoveMatic 18690-80 lists at £107.59 with a 5.0 from only two reviews on the captured amazon.co.uk page — far too thin to treat as stronger evidence than wall boxes with thousands of ratings. The title uses a US-style 41 ft length claim; metre length is not printed clearly in the short title, which is a Consumer Rights Act match-the-description risk if you expected a metric wall drum. Listing bullets claim automatic tangle-free rewind, a portable handle, and compact balcony or camper storage. The review sample shown is not a UK-heavy trail. At about 4.16 kg it is still a portable class product, not a 25 m wall kit. Skip crowning this ASIN on stars alone; prefer the 18690 MoveMatic or a wall RollUp with a real UK sample unless this exact listing is the only stock you can get and you have converted the length yourself.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Only if this exact ASIN is the stock you need and you have checked the working length in metres against your paced run.
Less suitable: Anyone comparing on star ratings — ignore the 5.0 from two reviews and use high-n wall or the main MoveMatic 18690 instead.
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Common questions
What type of hose box is the MoveMatic 18690-80?
The amazon.co.uk listing is a portable MoveMatic with automatic rewind. The short title states 41 ft in a US style. A metre length is not clear there.
Is a hose included?
Yes. The title and bullets describe an integrated hose with this hose box. The captured box-contents line did not list the parts.
Should the 5.0 star line decide the buy?
No. The captured page shows 5.0 from two reviews. That sample is too thin to outrank wall boxes with thousands of amazon.co.uk ratings. Check the working length in metres yourself.
The Wall RollUp M 20 m (18610-20) lists at £161.95 with 4.8 from 2,101 amazon.co.uk reviews — among the highest star lines on the wall boxes here. It is a wall-mounted automatic RollUp with a 20 m hose claim, ~180° swivel, and the usual kit language for feeder, nozzle, and bracket. At 8.3 kg it is easier to lift onto the wall than the 30 m L, and reviewers often say install and rewind feel simple once the plugs are right. Criticisms mirror the family: leaks at joints, price for what arrives, plastic feel, and rewind that sometimes sticks. Frost-proof bullets on the listing still sit beside the maker rule to empty and depressurise outdoors in winter. Pick this when 20 m covers your beds from a house wall and you prefer a high-n wall ASIN over a portable carry box.
Pros
Cons
Best for: House walls feeding a paced garden of about 20 m where you want automatic rewind and a large review sample.
Less suitable: Balcony-only watering, no-drill rentals, or gardens that need 25–30 m — use Move/MoveMatic or the M/L and L wall rows.
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Common questions
What type of hose box is the Wall RollUp M 20 m (18610)?
The amazon.co.uk listing is a wall-mounted RollUp M with automatic rewind. Hose length on the listing is 20 m.
Is a hose included?
Yes. The title and bullets describe an integrated Gardena hose (11 mm on the box list), plus a connecting hose and a nozzle.
Can it stay outdoors?
The listing claims outdoor use and frost protection. Maker manuals still require the hose to be emptied and depressurised for winter storage.
The Wall RollUp S 15 m sits at £143.99 with 4.8 from 1,904 amazon.co.uk reviews — a short wall drum for compact gardens rather than a full plot. The kit claims 15 m hose, connecting hose, nozzle, and wall bracket; weight is about 7.3 kg. Reviewers praise automatic rewind, easy handling, and getting the hose off the path on smaller runs. Mounting and bracket issues still appear, as do incomplete rewinds and occasional connector leaks. Some buyers note a hosepipe ban after buying; that is Ofwat temporary-use territory, not a defect in the box. Frost claims on the bullets do not mean leave it pressurised through a hard freeze. It fits when you have paced 15 m from the tap and want a wall RollUp without hauling 25–30 m of hose you will never use.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Small gardens or side returns where a paced run is about 15 m and a solid house wall is available.
Less suitable: Long rear plots that need 25–30 m, or balconies where drilling is banned — use a longer wall row or a Move.
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Common questions
What type of hose box is the Wall RollUp S 15 m?
The amazon.co.uk listing is a wall-mounted RollUp S with automatic rewind. Hose length on the listing is 15 m.
Is a hose included?
Yes. The title and bullets describe an integrated Gardena hose with this hose box kit, plus a connecting hose and a nozzle.
Can it stay outdoors?
The listing claims outdoor use and frost protection. Maker manuals still require the hose to be emptied and depressurised for winter storage.
Across 3,022 amazon.co.uk reviews the Gardena Wall RollUp L 30 m scores 4.7 at £183.51 and sits at the top of this Gardena-only set on the saved mix of stars and review volume. The kit claims a 30 m hose (13 mm), connecting hose, nozzle, and wall bracket with screws and plugs, so you are buying a ready wall run rather than a bare drum. Reviewers repeatedly praise the automatic rewind and the tidy storage once the hose is off the path; the ~180° swivel helps when beds sit left and right of the tap. The recurring limits are price complaints, leaks at connectors or the box, and occasional rewind that jams or stops short. At 13.7 kg the box needs a solid brick or block wall — a thin fence panel is the wrong place. Maker frost wording on the listing does not cancel the manual rule to empty and depressurise for winter. It is the top pick here when you have paced a long garden run and can drill a proper wall.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A medium-to-large garden with a solid house wall and a paced run that really needs about 30 m from the outside tap.
Less suitable: Balconies, renters who cannot drill brick, or anyone who only waters a short patio — use a 15–20 m wall box or a portable Move instead.
Specifications
Common questions
What type of hose box is the Wall RollUp L 30 m?
The amazon.co.uk listing is a wall-mounted RollUp L with automatic rewind. Hose length on the listing is 30 m, with a wall bracket kit.
Is a hose included?
Yes. The title and bullets describe an integrated Gardena hose with this hose box kit, plus a connecting hose and a nozzle.
Can it stay outdoors?
The listing claims outdoor use and frost protection. Maker manuals still require the hose to be emptied and depressurised for winter storage.
The Wall RollUp M 20 m (18612-60) is a second 20 m wall ASIN at £144.08 with 4.7 from 317 amazon.co.uk reviews — a thinner sample than the 18610-20 row at 2,101 reviews. Specs still point to an automatic wall RollUp with wall-bracket kit and about 8.3 kg. Reviewers in the smaller sample call build and install solid, with overall satisfaction holding. Limits that appear include surprising rewind force, the need for a solid wall, and price for what arrives. Occasional connector drips and rewind stops show up in the read sample. Treat it as a cheaper 20 m wall alternative when the listing is in stock, but weight the review count against the high-n 18610 sibling before you crown it. Winter depressurising still applies despite frost bullets.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Buyers who want a 20 m wall RollUp at a lower shelf price and accept a smaller UK review sample.
Less suitable: Anyone who wants the thickest evidence trail on a 20 m wall box — prefer B08M91W7CC (18610) instead.
Specifications
Common questions
What type of hose box is the Wall RollUp M 20 m (18612)?
The amazon.co.uk listing is a wall-mounted RollUp M with automatic rewind. Hose length on the listing is 20 m. The box contents line was not captured.
Is a hose included?
Yes. The title and bullets describe an integrated Gardena hose with this hose box kit.
Can it stay outdoors?
The listing claims frost protection. Maker manuals still require the hose to be emptied and depressurised for winter storage.
The Patio RollUp S 15 m lists at £139.99 with 4.7 from 310 amazon.co.uk reviews and targets hard standing rather than a house wall. The patio or universal mount is the point: you keep a 15 m automatic RollUp near a slab or terrace without structural drilling into brick. Reviewers in the sample like the rewind and the convenience of enclosed storage. Price still draws comment, rewind force can surprise, and some buyers still talk as if a solid wall were required — read the mount line before you buy. Occasional seal drips and tangle stops appear. At about 7.66 kg it is manageable to site, but it needs a stable patio footprint. Use it when you rent or own a paved area and 15 m covers the pots and beds from the outside tap.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Paved patios and terraces where you want a fixed 15 m RollUp without drilling into the house wall.
Less suitable: Long lawns needing 25–30 m, or balconies that only allow a lightweight carry box.
Specifications
Common questions
What type of hose box is the Patio RollUp S 15 m?
The amazon.co.uk listing is a patio RollUp S with automatic rewind. Hose length on the listing is 15 m, on a patio or universal mount.
Is a hose included?
Yes. The box list includes a 15 m Gardena 11 mm hose, a flexible connecting hose, connectors and a cleaning nozzle.
Can it stay outdoors?
The listing claims outdoor use and frost protection. Maker manuals still require the hose to be emptied and depressurised for winter storage.
The Wall RollUp M/L 25 m is the high-volume mid-length wall kit in this set: £151.00 at 4.6 from 3,522 amazon.co.uk reviews. The listing packs a 25 m Gardena hose (13 mm), connecting hose, nozzle, and wall bracket, aimed at medium-to-large gardens rather than a balcony. Reviewers lean on automatic rewind and neat storage; many call install and handling straightforward once the bracket is on brick. The same themes that hit other RollUps appear here — connector leaks, bracket fiddling, and the odd incomplete rewind. A few buyers mention a hosepipe ban after purchase; that is a temporary use ban rule, not a product fault. At about 10 kg it is lighter than the 30 m L, but it still wants a proper wall. Choose it when 25 m matches your paced run and you want a large UK review sample without paying the L-series shelf price.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Brick-wall gardens where a paced run lands around 25 m and you want a thick UK review sample on a ready RollUp kit.
Less suitable: Tiny courtyards that only need 10–15 m, or sites with no drillable wall — look at patio, spike, or portable rows.
Specifications
Common questions
What type of hose box is the Wall RollUp M/L 25 m?
The amazon.co.uk listing is a wall-mounted RollUp M/L with automatic rewind. Hose length on the listing is 25 m.
Is a hose included?
Yes. The title and bullets describe an integrated Gardena hose with this hose box kit, plus a connecting hose and a nozzle.
Can it stay outdoors?
The listing claims outdoor use and frost protection. Maker manuals still require the hose to be emptied and depressurised for winter storage.
The Garden RollUp M 20 m is the spike-mounted option at £163.99 with 4.6 from 2,638 amazon.co.uk reviews. Instead of a house-wall bracket it uses a mounting rod or spike, so it suits beds or lawns where the tap is reachable but there is no brick for a heavy box. Reviewers still highlight automatic rewind and tidy hose storage on a 20 m run. The trade-offs in the sample are price, plastic feel or cracking comments, spike seating problems, and the odd rewind fault. At 10.8 kg the unit needs firm ground; soft soil or a shallow spike invites wobble. It is not a free pass on frost care — empty and depressurise for winter like other outdoor RollUps. Choose it when the garden layout blocks a wall mount but you still want a fixed 20 m auto-rewind drum near the beds.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Gardens with firm ground near the beds and no suitable house wall for a bracketed RollUp.
Less suitable: Solid patio slabs where a spike will not bite, or anyone who can drill brick and prefers a wall L or M/L.
Specifications
Common questions
What type of hose box is the Garden RollUp M 20 m?
The amazon.co.uk listing is a garden spike RollUp M with automatic rewind. Hose length on the listing is 20 m.
Is a hose included?
Yes. The title and bullets describe an integrated Gardena hose with this hose box kit, plus a mounting rod.
Can it stay outdoors?
The listing claims outdoor use and frost protection. Maker manuals still require the hose to be emptied and depressurised for winter storage.
The Undercover RollUp M 20 m is the premium hidden kit at £218.95 with 4.6 from only 57 amazon.co.uk reviews. It stores the automatic 20 m RollUp in an underground or undercover housing so the garden face stays clear. Satisfaction and storage convenience show up when fittings work; brand kit completeness is praised in that case. The sample is thin compared with wall boxes that have thousands of reviews, and buyers still mention price, rewind force, and mount expectations. Digging for an undercover unit can hit cables — call before you dig. Gardena’s own UK frost note for Undercover still wants the system depressurised and any pipeline emptied for winter. Buy it for looks and out-of-sight storage when you accept the shelf price and the smaller evidence trail.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Gardens where hiding the hose box matters and you can budget for a premium undercover install with winter drain care.
Less suitable: Budget buyers, anyone who will not dig, or shoppers who want thousands of UK reviews — prefer a wall RollUp.
Specifications
Common questions
What type of hose box is the Undercover RollUp M 20 m?
The amazon.co.uk listing is an undercover RollUp M with automatic rewind. Hose length on the listing is 20 m, in an underground or undercover housing.
Is a hose included?
Yes. The box list includes a 20 m hose module, a 1.5 m connecting hose, a spray nozzle and pipeline or tap connectors.
Can it stay outdoors?
The listing is built to stay outside, hidden. Gardena’s UK note still wants the system depressurised and any pipeline emptied for winter. The listing frost field itself was not captured.
The Portable Move 18692 is the best-value badge in this Gardena-only set at £48.00 with 4.5 from 177 amazon.co.uk reviews. It is a crank-rewind carry box with about 10 m working hose stated and a short feeder to the tap — built for balconies, terraces, and close watering, not a 25–30 m wall drum. Reviewers often like the tidy storage and handling for short runs; some still praise rewind ease even though this model is crank, not auto. Plastic feel, connector leaks, and surprising rewind effort show up as limits. At about 2.04 kg it is the light option when you cannot drill. It will not replace a wall M/L for a long rear garden. Pick it when the paced run is short and portability matters more than automatic wall rewind.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Balconies, terraces, and caravan pitches that need a compact Gardena carry box for close watering.
Less suitable: Full gardens that need 20–30 m from a fixed wall mount — buy a wall or spike RollUp instead.
Specifications
Common questions
What type of hose box is the Portable Move 18692?
The amazon.co.uk listing is a portable Move with crank rewind. Hose length on the listing is a 10 m working hose.
Is a hose included?
Yes. The title and bullets describe an integrated Gardena hose with this hose box kit.
Is it meant for a balcony or patio?
Portable Move bullets describe balconies, terraces and close watering, with a short feeder hose to the tap.
The MoveMatic 18690 adds automatic rewind to the portable line at £81.09 with 4.5 from 145 amazon.co.uk reviews. The listing states about 12.5 m working hose and a 1.5 m feeder — still a close-range carry box, not a wall 25 m kit. Reviewers like the auto rewind and compact tidy storage when it works; length is called suitable for small spaces. The flip side in the sample is rewind faults, returns, and rewind force that catches people out. At about 3.8 kg it stays movable between tap and storage. Compared with the £48 Move, you pay for auto rewind rather than a much longer hose. Choose it when you want portable automatic wind-up on a short UK run and can live with a thinner review sample than the wall drums.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Renters and balcony owners who want auto rewind without drilling a wall, on a paced run around 12.5 m.
Less suitable: Anyone who needs 25–30 m wall coverage, or shoppers chasing the lowest price — the crank Move is cheaper.
Specifications
Common questions
What type of hose box is the MoveMatic 18690?
The amazon.co.uk listing is a portable MoveMatic with automatic rewind. Hose length on the listing is a 12.5 m working hose.
Is a hose included?
Yes. The title and bullets describe an integrated Gardena hose with this hose box kit.
Is it meant for a balcony or patio?
MoveMatic bullets describe balconies, terraces and close watering, with a short feeder hose to the tap.
The Dual Hose Box M 18694 markets wall-or-portable flexibility at £79.99 with a softer 4.0 from 113 amazon.co.uk reviews — the weakest star line among the main Gardena rows here. It claims 20 m hose with automatic hose-guide / crank language and a short connecting hose, so read the rewind wording carefully before you assume full auto RollUp behaviour. Some reviewers still like build, handling, and tidy storage when it works. Recurring criticism covers leaks, mounting issues, plastic feel, rewind problems, and price relative to what arrives. Treat Dual as a compromise mount story, not as stronger evidence than the high-n wall RollUps. If you need a clean wall auto rewind, the dedicated wall ASINs are safer; if you need pure carry, Move or MoveMatic are clearer.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Buyers who want a mid-price 20 m box and may switch between a simple mount and carrying, and who accept a softer review score.
Less suitable: Anyone who wants the strongest UK review trail or a clear automatic wall RollUp — prefer M/L 25 m or wall L 30 m.
Specifications
Common questions
What type of hose box is the Dual Hose Box M 18694?
The amazon.co.uk listing is a dual wall-or-portable box. Hose length on the listing is 20 m. Rewind wording mixes an automatic hose guide with crank language, so read that line before you buy.
Is a hose included?
Yes. The box list includes a 20 m hose, a 1.5 m connecting hose, connectors, a nozzle and wall brackets.
Is it meant for a balcony or a wall?
The listing claims both a wall bracket and a portable use, with a short connecting hose. It is not described as a 25–30 m fixed wall drum.
Twelve amazon.co.uk Gardena hose boxes are on this page. Scores combine the captured star line and review count. Stars are the main component. Review count uses a log-style lift, so thousands of wall-box reviews beat a 5.0 from two ratings. Points also reflect a printed hose length in metres, rewind type, and mount class, plus feeder, nozzle and connector wording. Points come off for very small review samples, a soft star line, a US-style feet title without a clear metre claim, and leak or rewind-jam themes where they dominate the review sample. Frost or UV bullets do not add points. Maker manuals still require emptying and depressurising for winter. This is not a laboratory test. The top pick is the Wall RollUp L 30 m, score 87, at about £183.51 with 4.7 from 3,022 reviews. Best value is the Portable Move 18692, score 62, at about £48 with 4.5 from 177 reviews, for a short portable run.
Star line
40%The amazon.co.uk star line captured for each listing is the main component of the score. A soft line around 4.0 and below loses points. This is not a lab test.
Review sample
25%Review count on a log-style lift, so a wall box with thousands of reviews outranks a 5.0 from two ratings. Samples under about 50–100 lose points.
Length, rewind and mount
20%Printed hose length in metres, automatic rewind versus a crank, and mount class: wall, patio, spike, portable, dual or undercover. A feet-only title without a clear metre claim loses points.
Kit wording
15%Feeder hose, nozzle and connector claims on the listing, including Original Gardena System parts where the bullets name them. Leak and rewind-jam themes deduct where they dominate. Frost or UV bullets add nothing.
Pace the run before you compare boxes. A Gardena hose box has to reach the furthest bed, match the wall, slab or soil you have, and include the feeder and nozzle the listing actually names. Automatic rewind and a crank are different mechanisms. Frost wording on a bullet does not replace a winter drain. Prices and stars below are the amazon.co.uk capture for these listings, not a laboratory test.
A Gardena hose box is an enclosed store for a garden hose at a UK outdoor tap. You buy one so the hose stays off the path, with a length that matches the run to the beds and, on many kits, connectors and a nozzle already in the box. It is not a bare hose, and it is not an open reel you wheel along the lawn. The form follows the site. A wall-mounted box uses a bracket on brick or block, often with automatic rewind and a swivel so beds sit either side of the tap.
Frost or UV bullets do not cancel the manual rule. Empty and depressurise a box left outdoors, and do not open the spring box. An undercover pipeline still needs a winter drain.
A wall drum in this set can weigh from about 7 kg to 13.7 kg. It needs brick or block. Pace the run first. A balcony does not need the longest drum just in case.
A 5.0 from two ratings is not stronger evidence than a wall box with thousands of reviews. A feet-only title needs a metre check. If your other fittings are not Original Gardena System clicks, budget adaptors.
Pace the longest watering run from the outdoor tap to the furthest bed, then pick a printed length. In this category the usual steps are 15 m, 20 m, 25 m and 30 m. A longer drum just in case wastes hose on a balcony or a tiny patio. Prefer metres on the title. A US-style feet title without a clear metre claim is a Consumer Rights Act 2015, section 11, risk. Rewind is the next split. Automatic rewind pulls the hose back in. A crank means you wind it.
Read the feeder hose, tap connectors and nozzle on the listing before you assume they are in the shed. Wall kits often include a connecting hose, a nozzle and a bracket with screws and plugs. Portable kits often include a short feeder and a sprayer. If you already use Original Gardena System clicks, stay with that system. Another brand’s click needs adaptors. Then read the review file with the stars. Thousands of amazon.co.uk reviews on a wall box outweigh a 5.0 from two ratings.
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
You have paced a medium-to-large garden from a house wall you can drill. The Wall RollUp L 30 m is the top pick at about £183.51, with 4.7 from 3,022 amazon.co.uk reviews, a 30 m hose and a wall bracket claimed. At 13.7 kg it needs brick or block, and you still empty and depressurise it for winter.
You cannot drill, or the run is only close to the tap. The Portable Move 18692 is the best value at about £48, with 4.5 from 177 amazon.co.uk reviews. It is a crank carry box with about 10 m of working hose stated. It will not cover a 25–30 m rear garden.
Hiding the drum matters more than the lowest shelf price. The Undercover RollUp M 20 m is about £218.95 with 4.6 from 57 amazon.co.uk reviews and an underground or undercover housing. The review sample is thin. Plan a winter drain, and call before you dig.
The top pick is the Wall RollUp L 30 m at about £183.51. The score is 87, from 4.7 and 3,022 amazon.co.uk reviews, with a 30 m hose, connecting hose, nozzle and wall bracket claimed. Reviewers often praise automatic rewind. Leaks, rewind jams and the 13.7 kg wall fix remain in that file. The best value is the Portable Move 18692 at about £48, score 62, with 4.5 from 177 reviews. It is a crank carry box for about 10 m, not a 25–30 m wall drum. Neither score is a laboratory test or a UK-wide result.
Portable Move 18692
About £48 with 4.5 from 177 reviews for a short crank carry box, not a 25–30 m wall drum.
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Peter F. is the editor for DIY & tools at productscompared.co.uk. Comparisons in this category are checked against amazon.co.uk listings, review evidence and public UK sources.
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