I really liked the shape of theses pots which is why I ordered them. They have a perfectly round sides that go into a small flat bottom with holes in it. You can fit quite a lot of annuals in here. The hanging part is made of thick string. The strings are all tied together at the top and ready to hang. You can also use this as a planter for the ground or on a table as the strings ends inside make it easy with mettle edges to remove them. Great planter.