Item is exactly as pictured.  I would NOT plan on using the self watering feature, though.  As noted in reviews on other sites, the tray does not fit tightly and your dirt and eventually your plants will fall down into the planter.  As I just planned to drop a 10" potted plant directly in the space, this was not an issue for me.  I weighted the bottom with playground sand to prevent it from blowing over, as it is top heavy with the pot on top.   Hoping that it maintains its color as it gets full sun for the majority of the day.