Comes in a poorly packaged box.  Requires  simple assembly that took only 5 minutes.  This is not a sturdy planter but will certainly hold a total of 3 medium sized plants/flowers or certainly 6 smaller pots.  I put it on the front lawn among some hedges and put 2 medium sized flower pots on the top and one on the bottom.  Cute display in a deep hunter green color that will go well in any garden.