Could I paint a ceramic garden pot?

[Wingedharpy]

Just that really.
We have just had a bit of a garden refurb and have a large ceramic jar-type pot which looks out of place, largely because of the colour.
Could I paint it?
What prep and paint would I need?
Would it hold up to the UK elements? - it's too large to be moving it in and out depending on the weather forecast.
Have also posted in gardening for other views.
Many thanks.

if it is unglazed terracotta, you can paint it with matt masonry paint. Apply one or two thinned mist coats first. A couple of sample tins may be enough. Stir very very very thoroughly.

You can also use matt masonry paint on plastic pots, it lasts reasonably well. You could use non-drip oil-based gloss on plastic as well - clean the surface, no primer or undercoat needed.

If it is glazed and outdoors, any paint will fall off or weather away.