Growing Conditions · Scotland
Angus Growing Conditions
Soil, hardiness and a planting calendar for Angus — across 9 postcode districts.
Winter hardiness
Rated RHS H4 — the UK mainstream, with winter lows near -5°C. The vast majority of garden plants, perennials, shrubs and trees come through a normal winter unprotected; only genuinely tender exotics need a warm corner or cover.
Rain & growing season
A wet climate (1018mm a year): plants rarely go thirsty, but lean on good drainage, disease-resistant varieties and falls that shed water off paving and lawns. A typical UK growing season (~328 frost-free days), with the last frosts clearing through spring and first frosts returning in autumn.
Planting Calendar for Angus
Timings are guided by this area's ~328 frost-free days and RHS H4 hardiness; adjust for a cold or sheltered garden.
Conditions by Postcode
| Postcode | Soil | Hardiness | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|
| DD11 | — | RHS H3 | 973mm |
| DD2 | — | RHS H4 | 1020mm |
| DD3 | — | RHS H4 | 1020mm |
| DD4 | — | RHS H4 | 1020mm |
| DD5 | — | RHS H3 | 973mm |
| DD7 | — | RHS H3 | 973mm |
| DD8 | — | RHS H5 | 1143mm |
| PH12 | — | RHS H4 | 1020mm |
| PH13 | — | RHS H4 | 1020mm |
Planning work in Angus?
Browse Companies House-registered landscaping businesses in the area.
