Growing Conditions · Scotland
Inverclyde Growing Conditions
Soil, hardiness and a planting calendar for Inverclyde — across 6 postcode districts.
Winter hardiness
Rated RHS H4 — the UK mainstream, with winter lows near -7°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 very wet climate (1489mm a year) — drainage is the priority, moisture-loving planting thrives, and paving and lawns must be laid to drain. A long growing season (~344 frost-free days) — you can sow earlier and harvest later than most of the country, and squeeze in a second late sowing.
Planting Calendar for Inverclyde
The long season allows a second sowing of quick crops in July.
Timings are guided by this area's ~344 frost-free days and RHS H4 hardiness; adjust for a cold or sheltered garden.
Conditions by Postcode
| Postcode | Soil | Hardiness | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|
| PA11 | — | RHS H4 | 1376mm |
| PA13 | — | RHS H4 | 1512mm |
| PA14 | — | RHS H4 | 1512mm |
| PA15 | — | RHS H4 | 1512mm |
| PA16 | — | RHS H4 | 1512mm |
| PA19 | — | RHS H4 | 1512mm |
Planning work in Inverclyde?
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