Growing Conditions · Scotland
Midlothian Growing Conditions
Soil, hardiness and a planting calendar for Midlothian — across 6 postcode districts.
Winter hardiness
A mild area rated RHS H3 — winters usually bottom out around -4°C. Most hardy plants are safe, and you can grow half-hardy exotics that fail further north, but the occasional hard frost means tender plants still want a sheltered wall or winter fleece.
Rain & growing season
Moderate rainfall (895mm a year) — enough for most gardens without heavy irrigation, though pots and new plantings need watering in summer. A typical UK growing season (~334 frost-free days), with the last frosts clearing through spring and first frosts returning in autumn.
Planting Calendar for Midlothian
Timings are guided by this area's ~334 frost-free days and RHS H3 hardiness; adjust for a cold or sheltered garden.
Conditions by Postcode
| Postcode | Soil | Hardiness | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|
| EH19 | — | RHS H3 | 895mm |
| EH20 | — | RHS H3 | 895mm |
| EH23 | — | RHS H3 | 895mm |
| EH25 | — | RHS H3 | 895mm |
| EH26 | — | RHS H3 | 895mm |
| EH46 | — | RHS H3 | 895mm |
Planning work in Midlothian?
Browse Companies House-registered landscaping businesses in the area.
