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Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Front

Soil

Succeeds on poor soil:
Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Confusingly known as geraniums, pelargoniums are in the same plant family as hardy geraniums, but fall into a different genus and bear no resemblance to them at all. They are normally grown as annual bedding plants although they can be overwintered indoors, and are prized for their bright summer flowers and attractive, often fragrant, foliage. Most can be categorised into groups, such as scented-leaf pelargoniums and decorative pelargoniums.

Decorative pelargoniums have various flower forms in a wide range of colours. They make excellent pot plants and are well suited to growing on sunny patios and in conservatories.

Pelargonium 'Ashby' produces dark pink blooms with a crimson centre. It's perfect for growing at the front of a sunny border, and also works well in containers. For best results grow Pelargonium 'Ashby' in well-drained soil in full sun. Feed with a high potash fertiliser during summer and deadhead spent blooms regularly. Bring plants indoors for winter.

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Pelargonium ‘Ashby’ and wildlife

Pelargonium ‘Ashby’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Pelargonium ‘Ashby’ poisonous?

Pelargonium ‘Ashby’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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