- Botanical name: Pelargonium (Decorative Group) 'Ashby'
- Common name: Geranium
- Family: Geraniaceae
- Plant Type: Conservatory, Perennial, Evergreen
Pink
Green
- Key features:
- Flowers
- Low maintenance plant
- Succeeds on poor soil
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.
How to grow Pelargonium 'Ashby'
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Plant size
75cm height
60cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Front
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun
- Hardiness: Half hardy, tender
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy
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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 Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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