Pelargonium 'Ashby' in Terracotta Pot
£20.00
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notes
The tall, bushy decorative pelargonium ‘Ashby’ is notable for its striking clusters of purple/pink flowers which bear a dark central marking. The lobed leaves are fragrant. It is a recipient of the RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit), for all round excellence in the garden. Each plant arrives planted in a terracotta 15cm pot.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 15cm
- Eventual Height & Spread: 90cm (2ft 11in) x 90cm (2ft 11in)
Features
notes
The tall, bushy decorative pelargonium ‘Ashby’ is notable for its striking clusters of purple/pink flowers which bear a dark central marking. The lobed leaves are fragrant. It is a recipient of the RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit), for all round excellence in the garden. Each plant arrives planted in a terracotta 15cm pot.
Insights
A joyful addition to your greenhouse or interior, Pelargoniums are evergreen perennials that can flower all through the season under the right conditions, bearing foliage that releases a beautiful scent upon touching them. Moreover, the leaves can be shredded and adopted as a fragrant accompaniment to a host of delights, from desserts and salads to cocktails and iced teas, whilst the flowers can be candied and used to decorate cakes.
Details
- Flowers: May to November
- Tender
- Evergreen
Planting
- Fertile, well-drained soil
- South, West and East aspect
- Full sun
- Sheltered
Care
- Deadhead during flowering season to prolong blooms
- Protect from winter conditions
- Once established, pelargoniums require regular watering, although it is recommended to allow soil to dry between waterings, as they do not like to be left in wet soil
- In winter, it is recommended to keep in frost-free conditions, either on a sun filled windowsill or heated conservatory.
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