pelargonium 'Ashby'

Under glass grow in a loam-less or loam-based potting compost in full light with shade from hot sun and good ventilation. When in growth water moderately and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser in spring and early summer. A high potash fertiliser should be used when in flower. Water sparingly in winter. Can be grown outside in frost-free areas in a fertile soil

Deadhead regularly

Take softwood cuttings in summer and overwinter plants in frost free conditions or take softwood cuttings in spring

Susceptible to vine weevil, caterpillars and thrips

May be subject to grey moulds when grown under glass