Container Shrub Fertilizer for Shade-Loving Plants

🌿 Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Plant Growth Container Shrub Fertilizer for Shade-Loving Plants (6-4-4 NPK) 🌳

Bring life to your shaded patios, porches, and under-canopy corners with Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Plant Growth Container Shrub Fertilizer for Shade-Loving Plants. With a balanced 6-4-4 NPK ratio, this formula delivers essential nitrogen for lush foliage, phosphorus for root strength, and potassium for long-term resilience—all in a slow-release blend designed for container-grown shade-tolerant shrubs.

🌱 Perfect For These Shade-Loving Shrubs in Containers

Specially crafted for ornamental and evergreen shrubs that thrive in filtered light and lower sun exposure:

• Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)

• Azalea (Rhododendron spp.)

• Camellia (Camellia japonica)

• Boxwood (Buxus sempervirens)

• Japanese Pieris (Pieris japonica)

• Fatsia (Fatsia japonica)

• Holly (Ilex spp.)

• Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia)

• Leucothoe

• Daphne (Daphne odora)

• Hellebore (Helleborus spp.)

• Coral Bells (Heuchera spp.)

• Ferns (e.g., Dryopteris, Athyrium)

• Mahonia (Mahonia aquifolium)

• Oregon Grape

• Sweetbox (Sarcococca spp.)

• Skimmia

• Hostas (in container shrub forms)

• Lungwort (Pulmonaria spp.)

• Toad Lily (Tricyrtis spp.)

🧪 How to Apply

Application Frequency

• Growing Season (Spring–Summer): Apply every 4–6 weeks

• Dormant Season (Fall–Winter): Suspend feeding unless indoor growth is active

Recommended Quantity

• Small Containers (up to 1 gal): 1 tbsp (≈ 15g)

• Medium Containers (1–3 gal): 2 tbsp (≈ 30g)

• Large Containers (3+ gal): 3 tbsp (≈ 45g)

Steps to Apply

• Pre-Water: Ensure soil is lightly moist before applying fertilizer

• Distribute Fertilizer: Sprinkle around the base, avoiding contact with stems

• Mix Gently: Use a trowel to mix into the top 1–2 inches of soil

• Water Again: Deeply water to activate the fertilizer and promote nutrient absorption

🌍 Ideal Soil Conditions

• Soil pH: 5.5 – 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

• Soil Type: Lightweight, well-draining potting mix with perlite, peat moss, or vermiculite

• Moisture: Keep consistently moist—not soggy. Let the top inch dry slightly between waterings

• Organic Matter: Add compost, worm castings, or leaf mold to improve nutrient retention

• Drainage: Ensure containers have proper drainage holes; elevate pots if needed for air circulation

Pro Tip from the Farm:
Rotate shaded containers every few weeks to ensure even leaf growth. For extra bloom support in flowering shrubs, pair this fertilizer with filtered morning light.