Ground Flowers Next-Season Strengthener Fertilizer for Shade-Loving Plants

🌿 Ground Flowers Next-Season Strengthener Fertilizer – 3-5-7 NPK

For Shade-Loving Plants | Late Summer–Fall Application | Supports Cool-Soil Growth & Spring Blooms

Nurture Shade Gardens with Targeted Nutrition for Lush, Resilient Growth

Create a thriving shade garden with Ground Flowers Next-Season Strengthener Fertilizer, formulated with a gentle yet effective 3-5-7 NPK ratio to fuel lush foliage, strong roots, and vibrant flowering. Designed for late-season use, this fertilizer prepares hostas, ferns, astilbe, and other shade-dwellers for robust growth in the spring—while enhancing their durability through seasonal transitions.

✅ Key Benefits

• 3% Nitrogen (N) – Promotes full, green leaf growth without overstimulating late-season top growth.

• 5% Phosphorus (P) – Encourages healthy root systems and supports future flower development.

• 7% Potassium (K) – Improves plant resilience and boosts disease resistance in cooler soil.

• Cool-Climate Friendly – Works best in shaded areas where soil stays cooler and nutrient retention matters.

📘 Application Guide

✦ When to Apply

• Best Timing: Apply in late summer to early fall, when shade-loving perennials begin redirecting energy to roots and future growth.

• Ideal Soil Temperature: Between 55°F and 70°F (13°C–21°C) to support optimal nutrient absorption.

✦ How to Apply

🌱 Granular Fertilizer

• Use 1 to 1.5 lbs per 100 sq ft of garden space.

• Evenly broadcast around plants, keeping granules off leaves and stems.

• Lightly incorporate into the top inch of soil and water thoroughly after application.

💧 Liquid Fertilizer

• Mix per label instructions (typically 1 tbsp per gallon).

• Apply directly to soil at the base of plants using a watering can or sprayer.

• Ensure pre-moistened soil to enhance nutrient uptake.

🌼 Ideal for These 20 Shade-Loving Plants:

• Hosta

• Astilbe

• Bleeding Heart

• Ferns (e.g., Maidenhair, Lady Fern)

• Coral Bells (Heuchera)

• Japanese Forest Grass

• Lungwort (Pulmonaria)

• Toad Lily

• Solomon’s Seal

• Foamflower (Tiarella)

• Bugbane (Actaea)

• Deadnettle (Lamium)

• Brunnera (Siberian Bugloss)

• Jack-in-the-Pulpit

• Ligularia

• Corydalis

• Epimedium

• Hellebore

• Barrenwort

• Trillium (or any other shade-native perennial)

These plants are known for thriving in lower light and cooler soils—and benefit from a fertilizer that supports steady, structured growth without overwhelming them.

⚠️ Extra Gardening Tips

• Moist Soil Works Best: Apply after a light watering if soil is dry.

• Pair With Compost: Add organic matter to improve nutrient absorption and soil structure.

• Soil Testing: Helps tailor your fertilizer use and prevent under- or overfeeding.

• Storage: Keep unused fertilizer in a dry, sealed container away from direct sunlight.

Keep your shade garden lush, green, and thriving—even when the sunlight is low.
Ground Flowers Next-Season Strengthener Fertilizer (3-5-7) gives your cool-loving plants the nourishment they need to shine through every season.