Hanging Baskets Flowers Mid-Season Boost Fertilizer for Sun-Loving Plants

🌼 Hanging Baskets Flowers Mid-Season Boost Fertilizer for Sun-Loving Plants

NPK: 10-10-10 | Slow-Release | For Late Spring–Early Summer

Sustain Brilliant Blooms & Lush Growth All Season Long.

Elevate the health and beauty of your hanging baskets with this balanced 10-10-10 fertilizer, formulated for mid-season support. With a slow-release design that feeds for up to 8 weeks, it provides your sun-loving plants—like petunias, geraniums, and marigolds—with essential nutrients just when they need it most.

✅ Why Choose 10-10-10?

Each nutrient in the 10-10-10 formula plays a key role:

• Nitrogen (10%) – Fuels green foliage and steady growth

• Phosphorus (10%) – Encourages root development and vibrant flowers

• Potassium (10%) – Increases stress tolerance and disease resistance

This evenly balanced blend is ideal for keeping plants thriving in full sun containers during peak growing months.

📅 When to Apply

• Timing: Apply in late spring to early summer (May–July), during active blooming

• Frequency: Reapply every 8–10 weeks or as needed based on plant performance

🌿 How to Apply

For Hanging Baskets:

• Dosage:

  • 12-inch basket: 1 tablespoon

  • 16-inch+ basket: 1.5–2 tablespoons

• Method:

  • Sprinkle fertilizer evenly across the soil surface

  • Avoid contact with stems or leaves to prevent burn

  • Lightly mix into the top 1 inch of soil

• Watering:

  • Water thoroughly after application to begin nutrient release

🌡️ Ideal Conditions for Use

• Soil Temperature: 60°F–70°F (15°C–21°C)

• Sun Exposure: 6+ hours of direct sun per day

• Drainage: Ensure baskets have proper drainage to prevent salt buildup

🌸 20 Sun-Loving Plants That Benefit

• Petunias

• Geraniums

• Marigolds

• Calibrachoa (Million Bells)

• Verbena

• Lobelia

• Bacopa

• Fuchsias

• Lantana

• Begonias (Sun-Tolerant)

• Zinnias

• Sweet Alyssum

• Osteospermum (African Daisy)

• Supertunias

• Portulaca (Moss Rose)

• Bidens

• Salvia

• Coleus

• Impatiens (New Guinea)

• Nasturtiums

These vibrant annuals and perennials thrive with balanced nutrition in well-lit conditions and will reward you with season-long blooms.

🌼 Tips for Gardening Success

• Monitor Regularly: Yellowing or stunted growth may indicate a need for fertilization

• Avoid Overfeeding: Stick to recommended rates—too much can harm roots

• Use Gloves: Always wear gloves when handling fertilizers

• Storage: Keep unused product dry and sealed to retain potency