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Ground Flowers Next-Season Strengthener Fertilizer for Bulb Plants

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$35.99

🌷 Ground Flowers Next-Season Strengthener Fertilizer – 2-8-12 NPK

For Bulb Plants | Fall Application | Strengthens Roots & Boosts Spring Blooms

Prepare Your Bulb Garden for a Stunning Spring Display

Give your bulb plants the seasonal support they need with Ground Flowers Next-Season Strengthener Fertilizer. This fall-applied formula with a specialized 2-8-12 NPK ratio is designed to enhance root development, improve flowering potential, and increase disease resistance for spring-blooming bulbs like tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths.

✅ Key Benefits

  • 2% Nitrogen (N): Supports light foliage activity without overstimulating leaf growth.

  • 8% Phosphorus (P): Promotes strong, deep root development and vibrant blooms.

  • 12% Potassium (K): Strengthens plant cells for increased drought resistance, winter hardiness, and overall health.

📘 Application Guide

When to Apply

  • Apply in Fall after flowering has finished and foliage begins to yellow but before complete dieback.

  • This ensures bulbs absorb and store nutrients over winter for spring emergence.

How to Apply

For Garden Beds:

  • Rate: Use 1–2 tablespoons per square foot or 1 teaspoon per bulb.

  • Method:

    • Loosen soil gently around the bulbs.

    • Evenly broadcast fertilizer around the plant base, avoiding direct contact with the bulbs.

    • Lightly rake in and water thoroughly.

For New Plantings:

  • Mix fertilizer into the bottom of the planting hole, cover with a thin layer of soil, then add bulb.

🌡️ Soil Temperature Tips

  • Ideal Soil Temperature: 40°F to 60°F (4°C to 15°C)

  • Fall planting at these temps allows root growth while preventing early sprouting.

🌸 Best For These 20 Bulb Plants:

  • Tulips

  • Daffodils

  • Hyacinths

  • Crocuses

  • Lilies

  • Alliums

  • Snowdrops

  • Iris (Reticulata, Dutch, etc.)

  • Anemones

  • Freesias

  • Ranunculus

  • Amaryllis

  • Dutch Iris

  • Scilla

  • Muscari (Grape Hyacinth)

  • Calla Lilies

  • Gladiolus

  • Tuberose

  • Fritillaria

  • Cyclamen

⚠️ Additional Tips & Safety

  • Avoid Over-Fertilizing – Follow label rates to prevent bulb burn.

  • Add Mulch after application to retain moisture and insulate soil.

  • Wear Gloves and wash hands after use.

  • Store in a dry, cool place, away from children and pets.

Ground Flowers Next-Season Strengthener Fertilizer is your go-to solution for bulb health and next-season success. Apply once in the fall and enjoy an explosion of color and vitality in the spring.

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