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Ground Flowers Season Starter Fertilizer for Bulb Plants

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$35.99

🌷 Ground Flowers Season Starter Fertilizer – 5-10-10 NPK

For Bulb Plants | Early Spring Application | Promotes Root Growth & Blooms

Start the Season Right — Boost Root Growth and Blooms from the Ground Up

Jumpstart your spring garden with Ground Flowers Season Starter Fertilizer, specially formulated with a 5-10-10 NPK ratio to support early-season root development and vibrant flowering in bulb plants. Perfect for tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, and more, this fertilizer provides the foundational nutrients your bulbs need to transform into a brilliant spring display.

✅ Key Benefits

  • 5% Nitrogen (N) – Supports healthy early foliage growth.

  • 10% Phosphorus (P) – Drives robust root development and flower formation.

  • 10% Potassium (K) – Enhances bloom color, plant vigor, and stress resistance.

  • Early Spring Application – Timed to align with active bulb growth and maximize impact.

📘 Application Guide

When to Apply

  • Apply in early spring, just as bulbs begin to emerge from dormancy.

  • Best soil temperature for nutrient uptake: 40°F to 60°F (4°C to 15°C).

How to Apply

🌱 New Bulb Plantings

  • Mix 1/4 cup per 10 sq ft into the bottom of planting holes.

  • Add a thin layer of soil over the fertilizer before placing bulbs to prevent root burn.

🌼 Established Bulb Beds

  • Apply 1/2 cup per 10 sq ft around existing bulbs.

  • Gently work into the top 1–2 inches of soil, avoiding direct contact with bulbs or foliage.

💧 Watering

  • After application, water thoroughly to dissolve the fertilizer and carry nutrients to the root zone.

  • Maintain consistent moisture throughout the season for optimal nutrient uptake.

🌼 Ideal for These 20 Bulb Plants:

  • Tulips

  • Daffodils

  • Hyacinths

  • Crocuses

  • Alliums

  • Irises (bulb types)

  • Lilies

  • Gladiolus

  • Amaryllis

  • Snowdrops

  • Freesias

  • Anemones

  • Muscari

  • Ranunculus

  • Scillas

  • Calla Lilies

  • Chionodoxa

  • Fritillaries

  • Dutch Iris

  • Bluebells

These plants thrive with the phosphorus-rich formulation of 5-10-10, which encourages deep roots and prolific blooms during the most important part of their growth cycle.

⚠️ Gardening Tips & Safety

  • One application is typically sufficient for the season.

  • For poor soils or weak growth, apply a lighter second round mid-season.

  • Wear gloves during handling.

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

Let your garden explode with color and vitality.
Ground Flowers Season Starter Fertilizer for Bulb Plants (5-10-10) gives your garden a powerful head start — from roots to radiant blooms.

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