Ground Flowers Season Starter Fertilizer for Shade-Loving Plants
$35.99
🌿 Ground Flowers Season Starter Fertilizer for Shade-Loving Plants
NPK 5-10-5 • Spring Application • Supports Root & Bloom Growth
🌧️ Product Overview
Nurture your shaded garden beds with Ground Flowers Season Starter Fertilizer, formulated to meet the early-season needs of shade-tolerant plants like Hostas, Astilbes, and Ferns. The 5-10-5 NPK ratio provides a balanced boost in phosphorus and potassium to encourage root strength and vibrant flowering, even in cool, low-light conditions.
🌱 Great for early spring planting
🏡 Perfect for shade gardens, woodland beds, or north-facing borders
🧑🌾 Ideal for both new plantings and established perennials
📊 Nutrient Breakdown: 5-10-5 NPK
| Nutrient | % Content | Function in Plants |
|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen (5%) | 5% | Promotes lush green foliage |
| Phosphorus (10%) | 10% | Stimulates root growth and enhances early-season blooms |
| Potassium (5%) | 5% | Improves plant resilience and nutrient transport |
📅 When to Apply
🗓 Early Spring: As new growth appears and before heavy flowering begins
✅ Apply when soil is workable and above 50°F (10°C)
🔄 Reapply mid-season for heavy feeders or in poor soil
🧪 How to Apply
🌱 For New Plantings
Mix 1–2 tbsp of fertilizer into the bottom of each planting hole
Place the plant, backfill with soil, and water thoroughly
🌿 For Established Plants
Top-Dress with 1–2 tbsp per square foot, extending to the drip line
Lightly rake into the top inch of soil
Water well after application
🪴 Container Plants
Mix 1 tsp per gallon of soil before planting or apply as a surface dressing
Water immediately to activate nutrients
🌡️ Optimal Conditions
| Condition | Recommended Range |
|---|---|
| Soil Temperature | 50°F to 65°F (10°C to 18°C) |
| Light Levels | Low to moderate (shade/partial shade) |
🌸 Top 20 Shade-Loving Plants That Benefit
Hostas
Astilbes
Japanese Painted Ferns
Bleeding Hearts
Coral Bells (Heuchera)
Lungwort
Toad Lily
Foamflower (Tiarella)
Solomon’s Seal
Lily of the Valley
Jacob’s Ladder
Siberian Bugloss
Wild Ginger
Bergenia
Hardy Cyclamen
Wintergreen
Trillium
Ornamental Ferns
Virginia Bluebells
Deadnettle (Lamium)
⚠️ Tips & Precautions
✅ Apply to moist soil to prevent root burn
❌ Avoid fertilizer contact with foliage or stems
📦 Store in a cool, dry area, away from pets and children
🔬 Consider soil testing for more precise nutrient recommendations
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