Ground Shrub Fertilizer for Acid-Loving Plants

🌺 Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Plant Growth Ground Shrub Fertilizer for Acid-Loving Plants (4-6-4 NPK) 🌿

Acid-loving shrubs deserve a formula as specific as their soil needs. Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Plant Growth Ground Shrub Fertilizer for Acid-Loving Plants is tailored with a 4-6-4 NPK ratio to enhance root development, support lush foliage, and encourage beautiful blooms in shrubs that prefer low-pH environments. With moderate nitrogen, higher phosphorus, and balanced potassium, it’s the perfect blend for ornamental and fruiting acid-loving plants.

🍃 Perfect For These Acid-Loving Ground Shrubs & Flowering Plants

Formulated for shrubs and perennials that perform best in acidic garden beds and borders:

• Rhododendrons

• Azaleas

• Camellias

• Blueberries

• Gardenias

• Hollies (Ilex spp.)

• Hydrangeas (blue varieties)

• Pieris (Japanese Andromeda)

• Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia)

• Heathers (Calluna vulgaris)

• Fothergilla

• Leucothoe

• Daphne (Daphne odora)

• Itea (Virginia Sweetspire)

• Bog Rosemary (Andromeda polifolia)

• Huckleberry (Vaccinium ovatum)

• Lingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea)

• Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa)

• Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi)

• Sweetfern (Comptonia peregrina)

🧪 How to Apply

Application Frequency

• Early Spring: First application at leaf-out for strong seasonal growth

• Mid-Summer: Reapply to support flowering and prevent nutrient drop-off

• Late Fall: Optional feeding in mild climates to support winter root strength

Recommended Quantity

• Small Shrubs (1–3 ft): ½ cup per plant

• Medium Shrubs (3–6 ft): 1 cup per plant

• Large Shrubs (6+ ft): 1½–2 cups per plant

• Garden Beds: 1 cup per 25 sq. ft. of surface area

Steps to Apply

• Clear the Area: Remove mulch and debris from around the base

• Apply Fertilizer: Spread in a ring around the drip line (not directly at the base)

• Incorporate Lightly: Rake into the top 1–2 inches of soil

• Water Deeply: Activate nutrients and help them reach the root zone

• Re-mulch: Replace mulch to preserve moisture and prevent weeds

🌍 Optimal Soil Conditions

• Soil pH: 4.5–6.0 (acidic range for nutrient availability)

• Soil Type: Loamy or sandy loam enriched with compost or peat moss

• Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained; avoid sogginess

• Organic Matter: Add compost, leaf mold, or pine bark for improved nutrient retention and structure

Pro Tip from the Farm:
Use pine needle mulch to help naturally lower soil pH while preserving moisture—perfect for maximizing the effect of this low-pH formula.