Ground Wildflower Fertilizer for Sun-Loving Wildflowers
$37.99
๐ผ Product Overview
Old Cobblers Farmโข Ground Wildflower Fertilizer for Sun-Loving Wildflowers
NPK Ratio: 5-10-10
Purpose: High in phosphorus and potassium, this blend promotes deep rooting, abundant blooms, and overall plant vigor โ perfect for nutrient-hungry, sun-loving wildflowers in open garden beds.
โ 20 Wildflowers That Benefit from This Fertilizer
Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)
Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)
Blanket Flower (Gaillardia pulchella)
Coreopsis (Coreopsis spp.)
California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica)
Lance-leaved Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata)
Indian Blanket (Gaillardia aristata)
Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum ร superbum)
Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa)
Mexican Hat (Ratibida columnifera)
Oxeye Sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides)
Prairie Blazing Star (Liatris pycnostachya)
Showy Goldenrod (Solidago speciosa)
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa)
New England Aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae)
Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis)
Bee Balm (Monarda didyma)
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
Penstemon (Penstemon spp.)
Tickseed (Coreopsis tinctoria)
๐งค Application Instructions
๐ Frequency
Type of Planting | Application Frequency |
---|---|
New Plantings | At planting + every 4โ6 weeks |
Established Beds | Every 4โ6 weeks in season |
๐ Dosage Guidelines
Area Treated | Fertilizer Amount |
---|---|
New Beds (100 sq ft) | 2โ3 lbs |
Existing Beds (100 sq ft) | 1โ2 lbs |
๐ ๏ธ Method of Application
At Planting
Clear Area โ Remove weeds, debris, and old plant material
Loosen Soil โ Till or rake top 4โ6 inches of soil
Apply Fertilizer โ Scatter evenly using measured scoop
Mix In โ Rake gently into the top 2โ3 inches
Water In โ Water lightly to activate nutrients
For Established Wildflowers
Surface Apply โ Sprinkle around base of plants without disturbing roots
Water Thoroughly โ Activate nutrients and help with absorption
๐ฑ Ideal Soil Conditions
Factor | Recommended Condition |
---|---|
Soil Type | Sandy loam or well-drained soil |
pH Range | 6.0 to 7.0 (neutral to slightly acidic) |
Moisture | Moist but not soggy; ensure good drainage |
Organic Matter | Add compost to improve water retention and nutrient availability |
Soil Testing | Optional but recommended to tailor amendments |
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