Raised Beds Flowers Mid-Season Boost Fertilizer for Shade-Loving Plants

Old Cobblers Farm™ Raised Beds Flowers Mid-Season Boost Fertilizer for Shade-Loving Plants
Nourish your shaded garden beds with Old Cobblers Farm™ Raised Beds Flowers Mid-Season Boost Fertilizer, carefully blended with a 4-6-4 NPK ratio to support vibrant growth and consistent flowering in hostas, begonias, ferns, and other shade-loving plants. Designed for mid-season use, this balanced formulation reinforces root strength and bloom quality just when your plants need it most. Whether you grow in containers or raised beds, it’s the perfect pick-me-up for cooler, low-light garden areas.

Old Cobblers Farm™ Application Guide: Mid-Season Fertilizer for Shade-Loving Plants

This guide helps ensure your shade garden thrives through late spring and summer using the right nutrients, applied the right way.

🌱 Understanding the 4-6-4 NPK Ratio

This mild, balanced blend delivers a powerful mid-season performance for perennials in part to full shade:

• Nitrogen (4%) – Supports moderate, healthy foliage growth without excess greening.

• Phosphorus (6%) – Encourages deeper roots and improved flower production.

• Potassium (4%) – Builds disease resistance and overall plant vigor in lower-light conditions.

📆 When to Apply

• Ideal Season: Late spring to mid-summer (June–July in the Northern Hemisphere).

• Climate Note: In milder regions, early applications in May may also be effective.

🪴 How to Apply

Raised Beds

• Rate: Use 1 to 2 cups (8–16 oz) per 10 square feet of garden area.

• Method: Scatter evenly around plant bases, avoiding direct stem contact. Mix gently into the top 1–2 inches of soil.

• Watering: Water deeply after application to release nutrients into the root zone.

Containers & Pots

• Rate: Use 1 tablespoon per gallon of soil.

• Method: Mix into top layer of potting mix. Follow up with thorough watering.

🌡️ Soil Temperature & Growth Conditions

• Target Temperature: 55°F to 70°F (13°C to 21°C)

• Why It Matters: This range supports nutrient uptake and consistent growth for shade plants during active periods.

✅ Best Practices & Extra Tips

• Reapplication: If needed, repeat after 6 weeks for long-blooming shade perennials.

• Avoid Fertilizing During: Heatwaves, dry spells, or periods of plant stress.

• Soil Testing: A test can help fine-tune phosphorus levels and avoid over-fertilization.

🌿 Top 20 Shade-Loving Plants That Benefit from 4-6-4 Fertilizer

• Hostas

• Astilbes

• Bleeding Heart (Dicentra)

• Columbine (Aquilegia)

• Toad Lilies (Tricyrtis)

• Lungwort (Pulmonaria)

• Japanese Painted Fern

• Heuchera / Coral Bells

• Begonias

• Foxglove (Digitalis)

• Jacob’s Ladder (Polemonium)

• Solomon’s Seal

• Ligularia

• Lady’s Mantle (Alchemilla)

• Brunnera

• Trillium

• Lamium

• Hellebores

• Primrose (Primula)

• Bishop’s Hat (Epimedium)

With Old Cobblers Farm™ Raised Beds Flowers Mid-Season Boost Fertilizer, even your shadiest garden spots will thrive with color, texture, and life. Just the right nutrients—just when your plants need them most.