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Hillside Wildflower Fertilizer for Flowering Annuals and Perennials

Price

$37.99

🌸 Product Overview

Old Cobblers Farm™ Hillside Wildflower Fertilizer for Flowering Annuals and Perennials
NPK Ratio: 5-10-5
Purpose: Balanced nitrogen, high phosphorus, and moderate potassium to support strong roots, abundant blooms, and overall plant vigor — ideal for ornamental wildflowers in dry, sloped, or well-drained environments.

✅ 20 Wildflowers Ideal for 5-10-5 Fertilizer

  • Coreopsis (Coreopsis spp.) – Bright yellow daisy-like flowers

  • Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) – Hardy, yellow-petaled wildflower

  • Echinacea (Echinacea spp.) – Purple coneflower, attracts pollinators

  • Gaillardia (Gaillardia spp.) – Long-blooming blanket flowers

  • Lupine (Lupinus spp.) – Spiked blooms, adds nitrogen to soil

  • Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus) – Airy, daisy-like flowers

  • Zinnia (Zinnia spp.) – Bright, easy-to-grow annuals

  • California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica) – Drought-tolerant with orange blooms

  • Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus) – Tall, spiked flowers in a range of colors

  • Tickseed (Coreopsis tinctoria) – Small yellow blooms with red centers

  • Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis) – Unique flower shape, shade-tolerant

  • Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) – Clusters of flat-topped blooms

  • Penstemon (Penstemon spp.) – Tubular flowers ideal for slopes

  • Bee Balm (Monarda fistulosa) – Mint family plant with showy heads

  • New England Aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae) – Fall-blooming native

  • Salvia (Salvia spp.) – Fragrant and drought-tolerant

  • Daylily (Hemerocallis spp.) – Hardy perennial with trumpet-shaped blooms

  • Goldenrod (Solidago spp.) – Late-season pollinator favorite

  • Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum × superbum) – Classic white-petaled bloom

  • Blanket Flower (Gaillardia aristata) – Tough and colorful

🧤 Application Instructions

📅 Frequency of Application

TypeTiming
AnnualsEvery 4–6 weeks during active growth
PerennialsEarly spring & mid-summer (twice annually)

📏 Dosage

Area TypeRate
Annuals1 tbsp (15g) per sq ft every 4–6 weeks
Perennials2 tbsp (30g) per sq ft in spring & summer

🛠️ Application Method

  • Preparation

    • Wear gloves

    • Water the area lightly if the soil is dry

    • Remove mulch and debris from around plants

  • Application

    • Use a scoop to measure the correct amount

    • Sprinkle fertilizer evenly around the base of the plants

    • Avoid direct contact with stems or leaves

  • Post-Application

    • Rake gently into top 1–2 inches of soil

    • Water thoroughly to activate nutrients

🌱 Ideal Soil Conditions

FactorIdeal Condition
Soil pH6.0–7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Soil TypeLoamy or sandy loam; well-drained
MoistureConsistently moist but not soggy; allow topsoil to dry slightly between waterings
Organic MatterAdd compost to improve structure, retention, and microbial activity

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