Fertilome 3.25# Azalea, Camellia, Rhododendron Food 9-15-13

Give your azaleas, camellias, rhododendrons, and other acid-loving plants the specialized care they deserve with Fertilome Azalea, Camellia, and Rhododendron Food (9-15-13). This balanced, trace element-enriched fertilizer is tailored to meet the unique needs of plants that thrive in acidic soil, ensuring robust growth, lush foliage, and vibrant blooms throughout the year. 

With a carefully formulated NPK ratio and essential nutrients, this fertilizer provides comprehensive support for both existing plants and new plantings.

Key Features

Fertilome Azalea, Camellia, Rhododendron Food is expertly formulated to support the unique needs of acid-loving plants. With a balanced NPK ratio and enriched micronutrients, it promotes healthy growth, vibrant blooms, and overall plant resilience. Designed to optimize acidic soil conditions, this fertilizer ensures your garden thrives with lush foliage and striking flowers.

Balanced NPK Formula (9-15-13)

• 9% Nitrogen (N): Promotes healthy foliage growth, creating a strong framework for blooms.
• 15% Phosphorus (P): Supports root development and enhances flower production, ensuring vibrant and long-lasting blooms.
• 13% Potassium (K): Improves plant resilience, helping plants withstand environmental stresses like drought and cold.

Enriched with Trace Elements

• Contains vital micronutrients like iron, manganese, and sulfur, which are essential for plant health and vibrant foliage.
• Encourages nutrient uptake in acidic soils, optimizing the growing environment for acid-loving plants.

Optimized for Acid-Loving Plants

Specifically formulated to create and maintain the ideal acidic soil conditions that plants like azaleas, camellias, and rhododendrons require.

Benefits of Using Fertilome Azalea, Camellia, Rhododendron Food

There are certain benefits of using Fertilome Azalea, Camellia, Rhododendron:

• Healthier Plants with Vibrant Blooms: The high phosphorus content supports prolific flowering, ensuring your plants produce abundant, vibrant blooms year after year.
• Strong Root Systems: Promotes deep and healthy root development, essential for the long-term vitality of shrubs and perennials.
• Lush, Green Foliage: Nitrogen and trace elements work together to create dense, healthy foliage, enhancing the overall appearance of your garden.
• Year-Round Plant Support: By feeding plants in spring, after blooming, and in the fall, this fertilizer provides comprehensive care through all stages of the growing cycle.
• Easy Application: Simple dosage guidelines make it easy to ensure your plants receive the right amount of nutrients for their specific needs.

How to Use Fertilome Azalea, Camellia, Rhododendron Food

Application Rates

• Use 1/4 cup for each foot of plant height.
• Adjust based on plant size to provide adequate nutrition without overfeeding.

Timing

• Early Spring: Apply at the beginning of the growing season to kickstart growth and prepare for blooming.
• After Blooming: Feed again post-bloom to replenish nutrients and support continued vitality.
• Fall: Apply a final feeding in the fall to help plants prepare for winter and encourage healthy growth in the next season.

Application Method

• Sprinkle the fertilizer evenly around the base of the plant, avoiding direct contact with the trunk or stems.
• Gently mix the fertilizer into the top layer of soil.
• Water thoroughly to activate the nutrients and help them reach the root zone.

Ideal Plants for Fertilome Azalea, Camellia, Rhododendron Food

This fertilizer is specifically formulated for acid-loving plants, including:

• Azaleas: Encourages lush foliage and vibrant blooms in spring.
• Camellias: Supports beautiful, long-lasting flowers and healthy foliage.
• Rhododendrons: Promotes large, colorful blooms and strong, evergreen growth.
• Other Acid-Loving Plants: Blueberries, gardenias, hydrangeas (for blue blooms), hollies, and more.

Why to Choose?

Let's highlight why Fertilome Azalea, Camellia, Rhododendron Food is the best choice:

• Targeted Formula for Acid-Loving Plants: Unlike general-purpose fertilizers, this formula is tailored to the specific needs of acid-loving plants, ensuring optimal results in growth and flowering.
• Trace Element Enrichment: The inclusion of essential micronutrients helps to prevent deficiencies that can cause yellowing leaves or weak growth.
• Comprehensive Care Through the Year: By addressing the nutrient needs of plants during key growth stages, this fertilizer ensures that your garden stays healthy and vibrant year-round.
• Trusted Brand: Ferti-Lome is a trusted name in gardening, known for high-quality products that deliver reliable and consistent results.

Tips for Best Results

• Test Soil pH: Acid-loving plants thrive in soils with a pH of 4.5–6.0. Consider testing your soil and amending it as needed to maintain ideal acidity.
• Watering: Water thoroughly after fertilizing to ensure nutrients reach the root zone. Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
• Mulching: Apply a layer of mulch around the base of plants to conserve moisture, regulate soil temperature, and reduce weed competition.
• Pruning: Prune dead or damaged branches before applying fertilizer to encourage new growth and maintain plant shape.

Environmental Considerations

• The balanced formula minimizes the risk of nutrient runoff, supporting environmentally responsible gardening practices.
• Enriching soil with trace elements improves overall soil health, benefiting the entire garden ecosystem.