Specially developed to promote strong and healthy growth in rosebushes and shrubs. Helps the plant absorb nutrients and develop strong roots. With nitrogen for balanced development, and iron and magnesium to prevent premature leaf drop. Simply scatter the granules on the soil, then lightly hoe and water.1kg box.CAUTION: Please read all instructions carefully before handling, storing or opening, and take care when lifting heavy objects.
An organic-based feed with added iron for use with acid loving plants including Heathers, Conifers, Magnolias, Skimmias, Camelias, Berberis, Hydrangeas, Raspberries and blueberries. This fertiliser is ideal for ericaceous plants, helping them to thrive in both neutral and acid soils, producing bigger blooms, greener leaves and robust plants. In alkaline soils or where hard water is used for irrigation, yellowing of the leaves may occur caused by lack of available iron, and this feed will help alleviate the problem. Newly planted azaleas and Rhododendrons can benefit from a light dressing of fertiliser in early March after flowering. Make sure that you keep them regularly watered during the first two growing seasons to help plant establishment. Application rate: Note 1 small gloved handful contains approx. 30g For established plants Sprinkle pellets evenly at the base of the plant at a rate of 30g per square metre and lightly incorporate into the soil - watering if the soil is dry.Feed twice during the year, with the first application in March or April when growth starts and the second at first flowering. For new plantsSprinkle pellets evenly at the base of the plant at a rate of 30g per square metre and light incorporate into the soil - watering if the soil is dry. For Chalky/Alkaline soils Plants grown in these soils will typically develop yellow leaves, especially between veins. By adding Vitax Azalea, Rhododendron and Shrub fertiliser along with additional soil supplements to acidify the soil, plants will be provided with essential nutrients.
Vitax Tree & Shrub Planting Feed contains all the vital plant foods in a natural, organic form for the best possible start when planting trees and shrubs. The recipe of perfectly balanced nutrients are ideal when planting both bare-root plants and potted speciments. This specially formulated feed also contains mycorrhizal fungi and a range of bio stimulants to promote vigorous root growth which in turn helps plants to establish much more effectively. Directions for use Note 1 gloved hand is approximately 30g Apply evenly to soil at the rates recommended when the soil is moist. Planting trees and shrubsFor 15-20cm containers take 60g feed and sprinkle past into the bottom of the planting hole and lightly fork it in. Mix the rest of the feed with the soil taken from the hole and then backfill around the plant. For larger containers, use 60g feed in the hole and 60g for mixing with the soil for backfilling. Feeding established plantsIn March, apply 60g for plants up to 60cm (2ft), 120g for plants up to 120cm (4ft) and 180g for standard trees. Spread the feed evenly into the soil below the canopy. Repeat late June-early July. For apples, pears and plums apply 175g per square metre.For Currants, Gooseberries and Raspberries apply 140g per square meter.For roses, apply 140g per square metre.
If you are looking for a simple to grow, low maintenance collection to brighten up those dull mid Winter days after Chrostmas, look no further than this fabulous Winter flowering shrub collection - where all the flowers are fragrant too for extra enjoyment. Each colelction incldues one plant each of: Sarcococca (Christmas Box) - a lovely little evergreen shrub with sweet smelling white to cream firework explosion flowers from December to March. Reaches 1.5M tall x 1M spread, Viburnum bodnantense 'Chales Lamont' - very scented pale rose pink flowers emerge on bare stems from November to March on this larger easy shrub. Reaches 2M tall x 2M spread. Chimonanthus praecox (Wintersweet) - beautiful sulphur yellow flowers, with central burgundy detailing, borne on bare stems Jnauary to March on established plants - reaches 2.5M tall x 2.5M spread. All are very tough and hardy, and easy care, perfect for sunny bright mixed shrub borders. or grow them in larger pots, so you can bring them close to the house in Winter flower, so you can enjoy their delightful fragrance to the max.