GARDENWORKS Rhododendron & Azalea Food 10-8-6

• Excellent nourishment for maintaining the low pH levels required by acid-loving plants.
• A balanced formulation designed specifically for rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias, heather, and other acid loving plants to ensure optimum flowering.

WHEN TO USE:

• Fertilize early in the spring before blossoms appear. 
• Repeat application immediately after blooming.

HOW TO USE

AMOUNT TO USE:

• Determine the size of your plant and calculate the area the plant occupies.
• Measure the area under the plant to the outmost leaves or the dripline.
• Multiply the length (dripline to dripline) by the width (dripline to dripline) to get the area in square meters (m²). This is the root zone where fertilizer is required.
• Measure the amount of fertilizer for the size of your plant (1 large handful = about 50g).
• Small Plant (25-50cm tall) 50g/m² 
  Medium Plant (50cm-1m) 100g/m² 
  Large Plant (1-2m) 150g/m².

FEED:

• Apply the specific amount of fertilizer in a circle around each plant starting about 30cm (12”) from the stem.
• Work fertilizer into the soil, taking care not to disturb the roots. Water well.

TIPS:

• Sun tolerance differs between species and varieties. Ideal location is some sun with the filtered shade of tall trees.
• Plants are shallow rooted and should not be cultivated. Use mulches to control weeds, conserve moisture, and keep the soil surface cool, (especially in the summer).
• These acid-loving plants prefer porous, well drained soil that is rich in organic matter (such as peat moss).
• For new plants, dig a hole twice the width and depth of the root ball, refill below and around the plant with peat moss or soil amendment. Be sure to plant with the top of the root ball slightly above soil level. Firm peat moss around the roots, cover with soil, and water well.