- Top Choice for Acid-Loving Plants: Azaleas, Rhododendrons, Camellias
- Promotes Deep Green Color & Larger Blooms
- 100% Natural & Organic Formula
- Long-Lasting Slow-Release Nutrients
- Includes Elemental Sulfur for Soil Acidification
- Safe for People, Pets & the Environment
Holly-tone is the original plant food for all acid-loving plants! It’s a rich blend of the finest natural & organic ingredients and enhanced with humates & beneficial microbes. No sludges or fillers are ever used. And because it’s made in our state-of-the-art, solar-powered manufacturing facility, consistency and quality are guaranteed.
For Use On
Suitable for use on all acid-loving plants, trees, and shrubs, including:
Amaryllis | Inkberry |
Andromeda | Juniper |
Aster | Leucothoe |
Azalea | Lily-of-the-Valley |
Bayberry | Lupine |
Bleeding Heart | Magnolia |
Blueberry | Marigold |
Camellia | Mountain Ash |
Dogwood | Mountain Laurel |
Evergreens | Oak |
Ferns | Pachysandra |
Fir | Phlox |
Gardenia | Pieris |
Heath | Pine |
Heather | Raspberry |
Hemlock | Rhododendron |
Holly | Spruce |
Huckleberry | Strawberries |
Hydrangea | Wood-sorrel |
Note: Arborvitae and Boxwood do not require acidic soils. For these, we recommend Plant-tone.
When To Use
- Spring: Feed in early spring.
- Late Fall: Apply at half the spring rate.
- Blooming Evergreens (e.g., azaleas, rhododendrons): Feed in early spring when blooms begin to show color.
- Berry Crops: Feed twice—early spring and late spring (45-60 days apart).
Caution: Do not apply fertilizer to frozen soils.
How Much To Use
Trees: Use 1 lb. of Holly-tone per inch of trunk diameter. For trunks 3 inches or larger, triple the amount.
Shrubs: Apply 1 cup per foot of drip line diameter. For drip lines 3 feet or larger, double the amount.
Beds
- New Beds: Mix 10 lbs. per 100 sq. ft. into the top 4-5 inches of soil.
- Established Beds: Use 5 lbs. per 100 sq. ft.
Potted Plants
- New Plants: Mix 2 cups per cubic foot of soil (1.5 tbsp. per quart).
- Established Plants: Sprinkle 1 tsp. per 3 inches of pot diameter around the outer edge, then water thoroughly.
How To Apply
For Shrubs: Sprinkle the recommended amount around the drip line and water thoroughly. If mulched, remove the mulch temporarily or double the application rate on top of the mulch.
For Trees: Dig 3" wide holes, 12-18" deep and 2-3' apart, around the drip line. Divide the Holly-tone evenly among the holes, backfill with soil, and water thoroughly.
Specs
Available in 4, 8, 18, 27, 36, and 50 lb. bags
1 lb. equals approximately 3 cups
- SKU:
- 081303123-PR
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