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Fertilize new hydrangea
we are putting in a new Everlasting Revolution Hydrangea (Macrophylla Hokomareva). Paper work says fertilize with a phosphorous-higher NPK. We have Osmocote Smart Release for Azalea-Camellia-Rhododendron. Is this OK for the hydrangea? Thanks!
Posted by Constance McCabe on May 17, 2018
Marianne's Response
Yes, your new hydrangea will love the Osmocote ACR. Be sure to add some organic matter to the soil and a mulch to keep the roots cool. The first summer your newly planted hydrangea will need more water as it establishes a root system. Keep growing, Marianne Binetti
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