Do you know how Osmocote works?
Suitable for shrubs including
- camellia
- azalea
- rhododendron
- gardenia
- daphne
Not suited to Australian native plants that are phosphorus-sensitive.
Use Osmocote® Native Gardens instead.
When to use
An application of Osmocote® Azaleas, Camellias & Rhododendrons lasts for 6 months. It is best applied in spring and again in autumn.
How Osmocote® Azaleas, Camellias & Rhododendrons works
The nutrients are released according to temperature – more when it’s warm and plants are growing well, less when it’s cold.
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Quick facts
This complete fertiliser contains NPK of 16.0:3.5:10.0 and additional nutrients including
- 2.4% sulphur
- 1.2% magnesium
- a range of essential trace elements
Note that the sulphur helps to acidify the soil.
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How to use
Using the rate recommended on the container, sprinkle the Osmocote® Azaleas, Camellias & Rhododendrons around the dripline and outwards.
Add also to potting mix and to soil at planting time.
Refer to how to apply Osmocote® and to our notes on planting & fertilising.
Sizes
Available in 500g, 700g, 1.2kg tubs.
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