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TABCOTE hydrangeas pouch in a garden setting

TABCOTE® / Plant nutrition

Hydrangeas

A feed for hydrangeas of every kind: mophead, lacecap, panicle, oakleaf. Low phosphorus so it never fights your bloom color, whichever color you're after.

  • Low-P formulahydrangea feed
  • __ monthsone application
  • 2 / plantdrop at planting
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20 × 5 g pouch · pair with Aluminum Sulfate for blue

The formula

Nutrition for
your plant.

A moderate, low-phosphorus feed supports hydrangeas without interfering with aluminum availability for blue blooms.

  • Moderate nitrogenSupports leaves and new wood without excessive foliage growth.
  • Low phosphorusHelps avoid tying up the aluminum needed for blue flowers.
  • PotassiumSupports stems that carry large flower heads.
  • Magnesium + chelated ironHelps keep leaves green, especially in alkaline soil.
  • Fully coatedBiodegradable coating supplies nutrients steadily from planting.
Formulation notes

100% of the nitrogen is polymer-coated. Coating certified biodegradable (EN 17033). This is a feed only: it does not change bloom color. For blue blooms, add TABCOTE® Aluminum Sulfate.

The right amount

A clear dose.
For every planting.

Two tablets per plant. Want blue? Use this for feeding and Aluminum Sulfate for color.

Your plantingRecommended dose
Hydrangea in the groundAt planting, beside the root ball2 tablets
Potted hydrangeaContainer up to 14 inches1 tablet
Established landscape bushOver 3 ft, push in at the drip line3 tablets
Want it blue?Add the blue-dot pouchAluminum Sulfate

Calculate your quantity

at 2 tablets per plant

Getting started

How to apply.

Three simple steps.
One application.

  1. Step 1

    Select your tablets

    Select the recommended tablet count for your hydrangea.

  2. Step 2

    Place in the soil

    Place beside the root ball, not underneath. For established bushes, place about 2 inches deep at the drip line.

  3. Step 3

    Cover and water

    Backfill and water. Repeat at the interval on your pouch.

Illustrations show the general method. Use the plant-specific placement instructions above.

Your next step

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Keep away from children and pets. Follow the instructions on your product pouch.