12-6-6 Ornamental Blend: The Best Liquid Fertilizer for Flowering Plants

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Ornamental plants need more than water and sunshine to look their best—especially in the stress of summer. Whether you’re feeding landscape beds, containers, or hanging baskets, 12-6-6 Liquid Ornamental Blend gives your flowers the strength and color they need to shine.

Why Choose 12-6-6?

  • 12% Nitrogen: For deep green foliage and rapid growth
  • 6% Phosphorus: Boosts root health and flower development
  • 6% Potassium: Improves drought tolerance and flower color
  • Plus added micronutrients to support bloom longevity and stem strength

Best Uses for 12-6-6

1. Hanging Baskets

  • Use every 7–10 days
  • Apply early in the day to avoid sunburn
  • Keeps blooms vigorous and foliage dense

2. Flower Beds and Borders

  • Soil drench or hose-end application
  • Alternate with 10-10-10 with Micros every 2–3 weeks
  • Promotes heavy flowering even in poor soil

3. Containers and Potted Ornamentals

  • Use lower dilution rate (1 oz/gallon) to avoid root stress
  • Excellent for annuals like petunias, calibrachoas, zinnias, begonias
  • Prevents midseason nutrient crash common with slow-release fertilizers

4. Shrubs and Perennials

  • Helps establish roots and support lush second blooms
  • Use monthly during peak growth

Tips for Application

  • Shake well before using
  • Water plants before feeding
  • Avoid applying during mid-day heat
  • Foliar feeding works well in the early morning or evening

Combine It for Maximum Impact

  • Rotate with fish emulsion to build soil biology
  • Pair with calcium nitrate to support flower durability
  • Use ammonium sulfate on alkaline soils to improve availability

Results That Speak for Themselves

“My geraniums never looked this good until I switched to 12-6-6. They’re thriving even in 90+ degree heat.”
— Dana P., Arizona

Let the Experts Help

If you’re not sure what your flowers need, just ask. The team at Supply Solutions LLC can walk you through application schedules, pairing suggestions, and product recommendations for your landscape or nursery.

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