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Suitable for
Osmocote® Native Gardens is suitable for plants in the Proteaceae family and other phosphorus-sensitive plants including
- Grevillea
- Banksia
- Hakea
- Protea
- Leucodendron
- Leucospermum
- Boronia
- Acacia boormanii
- Staghorn
Use Osmocote® All Purpose to fertilise popular Australian native plants that are not phosphorous-sensitive, such as Eucalypts (gums), Callistemon and Melaleuca.
When to use
The best time to apply Osmocote® Plus TE Native Gardens is in spring and late summer.
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Quick facts
Osmocote® Native Gardens is a complete nutrition package with a NPK of 17.9 : 0.8 : 7.3 and contains additional nutrients including .
- Iron; and
- added trace elements and minerals that are specifically suited to this plant group
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How Osmocote® Native Gardens works
This controlled release fertiliser contains all the nutrients needed for healthy plant growth. The nutrients are released according to temperature – more when it’s warm , when plants are growing well, less when it’s cold.
How to use
Using the rate recommended on the container, sprinkle the Osmocote® Native Gardens around the dripline.
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, 1kg and 2kg tubs.
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