Down To Earth Rose & Flower Mix 4-8-4 Organic Fertilizer - 5 lb - OMRI Listed

Blend Formulated for Bulbs, Annuals, and Perennial Blooms, 5lb

Flowering plants don't just need nitrogen for green growth; they need enough phosphorus to set blooms and enough potassium and trace elements to keep the whole plant healthy through a long flowering season. Down to Earth Rose & Flower Mix 4-8-4 leans its NPK toward phosphorus specifically for that reason, rounding it out with potassium and trace elements for bulbs, annuals, and perennials.

This 5lb bag suits home gardeners feeding rose beds, bulb plantings, or mixed annual and perennial flower beds across a season.

Key Features & Benefits

• Phosphorus-forward 4-8-4 NPK — leans toward phosphorus specifically to support bloom development over straight vegetative growth.
• OMRI Listed — approved under certified organic growing standards.
• Potassium and trace elements — rounds out the phosphorus-forward ratio to support healthy plant stock through a long bloom season.
• Suited to bulbs, annuals, and perennials — covers the range of flowering plant types most home flower gardens contain.

Who Should Use This

Gardeners growing roses, bulbs, annuals, or perennials who want a bloom-forward feed rather than a general vegetable or all-purpose blend are the right fit for Rose & Flower Mix.

About Down To Earth

Down To Earth formulates bloom-specific blends like Rose & Flower Mix alongside its broader organic fertilizer catalog, built from natural ingredient sources since the company's 1977 founding in Eugene, Oregon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is this blend higher in phosphorus than nitrogen?

Blooming plants need phosphorus to set flowers in a way straight nitrogen doesn't support, so the 4-8-4 ratio leans that direction on purpose rather than favoring vegetative green growth. Potassium and trace elements round it out to keep the whole plant healthy through a long flowering stretch.

When should Rose & Flower Mix be applied for the best bloom?

Applying it as flowering plants are actively growing and heading into bud set typically gets the most benefit from the phosphorus-forward ratio. Follow current label directions for a specific reapplication schedule across the flowering season.

Is Rose & Flower Mix 4-8-4 OMRI Listed?

Yes, it's OMRI Listed for certified organic flower and bulb production. Check the listing on your package against your certifier's current standards before relying on it for certified beds.

What flowering plants is this mix suited for?

It's labeled for bulbs, annuals, and perennials for a long season of flowering, which covers most plant types found in a typical rose or flower bed. Roses specifically benefit from the phosphorus-forward profile during their repeat bloom cycles.