Nelson Plant Food NutriStar 9-13-11 for Azaleas, Camellias & Acid-Loving Plants — 4 lb

Nelson Plant Food NutriStar 9-13-11 is engineered for acid-loving plants that thrive in lower pH soils. This 4 lb bag blends organic and synthetic nutrients to support azaleas, camellias, gardenias, and other varieties that flourish in acidic environments. Expect a balanced feeding that both nourishes roots and enhances overall vitality, with a focus on steady, long-lasting nutrition rather than quick fixes.

What NutriStar Delivers

• Lower soil pH factor through four acidifying sources, creating a friendlier environment for sensitive ornamentals.
• Three nitrogen sources provide green growth while helping to avoid root burn during feeding.
• Three iron sources support vibrant, deep green foliage and healthier shoots.
• Cottonseed meal adds slow, steady feed for sustained nutrition between applications.

Ideal Uses and Settings

Designed for both in-ground beds and container plantings, NutriStar supports a broad range of acid-loving ornamentals. It is especially suited for azaleas, camellias, gardenias, magnolias, jasmines, hydrangeas, caladiums, and flowering shrubs that often perform best with an acidic soil environment.

• For in-ground gardens and patio planters alike, with optimal use in acidic soil conditions.
• Great for encouraging flowering, strong stems, and lush, deep-green leaves in compatible species.

How to Use and Timing

Apply at the beginning of spring and then every other month during the growing season. NutriStar is designed to work with your soil biology to provide nourishment at the right time, helping plants look healthier with each season.

What You May Notice

• Improved tolerance to dry spells and a more robust blooming habit in flowering acid lovers.
• Deeper green foliage and stronger overall vigor as the soil biology is fed over time.
• Longer-lasting feeding cycles due to the mix of slow-release nutrients and iron sources.

Why choose Nelson Plant Food? A trusted name in horticulture for over 30 years, NutriStar and ColorStar products are crafted to be horticulturally correct for each plant type, with extensive research guiding formulation and application. This blend aims to support healthier, more beautiful acid-loving plants through thoughtful, science-backed nutrition.