How to Fertilize a Pink Bower Vine Plant
Whether you're a novice gardener or a green thumb master, climbing perennials are a beautiful addition to your yard that require minimal care. One such beauty for warmer climates is Pink Bower Vine, or Pandorea. Originally from Australia, it is easily identifiable, with pink, red-throated flowers that resemble trumpets and bloom in warmer months. This climbing evergreen can reach 20 to 30 feet tall and spreads easily. Climbing vines can live 20 years; however, the soil that feeds them may lose the ability to provide proper nutrients. Fertilizing your Pink Bower Vine each spring should keep it thriving. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- A commercial "5-10-10" fertilizer, preferably organic (5% nitrogen, 10% phosphorous, 10% potassium).
Instructions
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Fertilizing a Pink Bower Vine
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Decide whether you want to use a pre-mixed liquid or granular fertilizer on your plants. This is basically a matter of preference, as studies have shown both are equally effective in feeding plants. Some gardeners argue that liquid fertilizer works more quickly, but requires more frequent applications. However, you will apply water to the granular fertilizer, which places it on equal footing with a liquid fertilizer.
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Read the directions carefully, even if you have used a fertilizer before. Some fertilizers cause damage if they touch any part of the plant, so you'll want to make sure you know exactly where to apply the chosen fertilizer.
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Apply the fertilizer according to the manufacturer's directions, which is usually directly on the ground above the root system.
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If a granular fertilizer is used, distribute the product per the manufacturer's directions around the plant, and water thoroughly. This allows the fertilizer to reach the roots.
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Tips & Warnings
Commercial fertilizers can be purchased at any garden center or online.
Cost may be a factor in determining whether you use a pre-mixed liquid fertilizer, or a granular fertilizer. The latter may be less expensive as you are mixing it with water - typically, you're getting more fertilizer for the same or lesser cost than with a pre-mixed liquid.
Some gardeners recommend a 20-10-10 fertilizer in the spring, followed by a 5-10-10 once in the later summer months for optimal growth.
Do not apply more fertilizer than recommended by the manufacturer to avoid damaging the plant or root ball.
A liquid fertilizers will not require immediate watering, and should not be used if rain is imminent.
