what can i put on flower's to grow nice and colorful?

Answer 1

SEASONAL COLOR, CARE & MANAGEMENT:
BY: Don C. Wilkerson, Ph.D., Professor & Extension Horticulturist
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/extension/homelandscape/annual.html

Answer 2

To increase the number of blooms, look for a fertilizer with a high middle number - that the phosphate. Example: 10-35-10. There are many different brands, so shop around.

To play with the brightness of the bloom? Consider:
-Epson Salt - it adds the magnesium and can brighten all colors, particularly blues
-Iron - can brighten reds especially.

Also, for some flowers, once you cut them, add a large amount of food-colouring to the water. The color will absorb into the flower. Carnations in particular are famous for this. Florists often use a sugar-based dye to spray flowers with to get completely unnatural colors. Example - there's no such thing as a blue rose, but with the magic of dye, you can find them in some floral shops.

Answer 3

Look for a fertilizer that which has a middle number that is the highest. The first number is for Nitrogen, which is mostly for leaf growth, the second is Phosphorus, which helps with flower production and root development, the last number on the package is Potassium (for stem rigidity and fruit development),it is the nutrient we know the least about, and effects the over all vigor of the plant.

Use the fertilizer as directed on the label. Water soluble fertilizers (those mixed with water) have the quickest effect and in most cases would be the best for annuals.

I have a personal fav. FERTI-LOME 'Rooting and Blooming'. It is available at independent garden centers. Again, whichever you choose should be strong in Phosphorus.

Good luck-

Answer 4

You can use a few different types of fertilisers to help with your flowering plants, firstly prepare your soil so that it has good drainage by adding some kind of compost. You can then add either a animal based fertiliser to the soil, like blood and bone, or a pelleted form of chicken manure to boost the soil with nutrient, if you prefer you could also use a slow release fertiliser to that are specific to the type of plants you are growing.(eg, annuals/perennials, shrubs. roses etc)Most last from 6-12mths so are a good buy.
This you must scratch into the surface of the soil and water to start them working.
Then if you like you can use a liquid fertiliser say every fortnight, most are safe on leaves of plants. There are many available on the market but Bloom booster is a good one for your annuals or perennials.
Beware not to water in the heat of the day as you may burn your plants, early morning is best, if possible so they have time to dry as the days goes on, as keeping them too wet can cause problems like powdery mildew.

Answer 5

Banana peels are a great naturla source of potassium which makes flowers bloom Juts cut up or place full peels at the base of the plant---in contact with the soil.

Answer 6

Miracle_Gro Bloom Booster works to fertilize the flowers and create bigger, colorful blooms.

Answer 7

Miracle Grow and also spray them with a watery mist. Use a spray bottle indoors and the garden hose outdoors. Spray bottles are in the garden department of most stores.

Answer 8

If you want your flowers to do best, plant them ALL in partial shade no matter what it says on the planting instructions. Some say you can plant in full sun but they always do much better in partial shade. About the only plant I ever got to do well in full sun is Geraniums.

Answer 9

when you first plant them, go with a 20-20-20 or 14-14-14....then when you want blooms and more blooms, go with BR61 or something with a very high 2nd number which is phosphorous...which really makes it bloom...unless you need specialty feritilizers for hibiscus, roses, etc......