PHC Flower Saver Plus (10 lb bag) is a root zone treatment for landscape plantings designed to improve the health, vigor and stress resistance of most landscape plants. It contains four select species of VA mycorrhizal (VAM) fungi in long-lasting spore form that colonize roots to improve absorption of water and nutrients.
PHC Flower Saver Plus also contains the proprietary stimulant, Colonize to speed root colonization by VAM fungi, as well as Healthy Startfertilizer with beneficial bacteria and soil nutrients.
Requires 6lbs. per 100sq. ft.
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Click Here for a full spec. sheet. PHC Flower Saver Plus inoculants is used as a root zone treatment for ornamental flower beds and gardens to improve the health, vigor and stress resistance of plants. It contains a dry ¿cocktail¿ blend of four selected species of vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhizal (VAM) fungi in long-lasting spore form that colonize and invigorate the roots of all garden flowers, perennials, and plants commonly used in landscape plantings.
Included in the blend is the proprietary stimulant, Colonize which speeds root colonization by VAM fungi. PHC Flower Saver Plus also contains Healthy Start Fertilizer with beneficial rhizosphere bacteria and rich organic soil nutrients. The result is a complete soil treatment for promoting healthy, long lasting flowers.
PHC Flower Saver Plus benefits all VAM plants, foliage plants, vegetables, perennials, bulbs, tubers, herbs, groundcovers, deciduous and broadleaf ornamental grasses and ornamental shrubs. It was designed to:
- Reduce heat and drought stress damage
- Facilitate better survival and growth of new plantings
- Reduce labor and replacement costs
- Result in less dead-heading
Application rates are as follows:FOR NEW FLOWER BEDS AND GARDENS: Prior to planting or seeding, spread PHC Flower Saver Plus over the treated area at a rate of 6 pounds per 100 square feet, and rake or rototill product into the top 2 to 3 inches of soil. At this rate, the product delivers 200 VAM fungal spores per square foot.
| Application | Rate | Method | Coverage |
|---|
| Flower Beds and Gardens | 30 pounds | rototill | 500 sq ft |
| Flower Beds and Gardens | 5 pounds | rototill | 80-85 sq ft |
- 2 cups = 1 pound of PHC Flower Saver Plus
- 2 tablespoons = 1 ounce PHC Flower Saver Plus
FIELD PLANTING OF CONTAINERIZED PLANTS: Measure one ounce of PHC Flower Saver Plus per gallon of container size. Mix product evenly in the backfill in upper 4 to 6 inches of soil around the root ball or plug. Pack lightly and water to saturation. One pound of product contains about 25-30 level tablespoons
BULBS AND INDIVIDUAL BARE ROOT PLANTS: Measure one teaspoon of product per bulb or plant. Mix product with soil in planting hole just below bulb or directly in or around the root zone. For larger plants, base product rate on approximate volume of planting hole using one ounce of product per one gallon container equivalent.
