Question 1

Why do I need to fertilize my Sweet william?

Accepted Answer

Fertilization is important to the Sweet william for several general reasons. Mainly, fertilization helps Sweet william and other plants by providing key nutrients that help the plant grow both above and below ground. However, the overall fertilization needs for a Sweet william are relatively low.

At times, a Sweet william may survive well without fertilization. However, annual fertilization is can be very beneficial to the Sweet william, as it will help keep the plant alive and may also encourage your Sweet william to create better flowers that last for longer. As such, those interested in helping their Sweet william look its best should keep up with annual fertilization.

Question 2

When should I avoid fertilizing my Sweet william?

Accepted Answer

You should not fertilize your Sweet william during any time of the year except during the late winter and early spring. The low fertilization needs of this plant allow a single annual feeding to suffice. Continuing to fertilize throughout spring, summer, and fall can easily lead to overfertilization and all of the complications that can come with it. The only exception is if you did not fertilize in spring, which means that it is permissible to feed this plant in fall.

Along with refraining from fertilizing for most of the growing season, there is also no reason to fertilize this plant during the winter. In winter, the Sweet william will be in a dormant growth phase, meaning that it does not put forth new growth. With that being the case, fertilization during most of the winter is not advisable.

Question 3

What type of fertilizer does my Sweet william need?

Accepted Answer

Nearly any kind of general-purpose fertilizer with a balanced amount of the three main plant nutrients will work well for a Sweet william. However, there are a few specific nutrient blends that can be even more beneficial. For instance, many gardeners follow the belief that higher volumes of phosphorus make for stronger roots and better flowers. Since Sweet william is a flowering plant, applying a phosphorus-rich fertilizer may be the best approach.

You can use a fertilizer that comes in a granular form or a liquid form as long as there are plenty of nutrients present. Outside of manufactured fertilizers, you can also use more organic means to improve the soil for your Sweet william. Mainly, compost, manure, and similar materials can go a long way towards creating a healthy growing medium for your Sweet william.

Question 4

How do I fertilize my Sweet william?

Accepted Answer

The most common way to fertilize a Sweet william is to apply a granular or pellet fertilizer to the soil around your plant. Remember that the ideal time to fertilize is as the plant is exiting its winter dormant growth phase and entering a phase of active growth. In early spring, wait until the plant begins to send shoots through the soil, and then apply your fertilizer.

Some people may choose to use a liquid fertilizer instead of a granular one. In that case, you should dilute the fertilizer with water before applying it. Regardless of whether you use granular or liquid fertilizer, it is always best to moisten the soil before, during, and after you apply fertilizer.

Question 5

What happens if I fertilize my Sweet william too much?

Accepted Answer

As you care for your Sweet william, recall that this plant does not need a lot of fertilizer each year and will begin to suffer if it receives too much. Firstly, any overfertilized plant runs the risk of fertilizer burn, a condition in which excessive amounts of fertilizer draw nutrients and moisture out of the plant's roots, causing its decline.

Also, overfertilizing a Sweet william is also a way of weakening your plant and making disease far more likely. There is also a potential that overfertilization could cause your Sweet william to flower less or not at all, which is a significant detriment considering the blooms of this plant are what make it so valuable and sought after by so many gardeners.

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