At a glance
Hosta & Garden Fern Compost
Ready-to-use specialist compost · 10 litres
- Use
- hostas and garden ferns
Planting and care by species and cultivar.
- Contents
- 10 litres
- Application
- Ready to use
- Initial nutrition
- Pre-fertilised
For planting and repotting hostas and garden ferns.
Repot with ease
Foliage brings shaded garden corners to life. This ready-to-use compost is intended for hostas and garden ferns as well as other suitable shade perennials. For planting and repotting in beds or suitable containers.
- Choose a suitable shaded position
Identify the fern species or hosta cultivar and allow for its light needs and mature foliage spread.
- Fill around the sides
Fill gaps with compost and firm lightly. Stabilise the plant without heavily compressing the medium.
- Support establishment
After about 4 weeks, feed responsively during active growth. Check root moisture regularly and adapt continued care to species and cultivar.
After about 4 weeks, feed responsively during active growth.
View the complete repotting guideProduct information
ApplicationReady for potting
Foliage brings shaded garden corners to life. This ready-to-use compost is intended for hostas and garden ferns as well as other suitable shade perennials. For planting and repotting in beds or suitable containers.
After about 4 weeks, feed responsively during active growth.
PropertiesProduct characteristics and guidance
High-moor peat (H3–H8), plant materials from forestry, gardening and landscaping, and agriculture, calcium carbonate and calcium ammonium nitrate.
Declared growing-medium valuesThis product’s declaration
Contains boron, copper and zinc in horticulturally relevant amounts. Nutrient values apply when placed on the market, may vary naturally and may require checking before use after storage.
- Organic matter: 35% fresh mass.
- pH (CaCl₂): 5.8.
- Salt content (KCl): 1.5 g/l.
- Nitrogen: 200 mg/l (CaCl₂).
- Phosphate (P₂O₅): 80 mg/l (CAL).
- Potassium oxide (K₂O): 250 mg/l (CAL).
- Magnesium (Mg): 90 mg/l (CaCl₂).
- Sulphur (S): 120 mg/l (CaCl₂).
Root space & plant care
Hosta & Garden Fern Compost in everyday use
Which plant is it for?
Design with suitable plants
Match light and moisture to the fern species or hosta cultivar. Many garden forms prefer shelter from drying midday sun. Do not treat garden ferns like tropical indoor ferns in winter; account for their hardiness and seasonal foliage.
Details & background
Foliage brings shaded garden corners to life. This ready-to-use compost is intended for hostas and garden ferns as well as other suitable shade perennials. For planting and repotting in beds or suitable containers.
Composition & nutrition
For new root space
Ready-to-use compost for hostas and garden ferns. The space around the root ball determines the amount required.
Details & background
See the product information for the full composition and nutrient declaration. Account for the existing nutrient supply before adding further fertiliser.
Repotting in eight steps
Prepare the mix
This texture image belongs to the product. Loosen before filling and firm only lightly around the root ball.
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Choose a suitable shaded position
Identify the fern species or hosta cultivar and allow for its light needs and mature foliage spread.
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Prepare the planting space
Loosen garden soil; choose containers with clear drainage holes. Allow suitable additional root space around the ball.
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Release the root ball gently
Unpot while preserving healthy fine roots. Gently loosen a dense outer root mat without unnecessarily breaking up the ball.
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Loosen the compost
Loosen the ready-to-use medium and add a base layer. Account for existing nutrients rather than automatically adding starter fertiliser.
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Retain the planting level
Position the root-ball surface at its previous level. Do not bury the root collar or crown deeply; leave watering space in containers.
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Fill around the sides
Fill gaps with compost and firm lightly. Stabilise the plant without heavily compressing the medium.
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Water in slowly
Water slowly to settle the compost against the root ball. Allow excess water to drain completely from containers.
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Support establishment
After about 4 weeks, feed responsively during active growth. Check root moisture regularly and adapt continued care to species and cultivar.
Ongoing plant care
Match light and moisture to the fern species or hosta cultivar. Many garden forms prefer shelter from drying midday sun. Do not treat garden ferns like tropical indoor ferns in winter; account for their hardiness and seasonal foliage.
Frequently asked questions
Is this peat-free?
No. The mix contains high-moor peat and the other ingredients listed in the product information.
When should I feed?
After about 4 weeks, feed responsively during active growth.
How much compost do I need?
The space between the existing root ball and the new planting space is decisive. The bag contains 10 litres; the root ball already occupies part of the volume.
What matters in continued care?
Match light and moisture to the fern species or hosta cultivar. Many garden forms prefer shelter from drying midday sun. Do not treat garden ferns like tropical indoor ferns in winter; account for their hardiness and seasonal foliage.
Safety and storage
Safety instructions
Wash your face and hands thoroughly. Use diluted fertiliser promptly and keep it out of water bodies and wastewater.
Product GPSR safety information
A safety PDF is not currently available for this product. Please refer to the product information below and the label.
Storage
Store under cover
Store sheltered from the weather and in the dark. Protect from drying out, excessive wetness and direct sunlight. Seal opened bags tightly and use promptly.