Rock Garden Repotting Set

Repotting in eight steps

1. Choose the plants and position

   First establish your plants’ light, moisture and soil-reaction needs. This compost is intended for suitable dry-site species; acid-loving or consistently moisture-dependent specialists may need a different growing medium. Where possible, repot during a suitable growth period. Spring or early autumn suit many hardy species, but the particular plant remains the guide.

2. Prepare the trough or pot

   Choose a container with clear drainage holes and sufficient root space. The fresh compost required is the space beside and beneath the root ball, not simply a function of plant height. Allow for the eventual spread of cushions and rosettes. Leave enough space so vigorous neighbours do not cover slow-growing plants.

3. Provide free drainage

   These eight steps cover repotting into a container. If drainage material or water-permeable fleece is used, it must not block the drainage holes. An extra layer does not guarantee protection against waterlogging. Position the trough so water can drain freely; do not leave standing water in a closed outer pot.

4. Ease the plant out gently

   Loosen the old pot carefully and support the root ball. Do not pull on flower stalks, shoot tips or individual rosettes. Preserve healthy roots where possible. Assess severely damaged or rotting roots separately; routine root cutting is not a general step for every rock garden plant.

5. Set the root-ball level

   Add enough compost and place the root ball. Retain its original surface level; do not bury rosette centres, shoot bases or sensitive crowns more deeply. Leave a little room below the rim for watering. Decorative stones must not crush the plant or make the root ball unstable.

6. Fill the gaps

   Work the compost gently around the root ball and close larger gaps by firming lightly. Do not compact it hard. If adding a mineral top-dressing, keep living plant parts clear. Top-dressing changes neither the required planting depth nor the species’ water needs.

7. Water according to the plant

   For newly planted, intact root balls, water the fresh compost carefully and let excess water drain. Choose timing and amount for the species and root condition. Do not flood every species indiscriminately or let every plant dry out completely afterwards. For sensitive, injured succulent roots, follow that plant’s specific guidance.

8. Check aftercare and nutrients

   After watering, correct small settled areas without burying plant bases. Check free drainage and stability. Check moisture more frequently during establishment. The compost already has declared nutrients; plan further feeding according to actual need.

Prepare the fertiliser separately

Shake well before use. One capful equals 5 ml according to the label. Never apply undiluted; official advisory recommendations take precedence.

1. Shake

   Shake the concentrate before use.

2. Prepare water

   Pour the required amount of water into a suitable container.

3. Select strength

   Use standard 100%, young plants 50%, or seedlings with leaves 20% of the basic dilution. Concentration does not determine the watering volume needed.

4. Measure concentrate

   Measure the calculated amount accurately with a suitable measuring aid.

5. Mix

   Add the concentrate to the water and mix evenly.

6. Apply as needed

   Feed the already moist root ball when nutrients are needed; do not overwater using a rigid water volume.

Do not mix the entire bottle into the bag. The compost is ready to use; dilute the concentrate separately with water.

250 ml liquid fertiliser

NPK 2.8 + 4.0 + 5.4

Product pH: 6.5. This describes the concentrate, not the resulting soil pH.

• 2.8% total nitrogen (N), comprising 0.65% nitrate nitrogen, 0.35% ammoniacal nitrogen and 1.80% urea nitrogen.
• 4.0% water-soluble phosphate (P₂O₅).
• 5.4% water-soluble potassium oxide (K₂O).
• 0.005% water-soluble boron (B).
• 0.002% water-soluble copper (Cu), as EDTA chelate.
• 0.010% water-soluble iron (Fe), as EDTA chelate.
• 0.006% water-soluble manganese (Mn), as EDTA chelate.
• 0.0005% water-soluble molybdenum (Mo).
• 0.002% water-soluble zinc (Zn), as EDTA chelate.

10 litres of compost: ingredients

Rock material, organic ingredients and clay.

The mix contains rock material, slightly to strongly decomposed raised-bog peat (H3–H8), plant materials from landscaping and forestry, raw clay and calcium carbonate.

The compost contains peat. Individual rock types are not itemised on the label. Growing-medium structure and drainage at the planting site work together; mineral-rich compost still needs a free outlet.

Declared growing-medium values

Label composition, pH, salt and nutrients.

Nutrient contents apply when the manufacturer places the product on the market and may vary naturally. After storage, check nutrients before use if necessary.

• 60% rock material as a declared ingredient.
• Organic matter: 10% of fresh mass.
• pH (CaCl₂): 6.2.
• Salt content (KCl): 1.5 g/l.
• Nitrogen (N): 50 mg/l (CaCl₂).
• Phosphate (P₂O₅): 120 mg/l (CAL).
• Potassium oxide (K₂O): 300 mg/l (CAL).
• Magnesium (Mg): 100 mg/l (CaCl₂).
• Sulphur (S): 100 mg/l (CaCl₂).

Plant profile and care calendar

Buy the components separately

• Rock Garden Fertiliser
• Rock Garden Compost

Fertiliser

• Shake before use. Never apply undiluted.
• Feed the pre-moistened root zone or spray foliage. Avoid open flowers.
• Preferably use low-lime water or rainwater at 15–25°C.
• Do not apply in direct sunlight, below 5°C or above 30°C.
• Keep out of reach of children and animals.

Dry and dark · above 8°C to no more than 38°C

Store in a dry, dark place above 8°C and at no more than 38°C. Keep out of reach of children and animals.

Compost

Keep out of reach of children and pets. Not for consumption.

Avoid creating dust when filling containers. Wash your hands after use.

Store sheltered from weather and direct sun.

Store sheltered from the weather and protect from drying out, waterlogging and direct sunlight.

Seal opened bags tightly and use the contents as soon as possible.