High-Phosphorus Rose Formula

Best Rose Fertilizer (10-20-15): High Phosphorus for Maximum Blooms, Vibrant Color & Strong Canes Buy on Old Cobblers Farm

Roses are heavy feeders that demand more phosphorus than most garden plants. This 10-20-15 delivers double the P relative to nitrogen — fueling non-stop bloom production, intense petal color, and vigorous cane development all season long.

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Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Growth Roses Fertilizer

by Conventional Fertilizer — Littleton, NH

10-20-15
N-P-K Ratio
"The purpose-built rose formula with 20% phosphorus for maximum flower bud initiation, 15% potassium for cane strength and disease resistance, and 10% nitrogen for healthy foliage — the complete package for serious rose growers."
20%
Phosphorus (P₂O₅)
15%
Potassium (K₂O)
22
Max Bushes / 5 lb bag
4 Sizes
5, 10, 15, 20 lbs
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20% Phosphorus for Maximum Blooms

Double the phosphorus of a balanced fertilizer. P drives flower bud formation, petal count, and continuous rebloom in hybrid teas, floribundas, and all repeat-blooming roses.

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Intense Petal Color

Phosphorus fuels the pigment pathways that create deep reds, vibrant pinks, rich yellows, and saturated purples. More P = more vivid, show-quality blooms.

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15% Potassium for Strong Canes

Potassium strengthens cell walls in canes and stems, improves winter hardiness, and enhances natural disease resistance against black spot and powdery mildew.

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10% Nitrogen for Healthy Foliage

Enough nitrogen to maintain dark green, glossy foliage without pushing excessive vegetative growth that delays flowering or attracts pests.

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6–22 Bushes Per Bag

At ½ cup for miniatures to 2 cups for large shrub roses, one 5 lb bag feeds 6–22 plants per application. Reapply every 4–6 weeks.

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Season-Long Feeding Program

Start after spring pruning, feed every 4–6 weeks through summer, and stop 6 weeks before first frost. Simple, consistent schedule for maximum performance.

All Rose Types

Hybrid teas, floribundas, grandifloras, climbers, shrub roses, miniatures, Knockouts, David Austins — every rose variety benefits from this high-P formula.

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NPK Ratio10-20-15
Item FormGranular
Coverage~6–22 rose bushes per 5 lb bag
CategoryConventional Fertilizer
TypeFlower & Garden
Sizes5 lb | 10 lb | 15 lb | 20 lb
NPK10-20-15
Nitrogen10%
Phosphorus20% available phosphate
Potassium15% soluble potash
FormGranular
Rate½–2 cups / plant
MethodSide-dress at drip line
FrequencyEvery 4–6 weeks
Sizes5, 10, 15, 20 lb bags
Best ForAll rose types — hybrid tea, floribunda, climber, shrub, miniature
What We Love
20% phosphorus — highest bloom-boosting P in the specialty line
15% potassium for cane strength and disease resistance
Per-plant dosing — simple ½ to 2 cup application
Works for all rose types from miniatures to climbing
Season-long 4–6 week feeding program
Worth Noting
High P — check local phosphorus restrictions near waterways
Granular only — no liquid option for foliar feeding
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Available in 5 lb | 10 lb | 15 lb | 20 lb
Feature Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Growth Roses Fertilizer Old Cobblers Farm Rose-Tone Organic Espoma Water Soluble Rose Food Miracle-Gro All-in-One Rose & Flower BioAdvanced Rose Plant Food Vigoro Rose Plant Food Expert Gardener Total Advantage Rose/Flower Dr. Earth Rose & Flower Spikes Jobe's Morbloom (Fish based) Alaska Shake 'n Feed Rose/Bloom Miracle-Gro Tiger Bloom FoxFarm
NPK 10-20-15 4-3-2 18-24-16 6-9-6 12-6-10 12-6-10 4-6-2 8-12-4 10-10-0 12-4-8 2-8-4
Form Granular
Coverage ~6–22 rose bushes per 5 lb bag Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed
Price / Size 5 lb | 10 lb | 15 lb | 20 lb $8.99 $8.28 $21.96 $10.97 $5.97 $12.99 $10.99 $9.98 $20.97 $22.50
Our Take The purpose-built rose formula with 20% phosphorus for maximum flow...
The Competition

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All-in-One Rose & Flower

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by Expert Gardener
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Total Advantage Rose/Flower

by Dr. Earth
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N-P-K
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Price$12.99

Rose & Flower Spikes

by Jobe's
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N-P-K
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Price$10.99

Morbloom (Fish based)

by Alaska
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N-P-K
Sizes32 oz
Price$9.98

Shake 'n Feed Rose/Bloom

by Miracle-Gro
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Price$20.97

Tiger Bloom

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Price$22.50

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20% Phosphorus for Maximum Blooms

Double the phosphorus of a balanced fertilizer. P drives flower bud formation, petal count, and continuous rebloom in hybrid teas, floribundas, and all repeat-blooming roses.

🎨

Intense Petal Color

Phosphorus fuels the pigment pathways that create deep reds, vibrant pinks, rich yellows, and saturated purples. More P = more vivid, show-quality blooms.

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15% Potassium for Strong Canes

Potassium strengthens cell walls in canes and stems, improves winter hardiness, and enhances natural disease resistance against black spot and powdery mildew.

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10% Nitrogen for Healthy Foliage

Enough nitrogen to maintain dark green, glossy foliage without pushing excessive vegetative growth that delays flowering or attracts pests.

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