Finding 25-5-30 Fertilizer for Hydrangeas: Use Holly-Tone Instead

A gardener sought 25-5-30 fertilizer for hydrangeas, couldn't find it.

That Ratio Doesn't Exist Retail

25-5-30 is a turf/agricultural formulation. Not sold for ornamentals.

What Hydrangeas Actually Need

• Acid soil (pH 5.0–5.5) for blue flowers.
• Balanced nutrition with micros.
• Low phosphorus (high P ties up aluminum needed for blue color).

Recommended: Espoma Holly-Tone (4-3-4)

• Organic, slow-release.
• Acidifies soil (contains sulfur).
• Feeds microbes, builds soil health.
• Safe, non-burning.
• Apply spring & fall per label.

Alternatives

• Espoma Soil Acidifier (pure sulfur) + compost.
• Mir-Acid (water-soluble) for quick pH drop.
• Cottonseed meal (6-2-1) – organic, acidifying.

Resource

Yardener product guide: Holly-Tone info

Forget 25-5-30. Use Holly-Tone. It's what hydrangeas want.