Give your acid-loving plants the specialized nutrition they need to thrive with Jack's Classic® Acid Special 17-6-6 Fertilizer. This professional-grade, water-soluble formula is specifically designed to help maintain lower soil pH levels while delivering essential nutrients that promote deep green foliage, vigorous growth, and improved plant health.
Formulated for plants that prefer acidic soil conditions, Jack's Classic Acid Special is ideal for azaleas, rhododendrons, hydrangeas, blueberries, camellias, citrus trees, hollies, pines, spruces, and other acid-loving ornamentals. The unique blend of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, iron, and sulfur helps correct common nutrient deficiencies while encouraging lush, healthy growth throughout the growing season.
Why Gardeners Choose Jack's Classic Acid Special
- Specially formulated for acid-loving plants and shrubs
- Helps maintain lower soil pH for optimal nutrient uptake
- High nitrogen content supports vigorous vegetative growth
- Enhanced iron and sulfur levels help prevent yellowing leaves (chlorosis)
- Promotes rich green foliage and healthier root systems
- Water-soluble formula delivers nutrients quickly and efficiently
- Suitable for both soil drench and foliar feeding applications
- Professional-grade fertilizer trusted by gardeners and landscapers
Perfect for Acid-Loving Plants
Many popular landscape plants struggle when soil pH becomes too alkaline, making it difficult for roots to absorb essential nutrients. Jack's Classic Acid Special helps create a more favorable growing environment by supplying nutrients that acid-loving plants require for healthy development.
Ideal for:
- Azaleas
- Rhododendrons
- Hydrangeas
- Blueberries
- Camellias
- Citrus Trees
- Holly
- Pine Trees
- Spruce Trees
- Other Acid-Loving Ornamentals
Helps Correct Iron Deficiency & Leaf Yellowing
The elevated iron and sulfur content helps combat chlorosis, a common condition that causes leaves to yellow while veins remain green. By improving nutrient availability and supporting proper plant metabolism, Jack's Classic Acid Special encourages vibrant green foliage and stronger overall growth.
Excellent for Foundation Plantings
Homes with concrete foundations, sidewalks, and driveways can gradually raise surrounding soil pH due to limestone leaching. This can create challenges for acid-loving plants growing nearby. Jack's Classic Acid Special is an excellent solution for maintaining healthy growth in these difficult planting environments.
Application Instructions
Soil Drench
Mix 1 tablespoon of fertilizer per gallon of water and thoroughly saturate the soil within the plant's drip line.
Foliar Feeding
Mix according to label directions and spray directly onto plant foliage for rapid nutrient absorption and quick correction of nutrient deficiencies.
For best results, apply regularly during the active growing season.
Key Nutrient Analysis
- Nitrogen (N): 17%
- Available Phosphate (P₂O₅): 6%
- Soluble Potash (K₂O): 6%
Ideal For
- Acid-Loving Plants
- Flowering Shrubs
- Blueberries & Berry Bushes
- Citrus Trees
- Hydrangeas
- Foundation Plantings
- Evergreen Trees & Shrubs
- Landscape Beds
- Container Gardens
Pro Growing Tip
For blue hydrangea varieties, maintaining acidic soil conditions is essential for producing vibrant blue blooms. Regular applications of Jack's Classic Acid Special can help support healthy growth while encouraging the soil conditions needed for optimal flower color.
