Rapid Green Sun and Shade Blend
Best choice for shady lawns. A dark green, fine textured blend that’s soft underfoot.
Description
RAPID GREEN SUN AND SHADE BLEND
- 36% Creeping Red Fescue
- 23% Hard Fescue
- 21% Turf Type Ryegrass
- 20% Kentucky Bluegrass
Premium quality and suitable for shaded locations. Great for under trees or near fences and buildings. With deep, blue-green Kentucky Bluegrass, this lawn establishes quickly and looks high end. Also perfect for oversowing all lawn types.
SIZE 500g, 5kg, 10kg, 20kg
More About Rapid Green Sun and Shade Blend:
A Cool Season lawn blend that includes, Fescues, Perennial Ryegrass and Kentucky Bluegrass. A clever combination including Creeping Red Fescue - one of the most shade tolerant varieties and capable of thriving in limited sunlight. It will establish quickly and will be green all year round with irrigation in summer months.
Key Features:
- Shade Tolerant
- Fine leaf, soft appearance.
- Very deep green colour Autumn, Winter and Spring.
- Needs regular watering in summer months or in extended dry periods
- Ideal for oversowing lawns in Autumn
- Ideal for Home Lawns and Nature Strips
"I recently purchased some of your RAPID GREEN SUN AND SHADE BLEND. Had some good rain periods here at home and with the fertiliser ordered at the same, great results within 6 weeks!" Tim, Hillcrest, QLD.
Key Characteristics:
- Establishment Rate: Very Fast, 7-10 days
- Shade Tolerance: Excellent
- Frost Tolerance: Excellent
- Drought Tolerance: Moderate
- Wear Tolerance: Moderate
- Heat Tolerance: Moderate
Ideal Sowing Times:
- Northern NSW, Queensland, Northern WA, NT: Autumn/Winter/Spring. Additional irrigation required for Summer sowing.
- Victoria/NSW/Western Australia/South Australia/Tasmania: Autumn/Early Winter/Spring. Additional irrigation required for Summer sowing.
Quality Rating: Premium Lawn Surface
Leaf Width
Fine (<3mm)
Sowing Rate:
- New Sowing: 3-4kg per 100m².
- Oversowing: Use half sowing rate.
Sowing, Establishment & Maintenance Tips:
- Optimum Soil Type: Sandy Loam. Ask your local soil supplier for a good quality lawn soil mix.
- Starter Fertiliser: Use KickStart Starter Fertiliser to ensure successful germination.
- Sowing: Follow our Sowing Instructions for best results.
- Watering: For the first 30 days after seeding watering may be necessary 3-4 times a day. For best results seed bed should not be allowed to dry out.
- Watering Requirements: During Summer months we recommend deep watering 2-3 x a week.
- Germination Time: In Optimal Conditions you may see germination in 7-10 days.Note: When sowing out of season this can take longer.
- Mowing: First mow: When well established at around 40-50mm height. Requires regular mowing and maintenance around garden beds and edges.
- Establishment: Allow 2 months for establishment before the onset of Winter in Southern States or before any significantly cooler weather in your location.
- Regular Fertilising: Follow our Fertilising Instructions to ensure your lawn stays healthy throughout the seasons including Autumn and Spring fertilising.
Rapid Green Sun and Shade Blend FAQs
1. When is the best time for sowing Rapid Green Sun and Shade Blend?
Ideally sow in Spring and Autumn when temperatures are moderate, though it’s possible to sow year round in most Australian locations. Germination will be slow in locations with very cold winters due to low soil temperatures. Check our ‘Can I sow this in my Location?’ for specific times and tips.
2. Can I use this blend to oversow my existing lawn?
Rapid Green Sun and Shade Blend is perfect for oversowing any lawn type. In particular this blend is perfect for oversowing Buffalo lawns or any type of warm season lawn that goes into dormancy in Winter. Oversowing with this blend will ensure continuous growth and green colour in locations with very cold winters.
3. Will this stay green all year round?
Yes, however Sun and Shade Blend will require additional irrigation in summer. We recommend deep watering 2-3 times a week. Depending on the severity of the summer heat and if water is unavailable during summer months this is challenging. When irrigation is recommenced and temperatures drop this blend will usually recover well.
RAPID GREEN SUN AND SHADE BLEND
- 36% Creeping Red Fescue
- 23% Hard Fescue
- 21% Turf Type Ryegrass
- 20% Kentucky Bluegrass
Premium quality and suitable for shaded locations. Great for under trees or near fences and buildings. With deep, blue-green Kentucky Bluegrass, this lawn establishes quickly and looks high end. Also perfect for oversowing all lawn types.
SIZE 500g, 5kg, 10kg, 20kg
More About Rapid Green Sun and Shade Blend:
A Cool Season lawn blend that includes, Fescues, Perennial Ryegrass and Kentucky Bluegrass. A clever combination including Creeping Red Fescue - one of the most shade tolerant varieties and capable of thriving in limited sunlight. It will establish quickly and will be green all year round with irrigation in summer months.
Key Features:
- Shade Tolerant
- Fine leaf, soft appearance.
- Very deep green colour Autumn, Winter and Spring.
- Needs regular watering in summer months or in extended dry periods
- Ideal for oversowing lawns in Autumn
- Ideal for Home Lawns and Nature Strips
"I recently purchased some of your RAPID GREEN SUN AND SHADE BLEND. Had some good rain periods here at home and with the fertiliser ordered at the same, great results within 6 weeks!" Tim, Hillcrest, QLD.
Key Characteristics:
- Establishment Rate: Very Fast, 7-10 days
- Shade Tolerance: Excellent
- Frost Tolerance: Excellent
- Drought Tolerance: Moderate
- Wear Tolerance: Moderate
- Heat Tolerance: Moderate
Ideal Sowing Times:
- Northern NSW, Queensland, Northern WA, NT: Autumn/Winter/Spring. Additional irrigation required for Summer sowing.
- Victoria, NSW, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania: Autumn/Early Winter/Spring. Additional irrigation required for Summer sowing.
Quality Rating: Premium Lawn Surface
Leaf Width
Fine (<3mm)
Sowing Rate:
- New Sowing: 3-4kg per 100m².
- Oversowing: Use half sowing rate.
Sowing, Establishment & Maintenance Tips:
- Optimum Soil Type: Sandy Loam. Ask your local soil supplier for a good quality lawn soil mix.
- Starter Fertiliser: Use KickStart Starter Fertiliser to ensure successful germination.
- Sowing: Follow our Sowing Instructions for best results.
- Watering: For the first 30 days after seeding watering may be necessary 3-4 times a day. For best results seed bed should not be allowed to dry out.
- Watering Requirements: During Summer months we recommend deep watering 2-3 x a week.
- Germination Time: In Optimal Conditions you may see germination in 7-10 days.Note: When sowing out of season this can take longer.
- Mowing: First mow: When well established at around 40-50mm height. Requires regular mowing and maintenance around garden beds and edges.
- Establishment: Allow 2 months for establishment before the onset of Autumn in Southern States or before any significantly cooler weather in your location.
- Regular Fertilising: Follow our Fertilising Instructions to ensure your lawn stays healthy throughout the seasons including Autumn and Spring fertilising.
Rapid Green Sun and Shade Blend FAQs
1. When is the best time for sowing Rapid Green Sun and Shade Blend?
Ideally sow in Spring and Autumn when temperatures are moderate, though it’s possible to sow year round in most Australian locations. Germination will be slow in Winter in locations like Victoria and Tasmania due to low soil temperatures. Check our ‘Can I sow this in my Location?’ for specific times and tips.
2. Can I use this blend to oversow my existing lawn?
Rapid Green Sun and Shade Blend is perfect for oversowing any lawn type. In particular this blend is perfect for oversowing Buffalo lawns or any type of warm season lawn that goes into dormancy in Winter. Oversowing with this blend will ensure continuous growth and green colour in locations with very cold winters.
3. Will this stay green all year round?
Yes, however Sun and Shade Blend will require additional irrigation in Summer. We recommend deep watering 2-3 times a week. Depending on the severity of the summer heat and if water is unavailable during summer months this is challenging. When irrigation is recommenced and temperatures drop this blend will usually recover well.
RAPID GREEN SUN AND SHADE BLEND
- 36% Creeping Red Fescue
- 23% Hard Fescue
- 21% Turf Type Ryegrass
- 20% Kentucky Bluegrass
Premium quality and suitable for shaded locations. Great for under trees or near fences and buildings. With deep, blue-green Kentucky Bluegrass, this lawn establishes quickly and looks high end. Also perfect for oversowing all lawn types.
SIZE 500g, 5kg, 10kg, 20kg
More About Rapid Green Sun and Shade Blend:
A Cool Season lawn blend that includes, Fescues, Perennial Ryegrass and Kentucky Bluegrass. A clever combination including Creeping Red Fescue - one of the most shade tolerant varieties and capable of thriving in limited sunlight. It will establish quickly and will be green all year round with irrigation in summer months.
Key Features:
- Shade Tolerant
- Fine leaf, soft appearance.
- Very deep green colour Autumn, Winter and Spring.
- Needs regular watering in summer months or in extended dry periods
- Ideal for oversowing lawns in Autumn
- Ideal for Home Lawns and Nature Strips
"I recently purchased some of your RAPID GREEN SUN AND SHADE BLEND. Had some good rain periods here at home and with the fertiliser ordered at the same, great results within 6 weeks!" Tim, Hillcrest, QLD.
Key Characteristics:
- Establishment Rate: Very Fast, 7-10 days
- Shade Tolerance: Excellent
- Frost Tolerance: Excellent
- Drought Tolerance: Moderate
- Wear Tolerance: Moderate
- Heat Tolerance: Moderate
Ideal Sowing Times:
- Northern NSW, Queensland, Northern WA, NT: Autumn/Winter/Spring. Additional irrigation required for Summer sowing.
- Victoria, NSW, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania: Autumn/Early Winter/Spring. Additional irrigation required for Summer sowing.
Quality Rating: Premium Lawn Surface
Leaf Width
Fine (<3mm)
Sowing Rate:
- New Sowing: 3-4kg per 100m².
- Oversowing: Use half sowing rate.
Sowing, Establishment & Maintenance Tips:
- Optimum Soil Type: Sandy Loam. Ask your local soil supplier for a good quality lawn soil mix.
- Starter Fertiliser: Use KickStart Starter Fertiliser to ensure successful germination.
- Sowing: Follow our Sowing Instructions for best results.
- Watering: For the first 30 days after seeding watering may be necessary 3-4 times a day. For best results seed bed should not be allowed to dry out.
- Watering Requirements: During Summer months we recommend deep watering 2-3 x a week.
- Germination Time: In Optimal Conditions you may see germination in 7-10 days.Note: When sowing out of season this can take longer.
- Mowing: First mow: When well established at around 40-50mm height. Requires regular mowing and maintenance around garden beds and edges.
- Establishment: Allow 2 months for establishment before the onset of Autumn in Southern States or before any significantly cooler weather in your location.
- Regular Fertilising: Follow our Fertilising Instructions to ensure your lawn stays healthy throughout the seasons including Autumn and Spring fertilising.
Rapid Green Sun and Shade Blend FAQs
1. When is the best time for sowing Rapid Green Sun and Shade Blend?
Ideally sow in Spring and Autumn when temperatures are moderate, though it’s possible to sow year round in most Australian locations. Germination will be slow in Winter in locations like Victoria and Tasmania due to low soil temperatures. Check our ‘Can I sow this in my Location?’ for specific times and tips.
2. Can I use this blend to oversow my existing lawn?
Rapid Green Sun and Shade Blend is perfect for oversowing any lawn type. In particular this blend is perfect for oversowing Buffalo lawns or any type of warm season lawn that goes into dormancy in Winter. Oversowing with this blend will ensure continuous growth and green colour in locations with very cold winters.
3. Will this stay green all year round?
Yes, however Sun and Shade Blend will require additional irrigation in summer. We recommend deep watering 2-3 times a week. Depending on the severity of the summer heat and if water is unavailable during summer months this is challenging. When irrigation is recommenced and temperatures drop this blend will usually recover well.
RAPID GREEN SUN AND SHADE BLEND
- 36% Creeping Red Fescue
- 23% Hard Fescue
- 21% Turf Type Ryegrass
- 20% Kentucky Bluegrass
Premium quality and suitable for shaded locations. Great for under trees or near fences and buildings. With deep, blue-green Kentucky Bluegrass, this lawn establishes quickly and looks high end. Also perfect for oversowing all lawn types.
SIZE 500g, 5kg, 10kg, 20kg
More About Rapid Green Sun and Shade Blend:
A Cool Season lawn blend that includes, Fescues, Perennial Ryegrass and Kentucky Bluegrass. A clever combination including Creeping Red Fescue - one of the most shade tolerant varieties and capable of thriving in limited sunlight. It will establish quickly and will be green all year round with irrigation in summer months.
Key Features:
- Shade Tolerant
- Fine leaf, soft appearance.
- Very deep green colour Autumn, Winter and Spring.
- Needs regular watering in summer months or in extended dry periods
- Ideal for oversowing lawns in Autumn
- Ideal for Home Lawns and Nature Strips
"I recently purchased some of your RAPID GREEN SUN AND SHADE BLEND. Had some good rain periods here at home and with the fertiliser ordered at the same, great results within 6 weeks!" Tim, Hillcrest, QLD.
Key Characteristics:
- Establishment Rate: Very Fast, 7-10 days
- Shade Tolerance: Excellent
- Frost Tolerance: Excellent
- Drought Tolerance: Moderate
- Wear Tolerance: Moderate
- Heat Tolerance: Moderate
Ideal Sowing Times:
- Northern NSW, Queensland, Northern WA, NT: Autumn/Winter/Spring. Additional irrigation required for Summer sowing.
- Victoria, NSW, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania: Autumn/Early Winter/Spring. Additional irrigation required for Summer sowing.
Quality Rating: Premium Lawn Surface
Leaf Width
Fine (<3mm)
Sowing Rate:
- New Sowing: 3-4kg per 100m².
- Oversowing: Use half sowing rate.
Sowing, Establishment & Maintenance Tips:
- Optimum Soil Type: Sandy Loam. Ask your local soil supplier for a good quality lawn soil mix.
- Starter Fertiliser: Use KickStart Starter Fertiliser to ensure successful germination.
- Sowing: Follow our Sowing Instructions for best results.
- Watering: For the first 30 days after seeding watering may be necessary 3-4 times a day. For best results seed bed should not be allowed to dry out.
- Watering Requirements: During Summer months we recommend deep watering 2-3 x a week.
- Germination Time: In Optimal Conditions you may see germination in 7-10 days.Note: When sowing out of season this can take longer.
- Mowing: First mow: When well established at around 40-50mm height. Requires regular mowing and maintenance around garden beds and edges.
- Establishment: Allow 2 months for establishment before the onset of Autumn in Southern States or before any significantly cooler weather in your location.
- Regular Fertilising: Follow our Fertilising Instructions to ensure your lawn stays healthy throughout the seasons including Autumn and Spring fertilising.
Rapid Green Sun and Shade Blend FAQs
1. When is the best time for sowing Rapid Green Sun and Shade Blend?
Ideally sow in Spring and Autumn when temperatures are moderate, though it’s possible to sow year round in most Australian locations. Germination will be slow in Winter in locations like Victoria and Tasmania due to low soil temperatures. Check our ‘Can I sow this in my Location?’ for specific times and tips.
2. Can I use this blend to oversow my existing lawn?
Rapid Green Sun and Shade Blend is perfect for oversowing any lawn type. In particular this blend is perfect for oversowing Buffalo lawns or any type of warm season lawn that goes into dormancy in Winter. Oversowing with this blend will ensure continuous growth and green colour in locations with very cold winters.
3. Will this stay green all year round?
Yes, however Sun and Shade Blend will require additional irrigation in summer. We recommend deep watering 2-3 times a week. Depending on the severity of the summer heat and if water is unavailable during summer months this is challenging. When irrigation is recommenced and temperatures drop this blend will usually recover well.
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