Overview
Lolium multiflorum 'Fertital'PBR is a clump forming, tufted grass like in the genus Lolium, part of the Poaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Lolium multiflorum 'Fertital'PBR grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include coastal, cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens and wildflower meadow.
About
Lolium multiflorum 'Fertital'PBR is a cultivar of the Lolium genus, which comprises tufted grasses commonly known as ryegrass. This grass-like plant forms evergreen clumps and thrives in full sun, suitable for south, west, or east-facing aspects. It grows well in a variety of soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with a preference for fertile, well-drained conditions. Hardy to UK zone H7, 'Fertital' is ideal for coastal, cottage, informal, wildlife gardens, and wildflower meadows, with interest in spring and summer. Propagation is by seed in early spring or autumn, or by division from mid spring to early autumn.
About the genus
Lolium is a genus of tufted grasses in the bluegrass subfamily (Pooideae). It is often called ryegrass, but this term is sometimes used to refer to grasses in other genera.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Lolium
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Lolium multiflorum 'Fertital'PBR size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Grass Like
- Habit
- Clump forming, Tufted
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Wildflower meadow
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Lolium multiflorum 'Fertital'PBR
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed in early spring or autumn, or by division from mid spring to early autumn
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to chafer grubs in lawns
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to a rust
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Lolium multiflorum 'Fertital'PBR?
Lolium multiflorum 'Fertital'PBR prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Lolium multiflorum 'Fertital'PBR need?
Lolium multiflorum 'Fertital'PBR is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Lolium multiflorum 'Fertital'PBR hardy in the UK?
Lolium multiflorum 'Fertital'PBR has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Lolium multiflorum 'Fertital'PBR?
Propagate by seed in early spring or autumn, or by division from mid spring to early autumn.
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- Lolium perenne 'Grazianne'
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