Overview
Lolium multiflorum 'Quickston'PBR is a clump forming, tufted grass like in the genus Lolium, part of the Poaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Lolium multiflorum 'Quickston'PBR grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include lawns, turf, soil stabilising and pasture improvement.
About
Lolium multiflorum 'Quickston' is a clump-forming, tufted grass cultivar within the Lolium genus, known for its evergreen foliage. It thrives in full sun and adapts well to various soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, across a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. Suitable for both exposed and sheltered locations, it prefers fertile, well-drained soil and is hardy to UK zone H7. This cultivar is particularly valued for lawns, turf, soil stabilising, and pasture improvement, with its season of interest spanning spring and summer. Propagation is achieved by seed or division.
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 'Quickston'PBR size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Grass Like
- Habit
- Clump forming, Tufted
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Lawns, Turf, Soil stabilising, Pasture improvement
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Lolium multiflorum 'Quickston'PBR
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
- Pest resistance
- Chafer grubs
- Disease resistance
- Rust
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Lolium multiflorum 'Quickston'PBR?
Lolium multiflorum 'Quickston'PBR prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Lolium multiflorum 'Quickston'PBR need?
Lolium multiflorum 'Quickston'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 'Quickston'PBR hardy in the UK?
Lolium multiflorum 'Quickston'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 'Quickston'PBR?
Seed, Division.
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