Overview
Lolium perenne 'Aberthames'PBR is a clump forming, tufted grass like in the genus Lolium, part of the Poaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Lolium perenne 'Aberthames'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 perenne 'Aberthames'PBR is a tufted, clump-forming perennial grass with evergreen leaves, presented as a named cultivar of Lolium in the Poaceae. It performs in full sun and tolerates both exposed and sheltered positions. Suitable soils include chalk, clay, loam or sand, provided they are well-drained or moist but not waterlogged, and it is fully hardy (H7) in the UK. Flowering occurs from May to July.
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.
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In the garden
A cultivar of Lolium perenne within the grass family Poaceae, Lolium perenne 'Aberthames'PBR is a tufted, clump-forming grass with evergreen foliage. The cultivar habit makes it straightforward to place in mixed meadow edges or managed grassland where a persistent, bunching grass is required. It flowers in the UK from May to July, contributing seedheads during the main meadow-flowering season. Plant in a sunny position; the cultivar is listed for full sun and will also tolerate south-, west- or east-facing sites. It adapts to a wide range of soils — chalk, clay, loam or sand — across acid to alkaline pH, but prefers soils that are well-drained or at least moist without prolonged waterlogging. Exposure tolerance includes both sheltered and exposed locations, and H7 hardiness means it is fully hardy through typical UK winters, including coastal exposure. Use Lolium perenne 'Aberthames'PBR in coastal schemes, cottage and informal gardens, wildlife areas and wildflower meadows where a tufted perennial ryegrass is required to form clumps rather than a dense, sward-forming turf. Its evergreen habit maintains structure through winter, and the May–July flowering window ensures grass seedheads are present alongside broadleaf meadow species.
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 perenne 'Aberthames'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 perenne 'Aberthames'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 perenne 'Aberthames'PBR?
Lolium perenne 'Aberthames'PBR prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Lolium perenne 'Aberthames'PBR need?
Lolium perenne 'Aberthames'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 perenne 'Aberthames'PBR hardy in the UK?
Lolium perenne 'Aberthames'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 perenne 'Aberthames'PBR?
Propagate by seed in early spring or autumn, or by division from mid spring to early autumn.
