Overview
Lolium perenne 'Turfsun'PBR is a clump forming, tufted grass like in the genus Lolium, part of the Poaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Lolium perenne 'Turfsun'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 perenne, common name perennial ryegrass, English ryegrass, winter ryegrass, or ray grass, is a grass from the family Poaceae. It is native to Europe, Asia and northern Africa, but is widely cultivated and naturalised around the world.
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 'Turfsun'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 perenne 'Turfsun'PBR
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
- Pest resistance
- Chafer grubs
- Disease resistance
- Rust
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Lolium perenne 'Turfsun'PBR?
Lolium perenne 'Turfsun'PBR prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Lolium perenne 'Turfsun'PBR need?
Lolium perenne 'Turfsun'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 'Turfsun'PBR hardy in the UK?
Lolium perenne 'Turfsun'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 'Turfsun'PBR?
Seed, Division.
More in the Lolium genus
- Lolium multiflorum 'Fertital'PBR
- Lolium multiflorum 'Quickston'PBR
- Lolium perenne 'Abergreen'PBR
- Lolium perenne 'Aberplentiful'PBR
- Lolium perenne 'Aberthames'PBR
- Lolium perenne 'Eurodiamond'PBR
- Lolium perenne 'Grazianne'
- Lolium perenne 'Hubertus'