Overview
Lolium x boucheanum 'Perkins'PBR is a clump forming, tufted grass like in the genus Lolium, part of the Poaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Lolium x boucheanum 'Perkins'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 x boucheanum 'Perkins' PBR is a clump-forming, tufted grass-like cultivar of the Lolium genus in the Poaceae family. It is evergreen and thrives in full sun, suitable for south-, west-, and east-facing aspects, whether exposed or sheltered. This cultivar grows well in a variety of soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, across acid, alkaline, and neutral pH levels, preferring fertile, moist but well-drained to well-drained soils. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is ideal for lawns, turf, soil stabilising, and pasture improvement, with interest in spring and summer. Propagation is by seed or division.
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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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 x boucheanum 'Perkins'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 x boucheanum 'Perkins'PBR
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
- Pest resistance
- Chafer grubs
- Disease resistance
- Rust
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Lolium x boucheanum 'Perkins'PBR?
Lolium x boucheanum 'Perkins'PBR prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Lolium x boucheanum 'Perkins'PBR need?
Lolium x boucheanum 'Perkins'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 x boucheanum 'Perkins'PBR hardy in the UK?
Lolium x boucheanum 'Perkins'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 x boucheanum 'Perkins'PBR?
Seed, Division.
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