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Dichondra Repens
Dichondra Repens is an Australian native broadleaf herb, serving as an attractive and functional warm-season perennial ground cover or lawn substitute suitable for most climates. It forms a dense, turf-like thatch with glossy, deep green, lily pad-shaped leaves, growing between 2-100mm in height, and is soft underfoot.
Often used as a living mulch or under trees and shaded areas where grass struggles to establish, Dichondra is ideal for planting between pavers or garden steps due to its low-maintenance needs and light traffic tolerance.
This hardy, naturally compact ground cover thrives in summer, appearing thinner and browner in winter. It grows well in full sun and partial shade, is frost-tolerant once established, and hardy in most conditions.
While requiring little water once established, Dichondra is only moderately drought-hardy, needing regular irrigation during droughts and summer months. Secure your Dichondra Repens Seed online today.
Sowing Rate
- 10g/m2
- 100g/10m2
Dichondra seeds can be sown more densely than these rates for quicker coverage if desired.
For more information see below tabs ‘Description’ and ‘Features’ to see if this grass suits you!
Blade
Broad
Colour
Green
Growth
Dense
Growth Rate
Slow
Detailed Description
Dichondra Repens is a popular choice for those seeking a low-maintenance ground cover alternative to traditional lawns. With its lush, carpet-like appearance, it adds a unique visual element to gardens and landscapes.
Sowing Tips
It is not suitable for planting on sand, but prefers a loam or heavier soil. Sow seed at 10 g/m2 in a soft, well-drained soil mix and very lightly rake to avoid burying the seed. Apply a Slow Release Starter Fertiliser before sowing. Ideally, follow up by rolling to press the seed firmly into the surface.
Optimal Planting Time
Seed is best sown from September to December when daytime temperatures are above 20 degrees and night temperatures above 10 degrees. Summer sowing is possible with careful irrigation.
Germination
Seedlings emerge after 7-14 days in temperatures above 20 degrees.
Weed Control
Dichondra is slow growing, so weeds can compete with it. Use only herbicides labeled for use in dichondra for weed control. Do not use regular grass lawn herbicides. Hand weeding of broadleaf weeds is the most effective control. Pre- and post-emergence grass herbicides can be used.
Water
Lightly irrigate several times per day until emergence. Once emerged, reduce the irrigation frequency to every second day, then twice per week.
Fertilising
Lawn fertiliser promotes disease in Dichondra Repens, so keep fertiliser inputs low. For best appearance, use a methylene urea in October, December, and February. Organic fertilisers and other controlled release nitrogen fertilisers with a low burn potential can also be used.
Mowing
Requires infrequent mowing or no mowing at all. Care needs to be taken not to mow too low and remove too much foliage. Un-mowed, it grows to 100-200 mm.
Seed & Package Details
100% Dichondra seeds only. May be coated to assist germination. Batches may vary.
Dichondra’s dense growth habit helps control soil erosion, making it useful in various settings such as between stepping stones, in rock gardens, or as a ground cover under trees. It’s a soft, non-toxic option that’s safe for pets and children.
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Locations
Season
Warm season grasses thrive during the warmer months in Spring and Summer and may go dormant in cooler climates through winter.
Cool season grasses thrive during the cooler months in Winter
Seed information
Shade tolerance (Weather)
- Full Sun
- Part Shade
- Heavy Shade
- Full Shade
Drought tolerance (Weather)
- Moderate
- Good
- Excellent
Traffic tolerance (Weather)
- Moderate
- Good
- Excellent
Frost tolerance
- Poor
- Moderate
- Good
- Excellent
Average days to germination
- 2-3 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 3-4 Weeks
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I had used Dichondra seeds from other company, barely had any results after 3 weeks!
But these seeds are incredible, it took 4 days to sprout and now after a week I can see leaves!
Turnaround time from ordering to receiving very quick. Seeds are in the ground and now growing. What more could you ask for.
I will be planting the DR seeds in autumn when the rain comes, way too hot here in SA atm. I was pleasantly surprised by the colour of the seeds, an electric blue, very pretty. I received the seeds in a timely manner and recommend Mckays seeds to all 🙂
The order never arrived
I've had a few orders of these now so some have been growing for about 8 months. The established seeds are quite hardy and coping ok now the summer is heating up. The younger ones are less hardy and need more water at this stage. They have all germinated well and I'm very pleased with how they are growing. The seeds are dyed blue to help you see where you have scattered them. I'm sure I will get more as I make progress with other areas of our new garden. Thank you. Reliable, easy, transaction that comes by AusPost. Very happy
I ordered dichondra reppens seeds to plant in bare front garden beds, they germinated in 7 days and very high germination rate. I will have a lush garden in no time. Would happily buy seeds from here again.
Dichondra Repens
