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RPR Perennial Ryegrass Seed
This unique, fast-germinating, cool climate Regenerating Perennial Ryegrass (RPR™) outperforms all other RPR Ryegrass varieties. Its deep green color and professional turf quality deliver remarkable results.
RPR™ excels under hard use and traffic, thriving in tough conditions with its creeping growth habit. It regenerates through pseudo-stolons, giving it an impressive regenerative quality.
While ideal as a standalone variety, Traditional Perennial Ryegrass shines when used as a companion grass. Mixing seeds allows your lawn to adapt to varied conditions, balancing strengths and weaknesses across different climates, from shade to direct sun, and from dry spells to heavy rain.
Active families, larger pets, and backyard play areas challenge traditional lawns. RPR™ provides the traffic tolerance, resiliency, and density needed for these demanding situations. If you seek a hardy, drought and frost-tolerant Perennial Ryegrass with turf quality that withstands heavy use, RPR™ is your solution.
Seeding Rates
- New Lawns: 30 grams per square meter (3kg/100m2)
- Overseeding: 20 grams per square meter (2kg/100m2)
Restrictions
Please note: There are currently quarantine restrictions for seeds being sent to TAS and WA. RPR™ Ryegrass is unable to be sent to TAS and WA due to quarantine restrictions.
Tasmanian customers: An alternative option for TAS is Sports Turf Ryegrass. When placing an online order, please document ‘ATT: TAS Biosecurity’ in the ‘Company’ section above the address line to enable faster processing of your seed through quarantine.
WA customers: Please order from our WA site here: RPR Perennial Ryegrass – WA.
For more information see below for Description and Features to see if this grass suits you!
Detailed Description
RPRâ„¢ has a beautiful deep green color and easily withstands high use and abuse. A low maintenance lawn that is extremely disease and insect resistant, it thrives in harsh conditions due to its ability to regenerate using pseudo-stolons.
The combination of fast establishment and regenerative growth potential provides significantly improved weed control over other Ryegrasses.
Optimal pH
5.0-7.0
Sowing Tips
For best results, sow in a soft, loamy soil that has good water retention. Broadcast the seed at, or very near, the soil surface and incorporate lightly with raking. To ensure best coverage and avoid seed wastage, we recommend using an appropriate seed spreader for the size of your area. Soil must remain damp throughout the germination period and must be maintained for at least 1-2 weeks after sowing through irrigation or natural rainfall.
Optimal Planting Time
If there is sufficient soil moisture, RPRâ„¢ will grow at most times of the year in the temperate regions in southern Australia. Perennial Ryegrass traditionally performs best in areas with cooler temperatures and milder summers.
Germination
Under ideal conditions, germination may begin within 7-10 days (climate and season dependent).
Water
Keep moist until the roots are well established. When compared with other perennial ryegrasses, RPRâ„¢ exhibits superior drought tolerance. The key to drought tolerance is a well-established root system prior to the onset of summer heat. Perennial Ryegrass has a higher water requirement in weather in excess of 28 degrees or when planted in full sun.
Please Note: This grass will need significant watering during Summer and on unseasonably hot days. It may burn and die off during very hot temperatures when not watered adequately. We recommend the use of Restore Granular Wetter to assist in protecting the root system through the hotter months and for best performance throughout the year.
Fertilising
Fertilising with Slow Release Fertiliser is recommended with seeding and again 8 weeks post germination to establish the root system. This fertiliser can be applied at the time of seeding and on newly established shoots, however ensure fertiliser is watered in well to avoid fertiliser burn.
Perennial Ryegrass also requires regular fertilisation. Ideally, a bi-monthly spread of a high-quality fertiliser such as McKays Slow Release Fertiliser should be applied for optimal performance during the growing season.
First Mowing
It is a fast grower and will need to be regularly mowed over the fast growing period of spring/early summer. Aim for the blade length to be within the 6 to 12cm range before the first mow. However, RPRâ„¢ can be cut to shorter heights due to the increased density of this variety and its ability to regenerate and recover from wear. The height of the grass can be mowed short over time by taking off no more than 1/3 of the leaf blade per mow.
Mowing Frequency
1-2 times/week during active growth depending on the height that you keep your lawn.
Disadvantages of RPRâ„¢
- Perennial Ryegrass is at its best in the cooler months and peaks in growth at these times. It can start to struggle during warmer months, and does get particularly thirsty through late spring and summer. A heavy watering schedule over these months is advised to keep your lawn looking healthy.
- It can struggle in direct sun during summer months.
Seed & Package Details
100% Regenerating Perennial Ryegrass.
Independently Tested
All of our seeds are Independently Tested for Germination and Purity. A seed testing certificate is available upon request.
Ideal Usage
Residential Lawns, Tees, Fairways, Sporting Grounds, companion planting with other seed varieties.
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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Otherwise, to metro zones it's a flat rate of $9 (for orders under $75).
Non-Metro Zones
Standard Delivery
Australia Wide (except Western Australia), at cost from Australia Post.Â
Orders are dispatched within 24 hours via regular Australia Post (3-5 business days).
Express Post
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WA Customers
Due to quarantine restrictions, we have a different product range available for Western Australia.
If you are shopping for delivery to WA, please view our WA site here
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International
Unfortunately we are not able to ship internationally.
