Starke Ayres Kikuyu Lawn Seed – 500g

Starke Ayres Kikuyu Lawn Seed – 500g

Starke Ayres Kikuyu (Pennisetum clandestinum) is a hardy, fast-growing lawn seed ideal for sunny areas and high-traffic spaces. With a medium to coarse texture and vibrant light green colour, it spreads quickly through vigorous rhizomes and stolons, forming a dense carpet of grass with excellent durability. Known for its very high drought tolerance, excellent heat resistance, and low irrigation needs, Kikuyu is the top choice for South African gardens.

Suitable for new lawn installations and interseeding, this 500g box offers up to 33m² coverage for new lawns or 50m² when interseeding. Perfect for high-traffic gardens, sports areas, or family lawns, it delivers a lush, green lawn with minimal maintenance.

Key Features:

• Excellent traffic and heat tolerance

• Extremely drought resistant

• Low irrigation needs

• Moderate maintenance

• Fast spreading via rhizomes and stolons

• Grows best in full sun

• Germinates in 1–2 weeks at soil temps above 25°C