Pennington The Rebels Tall Fescue Grass Seeds

PENNINGTON THE REBELS TALL FESCUE Grass Seeds

Botanical Name: Festuca arundinacea

Rebel V is a turf-type tall fescue selected for strong lawn performance, improved leaf texture, and reliable establishment in permanent grassed areas. Compared with older pasture-style tall fescues, turf-type varieties are finer, denser, and better suited to lawns, parks, sports turf, and landscape use. Tall fescue is valued for its deep root system, good drought tolerance once established, and ability to handle wear in a wide range of Australian conditions.

• Turf-type tall fescue with a finer, denser lawn appearance than older pasture fescues.
• Deep-rooted perennial grass with good drought tolerance once established.
• Suitable for lawns, parks, sports turf, nature strips, and permanent grass cover.
• Performs well in temperate and cooler regions, with good tolerance to heat compared with many cool-season grasses.
• Useful for erosion control, soil stabilisation, and hard-wearing turf areas.

Plant Details:

• Plant Type: Perennial cool-season turf grass
• Growth Height: 40–90 cm if unmown; maintained lower as turf
• Frost Tolerance: Good — suitable for cool and temperate climates

Sowing Information:

• Sow When:
  Temperate: Autumn–Spring
  Subtropical: Autumn–Winter
  Tropical: Cooler highland areas only
  Cool: Spring–Autumn
  Arid: Autumn or with reliable irrigation
• Germination: 7–14 days depending on soil temperature and moisture
• Depth: Sow shallowly — 5–10 mm deep
• Position: Full sun to partial shade
• Sow Where: Lawns, sports turf, parks, nature strips, erosion-prone areas, and permanent grassed spaces
• Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soils preferred; tolerates a range of soil types once established
• Spacing: Broadcast evenly over prepared soil and lightly rake in

Sowing Rate

• New lawns: 30–50 g per m² for dense turf establishment.
• Oversowing existing lawns: 15–25 g per m² depending on lawn condition.
• Large turf areas: 300–500 kg per hectare depending on desired density and establishment conditions.

Seed Quantity Guide

• 100 g covers approx. 2–3 m²
• 250 g covers approx. 5–8 m²
• 1 kg covers approx. 20–33 m²
• 10 kg covers approx. 200–330 m²

Management:

• Prepare a fine, firm seedbed before sowing and remove weeds before establishment.
• Keep soil consistently moist until seedlings are well established.
• Avoid heavy traffic during early growth to allow roots to develop properly.
• Mow lightly once the grass reaches a suitable height, gradually lowering to the desired lawn height.
• Maintain with regular mowing, watering during dry periods, and balanced lawn fertiliser during active growth.

Soil Benefits and Use:

Tall fescue is commonly used as a permanent turf grass for lawns, parks, sports areas, and landscape groundcover. Its deep root system helps stabilise soil, improve resilience during dry periods, and reduce erosion on exposed ground. In suitable climates, Rebel V provides a durable turf surface that can handle regular mowing and moderate wear while maintaining year-round soil cover.

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