Zulu Kikuyu, Minimum order 10m2
Zulu Kikuyu, Minimum order 10m2
Kikuyu Grass is a popular variety of lawn for both residential and commercial use due to its affordable price and excellent durability. Kikuyu grass holds its colour well in most conditions, and makes an especially good lawn on large areas due to its high wearability, ability to recuperate, and high thatching tendency. It can be found in most parks, ovals and reserves throughout Perth. An example of Kikuyu grass variety from WCT can be seen extensively around Kings Park, in particular the Kings Park War Memorial.
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Kikuyu grass originated in the East African highlands. Its common name was derived in 1903 from the Kikuyu people of Kenya, who traditionally lived east of the Aberdare Mountains, where the grass thrives. It was introduced to Australia by seed in 1919 and then propagated vegetatively for more than 50 years.
CHARACTERISTICS OF ZULU KIKUYU
Low irritant
Invasive
Medium maintenance
High thatching if not mown regularly
Excellent tolerance to waterlogging
Excellent wear, recuperative and green-up rate
Good winter colour retention
Excellent disease and pest resistance
Requires minimum 5-6 hours direct sunlight daily
Propagated from stolons (runners) or turf rolls
