KIKUYU
Over all Kikuyu grass is one of the hardiest, good-looking, cost-effective grasses on the market.
 
Kikuyu is the most popular variety of lawns for domestic and commercial uses due to its affordable price. Kikuyu is a vigorous grower who will invade garden beds if improperly maintained. It retains its colour in winter due to its continual growth through winter. Kikuyu must be mowed often in the summer months to maintain a good appearance.
 
Kikuyu grass (Pennisetum clandestinum) is native to the highland regions of east Africa and is a vigorous, hardy grass that is known for its excellent wear and drought tolerance. With its fine, dense leaf and soft texture, Kikuyu grass is highly prized for its beautiful winter colour.
 
Kikuyu is a warm-season turf variety that prefers temperatures in the 15 to 25 degrees Celsius range making it ideal for most parts of the Country. During winter months, Kikuyu will become dormant, and will stop growing when exposed to frost.
 
Shade tolerance
Low
Wear tolerance
High
Cold tolerance
Good
Heat tolerance
Good
Salinity tolerance
Poor
Water requirement
High
Fertiliser requirement
Moderate
Mowing frequency
High