A resilient lawn mix for gardens with limited sunlight.
Designed to thrive in shade, creating a greener, more consistent lawn where standard mixes struggle.
Shady areas can be one of the hardest parts of a garden to get right. Many standard lawn mixes struggle in low light, leaving thin or patchy growth over time.
This shaded lawn mix is built differently. It uses fine, shade-tolerant grasses that establish well in lower light conditions, forming a dense, even lawn that holds its structure through the seasons.
The result is a softer, more natural-looking lawn that performs where others don’t — under trees, beside hedging, or in north-facing spaces.
Lower input and more forgiving than standard lawn mixes, it’s a practical way to improve those trickier parts of the garden.
Key features
- Designed specifically for shaded and low-light areas
- Establishes well where standard lawns struggle
- Fine grasses create a dense, even finish
- Lower input once established
- Ideal for under trees and along boundaries
Composition
A blend of fine, shade-tolerant grasses:
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40% Strong Creeping Red Fescue (Festuca rubra)
Forms a dense, resilient base and performs well in shade
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30% Chewings Fescue (Festuca rubra commutata)
Fine-leaved grass that creates a neat, even finish
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20% Slender Creeping Red Fescue (Festuca rubra litoralis)
Helps fill gaps and improves lawn coverage over time
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10% Rough-Stalked Meadow Grass (Poa trivialis)
Particularly suited to shaded and damp conditions
Sowing guide
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Sowing rate: 35–50g/m²
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Oversowing: 25–50g/m²
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When to sow: March to October
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Position: Shade to partial sun
Best for
- Shaded gardens and low-light areas
- Under trees or near hedging
- North-facing lawns
A simple solution for the more difficult corners of the garden.