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Velvetene – Seashore Paspalum   

Unique characteristics

• Grows well in a wide variety of soil types and pH levels
• Tolerates high salt environments
• Aesthetically pleasing option for those looking for a feature lawn.

Velvetene is a Plant Breeders Rights registered variety of seashore paspalum which has a similar texture and density to the finer green couch species. The leaf has a waxy coating giving the appearance of glistening bright green, shiny lustre with a velvet soft touch.  

Velevetene  is ideal for:

• Residential and commercial lawns – for a formal appearance
• Parks and gardens, nature strips where salt conditions are a problem
• Full sun to partly shaded areas

Maintenance information for Velvetene

• Requires a minimum of 6 hours of direct sunlight daily
• Mow every 2-3 weeks at height of approximately 10-12 mm during summer
• Mow every 6-8 weeks and raise mowing height to 14-18 mm in winter

For more detailed information download the Velvetene Fact Sheet here. (PDF, 28 KB file)

For more detailed information on the care and maintenance of Oz Tuff turf varieties please click here.

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