Ultimate Lawn Seed
The fineness of a golf-green fescue and the toughness of a sports-pitch ryegrass, in one bag. A balance of both.
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What makes this different
Two specialists, not one all-rounder
Most lawn seed picks a side. Cheap mixes lean on ryegrass because it is fast and forgiving. Ornamental mixes go all fescue and give up on wear. This is a straight 50/50 of the best of each, which is why it costs more and why it does both jobs.
Backed by Barenbrug
One of the world’s biggest grass-seed companies, developing lawn and sport varieties since 1904. The varieties in this bag are selected for the use described on this page.
Amenity grass, not field seed
Lawn-and-sport varieties selected for appearance and wear tolerance.
A golf-green grass in a garden bag
Slender creeping red fescue is used on links golf greens and bowling greens. It gives this blend a finer texture, while ryegrass adds wear tolerance.
The detail
Specifications & characteristics
Four mixes, four different jobs
Where this sits in the range
If you are weighing this up against the others, here is the honest version, so you do not have to open four tabs.
80% ryegrass · 20% strong creeping red fescueThe lawn takes a beating and looks come second
50% ryegrass · 50% slender creeping red fescueYou want both: a fine, dense lawn you can still use
100% fescue, ryegrass freeA formal, ornamental lawn with little foot traffic
60% ryegrass · 40% red fescueA good general lawn on a budget
Will it work in my garden?
Will it suit your garden?
This is the mix for doing a lawn properly, once. Here is where it fits and where something else is the better buy.
Plan the lawn
Get the right amount before you sow
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Product details
How it grows, what it suits and what to expect
The practical detail behind the mix, from germination timing to reviews and specifications.
What’s really in the bag
Two grasses, both the best of their kind
A 50/50 split, and each half is doing a job the other cannot.
A fine lawn with strength for everyday use
This is the fescue greenkeepers use on links greens and bowling greens. Very fine, needle-like leaves packed close together, so the surface reads as dense and even rather than stripy and coarse. It also grows hardest through summer and autumn, so the lawn holds its look late in the year.
And you can actually walk on it
Fescue on its own cannot take wear, which is why ornamental lawns get roped off. The ryegrass half is the same species used on football and rugby pitches, so this lawn recovers from being used. It also shows green in the first fortnight while the fescue is still coming.
It fills its own gaps
It creeps sideways to knit thin patches together, so the lawn tightens up over its first couple of seasons instead of opening out. That also makes it a good choice for overseeding: rake out the thatch, sow, keep it moist, and it blends into the grass already there.
When you’ll see green
It comes up in two waves
The ryegrass shows first and the fescue follows, so a patchy first fortnight is exactly what it should look like.
Customer reviews
What real gardeners say
I’ve never left a review before but I’m so surprised at how well and quick this grass has grown I had to. I wasn’t convinced it was going to be easy but it had all germinated with in 10 days and 4 weeks in the whole lawn is close to needing its first cut!
We're delighted to hear how quickly your lawn has developed and that you're pleased with the results. We appreciate your support and hope your lawn continues to flourish.
Best grass I ever had.
Thank you for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that our Ultimate Lawn Seed has provided you with the best grass you've ever had. We take pride in providing high-quality products and we're happy to know that it has made a positive impact on your lawn.
I don’t know why but absolutely nothing has started to grow.I prepared the soil and sowed it as described but 30days later still nothing.Im not sure what’s happened.
Hi Wendy,
Please get in contact with at contact@grassseedonline.co.uk and we will be glad to help and offer some advice.
Excellent service,quick delivery and I’ve used these seeds for years and I think there’s non better,and recommended to many friends
About six weeks yet since sowing, lots of rain, lots of sun yet no sign of any germination.
Hi David, we're sorry to hear about the germination issues. Our team will reach out soon to provide some advice and support. Thank you for your feedback.
Ground was prepared very well but the
Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry that the coverage has disappointed you. We understand your frustration and want to assure you that we take all reviews seriously, whether good or bad.
The seed may have struggled to germinate because the conditions this spring have not been optimal. Variables such as temperature, moisture, soil conditions etc. can all affect the germination process. However, we do apologize for the inconvenience this may have caused. Please don't hesitate to get in touch, understanding the process of ground prep and maintenance may allow us to assist you further and we would be happy to discuss this with you.
Impossible to say as nothing has grown yet and is now unlikely
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for our Ultimate Lawn Seed. We appreciate your feedback and are sorry to hear that you haven't seen any growth yet. We understand your frustration, but please keep in mind that Ryegrass should still germinate under low soil temperatures. However, the fescue may struggle as the ground temperature starts to lower. We recommend continuing to water and care for your lawn and give it some time to see if any growth occurs in the spring. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us if you have any further concerns. Thank you for choosing our product.
I went for the premium grass seed as it said this one was the best. I ordered plenty for my garden. However, it just does not seem to be growing. I have followed all sowing instructions for the best results but the results have been far from the best.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're sorry to hear that you haven't seen the results you were hoping for with our Ultimate Lawn Seed. We understand your frustration and want to assure you that the quality of our seeds is our top priority.
It's important to keep in mind that hot and extended dry spells can make it difficult for seed to germinate. Additionally, fescue can take up to 21 days to germinate, so it's possible that the remaining seeds are still in the process of growing. The forecasted rain should actually help with the germination process.
We recommend continuing to water and persevere, and hopefully you'll see a fuller lawn soon. Thank you for choosing our Ultimate Lawn Grass Seed.
Probably due to time of year and below average skills in application, took a while to show signs of growth. Coming up now, patchy in places but again will be due to how we applied seed.
Will use again to try and over seed the missed patches once we are in spring.
Hello Kevin, glad to hear things are starting to move. It always takes a little longer to get going at this time of year, but temperatures are decent for the time of year. Hopefully you should get a reasonable covering by the time winter sets in. 😊
Excellent product that has given great results
Thank you for your review! Glad you are happy with everything.
Let’s clear this one up
“Premium seed should just grow, whatever I do.”
“I paid the most for it, so it ought to be the easy one.”
A fair assumption, and one we would rather correct now than in a support email. Better seed gives you a better lawn. It does not give you a shorter germination time or a wider sowing window.
Every seed here still needs soil at 10°C and constant moisture.
Sown in March into cold ground, or in July into a dry spell, the best seed in the world sits and waits. That is not the bag failing, it is the calendar. Get the timing right and this mix is the best lawn we sell.
No surprises
What to expect, and who it’s not for
This is the most expensive bag we sell. We would rather set this straight now than have you disappointed later.
What to expect
- First shoots in 7 to 14 days from the ryegrass.
- The fescue filling in over 2 to 3 weeks.
- A fine, dense lawn that still takes everyday use.
Good to know
- It comes up in two waves, so it will look patchy in the first fortnight.
- For heavy daily use, Hard Wearing is the better fit.
- For a formal, ryegrass-free ornamental lawn, choose Traditional.
Questions, answered
Before you buy
How does this differ from your Hard Wearing mix?
When should I sow it?
Why has only some of it come up?
Can I mow it short?
Is it good for a family lawn with kids and a dog?
Can I use it to overseed an existing lawn?
How much seed do I need?
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