Queensland Blue Couch
Queensland Blue Couch is a beautiful darker coloured couch for premium lawns. It is softer and slower growing than Wintergreen Couch, so less mowing but also less wear resistant.
Shallow rooted means in dry situations it becomes dormant but recovers quickly after rain.
Queensland Blue Couch in Toowoomba, Darling Downs, Lockyer Valley, Brisbane West and Ipswich
Queensland Blue Couch is a traditional turf type used for premium lawns and is the pick for most lawn restorations. However it is not the pick for drought tolerant, frost tolerance or high traffic. It is the pick for a premium turf variety and reduced mowing requirements.
Queensland Blue Couch is a great premium turf breed for Toowoomba, Darling Downs, Lockyer Valley, Brisbane West, and Ipswich.
Drought Tolerance
Maintenance Needs
Shade Tolerance
Cold Tolerance
Fit for purpose
Queensland Blue Couch Fit for Purpose
Queensland Blue Couch is a premium residential, darker blue/green colour lawn with reduced mowing requirements.
Have you found the perfect turf for your project? Request a quote now!
Morphology
Plant
Growth: Stolons
Vigour: Strong
Leaf Blade:
Length: 12mm
Width: 2mm
Colour: Blue/Green, slightly purple in winter.
Stolon:
Stolon Length: Long to very long
Stolon diameter of node: medium
Internode length: medium
Internode thickness: narrow
Shadetuff Zoysia's Performance
Establishment:
Establish spring to autumn. Slow growing in winter.
Mowing:
Low frequency. Two thirds mowing compared to Wintergreen Couch.
Colour:
Vibrant in summer and, although dormant in winter, it maintains colour well.
Insect Resistance:
Average. Attractive if green. Susceptible to most insects because of shallow system.
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Maximum Unmown Height:
100-150mm
Frost Susceptible:
Best.
Wear Tolerance:
Low.
Water Requirements:
Low. Frequent small watering for premium lawns.
Recommended Mowing Height:
6-20mm
Weed Resistance:
Out competes weeds due to its dense sward when maintained.
Shade Tolerance:
Low.
Maintenance:
Low.
Thatching:
Very low
Disease Resistance:
High
Cold Tolerance:
Low.
Fertiliser:
Low requirement
Salt Tolerance:
High
