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Kikuyu Whittet Lawn Seed produces vigorous, creeping Cenchrus clandestinus 'Whittet' turf for sunny, higher-traffic lawn areas. The species is also widely known by the synonym Pennisetum clandestinum.
Ready to establish tough Kikuyu turf for a sunny lawn? Follow our step-by-step Lawn Seed Establishment Guide for sowing, germination and care advice.
Quick Grow Facts
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Plant Type: Perennial warm-season lawn grass
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Scientific Name: Cenchrus clandestinus 'Whittet' (syn. Pennisetum clandestinum)
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General Sowing Time: Spring and summer in frost areas; spring to early autumn in frost-free areas
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Position: Full sun
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Sow Depth: Cover shallowly as directed for your chosen product, then press for firm seed-to-soil contact
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Sowing Rate: Measure the area in square metres and use the rate stated for your chosen product; rates differ between lawn types and seed forms
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Temperature: Sow during active warm growth after frost risk has passed; keep the seedbed evenly moist
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Establishment: Emergence and full coverage are separate stages; allow seedlings to root and the lawn to fill in before regular use
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Growth Form: Vigorous creeping rhizomes and stolons
Why Grow Whittet Kikuyu
- Fast creeping growth forms a dense, springy and hard-wearing lawn.
- Strong recovery suits sunny play areas and recreational lawns.
- Wide adaptation supports performance in moist, fertile South African soils.
- Established runners repair bare patches during active warm growth.
Growing Notes
- Do not use Whittet for deep shade. Prepare a firm, weed-free seedbed and spread the measured seed evenly.
- Keep the surface evenly moist during emergence; after rooting, water more deeply and less often.
- Feed during active growth according to a soil test and lawn-fertiliser label.
- Delay mowing until rooted, remove no more than one quarter to one third at once, and expect winter dormancy after frost.
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