Description

                                                                                                            Discover the Luxury of Sapphire

Sapphire® Soft Leaf Buffalo is a premium turf variety specially bred for Australian conditions. It delivers a beautiful, deep green lawn with a soft, luxurious feel underfoot. Known for its fine texture and outstanding performance, it combines elegance with toughness—ideal for family backyards, shaded areas, and high-traffic homes.

Main Benefits

• Exceptional Shade Tolerance — Sapphire Buffalo thrives in heavy shade (up to 70% shade) while maintaining vibrant growth and colour—perfect for urban gardens or under trees.
• Ultra-Soft Texture — Finer, softer leaves than traditional Buffalo varieties; gentle on bare feet, kids, and pets for comfortable play and lounging.
• High Wear Tolerance & Quick Recovery — Handles foot traffic well and repairs itself rapidly, making it durable for active families.
• Drought Tolerance — Sapphire buffalo has a Deep root system helps it survive dry periods with less watering once established—water-wise and resilient in Australia’s variable climate.
• Low Maintenance — Requires less mowing and fertilising than many grasses; produces minimal seed heads (great for allergy sufferers).
• Vibrant Year-Round Colour — Deep green with a subtle blueish (sapphire) tinge; holds colour well through winter.
• Dense Growth & Weed Resistance — Forms a tight mat that crowds out weeds naturally.

 

 

  Ideal For

• • Family homes with children and pets
  • Shaded or partially shaded yards
  • Low-water gardens
  • Queensland climates

Quick Care Guide

• Mowing: 2–5 cm in sun/light shade; 5–7 cm in heavier shade. Mow every 5–10 days in growing season.
• Watering: Deep, infrequent sessions; drought tolerant once established.
• Fertilising: Twice yearly (early spring and autumn) for best results.
• Establishment: Lays quickly and spreads via stolons for fast coverage.

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