Sunshine

Sunshine Hot Grass Seed Mat

Pre-seeded, biodegradable lawn mat optimised to keep a greener appearance with lower irrigation input. Sunshine Hot is positioned as a very drought-tolerant option that performs in both sun and shade, delivering dense turf formation and strong recovery after stress and wear ideal for hot and dry periods where irrigation load and maintenance effort need to be kept under control.

Key Performance Ratings

Sunshine Hot is positioned for sun first installations where drought tolerance is a primary KPI. The mix is engineered to keep a nice green colour through dry months, while maintaining dense, compact growth and a strong recovery profile after wear and damage. Suitable for both sun and shade with a drought-tolerant grass composition.

Seed Mixture Composition

Sunshine Hot is engineered for sunny areas with very high drought tolerance, dense and compact growth, and strong colour retention through dry periods. It performs well in both sun and shade and supports good recovery after wear and damage.

Species Breakdown

%	Common name	Scientific name	Height (cm)	Germination time	Germination temperature
45%	Tall fescue	Festuca arundinacea	20–50	14 to 28 days	Between 10 and 25 °C
20%	Strong creeping red fescue	Festuca rubra rubra	20–50	14 to 30 days	Between 10 and 23 °C
10%	Kentucky bluegrass	Poa pratensis	20–50	14 to 30 days	Between 15 and 30 °C
25%	Perennial ryegrass	Lolium perenne	10–50	5 to 10 days	Between 15 and 23 °C

Note: The perennial ryegrass component accelerates germination and improves early green-up, while tall fescue and red fescue anchor drought resilience and density. Field outcomes remain execution dependent: seedbed preparation, consistent moisture, and irrigation discipline are the key performance levers during the first weeks after installation.

Establishment — Typical Timeline

Milestone	Typical timing
Germination	2–4 weeks (ideal conditions)
First cut	At 8–10 cm (site-dependent)
First use	Limited after ~3–4 weeks
Normal foot traffic	After 3–5 mowing cycles

Timing depends on temperature, moisture and how well the ground was prepared.

Germination — Lab Results

Test batch	Germination (%)
Batch 1	Available on request
Batch 2	Available on request
Batch 3	Available on request

Batch-level certificates can be shared for procurement alignment and QA documentation.

Roll Sizes & Packaging

Sunshine Hot is delivered in three roll formats to support scalable execution from DIY garden upgrades to installer-led residential and amenity deployments. The SKU stack is standardised for clean pallet builds and predictable logistics, aligned to a drought-tolerant lawn program that performs in both sun and shade while holding a nice green even in dry periods.

Project / Contractor Roll

Sunshine Hot 40 m²

High coverage roll optimised for professional workflows where you want maximum output per drop, with a drought-tolerant profile and dense, compact growth designed to stay greener through dry months.

Roll size0.80 m × 50 m

Coverage40 m²

Net weight4.4 kg

EAN7350 00309 0441

MOQ / pallet40 pcs / EUR (120×80×215 cm)

Strong fit for contractors running multi-zone installs where drought tolerance and consistent green-up are key delivery KPIs.

Multi-Garden Roll

Sunshine Hot 25 m²

Balanced format for retail and professional deployment substantial coverage with practical handling, storage, and distribution performance for sun-exposed lawns that still need resilience and density.

Roll size0.80 m × 31.25 m

Coverage25 m²

Net weight3.2 kg

EAN7350 00309 0533

MOQ / pallet64 pcs / EUR (120×80×215 cm)

Ideal for standard residential lawns and retailer programs positioning “nice green even in dry periods” as the headline benefit.

Retail / DIY Roll

Sunshine Hot 10 m²

Compact roll for DIY users, smaller gardens, and targeted repair areas. Easy to transport, simple to handle, and efficient to merchandise in retail while still delivering drought-tolerant performance.

Roll size0.80 m × 12.50 m

Coverage10 m²

Net weight1.2 kg

EAN7350 00391 5003

MOQ / pallet200 pcs / EUR (120×80×215 cm)

Best for consumer retail bundles and spot-repair activations where sun exposure and drought pressure drive the purchase decision.

Activate your Sunshine Hot lawn program

Deploy Sunshine Hot pre-seeded, biodegradable grass seed mats to deliver a strong-performing lawn for sunny areas. The drought-tolerant profile is engineered to stay green during dry months, supports growth in both sun and shade, and is positioned for wear tolerance with rapid recovery after damage reducing operational risk in hot and dry conditions.

When to plant Sunshine Hot grass seed mats

Sunshine Hot is positioned for sunny areas with a very drought-tolerant performance profile, dense and compact growth, and a strong ability to keep a nice green colour through dry months. It also grows well in sun and shade, and is engineered to recover well after wear and damage. To maximise establishment KPIs, execute installation in cool-season windows and maintain consistent moisture through the first weeks.

Optimal planting windows

Best results are obtained when seeding in the early spring or fall, when daily temperatures range between 15 °C and 26 °C, as these conditions are ideal for seedling growth.

Spring planting: Plant in early spring when temperatures are between 12 °C and 26 °C. This allows time for the seed to grow and establish before facing the hot, dry conditions of summer.
Fall planting: Plant in the late summer or early fall when daily temperatures are consistently between 18 °C and 26 °C. Fall is a great time for planting because the warm days and cool nights promote growth.

Establishment & early use

Care: Look out for weeds and diseases.
Irrigation: Necessary. Water is an essential part of the germination process. Without it, the process will slow down significantly and in worst-case scenarios may stop completely.
Germination: 2–4 weeks in ideal conditions.
First cut: At 8–10 cm, the lawn may be ready to be mowed within 2–4 weeks of planting (conditions dependent).
First use: Limited after 3–4 weeks. Timing depends on weather, time of year and how well the ground was prepared. Only once roots have penetrated the soil and established is the new lawn ready for broader use.
Foot traffic & pets: Once you have mowed the lawn 3–5 times, it is generally ready for foot traffic. Keep pets away from newly planted grass, as seeds and young seedlings are delicate and easily damaged.

Timings above assume correct soil preparation, adequate nutrition and consistent watering. Local climate and site conditions can shorten or extend the establishment period.

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