Elite Cultivars — Certified Weed-Free

Elite Shade Grass Seed for Canadian Lawns

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A 5-cultivar blend built from three species, each selected for a specific role. 60% fine fescue for shade tolerance, perennial ryegrass for fast germination, and a Kentucky bluegrass that spreads underground to fill in thin spots. Blue Tag certified with 0.0% weed content. Available in two sizes.

Ombre Élite 2kg
Striped Seed Co

Ombre Élite 2kg

Ideal for patching shaded areas, side yards, or lawns under 1,000 sq ft.
2 kg (4.4 lbs) Covers 570-1,000 sq ft $75
Ombre Élite 5kg
Striped Seed Co

Ombre Élite 5kg

Sized for larger shaded lawns or full renovations.
5 kg (11 lbs) Covers 1,400-2,500 sq ft $159
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Starter fertilizer designed for the same day as your seed. SGN 150 mini-prill, 60% slow-release nitrogen.

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About This Blend

What Makes a Shade Blend Work

Most shade seed fails because it isn't actually built for shade. In Canada, a grass seed blend needs at least 40% fescue to be labelled a shade mixture. This blend contains 60% fine fescue, split between two cultivars selected for their ability to thrive in low light, tolerate drought, and resist the fungal diseases that damp, shaded conditions create.

The remaining 40% balances the blend. Perennial ryegrass germinates in 7 to 10 days, giving you visible results quickly while the fescue establishes at its own pace. A small percentage of Kentucky bluegrass adds the only self-spreading grass in the mix, filling in thin spots over time via underground rhizomes.

The result is a blend that performs in partial to full shade, stays green with less water and fertilizer than a full-sun lawn, and improves rather than thins out season over season.

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Tous nos mélanges élites contiennent 0,0 % de graines de cultures et de mauvaises herbes, ont un taux de germination minimum de 90 % et sont des semences de qualité certifiée avec des scores NTEP élevés.

Memberships & Associations

  • Ontario Turfgrass Research Foundation

  • Sports Turf Canada

  • Ontario Golf Superintendents' Association

  • Professional Lawn Care Association of Ontario