{"product_id":"ozbreed-zen-grass-zoysia-zoysia-hybrid","title":"Ozbreed Zen Grass® Zoysia - Zoysia hybrid 'ZOY01' PBR Intended","description":"\u003cp\u003eOzbreed Zen Grass Zoysia (\u003cem\u003eZoysia hybrid\u003c\/em\u003e) is a low mow lawn alternative sold as plants, not seed. A cross between \u003cem\u003eZoysia macrantha\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eZoysia matrella\u003c\/em\u003e, it forms a dense, undulating surface about 10cm high that needs mowing only once every one to two years. Bred by Ozbreed for lawns and verges, it tolerates drought, frost, heat, wear and shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMow once every year or two.\u003c\/strong\u003e It needs only yearly trimming and rarely a mower, which cuts lawn work to almost nothing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense and weed resistant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick growth keeps weeds out, and Ozbreed notes most weeds can be sprayed out selectively.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFills in at pace.\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional Japanese temple grass can take years to cover. Zen Grass is not slow to fill in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is extremely tolerant of drought, frost and heat, with good wear tolerance. It survived floods and is tough in shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft, wavy look.\u003c\/strong\u003e The rippling surface looks deliberate, and the leaves are not prickly underfoot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLawns and verges.\u003c\/strong\u003e For fast cover, plant 7 to 9 plants per square metre, about 35cm apart. Wider spacing works but takes longer to join.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaded courtyards and under trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e The low surface is easy to rake clear of leaves beneath trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderstory and Japanese gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it as a green carpet beneath shrubs and around stepping stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Ozbreed Zen Grass Zoysia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, and Ozbreed calls it tough in shade. It is likely suited Australia wide, with trials in Queensland and the ACT. Like other zoysias it grows hardest in warm weather and may slow and colour off in a cold winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e It has low fertiliser requirements. Clear existing weeds and level the ground before planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water for 4 to 8 weeks until established. Plant any time from spring through to autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim once a year. Mow only if you want a closer finish, and once every one to two years is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOzbreed Zen Grass Zoysia is sold as tube stock, in 100mm pots in packs of 10 and in 200mm pots in packs of 6. Tubes are the economical way to cover a large area, since 7 to 9 plants per square metre means 140 to 180 plants for 20 square metres, while the 200mm plants give quicker cover per plant. Plants travel upright and settle within a few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eBrowse groundcover plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ground-covers-for-low-maintenance-gardens\"\u003eGround covers for low maintenance gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ozbreed\"\u003eSee the full Ozbreed range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eMore drought tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it grown from seed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Zen Grass is sold as plants, as tube stock or in pots, and planted at 7 to 9 per square metre for fast cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often do I mow it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOzbreed says only once every one to two years, with a yearly trim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it handle shade and wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOzbreed describes it as tough in shade, with good wear tolerance. Deep shade thins any lawn, so keep it in part shade or better.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67789647315263,"sku":"ZOY-HYB-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67789647348031,"sku":"ZOY-HYB-100MM-P10","price":165.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67789647380799,"sku":"ZOY-HYB-200MM-P6","price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/ozbreed-zen-grass-zoysia-zoysia-hybrid.jpg?v=1792193134","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/ozbreed-zen-grass-zoysia-zoysia-hybrid","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}