seed varieties - DLF-TRIFOLIUM Group

SEED VARIETIES 

A PROFESSIONAL GUIDE TO SEED VARIETIES 

2003 - 2004

CONTENTS Forage grass 

Clover and Forage grass . . . . . . . . .3 

Beets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 

Pulse Seeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 

Industrial Crops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 

CONTENTS Amenity grass 

Amenity grasses and 

white clover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 

PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANCY 

DLF-TRIFOLIUM works on an international scale with the aim of ensuring 

professional commercialisation of grass and clover seed varieties. 

At DLF-TRIFOLIUM we place strong emphasis on building partnerships 

and relations with customers and trialling organisations. These close 

relationships enable us to provide a high level of involvement when 

choosing species, varieties and mixture compositions for all grasses and 

clovers intended for agricultural as well as for aminity use. 

We are always available for further information. 

Products for all situations 

DLF-TRIFOLIUM A/S has a market leading reputation in developing grass-and 

clover varieties adapted for diverse climatic and soil conditions. Our intensive 

breeding programme is constantly developing new varieties of temperate 

grass species that outperform what was originally considered “great grass”. 

We take pleasure in presenting our portfolio of superior varieties of grasses, 

clovers as well as pulses and beets in this brochure. 

In order to make selection easier for you the main attributes of the species are 

given. This can be combined with the main characteristics of each single 

variety to enable you to readily determine the best variety for a particular use. 

SEEDS & SCIENCE 

Key words for DLF-TRIFOLIUM 

Seeds- DLF-TRIFOLIUM is the world’s largest exporter of grass seed. 

Production from more than 70.000 ha in Denmark is exported around the 

world. The Danish climate allows for high quality, high seed yield, but 

production from Holland and other European countries and the USA is 

also utilised. This arrangement enables DLF to supply the right quality 

seed to the right place at the right time. 

Science- the breeding of improved varieties is given highest priority. The 

breeding programmes are either located at our own stations or with partners 

throughout Europe and the USA. The resultant varieties are tested world wide 

for adaptation to various climates in order to provide end users with the best 

varieties to achieve their aim of perfection. 

= Formula 1 varieties from DLF-TRIFOLIUM. We would like to bring 

your attention to theese superior varieties and their benefits for your business. 

Formula 1 varieties from DLF-TRIFOLIUM are characterized by the following: 

-Varieties are new or quite new 

-Varieties have obtained superior characters in official trials 

-Varieties are supported by own experiences in trials 

-Varieties give customers significant benefits in use

C L O V E R A N D F O R A G E G R A S S 3

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C L O V E R A N D F O R A G E G R A S S 

Trifolium pratense L. - Red clover - Rotklee - Trèfle violet - Trébol violeta 

Red clover thrives well on a wide range of soils except very light, acidic or waterlogged soil. It has a deep rooted system which makes it 

drought tolerant. Red clover is an important component of clover/grass mixtures for one or two years conservation leys. 

Red clover is widely cultivated in most countries with a temperate climate and tolerates low temperatures during winter. The tetraploid 

varieties are more vigorous and leafy in growth. 

TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE L. 

Name Listed in Earliness Yield 

Winterhardiness 

Amos 4n A, CZ, D, F, S, SK 

Beskyd 4n A, CZ, I, SK 

Dolina 4n BY, CDN, CZ 

Kvarta 4n A, CH, CZ, D, SK, UA 

Radegast 4n CZ, SK 

Rajah DK, EST, HR, LV, S, SI 

Vesna 4n A, CZ, EST, HR, LIT, RO, RU, SK 

Trifolium repens - White clover - Weissklee - Trèfle blanc - Trébol blanco 

White clover thrives very well on soils with good water capacity. The yield on sandy soils is also very high provided there is sufficient 

moisture from rainfall or irrigation. It is more persistent than red clover and forms many new shoots from the stolons. Winter hardiness 

is good. White clover in grassland increases palatability and intake of cattle significantly. Digestibility, including flowerheads, is very high. 

The small leaved varieties are well suited for grazing whereas the large leaved types can be used for conservation as well. 

TRIFOLIUM REPENS 

very late, very winter hardy and highest yield 

Name Listed in Leafsize Yield 

Tolerance to 

close grazing 

Avoca IRL, UK 

Alberta F, NL, UK 

Chieftain UK 

Klondike A, D, DK, EST, F, RU 

Milo CH, CZ, DK, F, LIT, LU, LV, RU, SK, UA 

Milkanova Pajbjerg A, CND, CH, D, DK, E, EST, I, N, RU,S, SI, UK 

Nanouk CZ, I, LIT, RU, SK 

Rivendel CZ, D, DK, E, EST, F, LIT, NL, RO, RU, SI, UA 

smallest leaves, highest tolerance to tight grazing and highest yield

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Trifolium hybridum - Alsike clover, Schwedenklee, Trèfle hybride, Trébol Híbrido 

Alsike has growth characteristics of both red and white clover. It thrives well on acidic and waterlogged soils. It is used in mixtures with 

grasses suitable for these conditions and the persistence of the clover is normally 2-3 years. 

TRIFOLIUM HYBRIDUM 

Name Listed in Persistence Yield 

Tolerance to 

acid soils 

Ermo Øtofte CZ, DK, EST, JP, PL 

Medicago lupulina L. - Black medick - Gelbklee - Minette 

MEDICAGO LUPULINA L. 

Name Listed in Green manure 

Virgo Pajbjerg DK 

Medicago sativa L. - Lucerne - Luzerne - Luzerne - Alfalfa 

Alfalfa is grown in most temperate regions of the world. It thrives very well on well-drained soils with a sufficient content of lime, potash 

and phosphate. It has a deep tap root system which makes alfalfa able to withstand severe drought. It is a productive plant of high nutritional 

value. It has an early spring growth and rapid regrowth after cutting. Alfalfa can be conserved as hay but it is also possible to ensile the 

crop by mixing it with grasses, alternatively by drying it artificially and making it into pellets. Alfalfa is divided into dormancy rates which 

refer to autumn growth after the last cut. The rate goes from 1-9 with 9 as the highest autumn growth activity, thus with least winter hardiness. 

MEDICAGO SATIVA L. 

best persistence, highest tolerance to acid soils and highest yield 

Name Listed in Dormancy Yield 


Creno LIT, PL 

Daisy DK, EST, F, HR, LV, NL, RO, SI 

Vela A, CH, DK, PL, UK 

very dormant, very winter hardy and highest yield

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LOLIUM PERENNE L. - Perennial Ryegrass - Deutsches Weidelgras - Ray-grass anglais - Raigrás Inglés 

Perennial ryegrass is a high yielding, high quality grass. Under a grazing management, the best varieties are very persistent provided they 

are well fertilised, well managed and the winters are not too severe. In cold areas perennial ryegrass plays an important role in short term 

leys with high yields and quality. Perennial ryegrass is compatible in mixtures with white clover. It is suitable for cultivation in most types 

of soils except very wet land. Perennial ryegrass is available in early, intermediate and late heading types and in diploid and tetraploid 

forms. 

LOLIUM PERENNE L. 

Ground Winter- 

Name Listed in Earliness Yield Cover hardiness 

Early 


Belida DK, E, EST 3 

Pimpernel A, BY, CZ, D, DK, EST, HR, I, LU, LIT, PL, SI, SK, YU 2 

Spira DK, E, F, UK 3 

Telstar D 2 

Anton 4n D, UK 2 

Impresario 4n F 1 

Prestige 4n F 2 

Tetramax 4n D, DK, F, LU, LV, N, PL, RO, SI, UK 3 

Intermediate 

Broutor F 5 

Burton F 6 

Cashel IRL 4 

Canasta CZ, DK F, LU, SK 5 

Indiana B, D, NL 4 

Laurel F 5 

Mikado A, DK, EST 5 

Perceval F 5 

Rebecca B, D 5 

Shandon IRL 4 

Aviara 4n B, UK 6 

Calibra 4n A, B, BY, CH, CZ, D, DK, EST, F, HR, LIT, LV, RO, RU, UK, YU 5 

Fanda 4n DK, F, S 6 

Garibaldi 4n DK, F, PL 5 

Greengold 4n IRL, LU, UK 5 

Glenstal 4n IRL 5 

Herbus 4n F 5 

Kentaur 4n CZ, SK 6 

Kertak 4n CZ, SK 5 

Magician 4n IRL, LU, UK 4 

Mathilde 4n CZ, DK, EST, LU, N, PL, RU 4 

Missouri 4n B, CZ, D, RU, 6


LOLIUM PERENNE L 

Ground Winter- 

Name Listed in Earliness Yield Cover hardiness 

Mustang 4n CZ, SK 6 

Napoleon 4n CZ, DK, D, EST, IRL, LV, N, PL,SI, SK, UK 4 

Tarpan 4n CZ, SK 5 

Tove 4n DK, E, I,JP, LIT, LV, N, RO, S 5 

Unico 4n NL 6 

Late 

Cancan B, D, IRL, LU, NL, UK 9 

Concile F 8 

Falstaff F 7 

Foxtrot A, B, D, UK 7 

Jumbo E, F, LU 7 

Lasso DK, UK 7 

Lactis F 7 

Norton B 7 

Pastour F, UK 7 

Portia F 8 

Ohio F 8 

Pippin DK, LU 8 

Sameba DK 7 

Sydney D, F 8 

Trani A, CZ, DK, LU, SI 8 

Trimaran F, LU 7 

Chabrel 4n F 9 

Colorado 4n B, F 8 

Cooper 4n D, UK 7 

Glencar 4n UK 7 

Loporello 4n D, DK 7 

Maurice 4n DK, UK 9 

Meba 4n DK, F, LU, UK 7 

Millennium 4n IRL, UK 8 

Navarra 4n D 7 

Penduick 4n F 8 

Sarsfield 4n IRL 8 

Tinturel 4n F 9 

Tivoli 4n A, B, CZ, D, DK, EST, F, IRL, LU, PL, RO, S, SI, UK 8 

Turandot 4n D, DK 6 

1-9, 9 = latest, highest yield, ground cover and winterhardiness

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Lolium multiflorum L. - Italian Ryegrass - Welsches Weidelgras - Ray-grass d’Italie - Raigrás Italiano 

Italian ryegrass is one of the fastest growing grasses available to farmers. It establishes well and starts growing early in the following spring. 

It has a rapid regrowth after cutting and the quality of the grass is very high in respect of digestibility. It thrives on all kind of soils and is 

mainly used for conservation in short duration leys, often in mixtures with red clover. New varieties have good persistence suitable for 

2-3 years use in mild climates. A lot of italian ryegrasses are used for intercropping i.e. between maize crops. Italian ryegrass exists in diploid 

and tetraploid forms. 

Westerwoldicum is the annual type of Italian ryegrass and the fastest growing grass. Contrary to italian ryegrass, it forms stems during the 

sowing year. Westerwoldicum is used when high production is required within 3-6 months after sowing. Differences between diploid and 

tetraploid varieties are small. 

LOLIUM MULTIFLORUM L. 

Name Listed in Type Yield Persistence 

Rust 

resistence 

Atalja UK Italian 

Cavour F Italian 

Cordelia D, F Italian 

EF 486 Dasas DK, IS Italian 

Ingot F Italian 

Orlando D Italian 

Podium B, F, A Italian 

Sikem DK, E, KR, SK Italian 

Zarastro B, D, Italian 

Ajax 4n B, CDN, DK, EST, FIN, IS, N, SK Italian 

Alouette 4n F Italian 

Antonia 4n F. I Italian 

Bofur 4n DK, E, FIN, HR, N, S, SI Italian 

Caballo 4n F, A Italian 

Danergo 4n A, D, EST, HU, I, IS, LU, SI, UK Italian 

Domino 4n D, F, I Italian 

Jeanne 4n D, F, I PL Italian 

Jiskra 4n CZ,SK Italian 

Lubina 4n CZ, EST, I Italian 

Luha 4n CZ, SK Italian 

Parfait 4n F Italian 

Taurus 4n B, D, NL Italian 

Trocadero 4n DK Italian 

Turgo Pajbjerg 4n DK, E, FIN, IS,N Italian 

Zorro 4n D, F, A Italian 

Andy 4n D, DK, F, IS, N S Westerwold 

Avance 4n D, DK, EST, FIN, I Westerwold 

Clipper 4n (Claro) CH, E, EST, IS, N, S Westerwold 

Jivet 4n A, CH, CZ, D, EST, I, SK, F Westerwold 

Shoot 2n F Westerwold 

Spark 2n F Westerwold 

Labelle 4n E, EST, N Westerwold 

highest yield, persistence and rust resistance


Lolium x boucheanum Kunth. - Hybrid ryegrass - Bastardweidelgras - Ray-grass hybride - Raigrás híbrido 

Hybrid ryegrass is a cross between perennial and italian ryegrass combining yield, quality and persistence. Types range from perennial 

ryegrass, intermediate and italian types. Usage has mainly been for conservation but the new perennial types have proved to be excellent 

for grazing. Hybrid ryegrass has improved drought tolerance to italian ryegrass, especially the very dense hybrids. Spring growth is similar 

to early perennial ryegrasses whereas the heading is more like intermediate perennials. This gives a great deal of flexibility in the spring 

and high quality forage. 

LOLIUM X BOUCHEANUM KUNTH. 

Name Listed in Type Yield 


Persistence 

Brutus 2n UK Italian 

Hybrix 2n F Italian 

Aligote 4n F Italian 

Blason 4n F Italian 

Citeliac 4n UK Perennial 

Dimitri 4n F Intermediate 

Fortimo 4n F Italian 

Granit 4n D, F Italian 

Neola 4n F Italian 

Polly 4n DK, D, E, F, N, UK Perennial 

Riga 4n A, F Italian 

Sherpa 4n D Intermediate 

Solid 4n UK Intermediate 

Storm 4n DK, S, UK Perennial 

Texy 4n E, F Intermediate 

FESTULOLIUM 

highest yield, winterhardiness and persistence 

Festulolium 

Festulolium is a cross between festucas (meadow fescue/tall fescue) x lolium (italian ryegrass). 

This creates a combination of high quality from italian ryegrass with good winterhardiness, 

persistence and stress tolerance of fescues. As a result of crossing/backcrossing and selection, 

DLF-TRIFOLIUM has types similar to tall fescue, italian ryegrass and perennial ryegrass, 

all with improved characteristics taken from the parent crossings. This gives an excellent opportunity 

to extend the growth of high quality grass in cold regions. 

Name Listed in Type Yield 


Persistence 

Becva CZ, I, SK Italian/westerwold. 

Felina CZ, EST, LIT, LV, RU, SK Tall fescue 

Hykor CZ, EST, S, SK Tall fescue 

Lofa CZ, EST, RO Perennial/hybrid 

Paulita D, N, S Italian 

Perun CZ, EST, SK, UK Italian 

highest yield, winterhardiness and persistence

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C C L L O O V V E E R R A A N N D D F F O O R R A A G G E E G G R R A A S S S 

Phleum pratense L. - Timothy - Wiesenlieschgras - Fléole des prés - Fleo 

This specie is normally found growing wild on fertile soils and under good moist conditions. It is a persistent grass, which seldom suffers 

from frost damage. It can tolerate high summer temperatures if moisture is available but is best suited for cultivation in areas with temperate 

climatic conditions including low-lying wet land. 

Timothy starts growing early in the spring and offers good production in the autumn. Early types are mainly for conservation with a high first 

cut whereas the late types have a prolonged growth over the summer and are well suited to grazing. 

PHLEUM PRATENSE L. 

Name Listed in Earliness 

Tolerance to 

grazing Yield 

Bilbo BY, DK, EST, HR, LIT, LV, RO, RU, SI, SK, UA 

Comer A, B, D, UK 

Dolina LU, NL, B, CDN, UK 

Niklas A, D 

Pampas D 

Tundra D, EST 

Vega EST, RU 

Winnetou UK, CDN 

earliest, most tolerant to grazing and highest yield 

Dactylis glomerata L. - Cocksfoot - Knaulgras - Dactyle - Dactilo 

COCKSFOOT is a very persistent grass. It grows relatively slowly in the year of sowing but in the second and subsequent years it is very 

aggressive. Cocksfoot starts growing early in the spring and regrowth after cutting consists mostly of leafy palatable shoots. Growth in 

summertime is important. 

Cocksfoot is grown under varying climatic conditions. It is winter hardy and drought tolerant. Early types are mainly used for conservation. 

Late types are excellent for grazing. 

DACTYLIS GLOMERATA L. 


Tolerance to 

grazing Yield 

Amba A, BY, CND, CH, DK, EST, HR, HU, KR, LU, RO, SK 

Aramis F 

Athos AR, E, F, LU, UK 

Cabrett F 

Donata D 

Kid E 

Ladoga D 

Niva CDN, CZ, SK 

Porthos ARG, F 

Sparta ARG, HU, RU, UK 

earliest, most tolerant to grazing and highest yield

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Festuca arundinacea L. - Tall Fescue - Rohr Schwingel - Fétuque élevée 

Tall fescue is one of the most drought, heat and wear tolerant species. Due to its large, deep rooted system it is able to take up water in very 

dry periods. Therefore it can tolerate high temperatures and stay green in a dry summer period where production is maintained unlike many 

other species which have ceased growing. New varieties have softer leaves and improved digestibility. Tall fescues provide good winter 

growth compared to other species in mild winters. 

FESTUCA ARUNDINACEA L. 

Name Listed in Yield Digestibility 


Amélie E, ZA 

Carmine F, RU 

Hykor D 

Jordane F 

Kora CH, CZ, D, HR, HU, PL, RO, SK, UA 

Madra F, RU 

highest yield, digestibility and winter hardiness

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Festuca pratensis Huds. - Meadow Fescue - Wiesenschwingel - Fétuque des prés - Festuca pratense 

Meadow fescue is a very persistent grass. It does not require high temperatures for active growth and is very winter hardy. It appreciates a 

high soil moisture content. Meadow fescue can be grown successfully on a wide range of soils. Meadow fescue has an early spring growth 

with a regrowth consisting mainly of leafy shoots and is suitable for both cutting and grazing. 

FESTUCA PRATENSIS HUDS 

Name Listed in Yield Persistence 


Jamaica F 

Laura A, CZ, DK, D, EST, HR, LV, PL, RO, S, SI, SK 

Senu Pajbjerg DK, E, EST, LIT, RO, RU, S, SK, UA 

FESTUCA RUBRA L. 


highest yield, persistence and winterhardiness 

Festuca rubra L. - Red fescue - Rotschwingel - Fétuque rouge 

Red fescue is found in many natural pastures on most soil types under widely varying moisture conditions. It normally propagates by means 

of creepers, giving a good groundcover. Red fescue is relatively slow growing in the sowing year and does not reach its full potential until the 

second or third year of use. It thrives under a wide range of conditions, but specially in dry, rather poor soil and in fields subject to heavy 

wear. It has good frost and drought resistance and tolerates surface water during the winter. It is suitable for both conservation and grazing. 


Ground 

Cover 

Echo A, CH, CZ, DK, EST, HU, HR, RO 

Gondolin A, CZ, DK, D, EST, RO, S, SI 

Tridano DK, RU 

highest yield, persistence and ground cover


Poa trivialis L. - Rough-stalked meadowgrass - Gemeine Rispe - Pâturin commun 

POA TRIVIALIS L. 

Name Listed in 

Tolerance to high 

soil moisture 

Dasas DK, SI 

Poa pratensis L. - Smooth-stalked meadowgrass, Wiesenrispe, Pâturin des près, Poa pratense 

Poa pratensis is frequently found in natural grasslands, in both mineral and humus-rich soils. It is persistent with strong rhizomes and erect 

leafy shoots. Growth starts early in the spring and the regrowth consists mainly of leafy material. Poa pratensis is present in all permanent 

pastures used for grazing. It is common in temperate and relatively moist regions of both northern and southern hemispheres. It tolerates 

hard wear and because of its rhizomes, it can regenerate itself even if the grass sward is badly damaged. 

POA PRATENSIS L. 


Ground 

Cover 

Balin A, D, DK, HR, I, LIT, LU, PL, SI 

Compact A, CH 

Oxford A, D, EST, N, NL 

Pegasus A, CH, D, RO 

Slezanka CZ, PL, SK, SI 

Tommy CH, NL 

highest yield, persistence and ground cover 

Bromus 

The use of brome grass is recommended especially on the dry lands. 

BROMUS 

Name Listed in Type 

Blizzard F Sitchensis 

Doue F Sitchensis 

Deborah USA Carinatus 

Arrhenatherum elatius L. - Oat-grass, Glatthafer (Fromental) 

Is a tall growing grass which is used specially for hay. It thrives very well on dry and poor soils due to its very deep rooted system. Growth 

starts early in spring and heading is also early. It can be mixed with red clover and other tall growing grasses for hay or silage production in 

a 2 max 3 cut management. Because of a slightly bitter taste it is not fed fresh to stock. 

ARRHENATHERUM ELATIUS L. 


Median A, CH, CZ, PL, SK

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Beta vulgaris L. - Fodder beet - Futterrübe - Betterave fourragère - Remolacha forrajera 

The cultivation of beets produces very high annual yields. Beets utilize farmyard manure optimally and provide valuable winter feed that 

can be easily stored. 

BETA VULGARIS L. 

Colour Dry matter 

Name Listed in Ploidi of root % in root 

Alpes F 3n 

Amigo F, IRL, NL, UA 3n yellow 16-17 

Asterix F, LIT 2n yellow 19-20 

Barbara A, B, CZ, F, LIT, UA, UK 3n yellow/orange 15-16 

Feldherr A, D, IRL, PL, UK 3n orange 13-14 

Korsroe Pajbjerg DK, N, RO polyp. yellow 15-16 

Kyros A, B, BY, CH, CZ, DK, D, EST, F, HR, IRL, LIT, LV, N, NL, PL, RU, 

RO, SI, SK, UA, UK 3n yellow 16-17 

Magnum A, B, BY, CH, D, DK, F, IRL, LIT, RU, UA, UK 3n white 19-20 

Marshal DK, BY, RU, LV 3n white 18-19 

Monoval A, D, F 3n white 16-17 

Nestor DK, D, F, UK 2n white 20-21 

Rhodos D, F, LV, PL, RU, UA 2n red 17-18 

Solar F 2n yellow/orange 17-18 

Troya DK, NL, PL, UA 3n yellow 16-17 

Tintin BY, D, F, UK 2n yellow/orange 17-18 

Himalaya D 3n white 19-20 

Brassica napus L. var. napobrassica - Swede - Kohlrübe - Chou navet - Nabo 

BRASSICA NAPUS L. VAR. NAPOBRASSICA 

B E E T S 


Magres Pajbjerg IRL, UK Bangholm-red 

Ruby UK Bangholm-red 

Ruta Øtofte IRL, NZ, SI, UK Bangholm-red 

Sator Øtofte UK Wilhelmsburger-green

Pisum sativum L. - Field pea - Futtererbse - Pois protéagineux - Guisante forrajero 

PISUM SATIVUM L. 

Grain 

Plant height 

Name Listed in colour at harvest TSW 

Brutus DK, LV, PL green high medium 

Julia DK, FI yellow low very low 

Nitouche D, DK, CND, EST, HU, LIT, LV, UK green high medium 

Pinochio D, DK, LIT yellow high low 

Salome DK marble low medium 

Vicia faba L. - Field bean - Ackerbohne - Féverole - Haboncillo 

VICIA FABA L. 


Colour 

of flower Protein Tannin 

Columbo D white high Free 

SINAPIS ALBA L. 

I N D U S T R I A L C R O P S 

Sinapis alba L. - White mustard - Weisser Senf - Moutarde blanche - Mostaza blanca 


Braco A, DK, LIT Green manure (resistance to beet nematodes) 

Valiant DK, LIT Seed 

Linum usitatissimum L. - Linseed - Öllein - Lin oléagineux - Lino oleaginoso 

LINUM USITATISSIMUM L. 


Olinette DK, LIT oil 

Royale UK oil 

Carum carvi L. - Caraway - Kümmel - Cumin - Alcaravea 

CARUM CARVI L. 


Sylvia DK 

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A M E N I T Y G R A S S E S A N D W H I T E C L O V E R

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Lolium perenne L. - Perennial Ryegrass - Deutsches Weidelgras - Ray-grass anglais - Raigrás inglés 

Perennial ryegrass is the fastest establishing specie ofall the turf grasses. It prefers milder climates but tolerates temperatures down to minus 16-18 °C without a snow 

cover. With a snow cover, ryegrass can tolerate even lower temperatures. In temperate regions, perennial ryegrass is a true perennial with a high persistence. It can 

be used on most soil types, with the exception of very wet land. Perennial ryegrass exists in early, intermediate and late types in respect of heading and spring growth. 

Late heading types tend to be better under lower input utilisation due to less stem formation in mid summer. With one exception, all turf types are diploid, but DLF- 

TRIFOLIUM have one tetraploid variety with improved tolerance to stress factors like drought and diseases. A species trait of Perennial ryegrass is very high wear tolerance 

due to fast re-growth of tillers and leaves. This makes the specie an essential ingredient in mixtures for sports use. 

LOLIUM PERENNE L. 

Wear 

Name Listed in Density tolerance Colour Earliness 

Accolade F 2 

Ace D, F, UK 6 

Action D, F, NL, UK 6 

Allegro D, F, NL, S, UK 7 

Ballet F, D, NL, UK 6 

Capri F, RU, UK 4 

Danilo DK, D, EST, F, HR, LIT, RO, RU, S, SK, UK 5 

Delaware CZ, F, UK 3 

Dragon F, D, UK 6 

Elan UK 7 

Esquire I, UK 5 

Figaro CZ, DK, EST, F, PL, RU, S 6 

Flair D, F, UK 6 

Greenfair DK, EST, F, UK 6 

Greenflash D, F, UK 6 

Greenway D, DK, F, NL, UK 6 

Greenstar D, UK 6 

Juventus 4n D, EST, F, HU, LIT, RU, SI, SK, UA 8 

Margarita D, EST, F, UK 6 

Merci CZ, D, DK, F, IS, N, NL, RO, UK 7 

Nikita F, UK 5 

Nikolin D, DK, UK 9 

Pickwick F, RU 5 

Pippin DK 8 

Ponderosa I, UK 6 

Sakini CZ, D, EST, HR, LIT, RO, RU, S, SI, SK, TR, UA 6 

Sauvignon DK, D, EST, F, UK 6 

Score CZ, D, EST, F, RO, RU, SI, UA, UK 6 

Sedona D, NL 6 

Superstar D, UK 6 

Tapiola F, UK 6 

Taya CZ, DK, D, EST, F, HR, HU, LIT, N, 

PL, RO, RU, S, SI, SK, TR, UA 8 

Tucson D, UK 7 

1-9, 9 = latest, highest density, wear tolerance and darkest colour

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A M E N I T Y G R A S S E S A N D W H I T E C L O V E R 

Phleum bertolonii DC - Small leaved timothy - Zwiebellieschgras - Fléole bulbeuse - Fleo bulboso 

Small leaved Timothy is used in cold, wet areas where it tolerates extremes better that other species. This is particularly true where plants 

will be subjected to total submersion in winter. 

PHLEUM BERTOLONII DC 

Winter- Tolerance to 

Name Listed in Density hardiness submersion 

Teno DK, RU, S, SI 

highest density, winterhardiness and tolerance to submersion 

Festuca rubra L. - Red fescue - Rotschwingel - Fétuque rouge 

Red fescue is found in many natural green areas on nearly all types of soils and under 

widely varying moisture conditions. Red fescue is relatively slow growing in the sowing 

year and has very fine needle like leaves and a high shoot density. It thrives under a 

wide range of conditions but is notable for it’s tolerance to dry, rather poor soil. It is 

very resistant to frost and drought and it can to some extent, also tolerate surface 

water during the winter. The shade tolerance is better than for most other species. 

There are three types of red fescue for amenity purposes: 

Festuca rubra rubra 

Festuca rubra rubra is the most robust and adaptable of the three. By forming strong 

rhizomes, it is able to close holes in the grass sward very quickly. It tolerates extreme 

summer temperatures better than other red fescues. Rubra rubra is faster to establish 

than trichophylla or commutata and can be used individually or in conjunction 

with the other types of fescue to secure a good recuperation of the grass sward. 

RUBRA RUBRA Red fescue - Rotschwingel - Fétuque rouge 

Name Listed in Density 

Tolerance to 

close mowing Colour 

Aniset CZ, D, DK, EST, PL, RO, RU, UK 

Cecilia (Celianna) F, PL 

Diego CZ, D, EST, LIT, PL, RO, RU, SK, UA, UK 

Echo I, RU, SI, SK, UA 

Greenshine F, UK 

Laxton BY, CZ, EST, F, RU, SI, SK, UA 

Maxima F, D 

Mystic F, UK 

Ophelia F 

Pernille EST, BY, CZ, D, DK, F, HR, HU, LIT, N, NL, PL, RO, RU, S, SI, 

SK, TR, UA, UK 

Rapid D 

Shadeway D, F 

Sunset D, F, UK 

Tridano I, S, TR


Rubra trichophylla 

Festuca rubra trichophylla has short rhizomes that facilitate the repair of holes in the sward but at a slower rate than rubra rubra. Shoot 

density is very high enhancing the species ability to withstand close mowing. High salt tolerance makes trichophylla a good partner in 

mixtures for roadsides and parks where salt is used during winter on roads and paths. 

The drought and shade tolerance of trichophylla is higher than for other red fescue types and this sub species thrives especially in a mild 

coastal climate. 

RUBRA TRICHOPHYLLA 


Tolerance to 


Cinderella EST, D, DK, NL. RU, S, UK 

Greenlight F, UK 

Helena D, UK 

Lanai F, UK 

Leonora D, DK, EST, F, UK 

Napoli BY, CZ, EST, D, DK, HR, HU, LIT, N, PL, RO, RU, S, SI, SK, UA 

Rosita D, F, UK 

Smirna CZ, D, DK, EST, F, LIT, NL, PL, RU, S, UK 

Symphony D, F, NL, UK

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RUBRA COMMUTATA 


Rubra commutata 

Festuca rubra commutata has no rhizomes (bunch grass) but the highest density of shoots of the three types. When using commutata 

in mixtures, it is often necessary to add one of the other types of fescue with rhizomes (or Poa pratensis) in order to facilitate the infill and 

repair of gaps in the sward. In cold areas, commutata is an important component as it has higher winterhardiness than other fescues. As 

shoot density is very high, commutates is also an integral component of mixtures that are required to tolerate close mowing. This would be 

especially so for golf greens. 


Tolerance to 


Belleaire F, UK 

Calliope D, DK, EST, N, NL, UK 

Carina D, DK, EST, LIT, N, PL, RO, RU, UK 

Ferota CZ, PL, SK 

Juliska BY, CZ, EST, FIN, RU, S, SK, UA 

Legende D, F, UK 

Medina CZ, EST, DK, F, FIN, RO, RU, S, SI, SK, UA 

Papageno D 

Rossignol F, UK 

Roulette F, UK 

Simone BY, CZ, D, EST, FIN, LIT, PL, RO, RU, S, SK, UK 

Tatjana CZ, BY, DK, EST, HR, LIT, RO, RU, S, SI, SK 

highest density, tolerance to close mowing and darkest colour


Festuca ovina L. spp. duriuscula 

- Hard fescue - Härtlicher Schwingel - Fétuque durette - Festuca ovejuna 

Hard fescue is one of the grasses with the lowest input requirements. It thrives on all kinds of soils but is found naturally on light dry soils in 

many regions. The more original types have a bluish colour and varieties are selected for their very high adaptation to drought, heat and 

winterhardiness. These varieties are excellent in mixtures for less intensive areas such as roadsides, banks, dunes etc, but also can play an 

important part in home lawns. New improved varieties match the colour and leaf characters of red fescues and have a very high density. The 

shade tolerance of hard fescue is good, achieving the same levels as red fescue. 

FESTUCA OVINA L. SPP. DURIUSCULA 


Drought 

tolerance Colour 

Discovery BY, D, EST, LIT, N, PL, RU, UA, UK green 

Ridu BY, CZ, DK, EST, HR, HU, LIT, PL, RO, RU, SI, SK, UA bluish 

Triana BY, DK, EST, PL, RO, RU, UK bluish 

highest density and drought tolerance 

Festuca arundinacea L. - Tall Fescue - Rohrschwingel - Fétuque élevée 

Tall fescue is one of the most drought, heat and wear tolerant species. Due to its large and deep root system, it is able to take up water in dry 

periods when other grasses have stopped their growth. This means that tall fescue stays green in dry summer periods and tolerates high 

temperatures. The leaf texture of tall fescue is rather coarse compared to other turf grasses, but new varieties have been much improved in 

respect of narrow leaves and density. The leaf colour of tall fescue is normally dark green. Winter hardiness of tall fescue depends very much 

on the variety as the range goes from Mediterranean types with less winterhardiness to more continental types with good winterhardiness. 

Establishment of tall fescue is quite fast although not quite as fast as perennial ryegrass. In general, the disease tolerance is very high. 

FESTUCA ARUNDINACEA L. 

Name Listed in Fine leaves 

Wear 

tolerance Colour 

Cochise CZ, EST, F, HU, I, LIT, PL, RO, RU, SI, SK, UA, UK 

Finelawn CZ, HR, I, RO, RU, SI, TR 

Montserrat F 

Olympic Gold F 

Southern Comfort I 

Starlett I 

finest leaves, highest wear tolerance and darkest colour 

Poa trivialis - Rough-stalked meadowgrass - Gemeine Rispe - Pâturin commun 

Poa trivialis is used in mixtures for shady areas under more humid conditions. Poa trivialis is also useful for overseeding warm season grasses 

on golf greens where the species plays an important role. 

POA TRIVIALIS 

Winter- Shade 

Name Listed in Density hardiness tolerance 

Dasas DK, EST, HR, RU, SI, UA 

highest density, winterhardiness and shade tolerance

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Poa annua var. reptans - Creeping bluegrass - Golf Rispe 

Poa reptans is a perennial subspecie of Poa annua wich also build some stolons. It is very aggressive and Creeping bluegrass can even crowd 

out Poa annua. Germination is very fast and the growth is upright which leads to a "True Putt" on golf greens. 

POA ANNUA VAR. REPTANS 

Tolerance to Tolerance to Tolerance to 

Name Listed in close mowing shade wet soils 

True Putt 

highest tolerance to close mowing, tolerance to shade and wet soils 

Poa pratensis L. - Smooth-stalked meadowgrass - Wiesenrispe - Pâturin des prés - Poa pratense 

Poa pratensis is frequently found in the wild, on both mineral and humus-rich soils in both northern and southern hemispheres. Fine-leaved 

varieties with excellent turf qualities have been selected. Poa pratensis is a persistent specie with strong rhizomes and erect leafy shoots. 

Growth starts early in the spring and re-growth consists mainly of leafy material that can be mown very easily and leaves a clean cut. Poa 

pratensis tolerates hard wear and because of its rhizomes, it can regenerate itself even if the sward is badly damaged. 

Newer varieties tend to have a higher density than the old. The heat tolerance of Poa pratensis is good which makes it a perfect partner in 

mixtures with tall fescue. 

POA PRATENSIS L. 

Wear 

Name Listed in Density tolerance Colour 

Balin BY, CZ, EST, RO, RU, SI, SK, UA 

Blue Knight I 

Broadway D, DK, F, NL, RU, S, UK 

Compact CZ, D, EST, F, HR, LIT, PL, RO, RU, SI, SK, UA 

Conni CZ, DK, D, EST, F, FIN, HU, LIT, N, NL, PL, RO, RU, S, 

SI, SK, TR, UA, UK 

Mardona CZ, D, DK, FIN, NL,RO, RU, S 

Panduro CZ, D, EST, LIT, PL, RU, S, UK 

Platini I, RO 

Sobra CZ, DK, EST, RO, RU, S, SK, UA 

Slezanka D 

highest density, wear tolerance and darkest colour 

Agrostis stolonifera L. - Creeping bentgrass - Flecht-Straussgras - Agrostide stolonifère - Agróstide estolonifera 

The main use of Creeping Bent grass is on golf greens. This is due to the very high recuperative capacity and shoot density of the specie, which 

makes it very adaptable to the close mowing regimes used on these areas. Creeping bentgrass can also be used in mixtures for very dense 

lawn mixtures for private gardens due to its soft leaves and dense growth. 

AGROSTIS STOLONIFERA L. 

Fineness Short 

Name Listed in Density of leaves growth 

Kromi CZ, DK, EST, HR, HU, LIT, RO, RU, SI, SK, TR, UA 

Oasis D, EST, NL, UK 

highest density, fineness of leaves and shortest growth


Agrostis capillaris L. Agrostis tenuis - Browntop - Rotes Straussgras - Agrostide ténue - Agróstide común 

Browntop bent is used extensively on golf greens in mixtures with red fescue for low input purposes. It tolerates close mowing very well. The 

shoot density is high and it is very adaptable to changable growing conditions. 

AGROSTIS CAPILLARIS L. AGROSTIS TENUIS 

Fineness Short 

Name Listed in Density of leaves growth 

Golfin (=Golf) CZ, D, EST, HR, RO, RU, SI 

Lance UK 

Vivaldi DK, EST, N, UK, SK, UA 

highest density, finest leaves and shortest growth 

Trifolium repens L. - White clover - Weissklee - Trèfle blanc - Trébol blanco 

The breeding of white clover for turf is a speciality from DLF-TRIFOLIUM. In general white clover in mixtures with fine grasses keeps the lawn 

much greener and healthy without the application of Nitrogen. Normal forage white clover varieties are not suited and will not survive under 

regular mowing but the development of the new very small leaved varieties –Microclover- is a break through in creating a environmentally 

friendly lawn also suitable for close mowing. 

TRIFOLIUM REPENS L. 

Tolerance to 

Name Listed in Leafsize low mowing 

Nanouk I 

Piccolino-microclover I 

Pirouette-microclover D 

Pipolina-microclover D 

Smallest leaves and highest tolerance to low mowing

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