Gibraltar Creeping Red Fescue

Fine leaf texture

High shoot density

Medium-dark green color

Improved disease resistance

Low, prostrate growth

Aggressive Tillering

High Endophyte

Description

Gibraltar is new Strong Creeping Red Fescue released from Rutgers University through Ampac Seed Company. It was selected for its disease resistance, low-prostrate growth, dark green color, and high shoot density. It's high endophyte levels allow it to perform better under heat and drought.

Gibraltar ranked 4th out of 32 Strong Creeping varieties for Turf Quality at the Rutgers University Adelphia, NJ turf evaluation trial, established in 1998. Gibraltar is primarily recommended as a component in mixtures that include perennial ryegrass, Kentucky bluegrass, and other fine fescues.

Other Info

Seed Establishment
Proper establishment can be achieved by seeding at a rate of 4-6 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. for new lawns, and 2-4 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. for established lawns. Seeds should be covered to a depth of 1/4" and kept moist until seedlings are well rooted. Application of a well-balanced fertilizer is recommended.

Gibraltar stays GREEN longer then Boreal.