GRASS SEED FOR SUN AND SHADE - One grass seed mix for the garden. The mix will adapt to grow in sun & shaded areas. This shaded mix will grow in shade cast by trees and areas in sunny sections of the garden.

SOWING NEW LAWNS OR OVERSEEDING - This grass mix is ideal for sowing new areas or overseeding for thick and healthy grass even in the shade

TOLERATES DAMP, WET & DROUGHT - A professional quality grass seed which is easy to grow and thrives in a range of conditions where other grasses will not

EASY TO GROW - Sow April - October with temperature above 10 degrees. Germination typically takes 7-28days and when established this seed will thrive across the whole garden.

CERTIFIED SEED - Seeds are packed in the UK by a DEFRA licensed supplier and certified for germination and purity. Packaging may vary.

Grass seed that thrives in shady areas

Specialist mix of shady lawn seeds

Can be used to cover the whole lawn not just shady areas

Ideal for use on new and existing lawns

Apply using either a hand held or wheeled Miracle-Gro spreader

SHADE TOLERANT & SUN FRIENDLY MIX ✔️ – Designed for lawns with mixed light conditions. This premium grass seed grows in shaded areas while thriving in sunny spots too.

IDEAL FOR LAWN REPAIR & OVERSEEDING ✔️ – Perfect for filling bare spots, improving existing lawns, or starting from scratch. Achieve dense, uniform coverage with minimal effort!

PET FRIENDLY & DEFRA APPROVED ✔️ - Safe for pets, children, and paddocks. Our DEFRA-approved grass seed gives peace of mind while delivering reliable, high-quality growth.

MORE ABOUT THE MIX ✔️ - Grassias Shade & Sunshine contain 100% Dwarf Amenity Ryegrass which is hard-wearing, and shade-tolerant. Ideal for play areas, gardens & lawns.

1.70KG COVERS UP TO 85m² ✔️ - A reliable grass seed mix for shady lawns, front gardens, play areas, and more. Can be used to cover the entire lawn — not just shaded areas!

SPEEDY GROWTH IN JUST 7-14 DAYS – Watch your lawn transform quickly with our fast-growing grass seed. Designed for rapid germination, providing lush, green coverage in no time.

COVERS UP TO 84m² – One 1.4kg pack rejuvenates up to 84m² when overseeding or establishes 42m² of fresh, turf-like grass from scratch with proper soil preparation.

HARD-WEARING & WEATHER-READY – Specially engineered for the UK climate, our deep-rooted, resilient grass withstands heavy foot traffic, harsh weather, and shady or sunny spots.

LOW MAINTENANCE – Advanced seed blend naturally helps maintain a thick, healthy lawn with less effort.

FRESHLY PACKED FOR MAXIMUM RESULTS – Sealed at peak freshness with a 2-3 year viability window, ensuring high germination rates. 'Sow By Year End' date printed on the box for guaranteed quality.

OUR PROMISE: If you struggle with any part of the growing process, don't hesitate to contact us. Our promise is to help you until you get the results that you want.

A scientifically enhanced, hardwearing, dog pee resistant grass seed that creates durable, lush green lawns for the whole family to enjoy. Germinates in lower temperatures than normal grass seed, ideal for colder weather and winter.

Dosage - 35 grams per square metre for new lawns, 17 grams per square metre for overseeding

When to sow: Any time of the year when temperature is higher than 5 degrees Celsius

Cutting Height - Down to 13mm

DEFRA Approved Seed, packed in the UK – Designed for UK Soils and Climates

✔️ SPECIALIST SHADE GRASS SEED MIX – Expertly formulated for shaded gardens, beneath trees, alongside fences, or beside buildings. Shademax thrives where sunlight is limited, delivering lush green growth where ordinary grass fails.

✔️ PREMIUM BLEND FOR LOW LIGHT AREAS – Contains Chewings Fescue and Smooth-Stalked Meadow Grass, two of the most shade-resistant species available. Designed for reliable establishment and long-lasting coverage in low-light conditions.

✔️ HARD-WEARING & VERSATILE – Shademax produces a durable lawn that stands up to regular use. Ideal for shaded lawns, heavy soil, and high-traffic family gardens — it’s the ultimate all-rounder for tricky spots.

✔️ GRASS REPAIR & MAINTENANCE – Use to revive tired lawns, fix bare or brown patches, or improve general turf quality. Perfect for lawn maintenance, reseeding shady spots, or refreshing your garden landscape.

🇬🇧 GRASS SEED UK – CERTIFIED & APPROVED – All seed is UK-packed, high-germination, DEFRA certified and APHA licensed. Includes Creeping Red Fescue, Dwarf Amenity Ryegrass, Chewings Fescue & Smooth-Stalked Meadow Grass. Instructions included on QR code label.

SHADY AREA LAWN SEED – Our Shady Lawn Seed is a mix specifically formulated to grow in areas with limited sunlight or moisture, making it a perfect mix to use in areas close to buildings, fences, walls or trees. It can also be used in non-shady hardwearing areas, making it a great choice for general patching

HIGHLY EFFECTIVE FORMULA – Our grass seeds are all designed to quickly germinate and thrive in British soil. In the right growing conditions, you will see results as early as 7-10 days after sowing

OPTIONS TO SUIT ALL NEEDS – We stock grass seeds in Hardwearing Back Lawn, Ryegrass Free Front Lawn, and Shady Area varieties, so whatever your lawn needs we will have the right product for you

SUITABLE FOR A RANGE OF AREAS – All of our grass seed mixes are designed to give great coverage whether you are planting a new lawn, patching or overseeding. To help you decide how much you would need, we would recommend that 1kg of our grass seed will cover around 20 square metres for a new lawn

QUALITY WE ARE PROUD OF – Maltbys’ Stores have been a family run business since 1904, and during that time we have always tried to provide our customers with the best quality products for their pets and gardens at the fairest prices. Visit our Amazon store to browse our full range of products, or feel free to contact us if you have any questions we can answer.

Quality grass seed for shady and dry lawns

Drought tolerant seed

Contains Distinct Watersmart for optimum water absorption

Contains a mixture of fescues including hard fecues and brown top bent