Variety traits

Tulip peduncle

Tulipa L.

A morphological trait measured as the stem length from the base to the flower, critical for varietal evaluation, commercial cut flower production, and pot plant cultivation.

In the reference 581 varieties crop Tulip, where this is mentioned in the description.

The peduncle length in tulips is measured during the period of full flowering from the point of emergence from the bulb or soil level to the base of the perianth. In international DUS (distinctness, uniformity, and stability) testing practice, this parameter is recorded in centimeters using a representative sample of plants.

The value of this trait varies significantly depending on the cultivar class: from short peduncles in botanical tulips to 50–70 cm in cut flower varieties of the Darwin Hybrid or Triumph classes. Peduncle length directly correlates with market classification and the suitability of a cultivar for various cultivation methods.

Professional assessment of the peduncle includes a strength parameter to prevent stem lodging. In pot cultivation, the proportionality of the peduncle height relative to the overall plant habit is essential to avoid loss of aesthetic appeal and reduced stability.

General information about the subject — on the page Peduncle.

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Varieties of Tulip mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.