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Flower diameter

Flower diameter is a morphological trait of a variety used to assess ornamental quality, commercial value, and plant identification during variety testing.

Mentioned in descriptions 2 318 varieties reference book.

Flower diameter is an important morphological indicator that characterizes the varietal traits of a plant and its aesthetic value. In the process of varietal identification, this trait is recorded in centimeters or millimeters using measuring rulers during the mass flowering phase, with measurements taken on several plants at different points of the plot to obtain reliable average data.

The value of this indicator is determined by the genetic potential of the variety, although its actual realization directly depends on external conditions, including light, temperature, humidity, and the level of mineral nutrition. In some crops, an inverse correlation is observed between the total number of flowers on an inflorescence and their size, which is linked to the effect of intraspecific competition for nutrients.

During variety trials, flower diameter parameters are evaluated in comparison with the generally accepted standard for a specific species, as there are no absolute quality criteria. Depending on the methodology, scoring scales may be used where flower size correlates with a gradation of ornamental value, and the values from the official description of the breeding achievement are attained only when optimal agricultural practices are followed.

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Breakdown by crop

Gerbera flower diameter 132 Rose flower diameter 106 Chrysanthemum Inflorescence Diameter 97 Lily flower diameter 88 Phalaenopsis flower diameter 77 Hippeastrum flower diameter 35 Dahlia inflorescence diameter 31 Tulip flower diameter 28 Gladiolus flower diameter 28 Gerbera inflorescence diameter 26 Flower diameter — Garden Chrysanthemum 22 Zantedeschia Spathe Size 15 Flower diameter — Chrysanthemum indicum 11 Anthurium spathe size 9 Dianthus flower diameter 9 Clematis flower diameter 9 Narcissus flower diameter 8 Flower diameter — Anthurium andraeanum 7 Carnation flower diameter 7 Flower diameter — Pelargonium zonale 6 Flower diameter — China aster 5 Iris flower diameter 5 Flower diameter — Impatiens walleriana 4 Kalanchoe flower diameter 4

Found in these crops

Rose 98 Gerbera 89 Lily 83 Moth Orchid 75 Chrysanthemum 63 Amaryllis 33 Tulip 25 Gladiolus 25 Dahlia 22 Barberton daisy 15 Florist's daisy 14 Arum-lily 11

Varieties that feature this in their description

Selection based on the description text, not official resistance ratings: such data is not available in registers. Mention indicates that the trait is discussed in the variety's sources; see the variety's profile for details on what is specifically stated.

Madrid

Terminated

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. · Chinese hibiscus

Coöperatieve Vereniging Werkgroep Hibiscus U.A.

2 records

Lansouthdakota

Active

Mandevilla sanderi (Hemsl.) Woodson · Brazilian jasmine

Lannes Robert

2 records

Meinakio

Application submitted

Rosa L. · Rose

ALAIN MEILLAND

2 records

KV5701

Active

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

KV Orchids Co. Ltd.

2 records

Ketchup

Active

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

Holstein Select B.V.

2 records

Lansing

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Cornelis P. VandenBerg

2 records

Jeanny Orange

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Nicolaas P. Dekker

2 records

La Paz

Active

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Sande B.V.

2 records

Karma Ventura

Active

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Verwer-Dahlia's B.V.

2 records

Klemari

Terminated

Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium

Selecta Klemm GmbH & Co. KG

2 records

Interured

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Interplant Roses B.V

2 records

Kingsville

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Van Zanten Flowerbulbs B.V

2 records

Guitlasoya

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Ets. R. Guittet S.A.S.

2 records

Happy Hour

Active

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

J. van der Linden en Zn. B.V.

2 records

Good Fortune

Terminated

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

René Schoone

2 records

Kataormi

Active

Kalanchoe Adans. · Kalanchoe

Nubilus B.V.

2 records

Isimar

Terminated

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

Schreurs, P.

2 records

JOSALYEL

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Luc Pieters

2 records

Highlight

Active

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

FLORIST HOLLAND B.V.

2 records

Join Yukiangel

Active

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Cheng-Hsien Li

2 records

Guitsplende

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Ets. R. Guittet S.A.S.

2 records

Imdoapblo

Terminated

Impatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

2 records

HS8105

Terminated

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

HUNG MING HO

2 records

Fgreen

Active

Hippeastrum Herb. · Amaryllis

Ben van Geest

2 records

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