Variety traits

Tulip flower diameter

Tulipa L.

A key morphological parameter for varietal identification and commercial evaluation of tulips, measured at the full flowering stage with petals in a horizontal position.

In the reference 28 varieties crop Tulip, where this is mentioned in the description.

To assess tulip flower diameter during variety trials and DUS testing, a methodology is applied that requires positioning the petals horizontally. Measurements are conducted on a representative sample of 10 plants at the stage of commercial maturity. The assessment of the trait intensity is graded on a UPOV scale from small to large, with specific indicators depending on the biological characteristics of the tulip class.

In agronomic practice, flower diameter serves as an indicator of planting material quality. There is a direct correlation between bulb size and the plant's ability to realize its varietal potential for flower size: the use of small-sized bulbs leads to underdevelopment of the bud. For commercial products, large-flowered blooms are a determining factor in cut flower quality, and deviations in flower size from the variety's passport data serve as a marker of improper cultivation practices or the use of poor-quality bulbs.

General information about the subject — on the page Flower diameter.

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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.