Variety traits
Chrysanthemum bushiness
Chrysanthemum L.
Chrysanthemum bushiness is an indicator of branching intensity that determines the plant's architecture and ornamental quality. The parameter is assessed by the number of lateral shoots or by an expert scoring system of density and symmetry.
In the reference 10 varieties crop Chrysanthemum, where this is mentioned in the description.
In chrysanthemum variety testing practice, bushiness is evaluated through a direct count of lateral shoots on the main stem or by using complex ornamental scales that take into account the density and uniform distribution of branches. This trait is closely linked to the plant's habit type, such as spherical or upright.
For pot varieties and the Multiflora group, genetically determined intensive bushiness is characteristic, allowing for the formation of a dense bush without additional intervention. In varieties prone to pronounced apical dominance, bushiness is low, which requires the use of pinching or disbudding to control the number of inflorescences and the marketability.
General information about the subject — on the page Tillering.
Varieties of Chrysanthemum mentioned in the description
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