Variety traits

Double flowers in Argyranthemum frutescens

Argyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip.

Double flowering in Argyranthemum frutescens is a qualitative morphological trait of the inflorescence structure that determines the varietal classification of the plant.

In the reference 29 varieties crop Marguerite daisy, where this is mentioned in the description.

According to CPVO protocols, the degree of doubleness in inflorescences is classified into five types: single with a distinct disc, semi-double, anemone-flowered, double with partial replacement of the disc by petals, and pompon, in which the central disc is completely hidden.

This trait is a visually assessed descriptor that influences the ornamental value of the crop. Due to unstable inheritance of the trait through seed propagation, vegetative propagation by cuttings is used to preserve the double and pompon forms of cultivars.

General information about the subject — on the page Double flowering / Reversion.

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Varieties of Marguerite daisy 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.