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Frost hardiness

Frost hardiness is the genetically determined ability of a plant to withstand exposure to sub-zero temperatures without tissue damage. This indicator reflects the critical temperature threshold beyond which the plant dies.

Mentioned in descriptions 11 978 varieties reference book.

Frost hardiness represents the ability of a plant organism to resist the impact of low sub-zero temperatures. It determines the critical threshold above which plant tissues undergo irreversible damage or death. Unlike overall winter hardiness, which also accounts for damping-off and the effects of thaws, frost hardiness focuses specifically on the cellular response to cold exposure.

This trait is genetically determined; however, its expression depends on the physiological state of the plant and the dynamics of external conditions. Frost hardiness is not a constant value: it increases during the period of deep winter dormancy and gradually decreases towards spring, as the plant loses its ability to resist cold due to dehardening.

The evaluation of frost hardiness during variety testing is conducted through laboratory freezing in controlled conditions or through long-term field observations of crop survival. For variety comparison, scoring scales, percentage of survival, or the determination of minimum permissible temperatures in degrees Celsius are used. Maximum realization of the innate genetic potential for frost hardiness is ensured by optimal sowing dates and adequate phosphorus-potassium fertilization in the autumn.

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Breakdown by crop

Frost resistance of roses 263 Frost Resistance — Hydrangea macrophylla 162 Grapevine Cold Hardiness 152 Lily Frost Hardiness 106 Apple Frost Resistance 84 Grapevine Cold Hardiness 78 Clematis Frost Resistance 71 Tulip frost resistance 64 Peach frost hardiness 52 Frost resistance — soft wheat 44 Frost Hardiness of Rhododendron 36 Frost resistance of Heuchera 36 Frost resistance of common heather 30 Frost Hardiness of Zantedeschia 29 Pear frost resistance 24 Frost Hardiness of Sweet Cherry 24 Apple Frost Resistance 24 Gladiolus frost resistance 24 Cold hardiness of fig 24 Chrysanthemum Frost Resistance 21 Plum Frost Resistance 19 Apricot frost resistance 19 Frost resistance — garden strawberry 19 Blueberry frost resistance 18

Found in these crops

Grapevine 301 Rose 193 Lily 150 Common grape vine 142 Apple 119 Tulip 112 Bigleaf hydrangea 82 Clematis 66 Peach 63 Bread wheat 56 Azalea 44 Highbush blueberry 42

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.

Saphira

Active

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

Helmut Hiedl

3 records

Poulcas067

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

2 records

Preuss Suncrest

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Preuss, Charles

2 records

Resi

Active

Hybrids between Hibiscus paramutabilis and Hibiscus syriacus

P. THEUNISSEN

2 records

Robud

Active

Clematis L. · Clematis

Lorna Mildred Mitchell, Robinson Charles Mitchell

2 records

Red Pike

Active

Iris x germanica L. · Florentine iris

Bryan Dodsworth

2 records

Red Lady

Active

Dasiphora fruticosa (L.) Rydb. subsp. fruticosa · Shrubby cinquefoil

Pieter Kolster

2 records

Red Fountain

Active

Dicentra eximia x Dicentra peregrina

Akira Shiozaki

2 records

Pixie

Active

Dianthus gratianopolitanus Vill. · Cheddar pink

Gretchen Zwetzig

2 records

Pink Summer

Active

Lavandula stoechas L. · French lavender

Ingemann Pedersen Jens

2 records

Purple Reign

Active

Eucomis L’Her. · Pineapple lily

Hansen Hans A

2 records

Roxy Blue

Active

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

Narandra Patel^^^Jessica Scalzo

3 records

PT-DF-14

Active

Ficus carica L. · Common fig

Traven Lloyd R.

2 records

Polonus

Active

Miscanthus sinensis Andersson · Chinese silver grass

Marek Synowiec

2 records

Pink Mist

Terminated

Lilium L. · Lily

Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.

2 records

Quills and Thrills

Active

Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench · Purple coneflower

Korlipara Harini

3 records

Pink Chimes

Active

Campanula punctata Lam. · Spotted bellflower

TERRA NOVA NURSERIES INC

2 records

Profusion

Active

Malus Mill. · Apple

Sagaplant AS, N-3812 Akkerhaugen

2 records

Pearl

Active

Loropetalum chinense (R. Br.) Oliv. · Chinese fringe flower

ZHEJIANG SENHE SEED CO. LTD

2 records

Poulcas073

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

2 records

Pouljose

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

2 records

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