Variety traits

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.

Poulren041

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

2 records

Poulcy038

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

2 records

Plum Pudding

Active

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Dan Heims

2 records

POULCAS022

Application submitted

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

2 records

OPSTAL 55

Active

Leucothoe axillaris (Lam.) D. Don · Dog hobble

Ron van Opstal Holding B.V.

2 records

Northern Lights

Active

Ilex aquifolium L. · Common holly

Spek Peter|Boskoop, NL

2 records

Pink Friesland

Active

Salvia x sylvestris L. · Wood sage

Kwekerij Kabbes V.O.F.

2 records

Palmyra

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Hybris B.V.

2 records

Piranha

Active

Prunus laurocerasus L. · Cherry laurel

Frank Schnupper

3 records

Pink Octopus

Active

Campanula punctata Lam. x Campanula takesimana Nakai

Janet N. Egger

2 records

Ourasi Yellow

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

PARATY B.V.B.A

2 records

Pharaohs Mask

Active

Colocasia Schott · Taro

Brian's Botanicals

2 records

Piceno

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Vletter & Den Haan Beheer B.V

2 records

Mystic Marlot

Active

Skimmia japonica Thunb. · Japanese skimmia

Van Son & Koot Holding B.V.

2 records

Opstal 69

Active

Pieris japonica (Thunb.) D. Don ex G. Don · Japanese pieris

Ron van Opstal Holding B.V.

2 records

Oostredtrump

Active

Abutilon Mill. · Flowering maple

Cornelis A. Oostveen

2 records

Mystic Van Eijk

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.

2 records

Naga 4

Active

Hydrangea serrata (Thunb.) Ser. var. serrata · Tea-of-heaven

Yasuhiko Seto

2 records

Party Time

Active

x Heucherella H. R. Wehrh. · Foamy bells

Gossett Gary J.|Portland, OR, US

2 records

My Angel

Active

Clematis L. · Clematis

Wim Snoeijer

2 records

MVNC1906

Active

Coreopsis grandiflora Hogg ex Sweet · Large-flowered tickseed

van Noort Marco

2 records

Morning Light

Application submitted

Hosta Tratt. · Hosta

Vitro Westland B.V.

2 records

Passion

Active

Dianthus x allwoodii hort. · Allwood pink

Carolyn Grace Bourne

2 records

MONARD0039

Active

Monarda didyma L. · Bee balm

Henricus Maria Joseph Holtmaat

2 records

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