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TerminatedPelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
CHRISTA HOFMANN
Variety traits
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér.
These indicators are key characteristics of the ornamental value and biological merit of cultivars, evaluated through the number of peduncles, inflorescences, and phenological observations.
In the reference 36 varieties crop Horseshoe pelargonium, where this is mentioned in the description.
The flowering abundance of Pelargonium zonale is defined as an integral trait, composed of the number of peduncles per plant and the number of florets per inflorescence. To quantify these parameters, breeders use proprietary scoring scales and standard expert assessment criteria for trait expression based on an intensity scale.
The duration of flowering is recorded through phenological observations, noting the start and end dates of mass flowering. The most valuable cultivars are those capable of continuous flowering from spring to autumn, which directly depends on the plant habit, its branching ability, and agronomic conditions.
General information about the subject — on the page Abundance and duration of flowering.
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.
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
CHRISTA HOFMANN
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Ph.D. Scott C. Trees
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
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Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
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