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Variety traits

Leafiness — Pelargonium zonale

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér.

A trait of bush formation quality, visually assessed by the density of leaf arrangement on the shoots. Leafiness is closely correlated with internode length and branching ability, determining the decorative value and habit of the plant.

In the reference 10 varieties crop Horseshoe pelargonium, where this is mentioned in the description.

During variety testing of Pelargonium zonale, leafiness is classified using qualitative scales, such as "dense," "good," or "medium." High leafiness, where leaves are positioned as tightly as possible, is preferred for forming a compact and lush bush. Low leafiness often accompanies etiolation or elongated internodes, which reduces the commercial characteristics of the variety.

This parameter depends on the variety's genetic predisposition to branching, as well as light conditions, which influence internode length. Although dense foliage increases the decorative appeal of Pelargonium, excessive canopy density, combined with poor humidity control and ventilation in the greenhouse, increases the risk of Botrytis infection.

General information about the subject — on the page Leafiness.

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Varieties of Horseshoe pelargonium 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.

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

3 records

Pacbla

Active

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

CHRISTA HOFMANN

3 records

Pacchoap

Active

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

3 records

Amrilight Pinkspla Two

Protection expired

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Hanes Mitchell E.

PL
3 records

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Trees Scott C.|Shell Beach, CA

3 records

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Lemon David

3 records

Kleugudo

Terminated

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Siegfried Klemm

DE SE
3 records

PEQZ0015

Active

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Syngenta Flowers LLC

3 records

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Lemon David

3 records

Tikorg

Application submitted

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Elsner, Wilhelm / Elsner, Wilhelm

CZ
2 records

SIL Imke

Terminated

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

ILSE FISCHER-TOEHL

DE
2 records

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

ILSE FISCHER-TOEHL

2 records

Ircoblan

Active

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Institut de Recerca í Tecnologia Agroalimentàries (IRTA), Cultius Roig Sat 626 Cat

2 records

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Institut de Recerca í Tecnologia Agroalimentàries (IRTA), Cultius Roig Sat 626 Cat

2 records

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Tobias Dümmen

2 records

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

ILSE FISCHER-TOEHL

2 records

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

2 records

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Floha V.O.F

2 records

SIL Cleo

Terminated

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

ILSE FISCHER-TOEHL

DE
2 records

Zomon

Active

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

van Kleinwee Theodorus Cornelis Maria|Hoorn, NL

2 records

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

David John Stutfield

3 records

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Gerd Endisch

2 records

Genhotol

Active

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Gerd Endisch

2 records

DUEAND11

Active

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Tobias Dümmen

2 records