Variety traits

Flower color — Garden chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum x morifolium Ramat.

The color of chrysanthemum ray florets is a key morphological descriptor in DUS testing, recorded using the RHS scale. Assessment considers the color of both sides of the petals, pigmentation stability, and resistance to fading under the influence of external factors.

In the reference 23 varieties crop Florist's daisy, where this is mentioned in the description.

During variety testing of garden chrysanthemum, ray florets are the object of assessment, described using international color charts such as the RHS Colour Chart. The color of both the upper and lower sides of the petals is evaluated, as well as potential color variability, including bicoloration, the presence of margins or stripes, and the dynamics of shade changes from the budding stage to full inflorescence opening.

A critical criterion for variety quality is color stability, determined by the degree of susceptibility of inflorescences to fading under the influence of insolation and temperature conditions. The intensity of anthocyanin and carotenoid accumulation serves as a breeding trait reflecting color saturation and predisposition to the formation of sport mutations. Deviations from the varietal color standard during cultivation are often used by agronomists as an indicator of stress conditions or irregularities in nutritional management.

General information about the subject — on the page Flower color.

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Varieties of Florist's 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.