Variety traits

Freesia flower color

Freesia Eckl. ex Klatt

Freesia flower color is a qualitative DUS test descriptor determined visually according to the RHS color chart. The assessment takes into account the main petal color, throat shade, and the presence of contrasting spots.

In the reference 23 varieties crop Freesia, where this is mentioned in the description.

Freesia flower color is classified into color groups, including white, cream, yellow, red, and purple shades. During the examination at the peak flowering stage, not only the overall petal color is recorded, but also additional elements such as throat color and the presence of maculae.

This trait is hereditary and is used in breeding to develop hybrids with new ornamental combinations. Agronomic observations indicate a correlation between the color group and plant growth rate, which is taken into account in commercial production and the market classification of cut flowers.

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

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Varieties of Freesia 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.