Variety traits
Impatiens L.
A qualitative trait used as a descriptor in variety trials for cultivar identification. It is assessed using a descriptive method by comparison with color charts.
In the reference 6 varieties crop Balsam, where this is mentioned in the description.
During balsam variety trials, flower color is recorded as a fixed genetic trait, which includes the primary petal color and the presence of additional elements such as spots, stripes, or margins. Unlike some other crops, balsam pigmentation is not dependent on soil pH, and the stability of color expression is an important varietal indicator.
The intensity of petal coloration serves as an agrotechnical indicator of the plant's physiological state. Fading or uncharacteristic changes in hue during the growing season signal a disturbance in growing conditions, such as excessive insolation, temperature stress, or moisture deficiency.
General information about the subject — on the page Flower color.
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.
Impatiens L. · Balsam
Kientzler, Ludwig|Gensingen, Federal Republic of Germany
Impatiens L. · Balsam
Mikkelsen, James C.|Ashtabula, OH
Impatiens L. · Balsam
MR.D.COLE
Impatiens L. · Balsam
Leslie Heffron|Tau - San Chou