Variety traits

Flower color — Impatiens walleriana

Impatiens walleriana Hook. f.

Flower color in Impatiens walleriana is a key ornamental trait determined by the petal color range and the presence of a contrasting eye in the center.

In the reference 14 varieties crop Busy Lizzie, where this is mentioned in the description.

During variety trials, color is assessed visually, classifying flowers as either solid-colored or combining multiple shades. Particular attention is paid to the eye zone, for which standardized color scales are used to identify shades, including red, purple, violet, white, and others.

The pigmentation saturation of Impatiens walleriana is due to the accumulation of flavonoids and anthocyanins. Changes in the expression of relevant biosynthesis genes lead to shifts in the color spectrum, which also correlates with the physiological characteristics of the variety, such as flower longevity.

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

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Varieties of Busy Lizzie 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.