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Flower color

Flower color is a stable morphological trait of a variety used to confirm its identity, purity, and uniformity. It is determined by the genetic composition of pigments and may vary under the influence of environmental factors.

Mentioned in descriptions 7 731 varieties reference book.

Flower color is a basic morphological indicator used in variety testing protocols for the identification, distinctness, uniformity, and stability of a cultivar. The manifestation of this trait serves as a marker of varietal purity: the appearance of plants with a different color in the field indicates non-uniformity or biological contamination.

The manifestation of the trait depends on the genetic composition of pigments, such as anthocyanins and carotenoids, as well as on external conditions: light intensity, temperature regime, and soil acidity. During the flower's life cycle, its color may change in a predictable manner, which is taken into account during field inspection.

The trait is assessed visually or quantitatively using specialized color charts, such as the RHS scale, to ensure the standardization of descriptions. In professional breeding, the concept of a 'high' or 'low' color value is replaced by the requirement of strict adherence to the reference description of a specific variety.

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Breakdown by crop

Rose flower color 507 Tulip flower color 442 Flower Color — Bigleaf Hydrangea 268 Lily flower color 212 Chrysanthemum flower color 105 Phalaenopsis flower color 95 Flower color of the carnation 92 Gerbera flower color 78 Petunia flower color 59 Alstroemeria flower color 59 Dianthus flower color 54 Dahlia flower color 54 Gladiolus flower color 53 Flower color — Pelargonium zonale 53 Hippeastrum flower color 46 Flower color — New Guinea impatiens 39 Clematis flower color 38 Flower color of Kalanchoe blossfeldiana 38 Calibrachoa flower color 37 Verbena flower color 33 Flower color in Hydrangea serrata 30 Flower color — Garden chrysanthemum 23 Freesia flower color 23 Flower color — Pelargonium peltatum 21

Found in these crops

Rose 426 Tulip 328 Bigleaf hydrangea 182 Lily 177 Chrysanthemum 79 Carnation 62 Moth Orchid 61 Gerbera 55 Gladiolus 44 Alstroemeria 42 Amaryllis 41 Carnation 41

Varieties that feature this in their description

Selection based on the description text, not official resistance ratings: such data is not available in registers. Mention indicates that the trait is discussed in the variety's sources; see the variety's profile for details on what is specifically stated.

Christine Matton

Active

Rhododendron simsii Planch. · Indica azalea

Johan Van der Haegen, Hortibreed N.V.

4 records

Celebration

Active

Gaillardia x grandiflora hort. ex Van Houtte · Blanket flower

Lintott Keith George / Read Charles Richard

5 records

Camwhi

Active

Pelargonium grandiflorum (Andrews) Willd. · Regal pelargonium

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

4 records

Dark Jodie

Terminated

Kalanchoe Adans. · Kalanchoe

Knud Jepsen

4 records

ChewBullseye

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Warner Christopher Hugh

5 records

Auswinston

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

DAVID JC AUSTIN

4 records

AUStiger

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

David Austin Roses

5 records

Caltraelbu

Application submitted

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Theodorus Cornelis Maria Van Kleinwee

4 records

Balchryurp

Active

Buddleja L. · Buddleia

Trees Scott C

4 records

Archley

Active

Arctotis L. · African daisy

Graham N. Brown

4 records

Angelina

Active

Rhododendron simsii Planch. · Indica azalea

Johan Van der Haegen, Hortibreed N.V.

4 records

Balcolreim

Active

Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium

Winner Blair|Ventura, CA

4 records

Balfiestarsa

Active

Impatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie

Uchneat Michael S.|Geneva, IL, US

4 records

Balangbawi

Active

Angelonia angustifolia Benth. · Angelonia

Leue Ellen|DeKalb, IL, US

4 records

Ausmobile

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

DAVID JC AUSTIN

4 records

Auspalette

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

David J.C.Austin

4 records

Anouk Deluxe 169

Active

Lavandula stoechas L. · French lavender

P.P.M. van der Salm Holding B.V., L. Koning Beheer B.V.

5 records

Serpent

Active

Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax

TURNER JOHN ANTHONY

7 records

MRS. KUMIKO

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Shouji SAKAMOTO (JP)

DK FR
4 records

WINK2-2006

Active

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

Peter de Winkel

DE
3 records

TAN 98505

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Hans-Juergen Evers

DE
3 records

TAN 05009

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

EVERS CHRISTIAN

3 records

Star of Billion

Active

Astrantia major L. · Masterwort

Jacobus R. de Jong

3 records

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