Variety traits

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 Carnation 41 Amaryllis 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.

Pink Ice

Active

Impatiens L. · Balsam

MR.D.COLE

3 records

Oribel

Active

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

Ernst Jacke (Gartenbau)

3 records

Pakita

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

CAUSSADE SEMENCES

3 records

Nobgiac

Protection expired

Dianthus L. · Carnation

Nobbio, Giacomo|San Remo, Italy

3 records

Meilavio

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Meilland, Alain A.|Antibes, France

3 records

Meichavrin

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

ALAIN ANTOINE MEILLAND (FR)

3 records

Magic Star

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Rooijakkers Breezand B.V.

3 records

Meifacul

Application submitted

Rosa L. · Rose

Meilland Alain A.|Antibes, FR

3 records

MABEL

Active

Dianthus L. · Carnation

Nobbio G.

3 records

Limory

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

Grass G.I.E.

4 records

Kongrenday

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

K÷nst Breeding B.V.

3 records

Klabat

Active

Kalanchoe Adans. · Kalanchoe

Ike Vlielander

3 records

Jean Marie

Active

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

LANS J.H. v.d.

3 records

Fryminicot

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

Fryers Nurseries Ltd

3 records

FRYSTAR

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

Fryers Nurseries Ltd

3 records

Fisupnic Coral Ice

Terminated

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

FLORA-NOVA Pflanzen GmbH

3 records

Fisnics Redgold

Terminated

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

3 records

Foxtrot

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Vertuco B.V.

5 records

Fistafire

Application submitted

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

UTECHT| Angelika Utecht in Fa. Syngenta Seeds GmbH -Niederlassung-

3 records

Emille

Terminated

Limonium Mill. · Sea Lavender

Miyoshi & Co.

3 records

Dicjana

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

Patrick Dickson (IE)

3 records

Dow Jones

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Fa. De Geus Vriend

3 records

Double Dragon

Active

Hippeastrum Herb. · Amaryllis

Willem M.W. van Velden

3 records

DELSTRIORG

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Pepinieres et Roseraies Georges Delbard| FR

3 records

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Variety traits

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Yield 67 000
Vigor 53 548
Plant height 51 504
Lodging 50 198
Taste and aroma 36 010
Variety origin 29 523
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