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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

Found in these crops

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.

Dawn

Protection expired

Impatiens L. · Balsam

Mikkelsen, James C.|Ashtabula, OH

DK
3 records

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

OSCAR HASEGAWA

NL
3 records

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Shoji Sakamoto

FR
3 records

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Dr Alexander Boykov

NL
3 records

Beltlaard

Protection expired

Limonium Mill. · Sea Lavender

Miyoshi & Co.

NL
3 records

Beijing

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Santho Beheer B.V.

FR
3 records

Amrilight Pinkspla Two

Protection expired

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

Hanes Mitchell E.

PL
3 records

Aquarell

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

HANS JURGEN EVERS (T)

NL
3 records

Chrysanthemum x morifolium Ramat. · Florist's daisy

JAN HOEK

PL
3 records

Apollo

Terminated

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

SCHNACK| Klaus und Volker Schnack

DE
3 records

Tulipa L. · Tulip

RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF ORNAMENTAL GARDENING

NL
3 records

Hyacinthus orientalis L. · Common hyacinth

Jac. Verbruggen V.O.F.

NL
3 records

Aladin

Active

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

Holstein Select B.V.

NL
3 records

ADELFIE

Protection expired

Dianthus L. · Carnation

Sarneel, John

FR
3 records

Zocarowe

Application submitted

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

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

3 records

Dianthus x allwoodii hort. · Allwood pink

Plant Genetics International Ltd.

3 records

Yapcor

Active

Phygelius E. Mey. · Cape fuchsia

Yates Frederic Charles|Congleton, Cheshire CW12 45P, GB

3 records

Zalsapink

Terminated

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

van Zanten Plants b.v

3 records

Zonascarora

Application submitted

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

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

3 records

Zodaque

Active

Clematis L. · Clematis

Wim Snoeijer

3 records

Tesbryce

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Horti Partners V.O.F.

3 records

TRAJEM

Active

Clematis L. · Clematis

Travers Bernard

4 records

Zalsatel

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

van Zanten Plants b.v

3 records

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