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.

Panther

Active

Iris L. · Iris

Maveridge Licensing B.V.

1 record

One Love

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Westend Bulb B.V.

1 record

Ocean Drive

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Vertuco B.V.

1 record

Orangepen

Protection expired

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

Hofmann Christa

1 record

Orange Glow

Active

Iris reticulata M. Bieb.

A.N. McMurtrie

1 record

Opal Blue

Active

Iris L. · Iris

Iris Nova V.O.F.

1 record

On Stage

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

World Breeding B.V

1 record

Padre

Terminated

Chrysanthemum x morifolium Ramat. · Florist's daisy

PARATY B.V.B.A

1 record

Pacific Hunter

Active

Narcissus L. · Daffodil

JOHN A. HUNTER

1 record

Obvio

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Vletter & Den Haan Beheer B.V

1 record

Osaka

Active

Iris L. · Iris

World Flower B.V.

1 record

Ofeliia

Terminated

Paeonia L. · Peony

Horobets Vasyl Fedorovych

1 record

Orietta

Terminated

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

W. LEGUTKO PRZEDSIEBIORSTWO HODOWLANO NASIENNE SP.Z.O.O

1 record

Oracle

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Remarkable C.V.

1 record

Orange Fire

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Vriend Flower Bulbs B.V.

1 record

Nikitsky Botanical Gardens

Terminated

Lophospermum scandens D. Don · Creeping gloxinia

Aleksandro Stulginskio universitetas

1 record

Nigeria

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.

1 record

Odessa

Withdrawn

Dianthus L. · Carnation

SANTAMARIA ELIO

1 record

Nightwish

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Boltha B.V.

1 record

Morini

Withdrawn

Lilium L. · Lily

World Breeding B.V

1 record

MWM 907

Active

Muscari · Grape hyacinth

Boltha B.V.

1 record

Nikolay Pirogov

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Marax Tulips V.O.F.

1 record

Nijmegen

Active

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.

1 record

Moonball

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.

1 record

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Variety traits

Maturity group 89 063
Yield 67 000
Vigor 53 548
Plant height 51 504
Lodging 50 198
Taste and aroma 36 010
Variety origin 29 523
Productivity 27 845

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