Variety traits
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.
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.
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
UTECHT| Angelika Utecht in Fa. Syngenta Seeds GmbH -Niederlassung-
Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria
van Zanten Plants b.v
Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria
Hoogendoorn Cornelis Arie
Lilium L. · Lily
Sande B.V.
Hydrangea serrata (Thunb.) Ser. var. serrata · Tea-of-heaven
Jean-Pierre Challet
Bouvardia Salisb. · Bouvardia
JOHN M.F.DE JOHN
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Wolfgang Walter
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR
Verbena L. · Vervain
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria
Van Staaveren.
Rosa L. · Rose
Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes
Dianthus L. · Carnation
Jan Johannes Hilverda
Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium
UTECHT| Angelika Utecht in Fa. Syngenta Seeds GmbH -Niederlassung-
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
UTECHT| Angelika Utecht in Fa. Syngenta Seeds GmbH -Niederlassung-
Lilium L. · Lily
Mak Breeding Rights B.V.
Rosa L. · Rose
Société Nouvelle Pépinières et Roseraies Georges Delbard S.A.S.
Verbena L. · Vervain
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Vernon Glen Black
Impatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie
Uchneat Michael S.
Impatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie
Uchneat Michael S.
Rosa L. · Rose
David J.C.Austin
Dianthus L. · Carnation
Carolyn Grace Bourne
Rosa L. · Rose
Rosen Tantau KG