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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.

Romulus and Remus

Application submitted

Paeonia L. · Peony

Peony Shop Holland V.O.F.

1 record

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Anthura B.V.

1 record

POULREN045

Application submitted

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

1 record

RB 56141

Terminated

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Poelln. · Flaming Katy

Lars Rosborg

1 record

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. x H. scandens (L. f.) Ser.

Hydranova S.A.S.

1 record

Pink Soledo

Terminated

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Tjeerd Dijkstra

1 record

PINKNYM

Terminated

Hippeastrum Herb. · Amaryllis

TON PETER VAN NIEUWKERK

1 record

POULPAR137

Application submitted

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

1 record

Pink Coral

Terminated

Lilium L. · Lily

Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.

1 record

Rapid Run

Terminated

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE)

1 record

Ponte Vecchio

Withdrawn

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

René Schoone

1 record

PEHY0023

Withdrawn

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Syngenta Participations AG

1 record

Pranese

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Vletter & Den Haan Beheer B.V

1 record

Pavane

Terminated

Lilium L. · Lily

Vletter & Den Haan Beheer B.V

1 record

Pink Paris

Terminated

Kalanchoe Adans. · Kalanchoe

Knud Jepsen

2 records

Prosecco

Withdrawn

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

FLORIST HOLLAND B.V.

1 record

PACLILAC

Terminated

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

CHRISTA HOFMANN

1 record

Pink App

Terminated

Lilium L. · Lily

Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.

1 record

Piggy

Terminated

Rhododendron simsii Planch. · Indica azalea

Karsten Rannacher

1 record

PREGAPHNE

Terminated

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

Preesman Royalty B.V.

1 record

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

1 record

PEHY0031

Terminated

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Syngenta Participations AG

1 record

Pedara

Terminated

Lilium L. · Lily

Vletter & Den Haan Beheer B.V

1 record

Piolin

Withdrawn

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Barberet & Blanc S.A.

1 record

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