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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

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.

Bonita

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

NL
1 record

Baroness

Protection expired

Saintpaulia ionantha H. Wendl. · African violet

NL
1 record

Cartago

Protection expired

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

NL
1 record

Bits of Lace

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Dr. Varnier? R. Mallet?

FR
1 record

Boscorkir

Protection expired

Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb

NL
1 record

Berna

Protection expired

Viola x wittrockiana Gams · Garden pansy

SK
1 record

Adonia

Terminated

Begonia L. · Begonia

NL
1 record

Acuminata

Active

Hydrangea serrata (Thunb.) Ser. var. serrata · Tea-of-heaven

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Siebold

FR
1 record

Brugg

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Preisig (Haller)

FR
1 record

Belicia

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

NL
1 record

Arie Hoek

Protection expired

Tulipa L. · Tulip

NL
1 record

Ariane

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

NL
1 record

Big Smile

Active

Hydrangea serrata (Thunb.) Ser. var. serrata · Tea-of-heaven

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Gray J.

FR
1 record

Barbados

Active

Hippeastrum Herb. · Amaryllis

NL
1 record

Blues

Active

Triteleia Dougl. ex Lindl. · Triplet Lily

NL
1 record

Bonfire

Active

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

NL
1 record

Albenga

Terminated

Lilium L. · Lily

NL
1 record

Barrage

Withdrawn

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

NL
1 record

Antica

Terminated

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

NL
1 record

Angel Lace

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Ebihara H.

FR
1 record

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