Variety traits

Flower color — Pelargonium zonale

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér.

Flower color is a key ornamental and classification trait of Pelargonium zonale, encompassing eight primary color groups and bicolored forms.

In the reference 53 varieties crop Horseshoe pelargonium, where this is mentioned in the description.

In the varietal classification of Pelargonium zonale, flower color is subdivided into eight groups covering a spectrum from white and pink to red, crimson, orange, and purple shades. Bicolored forms also play an important role, which may be characterized by the presence of spots, streaks, or contrasting petal margins.

When evaluating the ornamental value of a cultivar, the originality of color combinations, the degree of distinctiveness, and the resistance of pigmentation to fading under sunlight are taken into account. Color intensity serves as an indicator of the plant's physiological state and depends directly on the light levels during cultivation.

General information about the subject — on the page Flower color.

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Varieties of Horseshoe pelargonium mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.