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TerminatedPetunia x atkinsiana D. Don · Garden petunia
Sakata Seed Corporation (SCC)
Variety traits
Flower color — Petunia × hybrida
Petunia x atkinsiana D. Don
A key morphological trait of petunia that determines ornamental value and varietal identity through visual assessment of saturation, contrast, and pattern stability.
In the reference 4 varieties crop Garden petunia, where this is mentioned in the description.
Color assessment is conducted at the peak flowering stage by visual comparison with varietal standards. The trait includes not only the base tone but also the presence of specific patterns: veining, spots, picotee edges, and star-shaped patterns. In modern F1 hybrids, coloration is a genetically fixed trait that ensures high uniformity of plants in a batch.
The technological significance of the trait is expressed in the plant's response to external factors. The saturation and clarity of the pattern depend on the light intensity and the balance of mineral nutrition. Complex color forms are prone to instability under temperature stress or excessive UV radiation, which can lead to pigment fading or distortion of the characteristic pattern.
General information about the subject — on the page Flower color.
Varieties of Garden petunia mentioned in the description
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