Variety traits
Inflorescence of Pelargonium (hybrids)
hybrids between Pelargonium peltatum and Pelargonium zonale
The inflorescence of interspecific hybrids is an umbellate cyme, the key ornamental indicators of which are diameter, flower density, and peduncle strength.
In the reference 14 varieties crop Ivy-leaved geranium, where this is mentioned in the description.
The inflorescence of these hybrids is classified as cymose (umbellate cyme). During cultivar evaluation, the inflorescence diameter is measured linearly at the peak flowering stage, while the number of flowers determines the density of the 'flower head', and the uniformity of their opening affects the overall marketability of the plant.
An important selection trait is the ability of the peduncle to hold the heavy inflorescence in an upright position, which is critical for varieties with large or double flowers. Increased inflorescence mass combined with rainfall can lead to peduncle lodging, therefore, flower shatter resistance is also taken into account during evaluation.
General information about the subject — on the page Inflorescence.
Varieties of Ivy-leaved geranium 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.
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