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Variety traits

Branching — Pelargonium zonale

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér.

This trait determines the degree of lateral shoot formation and plant habit. It is assessed on a UPOV scale from 1 to 9 and is a key criterion for the breeding value and commercial quality of the crop.

In the reference 3 varieties crop Horseshoe pelargonium, where this is mentioned in the description.

In Pelargonium zonale variety testing, branching is evaluated visually during the stage of commercial maturity. According to UPOV guidelines, a scale from 1 (very weak) to 9 (very strong) is used, where low scores indicate pronounced dominance of the central shoot, and high scores indicate a genetic predisposition to self-forming a dense bush.

A high degree of branching is considered a breeding advantage, as it reduces the need for manual pinching and crown shaping operations. This trait directly correlates with ornamental value, pot plant density, and flowering potential, as an increase in the number of lateral shoots expands the area for inflorescence initiation.

General information about the subject — on the page Branching.

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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.

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

UTECHT| Angelika Utecht in Fa. Syngenta Seeds GmbH -Niederlassung-

DE PL
7 records

Pacvi

Active

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Hofmann Christa

CZ HU PL
6 records

Fisweiss

Application submitted

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

UTECHT| Angelika Utecht in Fa. Syngenta Seeds GmbH -Niederlassung-

DE
5 records

Tango

Terminated

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

SCHUMANN INGEBORG

BE DE DK SE
5 records

Pacsita

Active

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

5 records

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

UTECHT| Angelika Utecht in Fa. Syngenta Seeds GmbH -Niederlassung-

DE PL
5 records

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

UTECHT| Angelika Utecht in Fa. Syngenta Seeds GmbH -Niederlassung-

DE PL
5 records

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

UTECHT| Angelika Utecht in Fa. Syngenta Seeds GmbH -Niederlassung-

DE PL
5 records

Fissamba

Active

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

UTECHT| Angelika Utecht in Fa. FLORA-NOVA Pflanzen GmbH.

DE PL
5 records

Fisgenta

Active

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

UTECHT| Angelika Utecht in Fa. Syngenta Seeds GmbH -Niederlassung-

DE PL
5 records

Fishelen

Active

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

UTECHT| Angelika Utecht in Fa. Syngenta Seeds GmbH -Niederlassung-

DE PL
5 records

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

4 records

Fiskanvu

Active

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

FISCHER GERMANY GMBH

DE
4 records

Pactina

Active

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Hofmann Christa|Radeburg, DE

4 records

Zonfiwit

Active

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

van Kleinwee Theodorus Cornelis Maria|Zwaag, NL

4 records

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Mitchell Hanes

DE
4 records

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Nils Klemm

4 records

Fisglori

Terminated

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

UTECHT| Angelika Utecht in Fa. Syngenta Seeds GmbH -Niederlassung-

DE PL
4 records

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Silze GmbH & Co KG

4 records

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Nils Klemm

4 records

KLEPS 06127

Terminated

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Nils Klemm

3 records

KLEIZ 13338

Terminated

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Nils Klemm^^^Martin Glawe

3 records

Zolrolo

Application submitted

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

van Kleinwee Theodorus Cornelis Maria|Hoorn, NL

3 records

Zolsali

Application submitted

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

3 records