Variety traits
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.
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
Hofmann Christa|Radeburg, DE
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Hofmann Christa
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
van Kleinwee Theodorus Cornelis Maria|Hoorn, NL
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
van Kleinwee Theodorus Cornelis Maria|Hoorn, NL
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Michalik Andrea|Dresden, DE
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
van Kleinwee Theodorous Cornelis Maria|Hoorn, NL
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Lemon David
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Trees Scott C.|Shell Beach, CA, US
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
ILSE FISCHER-TOEHL
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Mitchell Eugene Hanes
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Mitchell Hanes
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Hoffmann
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
van Kleinwee Theodorus Cornelis Maria|Hoorn, NL
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Trees Scott C.|Shell Beach, CA, US
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
van Kleinwee Theodorus Cornelis Maria|Hoorn, NL
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
CHRISTA HOFMANN