Eva
ActiveCornus kousa Burger ex Hance · Kousa dogwood
Domen Adrianus Johannes Marie
Variety traits
Plant height
Plant height is a key varietal trait that determines lodging resistance, suitability for mechanical harvesting, and potential yield. This indicator is genetically determined but manifests depending on environmental conditions and agronomic practices.
Mentioned in descriptions 20 560 varieties reference book.
Plant or bush height is a varietal parameter manifested as the physical size of the stem from the soil surface to its apex or the point of inflorescence attachment. In practice, this trait determines the resistance of crops to lodging under the influence of wind and precipitation, and also dictates technological cultivation requirements, such as the need for trellising, pruning, or the use of specific planting patterns.
Plant height depends on the genetic characteristics of the variety; however, it varies significantly under the influence of external factors, including soil fertility, nitrogen application rates, plant density, as well as weather conditions and the presence of stressors such as diseases and pests. Intensive short-stature varieties often possess a higher harvest index, which positively affects crop productivity.
Evaluation of height is conducted within the framework of variety trials according to regulated methodologies by measuring with a ruler during strictly defined crop development phases, for example, during heading, flowering, or before harvest. When analyzing varieties, consideration is given not only to the mean value in centimeters but also to the stability of the trait across different years, expressed through a coefficient of variation, which indicates the degree of genotype influence on plant development.
Breakdown by crop
Tomato plant height
533
Rose Bush Height
496
Pepper plant height
347
Plant height — strawberry
157
Chrysanthemum plant height
152
Zucchini plant height
146
Plant height — Hydrangea macrophylla
140
Potato plant height
120
Bean plant height
106
Plant Height — Pelargonium zonale
106
Lettuce plant height
106
Poinsettia Plant Height
98
Cucumber plant height
97
Calibrachoa plant height
97
Plant height — Cauliflower
89
Dahlia plant height
88
Petunia Plant Height
85
Plant height — New Guinea Impatiens
79
Blueberry Bush Height
69
Verbena plant height
68
Spinach plant height
62
Raspberry bush height
55
Plant height — Calluna vulgaris
54
Plant height of Kalanchoe blossfeldiana
50
Found in these crops
Varieties that feature this in their description
Selection based on the description text, not official resistance ratings: such data is not available in registers. Mention indicates that the trait is discussed in the variety's sources; see the variety's profile for details on what is specifically stated.
Diastured
TerminatedDiascia Link & Otto · Twinspur
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
DIASPRITWO
TerminatedDiascia Link & Otto · Twinspur
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Granbur
ActiveGaillardia aristata Pursh · Blanketflower
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
ET RDB 401
ActiveRudbeckia L. · Coneflower
Eternal Plant Boijl B.V.
Goldmine Imp
ActivePhlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox
Van Gaalen Rene
Dogailredstar
ActiveGaillardia aristata Pursh · Blanketflower
van Sambeek Ellen
GAIZ0007
ActiveGaillardia aristata Pursh · Blanketflower
Syngenta Participations AG
G14161
ActiveHypoestes phyllostachya Baker · Polka dot plant
Uchneat Michael S. / Palmer Irene E.
Eckaileen
ActiveEuphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia
FRUEWIRTH FRANZ
Eckadama
ActiveEuphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia
Law the Florist
Flirt
ActiveBergenia Moench · Elephant ear
Korlipara Harini
Echcher298
ActiveEchinacea purpurea (L.) Moench · Purple coneflower
Holtmaat Henricus Maria Joseph
GAIZ0005
ActiveGaillardia aristata Pursh · Blanketflower
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Early Joy
ActiveEuphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia
OGLEVEE LTD
Duranas
ActiveAnanas comosus (L.) Merr. · Pineapple
Skotak Chester|Alajuela, CR
Dantopur
ActiveTorenia L. · Bluewings
Gavriel Danziger
DANMU77
ActiveImpatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie
Gavriel Danziger
Frycassia
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Gareth R. Fryer
Dueprotege
ActiveEuphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia
Tobias Dümmen
Duematin
ActiveEuphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia
Tobias Dümmen
Duealhotor
ActiveCalibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa
Tobias Dümmen
Fikaldiscod
ActiveKalanchoe blossfeldiana Poelln. · Flaming Katy
Ike Vlielander
Duebigo14
ActiveBidens ferulifolia (Jacq.) DC. · Apache beggartick
Tobias Dümmen