Dancaldarpink
ActiveCalibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa
Gavriel Danziger
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.
BKDAMFOB
ActiveDahlia Cav. · Dahlia
Beekenkamp Annie Cornelia
Camdared
ActivePelargonium grandiflorum (Andrews) Willd. · Regal pelargonium
Michalik Andrea|Dresden, DE
Cal Orang08
ActiveCalibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa
Pierce, Robert
Billabong Mauve Delight
ActiveBrachyscome angustifolia
Evan Philip Clucas
DAHZ0011
ActiveDahlia Cav. · Dahlia
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Dafemten
ActiveDahlia Cav. · Dahlia
Nielsen Rune Harboe|Odense N, DK
Balucpea
ActiveLantana camara L. · Lantana
Trees Scott C.|Shell Beach, CA, US
Curalivemowiblo
ActiveCurcuma alismatifolia Gagnep. · Siam tulip
Timothy J.H. Hoogkamp
Datolv
ActiveDahlia Cav. · Dahlia
Knudsen, Jan Skjold
Balpelite
ActivePetunia Juss. · Petunia
JINJOO BAE
BT RASseven
ActiveRubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry
Ioriatti Diego
Balmoomaui
ActiveVeronica spicata L. · Spiked speedwell
Sloane M. Scheiber
Balgalbrise
Activehybrids between Pelargonium peltatum and Pelargonium zonale · Ivy-leaved geranium
Trees Scott C.|Shell Beach, CA, US
Bramipuro
Application submittedBrachyscome multifida DC. · Cut-leaf daisy
van Kleinwee Theodorus Cornelius Maria|Hoorn, NL
Dahlgr128
ActiveDahlia Cav. · Dahlia
Verwer-Dahlia's B.V.
Botex 013
ActiveBuddleja davidii Franch. · Butterfly bush
Koot Johannes Adrianus Maria
Bargaispinyel
ActiveGaillardia x grandiflora hort. ex Van Houtte · Blanket flower
van Sambeek Ellen
Botex 007
ActiveBuddleja davidii Franch. · Butterfly bush
Koot Johannes Adrianus Maria
Balcabpea
ActiveCalibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa
Ren Jianping|Geneva, IL, US
Curaliroti
ActiveCurcuma alismatifolia Gagnep. · Siam tulip
Timothy J.H. Hoogkamp
Bordeaux
ActiveHibiscus L. · Hibiscus
Marinus Jacob Bevelander
Bant Reda09
ActiveLantana camara L. · Lantana
Syngenta Flowers LLC
Bonmadre
ActiveArgyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy
Andrew Bernuetz