Balangflac
Application submittedAngelonia angustifolia Benth. · Angelonia
Masor Laura L.
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.
Balcushite
ActivePetunia Juss. · Petunia
GAIL SHAFER
Alicante Surfer
ActiveChrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum
Luc Pieters
A2191
Application submittedAechmea chantinii (Carrière) Baker
Chester Skotak Jr.
910022273
TerminatedCampanula x haylodgensis hort
Gert Kim Jensen
Agostino
ActivePrunus armeniaca L. · Apricot
PSB Producción Vegetal S.L
Agbabul
ActiveAgeratum houstonianum Mill. · Flossflower
Syngenta Crop Protection AG
080113
TerminatedCampanula portenschlagiana Schult. · Dalmatian bellflower
GARTNERIET ELMEGAARD ANDERSEN APS^^^GERT KIM JENSEN
Axima White
TerminatedChrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum
PARATY B.V.B.A
ATIBLU
ActiveAgapanthus L'Hér. · Lily of the Nile
Ian Duncalf
Arktis
ActivePrunus laurocerasus L. · Cherry laurel
Jürgen Schütte
ABECHCOCOC
ActiveEchinacea purpurea (L.) Moench · Purple coneflower
ARIE BLOM
ASTERIX
ActiveFagus sylvatica L.
David Bömer
Ards Angel
ActiveMiscanthus sinensis Andersson · Chinese silver grass
Johannes Nicolaas Mesker
Artemisa
ActivePhalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid
van Rijsselberghe Ronie
Anpinkim
ActiveAngelonia angustifolia Benth. · Angelonia
Martin Geibel
ANEM079
ActiveAnemone x lesseri H. R. Wehrh.
Holtmaat Henricus Maria Joseph
Antique Shades
ActiveXerochrysum bracteatum (Vent.) Tzvelev · Strawflower
Turner Matthew
Amethyst
ActiveStokesia laevis (Hill) Greene · Stokes' aster
Seoha Plant Breeding Institute
Aluga Yellow
ActiveChrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum
PARATY B.V.B.A
Allvjewel
ActiveVeronica x media Schrad.
WIM VAN DEN HOOGEN
Allvspla
ActiveVeronica x media Schrad.
WIM VAN DEN HOOGEN
Allvnav
ActiveVeronica x media Schrad.
WIM VAN DEN HOOGEN
Allparadiso
TerminatedHypericum L. · St. John's wort
WIM VAN DEN HOOGEN