Adonicus Salmon
ActiveHibiscus rosa-sinensis L. · Chinese hibiscus
Poul Graff Kristensen
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.
Bonmadcink
ActiveArgyranthemum Webb ex Schultz Bip. · Daisy Bush
Bernuetz Andrew|Silverdale, AU
Bokrammi
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Kraan Kees Jan|Papenveer, NL
Alltango
ActiveHypericum L. · St. John's wort
WIM VAN DEN HOOGEN
Balarcwite
ActiveAngelonia angustifolia Benth. · Angelonia
PAN AMERICAN SEED CO
Alllangano
ActiveHypericum L. · St. John's wort
WIM VAN DEN HOOGEN
BKPBEEEBP
ActiveBegonia x hiemalis Fotsch · Elatior Begonia
Beekenkamp Annie Cornelia
Bonpri 635
ActiveEuphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia
Berneutz, Andrew
Bkpbeens
ActiveBegonia x hiemalis Fotsch · Elatior Begonia
Beekenkamp Annie Cornelia
Bigbucks
ActiveMalus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Pink Vein Pty Ltd
BKDAMRD
ActiveDahlia Cav. · Dahlia
Beekenkamp Annie Cornelia
Asmago
ActiveAsteriscus maritimus (L.) Less.
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Argyminyel
ActiveArgyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy
van Kleinwee Theodorus Cornelis Maria
BKPBEEGL
ActiveBegonia x hiemalis Fotsch · Elatior Begonia
Beekenkamp Annie Cornelia
BKDAMAGPU
ActiveDahlia Cav. · Dahlia
SANNE HELENA RUIGROK
Binos Pinky White
ActiveBegonia x hiemalis Fotsch · Elatior Begonia
LUBBERTUS H.KOPPE
Balfiespor
ActiveImpatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie
Snijders Charles
ACBZ0003
ActiveAchillea millefolium L. · Yarrow
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Allriomara
ActiveHypericum L. · St. John's wort
WIM VAN DEN HOOGEN
Balfusnset
ActiveImpatiens L. · Balsam
Tau-San Chou^^^KRISTEN NICOLE GROSS
Balfiesaled
Application submittedImpatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie
Uchneat Michael S.|Geneva, IL, US
Balangbawi
ActiveAngelonia angustifolia Benth. · Angelonia
Leue Ellen|DeKalb, IL, US
Aushedge
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
David J.C.Austin
Anouk Deluxe 169
ActiveLavandula stoechas L. · French lavender
P.P.M. van der Salm Holding B.V., L. Koning Beheer B.V.