Twinkling Star
ActiveHylotelephium spectabile (Boreau) H. Ohba · Ice plant
Oudshoorn Hubertus Gerardus|Rijpwetering, NL
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.
Willa
ActiveLonicera caerulea L. var. emphyllocalyx (Maxim.) Nakai · Honeyberry
Thompson Maxine M.
USTUN62405
ActivePetunia Juss. · Petunia
Ushio Sakazaki
USCALI47
ActiveCalibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa
Ushio Sakazaki
Tikpink
TerminatedPelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium
Martina Feindura
TWYCA0018
ActiveCalathea G.F.W. Mey. · Calathea
Hambali Gregori G.|Bogor, ID
Violet Filli
ActiveLagerstroemia indica L. · Crape myrtle
Fleming's Flower Fields Inc.
Zapriliarange
ActiveAlstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria
van Zanten Plants b.v
Tequila Sunrise
ActivePhlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox
Verschoor Jan|Haarlem 2015 CS, NL
Toscabernd
ActivePelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
HAMER BLOEMZADEN B.V.
TNTIA041
ActiveTiarella L. · Foamflower
Gossett Gary J.|Portland, OR, US
TL966
ActiveSalvia L. · Sage
TAKII & CO LTD
YASPED
ActiveBegonia boliviensis A. DC. · Bolivian begonia
Yates Frederic C.
Wescain
ActiveCalibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa
Westhoff Heinrich|Sudlohn, DE
Wescadopi
ActiveCalibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa
Westhoff Heinrich|Sudlohn, DE
Wescacherryno
ActiveCalibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa
Westhoff Heinrich|Sudlohn, DE
Tuscan Sun
ActiveHeliopsis helianthoides (L.) Sweet · Oxeye sunflower
Hanson Brent|Rhinelander, WI 54501, US / Zlesak David Charles|St. Paul, MN 55105, US
Velda
ActiveWeigela Thunb. · Bush Honeysuckle
Verhoef Gijsbertus
Tequila Flame
ActiveLupinus L. · Lupine
Sarah Frances Conibear
Victoria Fanny
ActiveSymphyotrichum novi-belgii (L.) G. L. Nesom · New York aster
Kristiansen Kell
VERPAALEN3
ActiveCornus alba L. · Red-barked dogwood
Verpaalen Henricus Cornelis E. M.
Verobiblue
ActiveVeronica peduncularis M. Bieb.
Theobald Hendrik|Heidesheim, DE
Sunvioho
ActiveViola cornuta L. · Horned violet
Suntory Flowers
TMBI1105
ActiveBidens L. · Beggarticks
CHARLES VALIN