Pippijn
ActiveKalanchoe blossfeldiana Poelln. · Flaming Katy
Smaal, Andres
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.
Poultc018
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
Regburg
ActivePelargonium grandiflorum (Andrews) Willd. · Regal pelargonium
Michalik Andrea|Dresden, DE
Poulpar112
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
Poulpar090
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
Poulcy025
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
RC Big Rock
ActivePanicum virgatum L. · Switchgrass
Roger Samson
PER510
ActiveEuphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia
Kobayashi Ruth
PER2711
ActiveEuphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia
Kobayashi Ruth
Poulpal074
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
Poulcas032
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
Poulpah073
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
PHALYDSAP
ActivePhalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid
Van Swieten Martinus Nicolaas Gerardus
Plum Cascade
Activex Heucherella H. R. Wehrh. · Foamy bells
JANET NADINE EGGER
Pluenn
ActiveSalvia xjamensis J. Crompton · Jame sage
Catherine Bernabe
Poulcot008
Application submittedRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
PKMP08
ActiveCampanula portenschlagiana Schult. · Dalmatian bellflower
Madsen Christian Hald
Rachel
TerminatedBegonia x hiemalis Fotsch · Elatior Begonia
LUBBERTUS H.KOPPE
Pacanpin
ActivePelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR
Poulcas049
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
Poultc012
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
Poulcy031
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
Perpetua
ActiveHybrids between Vaccinium corymbosum and Vaccinium angustifolium
United States Department of Agriculture-ARS HCRL
Orange Blaze
ActiveKniphofia Moench · Red hot poker
Hansen Hans A