PEQZ0015
ActivePelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
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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.
Old Yella
ActiveHibiscus L. · Hibiscus
Fleming David Whitman
Poco Red
ActiveKniphofia Moench · Red hot poker
Janet N. Egger
Oak Red
ActiveHibiscus L. · Hibiscus
van Herck Guido|Herenthout, BE
Patriot Watermelon
ActivePelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Lemon David
POULen011
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
Pantani
ActiveVicia faba L. · Broad bean
NPZ UK Plant Breeding
Plapink 1304
ActiveRubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry
Plantas de Navarra S.A.
PKMTAK2
ActiveCampanula takesimana Nakai · Korean bellflower
Madsen Christian Hald
Pacsalpri
ActivePelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Michalik Andrea|Dresden, DE
Peach Pearl
ActiveZantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily
Sande B.V.
Pacchopinim
ActivePelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR
Overedclimb
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Overom, Julie
Orpass
ActiveEchinacea Moench. · Coneflower
TAKII EUROPE B V
Parcival
Application submittedKalanchoe blossfeldiana Poelln. · Flaming Katy
Smaal Andre
Paceyepi
Application submittedPelargonium crispum (P. J. Bergius) L'Hér. · Crisped-leaf pelargonium
Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR
Pacbris
TerminatedPelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium
Elsner, Wh.
Pacbla
ActivePelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
CHRISTA HOFMANN
PHA906965
ActivePhalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid
Van Swieten Martinus Nicolaas Gerardus
OVPEARLS08
ActiveEcheveria pulidonis E. Walther · Echeveria pulidonis
Ovata B.V.
Ovaljaws
ActiveAloe melanacantha A. Berger
Ovata B.V.
Persian Slipper
ActiveLupinus L. · Lupine
Sarah Frances Conibear
NPCW07120
ActiveEuphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia
Nils Klemm
PEQZ0011
ActivePelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium
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