Kercan
ActivePetunia Juss. · Petunia
David William Kerley, Priscilla Grace Kerley
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.
Grand Dessert
ActivePhalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid
Schoone Rene
Haeumanarc
ActiveSalvia x sylvestris L. · Wood sage
Häussermann, Martin
HIVAL
ActiveHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
van Dijk Roy Robin
Hinebud1
ActiveBuddleja L. · Buddleia
Podaras Peter C.
KLECA16314
ActiveCalibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa
NILS KLEMM|ANITA STOEVER
KI2586
ActiveMalus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Leonhard Schrötter
Garglow
ActiveGerbera L. · Gerbera
MELCHIOR MOEN
Keiyeyas
ActivePetunia Juss. · Petunia
Shinya Miyano
Keidoreral
ActivePetunia Juss. · Petunia
Shinya Miyano
Kasinyetu
ActiveKalanchoe blossfeldiana Poelln. · Flaming Katy
LEONARDUS JOHANNES MARIA VAN DER KNAAP
Karley Rose
ActiveCenchrus orientalis (Rich.) Morrone · Oriental pennisetum
Sunny Border Nurseries
G14160
ActiveHypoestes phyllostachya Baker · Polka dot plant
Uchneat Michael S. / Palmer Irene E.
HB07
ActivePicea glauca (Moench) Voss · White spruce
Boomkwekerij Huijbers B.V.
HL 1044
ActiveHelleborus niger x Helleborus x hybridus
Josef Heuger
Frisian Gold
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
TUBEROSUM TECHNOLOGIES INC
H216906
ActiveHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.
H212910
ActiveHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.
H211901
ActiveHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.
Jade Tuffet
ActivePhedimus hybridus (L.) 't Hart
Christopher M Hansen
Fisimp Salm
TerminatedImpatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens
Hofmann, Birgit Christa
Fisfany
TerminatedPelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium
Angelika Utecht
Grape Taffy
ActivePenstemon Schmidel. · Beard Tongue
TERRA NOVA NURSERIES INC
Fisdel
TerminatedPelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium
Angelika Utecht