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Variety traits

Plant Height — Pelargonium zonale

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér.

A key morphometric trait of Pelargonium zonale that determines the ornamental value and functional purpose of a cultivar. It is measured from the root collar to the top of the main canopy during the peak flowering phase.

In the reference 106 varieties crop Horseshoe pelargonium, where this is mentioned in the description.

Height is measured in centimeters from the soil level to the highest point of the main plant canopy, excluding flower stalks, unless otherwise specified by the research program. The optimal period for recording this measurement is the peak flowering phase, when the plant exhibits its typical habitus.

Pelargonium zonale cultivars are classified by growth type into miniature (up to 12–13 cm), dwarf (up to 18–20 cm), standard (25–40 cm), and tall (up to 1–1.5 m). The choice of height determines the area of application: compact forms are preferred for container culture, while tall forms are intended for open ground.

The height metric is an indicator of agronomic quality. Excessive stretching of the plant beyond the varietal norm indicates a deficiency of light or an excess of nitrogen fertilization. However, low-growing forms are more sensitive to damage from precipitation and wind when grown in open flower beds.

General information about the subject — on the page Plant height.

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Varieties of Horseshoe pelargonium mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Fip 765

Active

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

UTECHT| Angelika Utecht in Fa. Syngenta Seeds GmbH -Niederlassung-

DE PL
6 records

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Nils Klemm^^^Martin Glawe

7 records

Sil Hero

Terminated

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Silze GmbH & Co KG

DE
4 records

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

UTECHT| Angelika Utecht in Fa. Syngenta Seeds GmbH -Niederlassung-

DE
6 records

Grapink

Application submitted

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

UTECHT| Angelika Utecht in Fa. Syngenta Seeds GmbH -Niederlassung-

DE
6 records

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

UTECHT| Angelika Utecht in Fa. Syngenta Seeds GmbH -Niederlassung-

DE PL
6 records

Fislore

Active

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

UTECHT| Angelika Utecht in Fa. Syngenta Seeds GmbH -Niederlassung-

DE
6 records

Pacvimp

Active

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Michalik Andrea|Dresden, DE

DE
6 records

Fisromag

Active

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

UTECHT| Angelika Utecht in Fa. Syngenta Seeds GmbH -Niederlassung-

DE PL
6 records

Icecrystal

Protection expired

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Hofmann Christa

CZ DE DK PL SE
6 records

Pacmeta

Active

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Michalik Andrea|Dresden, DE

DE
5 records

Gradored

Active

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

UTECHT| Angelika Utecht in Fa. Syngenta Seeds GmbH -Niederlassung-

DE
5 records

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

MICHALIK ANDREA

HU
5 records

Fisweiss

Application submitted

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

UTECHT| Angelika Utecht in Fa. Syngenta Seeds GmbH -Niederlassung-

DE
5 records

Pacswibu

Active

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

6 records

Fisrello

Active

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

UTECHT| Angelika Utecht in Fa. Syngenta Seeds GmbH -Niederlassung-

DE
5 records

Swevel

Active

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

5 records

Fislypso

Active

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

UTECHT| Angelika Utecht in Fa. Syngenta Seeds GmbH -Niederlassung-

DE PL
5 records

Jana

Terminated

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Hofmann Christa

DE DK HU SE
5 records

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

UTECHT| Angelika Utecht in Fa. Syngenta Seeds GmbH -Niederlassung-

DE PL
5 records

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

UTECHT| Angelika Utecht in Fa. Syngenta Seeds GmbH -Niederlassung-

DE
5 records

Fisgenta

Active

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

UTECHT| Angelika Utecht in Fa. Syngenta Seeds GmbH -Niederlassung-

DE PL
5 records

Pacjul

Active

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

6 records

Sassy Dark Red

Protection expired

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Hofmann Christa

BE DE
5 records