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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.

Pacgreta

Active

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

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

6 records

Pacludo

Active

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

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

6 records

Fip 750

Active

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

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

DE
4 records

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

ILSE FISCHER-TOEHL

DE
4 records

Fisblu

Terminated

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

UTECHT| Angelika Utecht in Fa. FLORA-NOVA Pflanzen GmbH.

DE PL
4 records

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

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

4 records

Fiskanvu

Active

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

FISCHER GERMANY GMBH

DE
4 records

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

Hanes Mitchell|Morgan Hill, CA

4 records

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

THEODORUS C.M. VAN KLEINWEE

4 records

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

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

4 records

Penjul

Application submitted

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

MICHALIK ANDREA

CZ HU PL
4 records

Fisrot

Protection expired

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

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

DE PL
4 records

Pacdala

Active

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

MICHALIK ANDREA

CZ HU PL
4 records

Pacdazz

Active

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

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

4 records

SIL Gesa

Active

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

ILSE FISCHER-TOEHL

DE
4 records

Paclara

Active

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

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

4 records

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

TREES| Ph.D. Scott C. Trees

DE
2 records

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

Lemon David

3 records

Tikpink

Active

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

MICHALIK ANDREA

3 records

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

Hofmann Christa

3 records

Merisweet

Terminated

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

ENTHOVEN| A. W. Enthoven

BE DE SE
3 records

Zocarowe

Application submitted

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

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

3 records

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

Michalik Andrea|Dresden, DE

3 records

Achspen

Protection expired

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

Wilhelm Elsner

DE SE
3 records