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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.

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

Monte-Michielsen Fabienne

2 records

Minilight

Terminated

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

CHRISTA HOFMANN

2 records

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

Monte-Michielsen Fabienne

2 records

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

GOLDSMITH SEEDS

DE DK
2 records

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

GOLDSMITH SEEDS

DE DK
2 records

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

GOLDSMITH SEEDS

2 records

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

Tobias Dümmen

2 records

Fisaca

Terminated

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

BUCHNER ALWIN

BE
2 records

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

MARGA DÜMMEN

2 records

Pink Americana

Terminated

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

GOLDSMITH SEEDS

DE DK
2 records

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

Martin Geibel

1 record

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

Floha V.O.F

1 record

Pactiored

Terminated

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

Martin Geibel

1 record

Elka

Terminated

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

Hodowla i Nasiennictwo Roślin Ogrodniczych Waganiec sp. z o.o.

PL
1 record

AMERICANA PINK

Terminated

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

GOLDSMITH SEEDS

DK
1 record

AMERICANA ROSE

Terminated

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

GOLDSMITH SEEDS

DK
1 record

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

TREES| Ph.D. Scott C. Trees

DE
1 record

TOSTD0029

Terminated

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

Floha V.O.F

1 record

Martyna

Terminated

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

Krakowska Hodowla i Nasiennictwo Ogrodnicze POLAN sp. z o.o.

PL
1 record

Mirada Violet

Terminated

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

Fundación Promiva

1 record

SIL Herma

Terminated

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

ILSE FISCHER-TOEHL

1 record

Generena

Terminated

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

Gerd Endisch

DE
1 record

Bolero

Terminated

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

SCHUMANN INGEBORG

SE
1 record

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

Gerd Endisch

DE
1 record