Variety traits

Gerbera plant height

Gerbera L.

Gerbera plant height is a key morphological trait in DUS testing, determining whether a variety is classified as a pot plant or for commercial cut flower production. The parameter is measured in centimeters from the substrate surface to the leaf rosette or the level of the inflorescences.

In the reference 86 varieties crop Gerbera, where this is mentioned in the description.

For compact pot gerbera varieties, typical height does not exceed 25–30 cm, whereas cut flower varieties exhibit more vigorous growth and can reach 60 cm. During variety testing, observations are carried out in several stages, including dynamic measurements after planting to record growth characteristics.

Plant height directly influences cultivation technology, including the choice of planting density and light regime management. Compact varieties allow for higher density planting, while vigorous forms require up to 0.6 m between plants to ensure necessary aeration and light levels, preventing undesirable stretching of the flower stalks.

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

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Varieties of Gerbera 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.