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Variety traits

Winter hardiness

Winter hardiness is a complex indicator of a variety's ability to remain viable throughout the winter and early spring periods, including resistance to frost and other environmental stress factors.

Mentioned in descriptions 27 261 varieties reference book.

Winter hardiness is a complex plant characteristic that includes resistance to freezing, smothering, waterlogging, frost heaving, and winter desiccation. Unlike frost resistance, which is limited to tolerance of low temperatures, winter hardiness takes into account the entire spectrum of adverse effects that lead to plant death or damage during the cold period.

The winter hardiness of a variety is evaluated using methods of field assessment of crop conditions after winter, employing scoring scales, as well as laboratory studies. The latter include direct freezing of plant monoliths, biochemical analyses of sugar accumulation, verification of the viability of the tillering node, and the use of genetic markers to determine resistance.

The level of winter hardiness depends on the genetic potential of the variety, the plant's ability to harden, agronomic cultivation practices, and the microclimate characteristics of a specific site. When choosing a variety, one should focus on regionalized forms, bearing in mind that the resistance indicator is relative and requires comparison with local standards and growing conditions.

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Breakdown by crop

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.

Laluna

Active

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. · Chinese hibiscus

Poul Graff

3 records

LABZ0004

Active

Lavandula stoechas L. · French lavender

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

4 records

Kolmawhi

Active

Hypericum x inodorum Mill. · Tall tutsan

Jan de Jong

3 records

Lucas

Active

Microbiota decussata Kom. · microbiota

JACOBA BERNADINA MARIA WOLSING-LUCASSEN

3 records

Lollypop

Active

Astilbe Buch.-Ham. ex D. Don · False goat's beard

Wilhelmus Franciscus van Veen

3 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Meilland Alain A.

3 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Alain Antoine Meilland

3 records

LC NO9

Active

Hydrangea paniculata Siebold · Panicled hydrangea

Schoemaker Alex Frederick

3 records

Kolmagif

Terminated

Hypericum L. · St. John's wort

Wilhelmina J. B. de Jong-Tazelaar

3 records

Marsha

Active

Gentiana makinoi Kuzen.

Kwekerij de Boezem B.V.

3 records

Luca

Active

Fargesia murielae (Gamble) T.P.Yi · Umbrella bamboo

Frank Schnupper

3 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

3 records

Primula vulgaris Huds. · Primrose

Priscilla Grace Kerley, David William Kerley

3 records

Mai Tai

Active

Geum L. · Avens

Intrinsic Perennial Gardens Inc.

3 records

Lystig

Active

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

Graminor AS, N-2322 Ridabu

4 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm-Alexander Kordes/ Tim-Herman Kordes/ John-Vincent Kordes

3 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm-Alexander Kordes/ Tim-Herman Kordes/ John-Vincent Kordes

3 records

Dianthus x allwoodii hort. · Allwood pink

Nils Klemm^^^Martin Glawe

3 records

Lucas

Active

Chamaecyparis obtusa (Siebold & Zucc.) Endl. · Hinoki cypress

Maatschaap C.P.F. Kools en M.H.Kools-Manders trading as Sierteeltkwekerij Kools

3 records

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Sande B.V.

4 records

Hibiscus L. · Hibiscus

Walters Gardens Inc

3 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

3 records

Miscanthus sinensis Andersson · Chinese silver grass

WALSH THOMAS M.

3 records

Interfluco

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Interplant Roses B.V

3 records

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