Evaluation of Chrysanthemum Genotypes for Flowering Traits under Open Grown Condition

An experiment was carried out to evaluate seven genotypes of chrysanthemum for flower quality traits at IIHR, Bengaluru from 2010-11 to 2012-13. Significantly wide variation was recorded in all floral traits. Results revealed that maximum number of flowers/plant (81.51) and flowering duration (43.14 days) were recorded in Anmol. Maximum plant height (47.25 cm) and flower diameter (5.03 cm) were recorded in Garden Beauty. However, maximum average weight of flower (2.59 g) and flower yield/plant (131.43 g) were recorded in Autumn Joy. The genotype Winter Queen recorded maximum number of sprays/plant (6.89). On the basis of three years observations, genotypes Winter Queen, Garden Beauty and Autumn Joy found promising for garden display.