Evaluation on the Ability of 41 Hippeatrum Cultivars for Landscape Application in Shenzhen

Objective A comprehensive evaluation system was constructed to screen out Hippeatrum cultivars suitable for landscape application in Shenzhen.

Method Based on the observation and statistics of 20 characters of 41 Hippeatrum cultivars, a comprehensive evaluation system was established from three aspects of ornamental, adaptability and landscape planting performance by using Analytic Hierarchy Process(AHP).

Result The evaluation results of 7 varieties including Luna, Moonlight, Pink Charm, Glee, Daisy, Double King and Red Paradise were Grade Ⅰ, and they were recommended to be promoted and applied preferentially in Shenzhen gardens. The evaluation results of Blossom Peacock, Boast, Red Lion, Tinker Bell, Amigo, Ruby Star, Jungle Blossom and Marquis were Grade Ⅱ, which were suggested to be promoted in Shenzhen gardens. And the evaluation results of Vera, Lime Flare, Red Peacock, Ice Queen, Apple Blossom, Philadelphia, Opal Star, Overflowing, Wild Whispers and Rainbow were Grade Ⅲ, which could be used as alternative varieties. Half Beautiful, Princess, Sandra Ovey, Exotic Peacock, Andean Fairy, Minava, Orange Sovereign, Lady Jane, Exposure, Merry Christmas, Ferrari, Bolero, Benfica, Cape Horn and Crosby were Grade Ⅳ, which were not recommended.

Conclusion A comprehensive evaluation system for Hippeatrum cultivars was established through model construction. Among the 41 cultivars, 15 cultivars suitable for landscape application were screened out, which provided references for the promotion and application as well as plant configuration of Hippeatrum cultivars in Shenzhen gardens.