Abstract

Hibiscus has an extensive array of flower colors and patterns. Due to its elegant blooms, it has been widely used as an ornamental plant and also used in landscaping. It also holds great cultural significance in various traditions around the world. The flower patterns help in differentiation of hybrids from its parents. While describing the form of a bloom, always there was a great confusion to determine and describe a bloom. To avoid confusion on flower patterns and clear understanding the flower patterns in identification of hybrids, an attempt has been made to develop a new classification system for Indian Hibiscus hybrids based on the flower patterns. The present classification will help in determining the hybrids and also helpful for the selection of new parents in further breeding program.