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Variety traits

Hyacinth flower fragrance

Hyacinthus orientalis L.

Fragrance is an important varietal characteristic of the hyacinth, determined by the profile of volatile organic compounds. Its intensity depends on bulb development conditions, temperature, and light exposure.

In the reference 5 varieties crop Common hyacinth, where this is mentioned in the description.

The chemical profile of the Hyacinthus orientalis fragrance is formed by a combination of substances such as phenylethyl alcohol, benzyl acetate, alpha-pinene, and furfural. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry methods are used to identify the composition of these compounds; however, standardized quantitative scales for assessing odor intensity in variety testing practice are absent.

Fragrance intensity is directly related to the quality of peduncle formation, which is influenced by agrotechnical conditions. Cultivation in light, well-drained soils promotes full bulb development, whereas heavy and waterlogged soils reduce the expression of varietal traits. The emission level of aromatic substances also depends on external factors, such as temperature increases and solar radiation intensity.

General information about the subject — on the page Flower fragrance.

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Varieties of Common hyacinth 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.

Silvester

Active

Hyacinthus orientalis L. · Common hyacinth

Jac. Verbruggen V.O.F.

2 records

Amaranta

Active

Hyacinthus orientalis L. · Common hyacinth

Maatschap A. de Wit en J.A.W. de Wit-van Eeden

2 records

Twin Pearl

Active

Hyacinthus orientalis L. · Common hyacinth

Boeket Handelmaatschappij B.V.

2 records

Purple Star

Active

Hyacinthus orientalis L. · Common hyacinth

L.W.A. van der Poel

NL
2 records

Blue Pearl

Protection expired

Hyacinthus orientalis L. · Common hyacinth

Ignatius Antonius Johannes Dobbe

NL
2 records

Caribbean Dream

Active

Hyacinthus orientalis L. · Common hyacinth

Cornelis Johannes Maria Prins

2 records

White King

Active

Hyacinthus orientalis L. · Common hyacinth

Meskers

NL
1 record

Annabelle

Terminated

Hyacinthus orientalis L. · Common hyacinth

N.A.J. BERBEE B.V.

1 record

Pallas

Terminated

Hyacinthus orientalis L. · Common hyacinth

Veredeling van Tuinbouwgewasse

NL
1 record

Don Leon

Active

Hyacinthus orientalis L. · Common hyacinth

L.W.A. van der Poel

1 record

China white

Active

Hyacinthus orientalis L. · Common hyacinth

Maatschap J.G. en S. Straathof

NL
1 record

Skyline

Terminated

Hyacinthus orientalis L. · Common hyacinth

P. van Kampen

1 record

Golden Crown

Active

Hyacinthus orientalis L. · Common hyacinth

L.W.A. van der Poel

1 record

Purple Destination

Active

Hyacinthus orientalis L. · Common hyacinth

L.W.A. van der Poel

NL
1 record

Ida

Active

Hyacinthus orientalis L. · Common hyacinth

J.F.M. Hogervorst

NL
1 record

Amore

Withdrawn

Hyacinthus orientalis L. · Common hyacinth

L.W.A. van der Poel

2 records

Chicago

Withdrawn

Hyacinthus orientalis L. · Common hyacinth

M.C. Zonneveld B.V.

NL
1 record

Red Diamond

Active

Hyacinthus orientalis L. · Common hyacinth

NL
1 record

Miss Saigon

Active

Hyacinthus orientalis L. · Common hyacinth

NL
1 record

Blue Tango

Active

Hyacinthus orientalis L. · Common hyacinth

NL
1 record

Sweetheart

Active

Hyacinthus orientalis L. · Common hyacinth

NL
1 record

Paul Hermann

Protection expired

Hyacinthus orientalis L. · Common hyacinth

NL
1 record

Red Magic

Active

Hyacinthus orientalis L. · Common hyacinth

NL
1 record