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Flower fragrance

Flower fragrance is the aggregate of volatile organic compounds produced by a plant to attract pollinators, serving as an important qualitative ornamental trait of a variety.

Mentioned in descriptions 5 448 varieties reference book.

Flower fragrance manifests as a specific scent resulting from the synthesis of volatile essential oils. This trait plays a functional role in attracting insect pollinators and serves as an important factor of a variety's ornamental value, determining its consumer appeal in floriculture.

Fragrance intensity is assessed during variety trials using an organoleptic method involving intensity scales or scoring systems, as there are no universally accepted physical or chemical units of measurement. The evaluation takes into account both the presence of the scent and its qualitative characteristics within the scope of the plant's overall ornamental quality.

The expression of the trait depends on environmental conditions, including light intensity, water balance, and soil nutrient availability. The level of aromatic compounds varies depending on the bud development stage and the time of day, and can also be suppressed by agronomic factors, such as excessive nitrogen fertilization.

Genetically, fragrance is a complex trait determined by a set of genes, which often competes with other qualities, such as flower shape or resistance. Breeding may be directed toward prioritizing external parameters; therefore, the degree of fragrance expression is not always a stable characteristic.

Sources10

Breakdown by crop

Rose Flower Fragrance 242 Lily flower fragrance 24 Flower fragrance of scented geranium 21 Flower Fragrance of Garden Phlox 12 Flower fragrance of Skimmia japonica Thunb. 10 Dianthus caryophyllus flower scent 8 Cherry Laurel Flower Fragrance 7 Cordyline flower fragrance 7 Hyacinth flower fragrance 5 Freesia Flower Fragrance 5 Apple blossom fragrance 4 Buddleia flower fragrance 4 Muscari fragrance 4 Pear flower scent 3 Flower fragrance of kohuhu, tawhiwhi 3 Narcissus flower fragrance 3 Flower fragrance — Abelia x grandiflora Rehder 3 Exacum flower fragrance 3 Grape Aroma 3

Found in these crops

Rose 2 517 Lily 514 Tulip 138 Carnation 93 Freesia 66 Carnation 62 Garden phlox 47 Moth Orchid 38 Apple 37 Daffodil 35 Common hyacinth 30 Clematis 27

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.

KORCUT0174

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

WILHELM-ALEXANDER KORDES

2 records

Korbabagol

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm-Alexander Kordes, Tim-Hermann Kordes, John-Vincent Kordes

2 records

KLEDP23562

Application submitted

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

MAIKE BOXRIKER

2 records

JFS 6SJ

Active

Styrax japonicus Siebold & Zucc. · Japanese snowbell

Warren Keith S.,Meacham Guy E.

2 records

KLEDP17264

Active

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Nils Klemm^^^Lena Thiede

2 records

Jacfrain

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Zary Keith W.|Thousand Oaks, CA, US

2 records

Jeflady

Active

hybrids between Syringa meyeri C. K. Schneid. and Syringa pubescens Turcz.

Wilbert Ronald^^^Rick Durand

2 records

Interzabunel

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Interplant Roses B.V

2 records

HP217904

Active

Hydrangea paniculata Siebold · Panicled hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

2 records

Harzazz

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

HARKNESS NEW ROSES LTD

3 records

Harnext

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

HARKNESS NEW ROSES LTD

3 records

Harlark

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

HARKNESS NEW ROSES LTD

2 records

Innemlyche

Active

Nemesia Vent. · Nemesia

Silvia Hofmann

2 records

Hyde Park

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Vletter & Den Haan Beheer B.V

2 records

Harlady

Application submitted

Rosa L. · Rose

HARKNESS NEW ROSES LTD

2 records

Harfrisky

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

HARKNESS NEW ROSES LTD

2 records

Inerypolav

Active

Erysimum L. · Wallflower

Silvia Hofmann

2 records

Hardenier

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

HARKNESS NEW ROSES LTD

2 records

Kingsville

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Van Zanten Flowerbulbs B.V

2 records

Kerripcherry

Active

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Priscilla Grace Kerley, David William Kerley

2 records

KLEDP18255

Active

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Klemm + Sohn GmbH & Co. KG^^^Nils Klemm^^^Lena Thiede

2 records

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