Ausgold
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
David Austin
FR
8 records
Variety traits
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.
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
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.
POULslas
Application submittedRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
Poulmist
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser AS, DK - 3480 Fredensborg
Kribicar
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Mr Michel Kriloff
Cobsing
ActiveArgyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy
Oates John
ausvibrant
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
David J.C.Austin
Auspeet
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
David J.C.Austin
Ausencart
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
David J.C.Austin
Ausbreeze
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
David J.C.Austin
Ausvivid
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
David J.C.Austin
Ausbernard
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
David J.C.Austin
Ausverse
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
David J.C.Austin
Austango
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
David J.C.Austin
Ausprior
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
David J.C.Austin
AUSnotice
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
HANS JURGEN EVERS (T)
Auscrowd
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
DAVID JC AUSTIN
Auscousin
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
DAVID JC AUSTIN
Ausrover
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
David J.C.Austin
AUSdecorum
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
David J.C.Austin
Sandkor
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
W. Kordes Sohne Rosenschulen GmbH & Co KG| DE
BE
DE
ES
FR
IT
NL
7 records
Tanetee
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Rosen-Tantau Mathias Tantau Nachfolger
DE
FR
IT
NL
PL
7 records
Meitrido
TerminatedRosa L. · Rose
MEILLAND ALAIN| Alain Meilland
DE
DK
FR
IT
NL
7 records
Korkeltin
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Wilhelm Kordes / Tim-Hermann Kordes / Margarita Kordes in Fa. W. Kordes' Söhne Rosenschulen GmbH & Co KG
DE
HU
NL
PL
SE
7 records
Fangio
ActiveLilium L. · Lily
Vletter en den Haan Beheer B.V.
BE
DE
FR
NL
PL
7 records