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.

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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.

Venrosa

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Wielkopolska Hodowla Roślin Ogrodniczych

1 record

Ursynów

Terminated

Paeonia lactiflora Pall. · Chinese peony

Instytut Sadownictwa i Kwiaciarstwa im. Szczepana Pieniążka

1 record

Vaid Brim

Terminated

Hosta Tratt. · Hosta

Alieksieienko Oksana Volodymyrivna, Vol`s`ka IUliana Oleksandrivna,

1 record

VITA

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Dzidra Rieksta

1 record

TURCALAUT

Protection expired

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Pierre TURC & Fils SARL (FR)

1 record

Twin

Active

Triteleia Dougl. ex Lindl. · Triplet Lily

Royal Blue B.V.

1 record

Venus

Active

Muscari · Grape hyacinth

Ruksans

1 record

Universum

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Marax Rights B.V.

1 record

Veneda

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Uniwersytet Przyrodniczy w Poznaniu

2 records

TT-1083

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Harmoniz

1 record

Trendy Dakota

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

W. van Lierop & Zonen B.V.

1 record

Tropea

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

World Breeding B.V

1 record

Valletta

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Mak Breeding Rights B.V.

1 record

Twinkle

Active

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Floricultura B.V.

1 record

Twinflower

Active

Narcissus L. · Daffodil

P.L.A. Pouw & Zn.

1 record

Toronto

Active

Iris L. · Iris

World Flower B.V.

1 record

Touchstone

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Mak Breeding B.V.

1 record

Titanium Treasure

Application submitted

Oncidium Sw. · Oncidium

Alpha Orchids Breeding

1 record

Tiny Poems

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Mak Breeding Rights B.V.

1 record

Tiny Halo

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Mak Breeding Rights B.V./Arroyo Rights B.V.

1 record

Tiny Epic

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Mak Breeding Rights B.V.

2 records

Tiny Diamond

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Mak Breeding Rights B.V.

1 record

Tiny Crystal

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Mak Breeding Rights B.V.

1 record

Tracy

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Fa. J. Hogenboom

1 record

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Variety traits

Maturity group 89 063
Yield 67 000
Vigor 53 548
Plant height 51 504
Lodging 50 198
Taste and aroma 36 010
Variety origin 29 523
Productivity 27 845

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This summary is compiled from the publications listed in the sources and verified by an editor. It contains no legally significant information; it provides agronomic context for registry data rather than the registry data itself.