Poulisab
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser ApS
PL
7 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.
POULberin
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser ApS
PL
7 records
POULweeto
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
PL
7 records
Meiblanca
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Meilland Star Rose S.A.
FR
7 records
Meizincaro
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Meilland International
FR
7 records
Meiceppus
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Meilland Alain A.
FR
7 records
Meibderos
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Meilland Alain A.|Antibes, FR
FR
12 records
Meitiver
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
HANS JURGEN EVERS (T)
FR
7 records
Kormamtiza
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Wilhelm Kordes, W. Kordes' Sohne Rosenschulen GmbH & Co KG
DE
7 records
Kordroper
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Wilhelm Kordes, W. Kordes' Sohne Rosenschulen GmbH & Co KG
PL
7 records
Interulim
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Interplant Roses B.V
NL
7 records
Interchat
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Interplant Roses B.V
NL
9 records
Ausprima
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
David J.C.Austin
FR
7 records
Ausbloom
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
David J.C.Austin
FR
7 records
Tanobmam
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Rosen Tantau KG
Schocerry
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Piet Schreurs Holding B.V.
Santander
ActiveLilium L. · Lily
Vletter en den Haan Beheer B.V.
SCH74002
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
SCHREURS PETRUS NICOLAAS JOHANNES
Poulpah024
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser AS, DK - 3480 Fredensborg
Poulcs011
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
Poulra015
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser AS, DK - 3480 Fredensborg
Poulac006
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser AS, DK - 3480 Fredensborg
Poulcs007
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
NIRPGREK
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
HANS JURGEN EVERS (T)