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.

Evening Attire

Terminated

Salvia x sylvestris L. · Wood sage

Hans A. Hansen

1 record

GENBEL

Terminated

Lonicera japonica Thunb. · Japanese honeysuckle

Peter M. Dealtrey, Deirdre S. Dealtrey

1 record

Garibaldi

Active

Ocimum basilicum L. · Basil

CORA SEEDS S.R.L

1 record

Erwistapurp

Terminated

Cyclamen persicum Mill. x C. purpurascens Mill.

DR ALOMA EWALD

1 record

Delrouniparf

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Société Nouvelle Pépinières et Roseraies Georges Delbard S.A.S.

1 record

Enjoy

Terminated

Vriesea Lindl. · Vriesea

Henny Bos B.V.

1 record

Frystereo

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Gareth R. Fryer

1 record

Fuji White

Terminated

Exacum L. · Persian violet

ROSENDAL EXPLANTS APS

1 record

Delicious Candy

Active

Echinacea Moench. · Coneflower

Marco van Noort Breeding B.V.

1 record

Frysilva

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Gareth R. Fryer

1 record

Frynippy

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Gareth R. Fryer

1 record

Frykwango

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Gareth R. Fryer

1 record

Delcremorcot

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Société Nouvelle Pépinières et Roseraies Georges Delbard S.A.S.

1 record

El Santo

Terminated

Lilium L. · Lily

Mak Breeding Rights B.V.

1 record

DL04796

Withdrawn

Lilium L. · Lily

De Looff Lily Innovation B.V.

1 record

Ditopur

Terminated

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Ditoplant Export B.V.

1 record

Flevo Breezer

Withdrawn

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

J. en P. Snoek en Zn. B.V.

1 record

Gaby

Terminated

Syringa vulgaris L. · Common lilac

Hortival Diffusion S.A.S.

1 record

G15097

Active

Philadelphus lewisii Pursh x Philadelphus x virginalis Rehder

GardenGenetics LLC

1 record

Delcremo

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Société Nouvelle Pépinières et Roseraies Georges Delbard S.A.S.

1 record

Delbreddab

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Société Nouvelle Pépinières et Roseraies Georges Delbard S.A.S.

1 record

Fontaine Dark Red

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

P.Kooij & Zonen B.V.

1 record

Fire N Ice

Withdrawn

Pieris formosa (Wall.) D. Don x Pieris japonica (Thunb.) D. Don ex G. Don

Kraemer's Nursery Inc.

1 record

FLEURIPI

Withdrawn

Nemesia foetens Venten · Nemesia

Martine Tellwright

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.