Courier
ActiveLilium L. · Lily
Vletter en den Haan Beheer B.V.
PL
6 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.
Briba
ActiveTrachelium caeruleum L. · Blue throatwort
Prins Abraham
NL
6 records
Brindisi
ActiveLilium L. · Lily
Vletter en den Haan Beheer B.V.
PL
6 records
Ausreef
Protection expiredRosa L. · Rose
David J.C.Austin
FR
6 records
Ausbreak
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
David J.C.Austin
FR
6 records
BAIpeace
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Twomey Jerry|Leucadia, CA / Lim Peter P.|Yamhill, OR
FR
6 records
Twoyel
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
TWOMEY JEREMIAH-FORSTER
Tarrango
ActiveLilium L. · Lily
Vletter en den Haan Beheer B.V.
Ruich0953b
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
H.C.A De Groot
Schakra
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
PIET SCHREURS HOLDING B.V.
Schapjus
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
SCHREURS PETRUS NICOLAAS JOHANNES
Red Fountain
ActiveCordyline Comm. ex Juss. · Palm lily
Mark Jury Nursery
Radtko
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
William RADLER
Poulac015
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser AS, DK - 3480 Fredensborg
Poulac016
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser AS, DK - 3480 Fredensborg
PMOORE03
ActiveSarcococca hookeriana Baill.
Peter R. Moore
Nirpbijere
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
HANS JURGEN EVERS (T)
Paradero
ActiveLilium L. · Lily
Nicolaas Aloysius Maria Mak, Mak 't Zand B.V.
Meizuleros
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Meilland International S.A.
Meivility
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Meilland Alain A.|Antibes, FR
NIRPYBLO
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Alessandro Ghione
NIRPIBRLAC
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
HANS JURGEN EVERS (T)
Meiparos
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Meilland, Alain A.|Antibes, France
Meiclusif
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
MEILLAND ALAIN ANTOINE