Ausernie
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
David Austin Roses
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.
Ausearnshaw
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
DAVID JC AUSTIN
Ausimage
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
David J.C.Austin
Ausmajesty
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
David Austin Roses
Angel of Peace
ActiveDianthus plumarius L. · Garden pink
Keith R.W. Hammett
Toronto
TerminatedLilium L. · Lily
Vletter & Den Haan Beheer B.V
BE
DE
FR
NL
PL
5 records
Poulaps
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser Aps (DK)
DK
FR
IT
NL
PL
5 records
Tanziewsim
Protection expiredRosa L. · Rose
Rosen-Tantau Mathias Tantau Nachfolger
DE
DK
NL
PL
5 records
Tanmurse
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Rosen-Tantau Mathias Tantau Nachfolger
DE
IT
NL
PL
5 records
Tansaras
TerminatedRosa L. · Rose
Rosen-Tantau Mathias Tantau Nachfolger
BE
DE
NL
PL
5 records
Ruhkor
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
WILHELM KORDES, T-H., M.
DK
ES
FR
NL
5 records
Tan97150
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Rosen-Tantau Mathias Tantau Nachfolger
DE
FR
NL
PL
5 records
Sweet Promise
Protection expiredRosa L. · Rose
MEILLAND RICHARDIER| Alain Meilland,F-Antibes und Michele Richardier F-Tassin-la-Demi-Lune
DE
DK
FR
NL
5 records
Poulrot
TerminatedRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser Aps (DK)
DE
DK
FR
NL
5 records
Meicloux
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
MEILLAND RICHARDIER| Alain Meilland,F-Antibes und Michele Richardier F-
DE
DK
FR
IT
5 records
Meibeluxen
Protection expiredRosa L. · Rose
SNC Meilland et Cie
DE
ES
FR
NL
5 records
Korwonder
Protection expiredRosa L. · Rose
W. Kordes Sohne Rosenschulen GmbH & Co KG| DE
DE
DK
FR
NL
5 records
Korkultop
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
W.KORDES' SOEHNE ROSENSCHULEN GMBH & CO KG
DE
HU
NL
PL
5 records
Korhitom
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
W. Kordes Sohne Rosenschulen GmbH & Co KG| DE
DE
DK
FR
IT
5 records
Korhassi
Protection expiredRosa L. · Rose
W.KORDES' SOEHNE ROSENSCHULEN GMBH & CO KG
DE
DK
NL
PL
5 records
Korp
Protection expiredRosa L. · Rose
W. Kordes Sohne Rosenschulen GmbH & Co KG| DE
DE
FR
NL
SE
5 records
Grido
Protection expiredCucumis melo L. · Melon
Clause Semences SA (FR)
FR
HR
SI
SK
7 records
Tanragus
TerminatedRosa L. · Rose
Hans Jurgen Evers
DE
FI
NL
5 records
Ventoux
ActiveLilium L. · Lily
Vletter, Floris|Rijnsburg, Netherlands
DE
FR
NL
5 records