Weksmopur
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Weeks Roses Inc (US)
FR
5 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.
Vuvuzela
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Jarrel van Dam
NL
5 records
Tanaraelc
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
HANS JURGEN EVERS (T)
DE
5 records
TAN96239
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Hans-Juergen Evers
DE
5 records
TANrelcig
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Hans-Juergen Evers
DE
5 records
Star Ruby
ActiveCitrus x paradisi Macfad. · Grapefruit
FR
9 records
Smooth Angel
Protection expiredRosa L. · Rose
MR H D DAVIDSON
NL
5 records
Royal White Verde
ActiveBouvardia Salisb. · Bouvardia
DE JONG-VAN DER ELST, BEB WILLY ANNIE
NL
5 records
Royal Daphne
ActiveBouvardia Salisb. · Bouvardia
JOHN M.F.DE JOHN
NL
5 records
Redford
ActiveLilium L. · Lily
Mak Breeding Rights B.V.
NL
6 records
Poulhult
Application submittedRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
PL
5 records
POULsabel
Application submittedRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser AS, DK - 3480 Fredensborg
PL
6 records
Poulbao
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser AS, DK - 3480 Fredensborg
PL
5 records
Poulduf
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
PL
5 records
Poulstri
Application submittedRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/s
PL
5 records
POULbut
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
PL
5 records
POULsiv
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser AS, DK - 3480 Fredensborg
PL
5 records
Poulmona
Application submittedRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser AS, DK - 3480 Fredensborg
PL
5 records
Misty Blue
Protection expiredLimonium Mill. · Sea Lavender
Sato Kazunori|KOREEDA KAZUHARU
DE
5 records
Meisionver
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Meilland International
FR
5 records
Meikarouz
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
MEILLAND INTERNACIONAL
FR
5 records
Meichibon
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Meilland Alain A.
FR
5 records
Meizebul
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Meilland Alain A.|Le Luc, FR
FR
9 records
Meigelsi
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
HANS JURGEN EVERS (T)
FR
5 records