Auscartoon
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
DAVID JC AUSTIN
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.
Blue Chip
ActiveBuddleja L. · Buddleia
North Carolina State University / North Carolina State University
AUSowlish
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
DAVID JC AUSTIN
Auskindling
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
DAVID JC AUSTIN
Captain Promise
ActiveZantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily
kapiteyn breeding b.v.
Ausguard
Application submittedRosa L. · Rose
David J.C.Austin
Auschesnut
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
David J.C.Austin
Auscent
Protection expiredRosa L. · Rose
David J.C.Austin
AUSapply
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
DAVID JC AUSTIN
Barsixtytwo
ActivePhlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox
G.B.H BARTELS
AUSwhirl
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
DAVID JC AUSTIN
Auspital
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
David J.C.Austin
austobias
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
DAVID JC AUSTIN
Angel of Desire
ActiveDianthus plumarius L. · Garden pink
Keith R.W. Hammett
2004027j
ActiveDracaena fragrans (L.) Ker Gawl. · Corn plant
Scheffers Ruud|Honselersdijk, NL
World's Favourite
ActiveTulipa L. · Tulip
Veredeling van Tuinbouwgewasse
BE
DE
FR
NL
4 records
Tanugosh
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Rosen-Tantau Mathias Tantau Nachfolger
DE
FR
NL
PL
4 records
Tannipola
Protection expiredRosa L. · Rose
Tantau, Mathias
DE
DK
NL
SE
4 records
Pekcoujoux
TerminatedRosa L. · Rose
PEKMEZ PAUL| Paul Pekmez
DE
FR
IT
NL
4 records
Pouluf
Protection expiredRosa L. · Rose
POULSEN ROSER A/S
DK
NL
PL
SE
5 records
Meitixia
Protection expiredRosa L. · Rose
MEILLAND MARIE| Marie-Louise Meilland
DE
FR
IT
NL
4 records
Korbisch
Protection expiredRosa L. · Rose
W. Kordes Sohne Rosenschulen GmbH & Co KG| DE
BE
DE
DK
FR
4 records
Intercarp
Protection expiredRosa L. · Rose
KORDES' SOEHNE| W. Kordes' Soehne Rosenschulen GmbH & Co KG
DE
DK
FR
NL
4 records
Kortor
Protection expiredRosa L. · Rose
KORDES' SOEHNE| W. Kordes' Soehne Rosenschulen GmbH & Co KG
DE
DK
NL
SE
4 records