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.

Tanelorak

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Rosen Tantau KG

BE DE DK FR IT NL +1

16 records

Ruidriko

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Ruiter, Gijsbert de|Hazerswoude, Netherlands

BE DE ES FR IT NL +1

16 records

Keizoubo

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

SUZUKI| Seizo Suzuki c/o Keisei Rose Nurseries Inc.

BE DE ES FR IT NL

16 records

Tankalcig

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

ROSEN TANTAU,MATHIAS TANTAU N.

DE HU NL PL UA

18 records

Meijasper

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

MEILLAND ALAIN ANTOINE

BG FR HU PL UA

18 records

Korlumara

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhen Kordes

DE HU NL PL

16 records

Korbronora

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhem Kordes, Sparrieshoop

BE DE FI FR HU NL +2

15 records

Korenon

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

DE ES FI HU NL SE

15 records

Korlis

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes / Tim-Hermann Kordes / Margarita Kordes in Fa. W. Kordes' Soehne Rosenschulen GmbH & Co KG

DE FI FR NL PL PT

15 records

Pekcougel

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Pekmez, Paul|La Petite Pierre, 67290 Wingen-sur-Moder, France

DE ES FR IT NL

16 records

Nirpnufdeu

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Luciano Ghione

BE DE FR NL PL

15 records

Olijbrau

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

OLIJ HUIBERT WIJNAND

BG HU NL PL

16 records

Noaschnee

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Werner NOACK (DE)

BE DE ES FR IE IT +2

14 records

Noatraum

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Werner NOACK (DE)

BE DE DK FR IE IT +2

14 records

Poulann

Application submitted

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser AS, DK - 3480 Fredensborg

DE DK FR IT NL PL +1

16 records

Tanorelav

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

ROSEN-TANTAU MATHIAS-TANT

BE DE ES FR IT NL +1

14 records

Ruisteenka

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Steenks, J. E.|Baarlo, Netherlands

BE DE ES FR IT NL +1

14 records

Tanitef

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

ROSEN-TANTAU MATHIAS-TANT

DE ES FR IT NL PL

14 records

Siberia

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Siberia Oriental B.V.

BE DE FR NL PL

14 records

Osiana

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Rosen Tantau KG

DE ES FR IT NL

14 records

Meigafor

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

SNC Meilland et Cie

DE ES FR IT NL

15 records

Tanafira

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

ROSEN TANTAU,MATHIAS TANTAU N.

DE FI NL PL

15 records

Nirpventyel

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Luciano Ghione

FI FR NL PL

15 records

Olijplam

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Olij Huibert W.

NL PL

17 records

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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.