Meileyet
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Meilland Star Rose S.A.
FR
15 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.
Meinalpir
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Meilland, Alain A.|Antibes, France
FR
15 records
Poulfect
Application submittedRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser AS, DK - 3480 Fredensborg
DE
DK
FI
FR
IT
NL
+2
13 records
Korpinka
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Wilhelm Kordes / Tim-Hermann Kordes / Margarita Kordes in Fa. W. Kordes' Söhne Rosenschulen GmbH & Co KG
BE
DE
DK
FR
HU
NL
+2
13 records
Meiflopan
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
SNC Meilland et Cie
BE
DE
DK
ES
FR
IT
+2
13 records
Bekola
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
WILHELM KORDES, T-H., M.
BE
DE
DK
ES
FR
IT
+2
13 records
Poulsun
Protection expiredRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser AS, DK - 3480 Fredensborg
DE
DK
FI
FR
NL
PL
+1
14 records
Poultin
Protection expiredRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser AS, DK - 3480 Fredensborg
DE
DK
FI
FR
IT
NL
+1
14 records
Ruikoowi
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
W.M.VAN DER KOOY
BE
DE
ES
FR
IT
NL
13 records
Ruijoho
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
JNM, VD Hoorn
DE
DK
ES
FR
IT
NL
13 records
Ruicrevi
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
POUW| A.A. Pouw
DE
ES
FR
IT
NL
13 records
Meivamo
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
SNC Meilland et Cie
DE
ES
FR
IT
NL
14 records
Pekcoucan
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Pekmez, Paul|La Petite Pierre, 67290 Wingen-sur-Moder, France
DE
FR
IT
NL
15 records
Kornalist
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Wilhem Kordes
DE
PL
13 records
Auschariot
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
DAVID JC AUSTIN
Auspastor
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
HANS JURGEN EVERS (T)
Meirutral
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
SNC Meilland et Cie
BE
DE
DK
ES
FR
IT
+1
12 records
POULrouge
Protection expiredRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser AS, DK - 3480 Fredensborg
DE
DK
FI
FR
NL
PL
+1
12 records
Korlingo
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes
BE
DE
DK
ES
FR
IT
+1
12 records
Poulchris
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser AS, DK - 3480 Fredensborg
DE
DK
FR
IT
NL
PL
12 records
POULrek
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser AS, DK - 3480 Fredensborg
DE
DK
FR
IT
NL
PL
12 records
Poulthe
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser AS, DK - 3480 Fredensborg
DE
DK
FR
IT
NL
PL
12 records
Korampa
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes
DE
DK
ES
FR
IT
NL
12 records
Kortemma
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Wilhelm Kordes / Tim-Hermann Kordes / Margarita Kordes in Fa. W. Kordes' Söhne Rosenschulen GmbH & Co KG
BE
DE
FR
HU
NL
PL
12 records