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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.

Adharman

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

Michel Adam (FR)

FR
3 records

ADAHUIN

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Michel Adam (FR)

FR
3 records

Zlepolone

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Zlesak, David

3 records

ADABALUC

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Michel Adam (FR)

FR
3 records

WP22 Elecdr

Active

Dianthus x allwoodii hort. · Allwood pink

Whetman Plants International Limited

3 records

ADALECOB

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Michel Adam (FR)

FR
3 records

Walfrastar

Active

Erysimum L. · Wallflower

Tristram David

3 records

Viveleg

Active

Elaeagnus x ebbingei Boom

Vivies Christian|Toulouse, FR

3 records

Watch Up

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Testcentrum Voor Siergewassen B.V.

3 records

Zoang

Active

Clematis L. · Clematis

Wim Snoeijer

3 records

VER00112

Active

Hemerocallis L. · Daylily

Heemskerk Gerardus J. C. M.

3 records

Vlasveld 02

Active

Hydrangea paniculata Siebold · Panicled hydrangea

Peter Vlasveld

4 records

Virgin

Active

Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench · Purple coneflower

Petrus Hendricus Oudolf

3 records

Zarsbsun

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Zary Keith W.

3 records

WESEVER

Active

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Selecta Klemm GmbH & Co. KG^^^West Select B.V.

3 records

Valda Louise

Active

Dianthus x allwoodii hort. · Allwood pink

Whetman John

3 records

Willeke Alberti

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

PEACOCK B.V., IMANSE LELIEVEREDELING B.V.

3 records

Verpri

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Verschoor Janus

3 records

Toronto

Active

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Sande B.V.

4 records

Tan07877

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

EVERS CHRISTIAN

4 records

TAN05372

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

CHRISTIAN EVERS

3 records

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