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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.

Korhesanwes

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

WILHELM-ALEXANDER KORDES

3 records

Jade Jewel

Active

Dracaena Vand. ex L. · Dracaena

Ruud A.M. Scheffers

3 records

Korapfhecki

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

3 records

Interorrife

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Interplant Roses B.V

3 records

Interfluco

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Interplant Roses B.V

3 records

Kerbelred

Active

Primula vulgaris Huds. · Primrose

Priscilla Grace Kerley, David William Kerley, Timothy Edward Kerley

4 records

Kerbelnec

Active

Primula vulgaris Huds. · Primrose

Kerley David W.|Over, Cambridge, CB4 5NJ, GB / Kerley Priscilla G.|Over, Cambridge, CB4 5NJ, GB

3 records

KLEDP11109

Active

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

MARTIN GLAWE|NILS KLEMM

3 records

KORROSOBI

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm-Alexander Kordes/ Tim-Herman Kordes/ John-Vincent Kordes

3 records

Kormaccap

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

3 records

KORLINOLIP

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm-Alexander Kordes/ Tim-Herman Kordes/ John-Vincent Kordes

3 records

Korlidamo

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

3 records

Korhemtra

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

3 records

Korglerost

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm-Alexander Kordes, Tim-Hermann Kordes, John-Vincent Kordes

3 records

Koremopea

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

3 records

KORdwarul

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

3 records

Leading Lady Plum

Active

Hybrids between Monarda didyma and Monarda bradburiana

Hansen Hans A

3 records

Key West

Terminated

Lilium L. · Lily

Vletter en den Haan Beheer B.V.

5 records

Lablusa

Active

Lavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

3 records

KORteheba

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

3 records

Korsisbenga

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

3 records

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