Ice Charlotte
TerminatedBoronia heterophylla F. Muell. · Red Boronia
Anthony & Karyn Ward, Anthony & Karyn Ward
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.
Golden Tycoon
ActiveLilium L. · Lily
Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.
GERFOS
ActiveGeranium L. · Crane's Bill
Robin Moss|Cyril Foster
Farida
ActiveDianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation
P.Kooij & Zonen B.V.
HORT9201
ActiveRhododendron simsii Planch. · Indica azalea
HORTIBREED NV
Heaven Scent
ActivePolemonium L. · Jacob's Ladder
Intrinsic Perennial Gardens Inc.
Evipo005
TerminatedClematis L. · Clematis
Poulsen Roser AS, DK - 3480 Fredensborg
Harzeal
Protection expiredRosa L. · Rose
Phillp Harkness|Robert Harkness
HARRESTORE
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
PHILIP HARKNESS
Harpaint
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
HARKNESS NEW ROSES LTD
Harsidon
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
ROBERT HARKNESS
Hardeluxe
Protection expiredRosa L. · Rose
Phillp Harkness|Robert Harkness
Haraztec
Protection expiredRosa L. · Rose
Phillp Harkness|Robert Harkness
Easter Bonnet
ActiveNemesia Vent. · Nemesia
Martine Tellwright
Harzumber
Protection expiredRosa L. · Rose
Phillp Harkness|Robert Harkness
HARTRIFLE
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
PHILIP HARKNESS
Harmode
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
ROBERT HARKNESS
Harbilbo
TerminatedRosa L. · Rose
Phillp Harkness|Robert Harkness
Golden Glow
ActiveLonicera nitida Wils. · Boxleaf honeysuckle
Nijland Siergroen
Golden Ball
ActivePittosporum tenuifolium Gaertn. · Kohuhu
Rachelle Fyfe^^^Mark Fyfe
GloBall
ActivePittosporum tenuifolium Gaertn. · Kohuhu
Kathleen Anne Ritchie, John Stanley Ritchie
Evipo030
ActiveClematis L. · Clematis
Poulsen Roser AS, DK - 3480 Fredensborg
GCCHU2008
ActiveMagnolia laevifolia (Y. W. Law & Y. F. Wu) Noot.
Glyn Church
Goldmine Imp
ActivePhlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox
Van Gaalen Rene