Dorovicki
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
PHILIPPE VEYS
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.
Dixie Blaze
ActiveEchinacea Moench. · Coneflower
Korlipara Harini
Ditomdre
ActivePhlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox
Tonies Hubertus Josephus|Noordwijkerhout, NL
Delstrirocrem
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Société Nouvelle Pépinières et Roseraies Georges Delbard S.A.S.
Botex 009
ActiveBuddleja davidii Franch. · Butterfly bush
Koot Johannes Adrianus Maria
Barthirtytwo
ActivePhlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox
Bartels Gosen B. H.|Aalsmeer, NL
Delfluoros
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Société Nouvelle Pépinières et Roseraies Georges Delbard S.A.S.
Bardibua
ActiveDianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation
DONATO DI GIORGIO
BFCCRAP
ActiveClematis texensis Buckley · Crimson clematis
Fretwell Barry
Crystal Dark Blue
ActiveLimonium sinuatum (L.) Mill. · Statice
J. VAN EGMOND & ZN. B.V.
Crystal Blue
ActiveSalvia x sylvestris L. · Wood sage
Van Der Kolk, Jerry
Crow Feather
ActiveTiarella L. · Foamflower
TERRA NOVA NURSERIES INC
Botex 007
ActiveBuddleja davidii Franch. · Butterfly bush
Koot Johannes Adrianus Maria
Balbalmac
ActiveMonarda didyma L. · Bee balm
Trees Scott
Crystal Lights
TerminatedLavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender
Lavenite Enterprises
Baipeacesar
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Meilland Alain A.
Auswhisper
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
DAVID JC AUSTIN
Austough
Application submittedRosa L. · Rose
David Austin Roses
Ausperidot
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
David Austin Roses
Austritch
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
DAVID JC AUSTIN
Austream
TerminatedRosa L. · Rose
David J.C.Austin
AUSCP18729
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
David Austin Roses
Captain Solo
ActiveZantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily
Kapiteyn Breeding B.V.
Chewground
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Warner Christopher Hugh