BBSAL01301
Application submittedSalvia L. · Sage
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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.
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.
CFPC Annette
ActiveDianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation
Roy Stahlhut
Amethyst Falls
ActiveWisteria frutescens (L.) Poir. · American wisteria
Robert H Head, William A Head and Lisa J Head
Botex 002
ActiveBuddleja davidii Franch. · Butterfly bush
Van Son & Koot Holding B.V.
Botex 012
ActiveBuddleja davidii Franch. · Butterfly bush
Koot Johannes Adrianus Maria
Balarlilabi
ActiveNemesia Vent. · Nemesia
Talmadge Paul
Balfluttdelu
ActiveScabiosa columbaria L. · Small scabious
Trees Scott
Advantage
ActiveLilium L. · Lily
Vletter en den Haan Beheer B.V.
Bokrarug
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Kraan Kees Jan
AUSpanier
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
DAVID JC AUSTIN
Bozmillwin
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Tanjga Biljana Bozanic
Botex 008
ActiveBuddleja davidii Franch. · Butterfly bush
Koot Johannes Adrianus Maria
Blue Boa
ActiveAgastache Clayt. ex Gronov. · Giant hyssop
Korlipara Harini
Black Hero
ActiveZantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily
Sande B.V.
Blafra
ActiveDaphne L. · Daphne
ANTHONY ROBIN WHITE|SUSAN BARBARA WHITE
AUSURSULA
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
DAVID JC AUSTIN
AUSCP17431
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
David Austin Roses
Appofalp
ActivePhlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox
van den Haak Jelle
Anwhitim
ActiveAngelonia Bonpl. · Angelonia
Martin Geibel
Batistero
TerminatedLilium L. · Lily
Vletter en den Haan Beheer B.V.
Becky Towe
ActivePhlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox
Towe June
APPOTWWH
ActivePhlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox
van den Haak Jelle
Balmirbur
ActiveSalvia greggii A. Grey · Autumn sage
Troy Thorup
Alexandra
ActivePhlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox
Geerlings-Meyer