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.

Balbeemed

Active

Monarda didyma L. · Bee balm

SCOTT C TREES

3 records

Balcoldaav

Active

Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium

Trees Scott C

3 records

Altarus

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.

3 records

Balangdaros

Active

Angelonia angustifolia Benth. · Angelonia

Trees Scott C.|Shell Beach, CA, US

3 records

AUSPADDLE

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

DAVID JC AUSTIN

3 records

Ausnipper

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

DAVID JC AUSTIN

3 records

Auschar

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

David J.C.Austin

3 records

AUSA27A16

Application submitted

Rosa L. · Rose

David Austin Roses

3 records

Austurner

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

DAVID JC AUSTIN

3 records

Auspom

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

David J.C.Austin

4 records

AUSCP17960

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

David Austin Roses

3 records

Ariel

Protection expired

Narcissus L. · Daffodil

Sandler-Ziv Dorit

3 records

APPOFAMWE

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

van den Haak Jelle

3 records

Allura

Active

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

P.Kooij & Zonen B.V.

3 records

White Europe

Protection expired

Lilium L. · Lily

J.W.A VAN der WERELD (NL)

FR NL

2 records

Wesbag

Protection expired

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

WEST SELECT| West Select B.V.

DE NL

2 records

Uhlensch

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

INAKTIV Jürgen Uhl (Walter Uhl Baumschulen)

DE NL

2 records

Trakeeplac

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Pepinieres de la Saulaie SA (FR)

FR NL

2 records

TAN98383

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Rosen-Tantau Mathias Tantau Nachfolger

DE PL

2 records

Tanweieke

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

TANTAU NACH| Rosen Tantau Mathias Tantau Nachfolger

DE NL

2 records

Tantanoras

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

Hans-Juergen Evers

DE NL

2 records

Taneidol

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Hans-Juergen Evers

DE NL

2 records

TANKLESANT

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

Rosen Tantau KG

DK FR

2 records

Tanbak

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Rosen-Tantau Mathias Tantau Nachfolger

DE PL

2 records

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Variety traits

Maturity group 89 063
Yield 67 000
Vigor 53 548
Plant height 51 504
Lodging 50 198
Taste and aroma 36 010
Variety origin 29 523
Productivity 27 845

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This summary is compiled from the publications listed in the sources and verified by an editor. It contains no legally significant information; it provides agronomic context for registry data rather than the registry data itself.