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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.

Pollyanna

Protection expired

Lilium L. · Lily

McRae, Edward A|Boring, OR

NL
2 records

Poulskab

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

PL
2 records

PINOCCHIO

Terminated

Dianthus L. · Carnation

Nobbio G.

FR
2 records

POULBELLS

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

D.T. POULSENS PLANTESKOLE APS

DK
2 records

Papiro

Active

Chrysanthemum x morifolium Ramat. · Florist's daisy

Pieters Dirk

PL
2 records

Nora

Active

Petunia x hybrida hort. ex E. Vilm. · Garden petunia

RNDr. JAN CERNY

SK
2 records

ORIENT EXPRESS

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

WHEATCROFT ROSES LTD.

DK
2 records

ORADIWU

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

GAEC ORARD (FR)

FR
2 records

ORADAL

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

GAEC ORARD (FR)

FR
2 records

Ora2437

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

P. Orard

FR
2 records

Orafarcom

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

P. Orard

FR
2 records

Oka

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

New Orleans

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Vletter & Den Haan Beheer B.V

NL
2 records

Monte Flame

Withdrawn

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Geest/Braaksma

NL
2 records

Monte Sweet

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Holland Bolroy Markt B.V.

NL
2 records

MINDUO2

Terminated

Abelia R. Br. · Abelia

Pepinieres MINIER SA (FR)

FR
2 records

Melodie

Terminated

Rhododendron simsii Planch. · Indica azalea

GLASER| Karl Glaser

DE
2 records

MEIRIANOPUR

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Marie Louise Meilland (FR)

FR
2 records

MEIPUMA

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

Marie Louise Meilland (FR)

FR
2 records

Meidinro

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

ALAIN ANTOINE MEILLAND (FR)/Michele Meilland (FR)/Marie Louise Meilland (FR)

FR
2 records

MEICHOIJU

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

ALAIN ANTOINE MEILLAND (FR)

FR
2 records

Mettais

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

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