AUSwinter
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
David J.C.Austin
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.
ausweather
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
DAVID JC AUSTIN
Tanydor
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Rosen-Tantau Mathias Tantau Nachfolger
AT
DE
DK
FR
IT
NL
+1
8 records
Tanarasah
Protection expiredRosa L. · Rose
Rosen-Tantau Mathias Tantau Nachfolger
AT
BE
DE
DK
FR
NL
+1
8 records
Meiburenac
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
SNC Meilland et Cie
BE
DE
ES
FR
IT
NL
+1
8 records
Rinakor
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Wilhelm Kordes
DK
ES
FR
IT
NL
SE
8 records
Tantasch
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Rosen-Tantau Mathias Tantau Nachfolger
AT
DE
FR
IT
NL
PL
8 records
Penve
ActivePelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Hofmann Christa
BE
CZ
DE
DK
PL
SE
8 records
Tanigino
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Rosen-Tantau Mathias Tantau Nachfolger
AT
DE
FR
IT
NL
PL
8 records
Poulwee
Application submittedRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser Aps (DK)
DE
DK
FR
IT
NL
8 records
Meizeli
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
S.N.C. Meilland & Cie
BE
DE
DK
FR
IT
8 records
Meigovin
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
MEILLAND ALAIN ANTOINE
DE
DK
FR
IT
SE
8 records
Meiglassol
TerminatedRosa L. · Rose
Meilland International
DE
DK
FR
IT
NL
8 records
Kormixal
Protection expiredRosa L. · Rose
Wilhelm Kordes
DE
DK
FR
IE
NL
8 records
Bergamo
TerminatedLilium L. · Lily
VLETTER FLORIS| Floris Vletter
BE
DE
FR
NL
PL
8 records
Barbaresco
Protection expiredLilium L. · Lily
Vletter en den Haan Beheer B.V.
BE
DE
FR
NL
PL
8 records
Poulari
Protection expiredRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser ApS
DE
DK
PL
SE
9 records
Ruiredro
Protection expiredRosa L. · Rose
Ruiter, Gijsbert de|Hazerswoude, Netherlands
DK
FR
NL
SE
8 records
Meikanrou
TerminatedRosa L. · Rose
MEILLAND ALAIN| Alain Meilland
DE
DK
FR
NL
8 records
Meininrut
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
S.N.C. Meilland & Cie
BE
FR
IT
NL
9 records
Meitosier
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
S.N.C. Meilland & Cie
BE
DE
FR
IT
8 records
Meitebros
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Meilland, Alain A.|Antobes, France
DE
FR
NL
PL
10 records
Korflüg
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes
BE
DK
FR
NL
8 records
Korschwama
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Wilhelm Kordes / Tim-Hermann Kordes / Margarita Kordes in Fa. W. Kordes' Söhne Rosenschulen GmbH & Co KG
DE
HU
NL
PL
8 records