Razzmatazz
ActiveEchinacea purpurea (L.) Moench · Purple coneflower
van Winsen Johannes Matthias
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.
Poulren035
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
Poulren028
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
RUICM1627A
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
De Ruiter Intellectual Property B.V.
Ruia0671a
Application submittedRosa L. · Rose
R.J.C.Kielstra
POULPMT005
Application submittedRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
POULPAR122
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
Poulpal103
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
POULPAL077
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
POULPAL070
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
Radpetals
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
William J. Radler
R7890A
ActiveLavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender
Martijn Baijens
Ravello
ActiveLilium L. · Lily
Vletter & Den Haan Beheer B.V
POULPAL021
Application submittedRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
Poulpah116
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
Poulpah108
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
Radmonyel
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
William J. Radler
Poulpah038
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
RUIPG0187A
TerminatedRosa L. · Rose
De Ruiter Intellectual Property B.V.
RUIPE0341A
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
De Ruiter Intellectual Property B.V.
POULfl002
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
Pouldahle
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
Poulcy037
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
POULCY030
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S