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Flower Fragrance of Garden Phlox

Phlox paniculata L.

The fragrance of Phlox paniculata is a subjective ornamental characteristic with no standardized quantitative assessment methods. Its profile is determined by a complex of volatile compounds such as 2-phenylethanol, linalool, benzaldehyde, and phenylacetaldehyde.

In the reference 12 varieties crop Garden phlox, where this is mentioned in the description.

The evaluation of fragrance in this crop is organoleptic in nature and is described by qualitative categories such as strong, light, delicate, or fragrant. Olfactory perception is individual, which often leads to different interpretations of sensory experiences among different observers.

The biochemical composition of the phlox fragrance includes a number of organic compounds that attract pollinators. There is a hypothesis regarding a correlation between scent intensity and flower color, aimed at adaptation to nocturnal insects; however, this trait is not strictly fixed and varies depending on the cultivar.

In landscape design and breeding, fragrance is considered a consumer property that determines the placement of plants near recreational areas. Despite its importance for ornamental gardening, this trait often takes a backseat to priority indicators of pathogen resistance and inflorescence morphology when developing new cultivars.

General information about the subject — on the page Flower fragrance.

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Varieties of Garden phlox mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Barsixty

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

G.B.H BARTELS

6 records

Barsixtytwo

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

G.B.H BARTELS

6 records

Verscan

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Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Verschoor Janus

4 records

Barsixtyone

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

G.B.H BARTELS

5 records

Lizzy

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Oudshoorn Hubertus Gerardus

4 records

Barthirtytwo

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Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Bartels Gosen B. H.|Aalsmeer, NL

3 records

Goldmine Imp

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Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Van Gaalen Rene

3 records

Purple Kiss

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Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Verschoor Jan|Haarlem, NL

3 records

Verpri

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Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Verschoor Janus

3 records

Becky Towe

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Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Towe June

3 records

Alexandra

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Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Geerlings-Meyer

3 records

Glamour Girl

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Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Walters Gardens Inc

3 records

Peppermint Twist

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Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Verschoor Jan|Haarlem, NL

3 records

Ditomdre

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Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Tonies Hubertus Josephus|Noordwijkerhout, NL

3 records

Ditomsur

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Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Tonies Hubertus Josephus|Noordwijkerhout, NL

3 records

Appofalp

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

van den Haak Jelle

4 records

APPOFAMWE

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

van den Haak Jelle

3 records

Ditosse

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Tonies Hubertus Josephus|Noordwijkerhout, NL

3 records

APPOTWWH

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Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

van den Haak Jelle

3 records

Grenadine Dream

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Verschoor Jan|Haarlem, NL

4 records

Larissa

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Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Geerlings-Meyer

2 records

Dophlflacoim

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Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

van Sambeek Ellen

2 records

Balsukaco

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Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Kim Grace H.

2 records

Goldmine

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Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Van Gaalen Irenaeus Antonius Maria

2 records