CONFERENCE
'ANCE'
The variety was obtained by crossing ♀ 'Aida' x ♂ 'Uguns'. The crossing was carried out in 1978. Selected in 2001, registered in 2012. Breeder Rihards Kondratovičs.
Blooms very abundantly in late May, first half of June. The original color and filling of the flowers make the variety especially decorative. The variety is characterized by a bushy bush. In twenty years it reaches 2.4 m in height and 2.5 m in width.
Completely winter-hardy variety, can be grown throughout Latvia.
'ARTA'
The variety was obtained in 1974 by crossing ♀ Rh. x kosterianum C. K. Schneid. X ♂ Rh. prinophyllum (Small) Millais, selected in 1982, registered in 2005. Breeder Rihards Kondratovičs.
Blooms in late May, first half of June with expressive white flowers with drooping petal tips and a bright, orange spots inside the flower. In twenty years, it reaches 2 m in height and 2 m in width.
Recommended for cultivation throughout Latvia.
'AURA'
The variety was selected from the cross ♀ 'Uguns' x ♂ Ex-5 (Exbury seedling). The cross was made in 1976, the variety was selected in 1983, registered in 2016. Breeder Rihards Kondratovičs.
Blooms in late May, first half of June. The variety is characterized by very abundant flowering and an effective, bright, pink-orange carrot color. Forms a symmetrical bush. In thirty years it reaches 2.8 m in height and 3.5 m in width.
Completely winter-hardy variety, suitable for cultivation throughout the territory of Latvia.
'AUSMA'
The variety was obtained from the 1976 cross of ♀ Ex-5 (Exbury seedling) x ♂ 'Uguns'. Selected in 1982, registered in 2014. Breeder Rihards Kondratovičs.
Blooms very profusely in late May, early June. Flowers lightly fragrant. Characteristic abundant flowering every year, many flower buds even in shady places. In twenty years, reaches 2.6 m in height and 2.8 m in width.
Winter-hardy variety, can be grown throughout Latvia.
'AUSTRA'
The variety was obtained in 1978 by crossing ♀ Ex-5 (Exbury seedling) x ♂ Rh. luteum Sweet, selected in 1984, registered in 2002. Breeder Rihards Kondratovičs.
Blooms in late May, early June. Very decorative due to its bright yellow color. Strong, upright shrub, which in 20 years reaches 3 m in height and 2 m in width.
The variety has good winter hardiness, recommended for cultivation throughout the territory of Latvia.
'ĀRIJA'
'BABĪTES ALĪNA'
The variety was selected from the hybrid seedlings of the cross ♀ ‘Uguns’ x ♂ Ex-5 (Exbury seedling). The cross was made in 1976. The variety was selected in 1982, registered in 2000. Breeder Rihards Kondratovičs.
Blooms in late May, early June. Forms an upright shrub, reaches 2.2 m in height and 2 m in width in twenty years.
Completely winter-hardy variety, recommended for cultivation throughout the territory of Latvia.
'BABĪTES ANITA'
The variety was obtained by crossing ♀ ‘Uguns’ x ♂ Ex-5 (Exbury seedling). The crossing was carried out in 1976. The variety was selected in 1982, registered in 2000. Breeder Rihards Kondratovičs.
Blooms in late May, early June. One of the most beautiful red-flowered varieties with decorative, long stamens and light anthers, which stand out well against the background of red flowers. Forms an upright shrub, reaches a height of 2.9 m and a width of 2.5 m in twenty years.
Completely winter-hardy variety, can be grown throughout the territory of Latvia.
'BABĪTES ASTRA'
The variety was obtained by crossing ♀ Rh. x kosterianum C.K.Schneid. x ♂ Rh. prinophyllum (Small) Millais. The crossing was carried out in 1974. The variety was selected in 1981, registered in 1999. Breeder Rihards Kondratovičs.
Blooms very abundantly in late May, first half of June. One of the most beautiful white-flowered varieties. Shrubs symmetrical, in twenty years reach 2.5 m in height and 2 m in width.
Completely winter-hardy variety, can be grown throughout the territory of Latvia.
'BABĪTES INDRA'
The variety was created in 1976 by crossing ♀ Ex-5 (Exbury seedling) x ♂ ‘Uguns’. Selected in 1984, registered in 1999. Breeder Rihards Kondratovičs.
Blooms in late May, early June. The variety is characterized by abundant flowering and a very expressive, bright flower color. The variety forms a symmetrical bush. In twenty years it reaches 3.2 m in height and 3 m in width.
A completely winter-hardy variety in the climatic conditions of Latvia.
'BABĪTES INGA'
The variety was created in 1976 by crossing ♀ ‘Uguns’ x ♂ Ex-5. (Exbury seedling). Selected in 1982, registered in 1999. Breeder Rihards Kondratovičs.
Blooms in late May, first half of June. The variety has an original, delicate flower color. A large deciduous rhododendron. In twenty years, it reaches 3.2 m in height and 2.5 m in width.
A winter-hardy variety, useful for cultivation throughout the territory of Latvia.
'BABĪTES LAURA'
The variety was obtained by crossing ♀ Ex-5 (Exbury seedling) x ♂ ‘Uguns’. The crossing was carried out in 1976, the variety was selected in 1982, registered in 2000. Breeder Rihards Kondratovičs.
Blooms in late May, early June. The variety has an unusual flower shape and an expressive, bright yellow stripe on the upper corolla. In twenty years, it reaches a height of 3 m and a width of 2 m.
The variety is characterized by good winter hardiness, can be grown throughout the territory of Latvia.
'BABĪTES LIDIJA'
Created in 1976 by crossing the varieties ♀ ‘Skaidrīte’ x ♂ ‘Uguns’. Selected in 1990, registered in 2005. Breeder Rihards Kondratovičs.
Blooms in late May, early June. A bushy, densely branched shrub. In twenty years, it grows 2.8 m high and 2.5 m wide.
The variety is characterized by good winter hardiness, can be grown throughout the territory of Latvia.
'BABĪTES LĪVA'
The variety was created in 1974 by crossing ♀ Rh. x kosterianum C.K. Schneid. x ♂ Rh. prinophyllum (Small) Millais. Selected in 1984, registered in 1999. Breeder Rihards Kondratovičs.
Blooms in late May, early June. Interesting because of its bright red color. In twenty years it reaches 2.5 m in height and 2 m in width.
The variety is recommended for cultivation in the central and western parts of Latvia.
'BAIBA'
The variety was created by crossing the Exbury group seedling ♀ Ex-5 x ♂ 'Uguns'. The crossing was carried out in 1976. The variety was selected in 1982, registered in 2012. Breeder Rihards Kondratovičs.
Blooms in late May, early June. The variety is very decorative due to its abundant flowering and bright orange flower color. A large deciduous rhododendron. In twenty-five years, it reaches a height of 3.2 m and a width of 2.5 m.
A completely winter-hardy variety in the climatic conditions of Latvia, suitable for cultivation throughout the territory of Latvia.
'BROCĒNI'
♀’Homebush’ x ♂’Toucan’. Crossbreed of 2000, selected in 2011. Registered in the International Rhododendron Register in 2023. Breeder Rihards Kondratovičs.
Blooms in late May, early June. The variety is characterized by fragrant, double, white flowers with pink petal tips in dense hemispherical inflorescences. In twenty-two years, the bush is 2.2 m high and 1.6 m wide.
Winter hardiness is very good, suitable for cultivation throughout Latvia.