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'ANCE'
The cultivar 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 cultivar 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 cultivar, can be grown throughout Latvia.
'ARTA'
The cultivar 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 cultivar 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 cultivar 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 cultivar, suitable for cultivation throughout the territory of Latvia.
'AUSMA'
The cultivar 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 cultivar, can be grown throughout Latvia.
'AUSTRA'
The cultivar 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 cultivar has good winter hardiness, recommended for cultivation throughout the territory of Latvia.
'ĀRIJA'
'BABĪTES ALĪNA'
The cultivar was selected from the hybrid seedlings of the cross ♀ ‘Uguns’ x ♂ Ex-5 (Exbury seedling). The cross was made in 1976. The cultivar 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 cultivar, recommended for cultivation throughout the territory of Latvia.
'BABĪTES ANITA'
The cultivar was obtained by crossing ♀ ‘Uguns’ x ♂ Ex-5 (Exbury seedling). The crossing was carried out in 1976. The cultivar was selected in 1982, registered in 2000. Breeder Rihards Kondratovičs.
Blooms in late May, early June. One of the most beautiful red-flowered cultivars 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 cultivar, can be grown throughout the territory of Latvia.
'BABĪTES ASTRA'
The cultivar was obtained by crossing ♀ Rh. x kosterianum C.K.Schneid. x ♂ Rh. prinophyllum (Small) Millais. The crossing was carried out in 1974. The cultivar 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 cultivars. Shrubs symmetrical, in twenty years reach 2.5 m in height and 2 m in width.
Completely winter-hardy cultivar, can be grown throughout the territory of Latvia.
'BABĪTES INDRA'
The cultivar 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 cultivar is characterized by abundant flowering and a very expressive, bright flower color. The cultivar forms a symmetrical bush. In twenty years it reaches 3.2 m in height and 3 m in width.
A completely winter-hardy cultivar in the climatic conditions of Latvia.
'BABĪTES INGA'
The cultivar 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 cultivar 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 cultivar, useful for cultivation throughout the territory of Latvia.
'BABĪTES LAURA'
The cultivar was obtained by crossing ♀ Ex-5 (Exbury seedling) x ♂ ‘Uguns’. The crossing was carried out in 1976, the cultivar was selected in 1982, registered in 2000. Breeder Rihards Kondratovičs.
Blooms in late May, early June. The cultivar 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 cultivar is characterized by good winter hardiness, can be grown throughout the territory of Latvia.
'BABĪTES LIDIJA'
Created in 1976 by crossing the cultivars ♀ ‘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 cultivar is characterized by good winter hardiness, can be grown throughout the territory of Latvia.
'BABĪTES LĪVA'
The cultivar 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 cultivar is recommended for cultivation in the central and western parts of Latvia.
'BAIBA'
The cultivar was created by crossing the Exbury group seedling ♀ Ex-5 x ♂ 'Uguns'. The crossing was carried out in 1976. The cultivar was selected in 1982, registered in 2012. Breeder Rihards Kondratovičs.
Blooms in late May, early June. The cultivar 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 cultivar 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 cultivar 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.