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Elviira

Terminated

Rhododendron L. Azalea · Ornamentals · bred by Uosukainen, Marjatta

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is a low-growing shrub with a dense spherical or spreading crown, reaching a height of 50–60 cm by 10 years, and 80–90 cm at maturity. The leaves are oblong-oval, glossy, and dark green.

The flowers are funnel-shaped to bell-shaped, bright red, with wavy petal edges and dark speckling, gathered in inflorescences of 6–10. There is no fragrance. Flowering occurs from mid-May to mid-June.

The plant has high frost resistance, withstanding temperatures down to –32...–34 °C. The variety requires acidic, humus-rich, well-drained moist soils and needs protection from direct spring sun.

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Countries of admission

2 jurisdictions

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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified. This section will be available upon verification.

Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder
Uosukainen, Marjatta 6 Developed the variety
Applicant
PUUTARHA TAHVOSET 6 Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer
Helsingfors Universitet, FIN-00014 Helsingfors 6 Responsible for variety maintenance

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

Sweden № E 1564
Terminated
  1. Application filed 5 April 1994
  2. Registered 16 May 1995
  3. Entry closed 1 January 1997

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