New variety of dahlia called "Baku" grown in Latvia

Rita Zala, a renowned Latvian dahlia grower and collector, has grown a new variety, "Baku," named after the capital of Azerbaijan, Report informs referring to the Latvian Embassy in Azerbaijan.

The new variety is named in honor of the diplomatic relations established between Latvia and Azerbaijan on January 11, 1994, and as a symbol of the two countries' successful cooperation in culture and art.

The upper part of the "Baku" dahlia's petals is dark yellow, while the lower part is purple.