A new and distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named Balchadotin, characterized by its medium cream and yellow colored flowers having a mottled red-purple colored overlay that becomes less pronounced with age, medium green-colored foliage, and vigorous, mounded-trailing growth habit, is disclosed.

A new and distinct cultivar of Guzmania plant named CROWN characterized by a solid growth habit; funnel-form rosette plant, measuring about 42 cm in height (above the pot when flowering), numerous green color foliage (measuring about 50 to 60 cm in length and about 9 cm in width), and superior floral bract production. Bracts have a unique red inflorescence (RHS 44A), branched head inflorescence (measuring about 10 cm in height and about 10 cm in diameter), and long-lasting habit. The new variety is a Guzmania, typically produced as an indoor ornamental plant.

A new and distinct cultivar of Jamesbrittenia plant named DJAMGOL is disclosed, characterized by stable, bright yellow flowers, and semi-erect habit. Plants are less sensitive to foliar disease. The new variety is a Jamesbrittenia, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.

The present invention relates to an eggplant seed that is capable of growing into a plant that is cytoplasmic male sterile and can produce eggplant fruits without fertilization. The present invention also relates to a plant produced by growing the eggplant. The invention further relates to methods for producing the seedless eggplant fruits.

A new and distinct cultivar of Helleborus plant named COSEH 5700, characterized by its compact, upright and mounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; single red purple-colored flowers; and good garden performance.

A new and distinct Trachelospermum hybrid named TRARED is disclosed, characterized by distinctive red Fall and Winter foliage, and a dense plant form. Plants flower abundantly and produce elliptic, glossy foliage. The new cultivar is a Trachelospermum typically suited for ornamental container and landscape use.

A new and distinct cultivar of Mandevilla plant named QD2, characterized by its compact, broadly upright to vining plant habit; moderately vigorous to vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy appearance; dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; and relatively large white-colored flowers with greyed orange-colored throats.

A new and distinct cultivar of Mandevilla plant named QD8, characterized by its compact, broadly upright to vining plant habit; moderately vigorous to vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy appearance; dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; and relatively large strong red-colored flowers with greyed orange-colored throats.

A new and distinct Rhododendron cultivar named ROBLEZF is disclosed, characterized by white flowers, and stable variegated leaves. Plants are compact and rebloom during Spring, Summer and Fall. The new cultivar is a Rhododendron, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.

A new and distinct cultivar of Rhododendron plant named ROBLEZE is disclosed, characterized by white and coral colored flowers with a distinctive star-shape and star colored flower pattern. The new cultivar is a Rhododendron, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.