The present invention relates to plants of the genus Catharanthus containing a broad spectrum genetic resistance to Phytophthora. In particular, the present invention relates to a Catharanthus roseus plant containing a broad spectrum genetic resistance to P. nicotianae.

A new and distinct variety of rose plant, referred to by its cultivar name, ‘MEICOSME’, is disclosed. The new variety forms attractive, single dark pink purple colored flowers. Attractive semi-glossy foliage is formed, which contrasts beautifully with the blossoms. A bushy growth habit is displayed. The new variety is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in the landscape.

A new and distinct variety of Echinacea plant having a compact growth habit and numerous, white colored blooms.

A new garden rose plant of the Hybrid Tea class which has abundant, pink flowers and attractive foliage. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.

A new garden rose plant of the Compact Floribunda class which has abundant, white flowers and attractive foliage. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.

A new and distinct cultivar of Salvia plant named ‘Balsalpazy’, characterized by its dark purplish-red colored flowers, dark green-colored foliage, and vigorous, upright growth habit, is disclosed.

A new and distinct cultivar of Lantana plant named ‘Baloominkim’, characterized by its bright yellow and medium reddish-purple colored inflorescences, dark green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, upright, mounded to rounded growth habit, is disclosed.

A new and distinct cultivar of Lantana plant named ‘Baloomwite’, characterized by its white-colored inflorescences, dark green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, upright, mounded to rounded growth habit, is disclosed.

A new and distinct form of Begonia plant characterized leaves colored burgundy to silvered burgundy with olive green along veins, dark burgundy red leaf backs, medium pink flowers, a trailing habit, and excellent vigor.

A new and distinct form of Begonia plant characterized leaves colored burgundy to silvered burgundy with olive green along veins, dark burgundy red leaf backs, medium pink flowers, a trailing habit, and excellent vigor.