A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named HIRIV, characterized by its upright and broadly spreading plant habit; freely branching habit; strong and sturdy stems; freely and continuous flowering habit; large and dense inflorescences with light red purple-colored sterile flowers; and good post-production longevity.

The present invention provides a tobacco plant which is suitable for cultivation for harvesting leaf tobaccos. The present invention includes (i) a tobacco plant in which a mutation for suppressing the development of axillary buds is introduced and (ii) a method of producing the tobacco plant.

A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named G21SOU04YE, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and uniformly rounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; flexible stems; dark green-colored leaves; uniform and freely flowering habit; long flowering period; medium-sized decorative-type inflorescences with ray florets that are bright yellow in color; and excellent garden performance.

A variety of ornamental cherry that combines a strongly upright branch habit, a narrow form, and deep pink flowers.

A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named HIMOU, characterized by its upright and broadly spreading plant habit; freely branching habit; strong and sturdy stems; freely and continuous flowering habit; large and dense inflorescences with pale red purple-colored sterile flowers; and good post-production longevity.

A new and distinct variety of Syringa vulgaris plant, referred to by its cultivar name, G13099, is provided which forms light lavender colored flowers which are fragrant. Dark green colored foliage is formed. The new variety provides vegetation that is moderately vigorous and the growth habit is densely branched and compact. The new variety is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in the landscape.

A new and distinct cultivar of Mandevilla plant named Lanconnecticut, characterized by its broadly upright to trailing plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; glossy dark green-colored leaves; early and freely flowering habit; and bright yellow-colored flowers with yellow orange-colored throats.

The present invention relates to a modified Cullin1 gene which leads to a plant type that enables efficient cultivation and/or is suitable for situations that require smaller portions, or reduces the labour, time and expenses involved with storing, handling and transporting of redundant plant leaves. The invention also relates to plants comprising the modified Cullin1 gene. The modified Cullin1 gene provides plants with a compact growth phenotype, i.e. comprising shorter internode length and/or a smaller leaf area when compared to plants not comprising the modified Cullin1 gene. The invention further relates to the use of the modified Cullin1 gene for the identification and development of a plant showing a compact growth phenotype, i.e. comprising shorter internodes and/or a smaller leaf area.

A new and distinct cultivar of Portulaca plant named DPORMOJAFU, characterized by its upright to outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; freely branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; large reddish purple-colored flowers; and good garden performance.

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.