Abstract: A new and distinct pear tree named ‘PremP003’ is disclosed. The new pear tree is notable for the size and quality of its fruit.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree (Prunus persica var. nucipersica). The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Tree having a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 3. Fruit with an attractive, red skin color. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Clingstone fruit with firm, white flesh.

Abstract: A new raspberry plant named ‘SAN RAFAEL’ is disclosed. The plants of ‘SAN RAFAEL’ are characterized by the late maturity of fruit, strong shoot growth, and fruiting buds covering the entire length of the fruiting canes.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of raspberry plant named ‘DrisRaspNine’ particularly distinguished by having a self-fruitful plant that bears medium-sized, strongly red berries, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct Physocarpus cultivar named ‘SMNPOTWG’ is disclosed, characterized by a small plant form, early flowering, smaller leaves, mildew resistance and abundant red-purple colored flowers, maturing to white. The new variety is a Physocarpus, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘SMNHALR’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; strong and sturdy stems; dark green-colored leaves; large mophead-type inflorescences with light green-colored sterile flowers; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘SK5BUHIME’, characterized by its light violet-blue and dark violet-blue bicolored inflorescences when grown in acidic soils, dark green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, compact-globular growth habit, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘SK2DAMA’, characterized by its deep red-purple colored inflorescences, dark green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, compact, upright-mounded growth habit, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of hibiscus plant named ‘DUP-CMIP’, characterized by compact growth with internode distance reduced with respect to standard exotic varieties, glossy, dark green leaves of reduced size relative to standard exotic varieties, strongly upright growth, and a large flower characterized by a medium-sized dark red eye zone which extends about one quarter of the petal length, margined against a zone of brownish-pink which grades into a pinkish brown zone which grades into a brilliant orange-red zone which abruptly bleeds into a brilliant yellow rim extending to the petal margin. For some periods of the year, particularly in the warmer months, the orange-red zone can bear brilliant yellow spots which are mostly concentrated toward the outer edge of the orange-red zone. The spots may be fine, or they may be large. They may merge together radially to form radial splashes, particularly along the radial venation of the bloom.

Abstract: A new Aubrieta plant named ‘ABRZ0005’ particularly distinguished by its purple flowers with a white eye, a compact and mounding habit with strong vigor, and a good winter hardiness.

Abstract: A new Poinsettia plant named ‘EURZ0002’ particularly distinguished by cream-white flower color, relatively large inflorescences with the bracts a little upright directed, early flowering response, dark green foliage, ovate leaves, and medium to strong vigour with good branching.

Abstract: A new Poinsettia plant named ‘EURZ0001’ particularly distinguished by its pink flower color, relatively large inflorescences with the bracts a little upright directed, early flowering response, dark green foliage, ovate leaves with only weak lobes, and medium to strong growth habit with good branching.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Coreopsis plant named ‘Baluptowed’, characterized by its semi-double type, bright yellow-colored inflorescences having a medium-sized, burgundy-red colored eye zone, medium green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, mounded growth habit, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Coreopsis plant named ‘Balupteamed’, characterized by its single-type, creamy-yellow colored inflorescences having a medium-sized, burgundy-red colored eye zone, medium green-colored foliage, and vigorous, semi-upright growth habit, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lavandula plant named ‘Annet’, characterized by its compact and broadly upright plant habit; relatively rapid growth rate; freely branching growth habit; strong durable plants; freely flowering habit; violet-colored flowers arranged on terminal spikes; relatively long flowering period; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new Lobelia plant named ‘LOBZ0011’ particularly distinguished by large, blue flowers with an white eye, strong stems with long inflorescences, dark green foliage, small sized leaves, medium sized plant size, free branching and an upright plant habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Penstemon plant named ‘Cherry Sparks’, characterized by its red-colored flowers, having white coloration at the throat, medium green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, upright growth habit, is disclosed.

Abstract: ‘Montevideo’ is a new variety of calla lily plant having inflorescences with a dark purple-colored spathe that produces 3-22 inflorescences per tuber. The height of the top of an inflorescence above the soil can reach up to 50 cm, and the leaves are dark green with transparent maculations present and have a leathery texture. Further, the leaves have a dark purple-colored margin.

Abstract: ‘Black Hero’ is a new variety of calla lily plant having inflorescences with a dark purple-colored spathe that produces 4-15 inflorescences per tuber. The height of the top of an inflorescence above the soil can reach up to 44 cm, and the leaves are dark green with transparent maculations present and have a leathery texture.

Abstract: ‘Havana’ is a new variety of calla lily plant having inflorescences with a large, orange/red bicolored spathe that produces 3-10 inflorescences per tuber. The height of the top of an inflorescence above the soil can reach up to 49 cm, and the leaves are dark green with transparent maculations present and have a leathery texture.