ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 6 -- United States Patent no. PP36,617, issued on April 22, was assigned to Dummen Group B.V. (De Lier, Netherlands).

"Lantana plant named 'Dolanhavharmo'" was invented by Arjan Koot (Oeffelt, Netherlands).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A new and distinct cultivar of Lantana plant named 'Dolanhavharmo', characterized by its compact, upright and mounding plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit and moderate growth rate; freely branching growth habit; dense and bushy plant form; dark green-colored leaves; early and freely flowering habit; long flowering period; flowers that are initially orange in color becoming bright red with development; and good garden performance....