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2017

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This ever-bearing strawberry is all about flavor. Yielding dark red fruit from June until frost, Sweet Kiss beats other berries in blind taste tests! With fresh packaging and in-store support tools, you’re sure to fall in love with Sweet Kiss.

Spacing: 10” (25cm)Height: 6-8” (15-20cm) Width: 24-36” (61-90cm)Exposure: Sun

Available as bareroot from Koppes Plants.

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Helping bring products from around the world to market by seeking innovation, fostering relationships and staying on the cutting edge of trends are the goals of Ball Ingenuity, so we hope you see the value our assortment brings to your product list. Our team is focused on trialing and testing plants to understand production and garden performance, creating a sound supply chain no matter the product form, and working seamlessly with sales and marketing departments to support each product to the fullest.

Supporting Sales!When selecting plants for the Ball Ingenuity assortment, our team looks at all aspects of the supply chain, from the breeder level through to retail and, of course, garden perfor-mance. You’ll notice in this catalog that we now offer retail packages for some of our key programs. These packages aren’t mandatory by any means, but we feel they support the products and help to tell the story at retail.

Take the amazing new Sweet Kiss Strawberry, for example. It’s now simple to order signage, tags and pack handles to promote the flavor and longevity of the product. Our designers put together fresh new looks that will resonate with today’s garden consumers and we hope you’ll take ad-vantage of some of these tools. Pots and tags are available from multiple sources and the point-of-purchase banners are available directly from Ball Seed.

Online & In PersonWe look forward to seeing you at shows and events this year and you can be sure we’re scouring the globe for more innovative products to add to the Ball Ingenuity assortment. If you’re a breeder with interesting new plants that

fit today’s market needs, please contact us via BallIngenuity.com— there’s a handy “Submit Your Plant” button at the bottom of the homepage. If you’re a grower or retailer, BallIngenuity.com is your resource for searching the plants in our assortment.

Kevin RoethleHead of New Product Development(630) [email protected]

Alstroemeria Colorita . . . . . . . . . 15

Begonia Bon Bon . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Begonia Cute Kiss Pink . . . . . . . . 10

Begonia Million Kisses . . . . . . . . 10

Begonia Sparks Will Fly . . . . . . . . 10

Begonia Whopper . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Calibrachoa Crave Sunset . . . . . . . . 4

Canna Cannova . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Celosia Intenz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Celosia Twisted . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Coleus Kong Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Hibiscus HibisQs. . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Mandevilla & Dipladenia Summer Romance . . . . . . . . . . 12

Petunia Pretty Flora . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Petunia Pretty Grand . . . . . . . . . . 5

Primula Sweet 16 . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Rex Begonia Jurassic . . . . . . . . . 11

Strawberry Sweet Kiss . . . . . . . . . . 2

Trifolium Limerick . . . . . . . . . . . . 6


Bred by PanAmerican Seed, the first nov-elty-colored seed Calibrachoa is a true game-changer! Reliable supply means no sales interruptions in this popular class. Not only vibrant in Spring, Crave Sunset is a great mixer for Autumn sales in baskets and patio pots alike.

Habit: Mounded Spacing: 8-12” (20-30cm)Height: 10-14” (25-36cm) Width: 12-16” (30-41cm)Exposure: Sun

Available as pelleted seed from Ball Seed and from assorted plug suppliers.

CALIBRACHOA CRAVE SUNSET

Kong Jr. Coleus was developed over many years and offers a great option for premium shade gardens. Maintaining the outstanding garden performance and dramatic garden stature of original Kong®, Kong Jr. is more durable for growers shipping to retail. Kong Jr. is an excellent landscape plant and also works well in patio pots and mixed containers.

Habit: Mounded, Upright Spacing: 15-24” (38-61cm)Height: 18-24” (46-61cm) Width: 20-35” (51-89cm)Exposure: Shade


GREEN HALO LIME VEIN ROSE SCARLET

COLEUS KONG JR.™


PURPLE

Pretty Grand (grandiflora) and Pretty Flora (multiflora) Petunias were selected by Ball Seed after many years of trialing. Focused on a controlled growth habit, the benefits are realized first by growers and then by landscapers and home gardeners who want tons of bloom power that fills sunny gardens quickly! The tight bloom window across the entire series lets you ship and display all colors at the same time.

Habit: Mounded Spacing: 6-8” (15-20cm)Height: 6-10” (15-25cm) Width: 8-12” (20-30cm)Exposure: Sun


DEEP PINK MIDNIGHT PURPLE RED ROSE

SUMMER WHITE VIOLET FLAG MIX MIX

PETUNIA PRETTY GRAND™

CORAL MIDNIGHT PINK PINK PEARL

RED WHITE MIX

PETUNIA PRETTY FLORA™

NEW

PRETTY GRAND CORAL

PRETTY FLORA ROSE


Limericks were bred by Gartneriet Rahoj in Denmark. After years of trialing and introduction, Trifolium has begun to quickly grow in sales in Europe and has the opportunity to do the same in North America. Limericks have bold patterns and work well in 4” (10cm) pots and larger. Unique “spiller” options for containers, these are the definition of something new!

Habit: Trailing Spacing: 5-8” (13-20cm)Height: 4” (10cm) Width: 8-10” (20-25cm)Exposure: Sun

Available as rooted liners from Center Greenhouse and D.S. Cole Growers.

TRIFOLIUM LIMERICK™

DEBBIE ESTELLE

NEW

INTENZ CLASSIC LENOREJESSICA

NEW

BALL MUMS: OUR MOST COMPREHENSIVE COLLECTION YET!You can always count on Ball to bring you the best garden mums for most applications and every market. This year, we’ve upped the ante with the new Key Lime, an innovative green with big decorator appeal. Try marketing this striking variety to younger gardeners.

ISABELLA

Check out the latest Ball Mums catalog online at BallSeed.com.

DARK PURPLE


NEW TWISTED ORANGE

CELOSIA TWISTED™

Add even more excitement to your Fall programs with Celosia Twisted Orange! Twisted was bred by Floritec in the Netherlands. After years of trialing to ensure ease of production, Twisted truly offers a fine complement to Intenz Celosia for both pot plant and garden programs. Its bold cristata blooms attract attention because of their unique, touchable form and texture.

Habit: Upright Spacing: 8-12” (20-30cm)Height: 16-20” (41-51cm) Width: 12-14” (30-36cm)Exposure: Sun

Available as unrooted cuttings from Athena and Floritec. Also available as rooted liners from select rooting stations.

RED

CLASSIC LIPSTICK

CELOSIA INTENZ™

Intenz was bred by Floritec in the Netherlands. Easy-to-produce Intenz combines a fast crop time with a memorable consumer experience. Versatile enough for both natural season Fall programs, Spring programs and for pot crops,

Intenz is a star!

Habit: Upright Spacing: 8-12” (20-30cm)Height: 18” (46cm) Width: 12” (30cm) Exposure: Sun

Available as unrooted cuttings from Athena and Floritec. Also available as rooted liners from select rooting stations.

ORANGE SHADES RED SHADES

Cannova Canna was bred by Takii Seed in Europe. Through unique seed technology (every seed has laser holes) and F1 performance, Cannova offers something completely new for growers! Its garden performance is stunning - Cannova loves heat and humidity and will continue to grow all Summer long.

Habit: Upright Spacing: 7-10” (18-25cm)Height: 30-48” (76-122cm) Width: 14-20” (36-51cm)Exposure: Sun

Available as raw seed from Ball Seed and from assorted plug suppliers.

CANNOVA MANGO

BRONZE SCARLET

ROSE

LEMON

YELLOW

CANNA CANNOVA®

NEW


NEW


Whopper was bred by Benary and brings an exciting option for landscapers and gardeners alike! After years of trialing around the world, Whopper has proven it can hold up in a wide variety of conditions, including high heat, sun, shade and poor soil. Whopper is at least 30% bigger than BIG Begonia and that extra vigor gives it the energy to grow through the tough-est conditions.

Habit: Mounded, Spreading Spacing: 20” (51cm)Height: 28-34” (72-86cm) Width: 24-28” (61-72cm)Exposure: Sun to Shade


WHOPPER BRONZE LEAF RED

RED WITH BRONZE LEAF RED WITH GREEN LEAF ROSE WITH BRONZE LEAF

BEGONIA WHOPPER®, The LANDSCAPE Begonia


Nothing in the market is quite like Sparks Will Fly! Bred in England by Fred Yates, this variety won numerous awards and quickly became a top seller in Europe. We are seeing similar excite-ment building in North America. The unique orange flowers jump off of dark foliage, creating instant visual interest. A great garden performer, Sparks Will Fly’s upright habit makes a stunning 6” (15cm) pot all the way up to hanging baskets and patio pots.

Habit: Mounded, UprightSpacing: 12-15” (30-38cm)Height: 15-18” (38-46cm)Width: 15-18” (38-46cm) Exposure: Partial Sun to Shade

Available as unrooted cuttings from Dümmen and liners from select rooting stations.

Million Kisses are some of the most vigorous, trailing Begonia boliviensis on the market. They are bred to have excellent branching and many early, large flowers. The series flowers 10 to 14 days faster than the competi-tion, which lets growers start later and reduce bench time. Million Kisses have stunning retail appeal in baskets and containers, with an abundance

of novelty blooms covering the free-

flowering plants.Habit: Trailing Spacing: 25-30” (64-76cm)Height: 10-12” (25-30cm) Width: 30-36” (76-91cm)Exposure: Partial Sun

Available as unrooted cuttings from Dümmen and liners from select rooting stations.

Cute Kiss Pink Begonia was bred by Fred Yates in England. Its unique, controlled habit is different from Yates’ previous introductions and offers growers a versatile option. The habit is much less trailing, making Cute Kiss Pink easier to grow, and the unique color brings new opportunities to the Yates breeding program.

Habit: Mounded Spacing: 8-10” (20-25cm)Height: 10-12” (25-30cm) Width: 14-16” (36-41cm)Exposure: Partial Sun

Available as rooted liners through select rooting stations.

Bred in England by Fred Yates, Bon Bon Begonias are known for their mounded habit and semi-double blooms. With some of the best branching and blooming varieties within the boliviensis class, Bon Bon is ideal for baskets and small-space patio pots. Peach and Cream join Cherry, giving you the opportunity to sell multiple colors.

Habit: Mounded Spacing: 10-12” (25-30cm)Height: 10-12” (25-30cm) Width: 14-20” (36-51cm)Exposure: Full to Partial Sun


AMOUR DEVOTION ELEGANCE

BEGONIA MILLION KISSES®

HONEYMOON

BEGONIA SPARKS WILL FLY

BEGONIA CUTE KISS™ PINK

CHERRY CREAM

NEW

NEW

BEGONIA BON BON™

BON BON PEACH


Jurassic Rex Begonias were bred by Plantsmith Nursery in Oregon. Selected and trialed over several years, the series was created for uniformity in production. Extreme vigor in the series not only means fast finish but also great garden performance, making Jurassics stars in full shade gardens.

Habit: Mounded, Upright Spacing: 6-10” (15-25cm)Height: 10-16” (25-41cm) Width: 8-12” (20-30cm) Exposure: Shade


JURASSIC GREEN STREAK

SILVER SWIRL WATERMELON

PINK SHADES RED SPLASH SILVER POINT

NEW

REX BEGONIA JURASSIC™


Mandevilla Summer Romance Double Pink was bred in Florida and this completely unique vari-ety is a fresh option to expand any Mandevilla or Dipladenia program. Its many large, double blooms bring instant attention to any Summer garden. Summer Romance Double Pink grows very similar to Mandevilla Alice Du Pont. This vigorous viner will aggressively climb any trellis or structure close to it and will thrive in the heat and humidity all the way until Fall!

Habit: Climbing Spacing: 12-18” (30-46cm)Height: 18-40” (46-102cm) Width: 12-16” (30-41cm)Exposure: Sun

Available as rooted liners from select rooting stations. Also available as callused cuttings from Athena.

MANDEVILLA SUMMER ROMANCE™ DOUBLE PINK

VINING WHITE

NEW

MANDEVILLA SUMMER ROMANCE VINING WHITE AND VINING REDNEW


Also bred by Dipladenia expert Lannes, the Summer Romance Vining types are poised for substantial interest and growth in North America after extensive trialing. Vining Yellow flowers nearly year-round in warm climates, although it does need a bit more heat to actively grow. Vining Yellow is best on a trellis, but does need to be trained to make it look its best. Vining

Merlot, Vining Pink and Vining Red offer easy-to-grow trellis varieties that are disease resistant and easily vine up small trellises.

Habit: Climbing, Spreading, Trailing Spacing: 6-8” (15-20cm)Height: 18-36” (46-91cm) Width: 12-16” (30-41cm)Exposure: Sun

Available as unrooted cuttings and from rooted liners from select rooting stations.

BUSH PINK BUSH RED BUSH WHITE

Dipladenia Summer Romance Bush varieties are bred by Lannes in France. Lannes is a Mandevilla and Dipladenia expert and began working on these varieties more than 10 years ago. Through many years of breeding and trialing, the Summer Romance Bush varieties are now available for North American gardens! Growers are able to use these varieties for both smaller pots and larger patio containers, and compared to similar varieties, these have more blooms, better branching and are earlier to bloom.

Habit: Mounded, Spreading, Trailing Spacing: 6-10” (15-25cm)Height: 12-24” (30-61cm) Width: 12-16” (30-41cm)Exposure: Sun

Available as unrooted cuttings and from rooted liners from select rooting stations.

DIPLADENIA SUMMER ROMANCE – BUSH TYPES

VINING MERLOT VINING PINK VINING RED

DIPLADENIA SUMMER ROMANCE – VINING TYPES

VINING YELLOW

Bush Easy Pink is a nonvining mandevilla! This unique habit offers big blooms on a plant which can be grown in

smaller containers. Perfect for 6” or gallon production!

Habit: Mounded, Spreading, Trailing Spacing: 6-8” (15-20cm)Height: 12-20” (30-51cm) Width: 12-16” (30-41cm) Exposure: Sun

MANDEVILLA SUMMER ROMANCE VINING WHITE AND VINING RED

Vining White and Vining Red are more traditional mandevillas that grow on trellises. These new varieties have better disease

resistance and flower weeks earlier compared to other similar mandevilla types.

Habit: Climbing, Spreading, Trailing Spacing: 6-8” (15-20cm) Height: 18-36” (46-91cm) Width: 12-16” (30-41cm) Exposure: Sun

MANDEVILLA SUMMER ROMANCE BUSH EASY PINKNEWVINING SCARLETNEW

MULTI-TROPIC RED


ADONIS PEARL

MULTI-TROPIC ORANGE

BOREAS WHITE

LALUNA

ADONIS PINK

MULTI-TROPIC YELLOW

HibisQs Hibiscus are bred by Graff Breeding in Denmark. Graff has been breeding Hibiscus for many years and continues to improve tropical Hibiscus. After several years of finished and production trials by Costa Farms, Ball is excited to help bring these to the market. This is the newest breeding in tropical Hibiscus and it is focused on bold colors, multiple blooms and flower longevity. HibisQs flowers last twice as long as other tropical Hibiscus and are attractive even when shut, allowing consumers to see what color blooms they will get.

Habit: Upright Spacing: 24-40” (61-102cm)Height: 36-46” (91-117cm) Width: 20-36” (51-91cm) Exposure: Sun

Availabe as rooted liners through Costa Farms and Pacific Plug and Liner.

HIBISCUS HibisQs®


With beautiful, bright blooms, Alstroemeria is a fantastic impulse item at retail. Perfect for balconies and patios, Colorita offers low-maintenance enjoyment all summer long. The artistic filigree markings on the petals add to the uniqueness and interest of these fun flowers. For growers, this series is highly programmable and produced from tissue culture.

Note: There are many other colors in the Colorita range – ask your Ball Seed rep for details.

Habit: UprightSpacing: 7-10” (18-25cm)Height: 12-16” (30-41cm)Width: 10-14” (25-36cm)Exposure: Partial Sun


ALSTROEMERIA COLORITA

ARIANE

FELINE KATE LAUREN

NEW NEW

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CANNOVA is a registered trademark of Takii Europe B.V.MILLION KISSES is a registered trademark of Frederic Yates.HIBISQS is a registered trademark of Graff Development LLC.COLORITA Feline Alstroemeria photo © Royal Van ZantenCOLORITA Lauren Alstroemeria photo © Royal Van Zanten

With a beautiful blend of flower colors unique for primula, Sweet 16 blooms open white, change to pink and finish rose! Featuring large, eye-catching flowers, this is a premium item perfect for endcaps and holiday promotions. Get creative with decorative pots, gift packaging and take advantage of this fun, new introduction.

Habit: Mounded, UprightHeight: 5” (13 cm)Spacing: 5-6” (13-15 cm)Width: 7” (18 cm)Exposure: Sun

Raw seed available from Ball Seed and from assorted plug suppliers.

PRIMULA SWEET 16NEW

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