WEST CHICAGO, Ill. — Ball® Horticultural Company is pleased to announce the expansion of its tropical portfolio through specific acquisitions of genetics and commercial business from Aris® Horticulture Inc., a leading producer and developer of ornamental plants.
Effective Aug. 3, 2026, breeding company, Ball FloraPlant®, will acquire the complete Tradewinds® Hibiscus genetics portfolio, widely recognized as the leading Hibiscus program in North America. This transfer includes all commercial varieties, breeding stock, future introductions, and the Tradewinds trademark, which will further strengthen Ball FloraPlant’s world-class genetics assortment and build innovation in the tropical category.
“Expanding our tropical portfolio helps Ball meet the needs of the evolving market. We welcome these exciting additions to the Ball family,” says Allan Davidson, President of Ball Horticultural Company. “This transition combines industry-leading genetics, production expertise, and customer support to deliver even greater value to our customers and partners.”…