Oct 26, 2026 9:00 AM
Ball for Fall 2026: Top-Rated Garden Mums and Trial Highlights
The event provided a unique opportunity to evaluate new chrysanthemum varieties, compare performance across mum trials and connect with fellow growers ahead of the 2027 season. Your enthusiasm, feedback and support continue to shape the development of innovative genetics designed to help growers succeed.
Visitors had the opportunity to:
View more than 200 garden mum varieties in the trial gardens.
Evaluate emerging chrysanthemum genetics for future production.
Attend educational presentations focused on production and market trends.
Exchange ideas with fellow growers and industry professionals.
Vote for their favorite mum varieties on display.
One of the highlights of the event was seeing which varieties captured the most attention from growers.
Top-Voted Ball Mum Varieties for Fall 2026
After counting your "favorite" flags placed throughout the trial gardens, three standout varieties emerged as the top grower selections for this Fall. Congratulations to the Top 3 Ball Mums from the trial:
A standout for its warm Fall color and European-style shaped plant, Sweet Potato Pie Bronze attracted significant attention from attendees looking for impactful Autumn programs.
Amphion Lavender impressed growers with its unique color and round European habit in the trial gardens. This one features a Daisy flower form.
With eye-catching blooms featuring a striking bronze stripe down the center and strong retail appeal, Ember Stripe Yellow rounded out the top three selections and generated considerable grower interest.
Check out a full recap of our Ball for Fall event. It truly was an amazing day of trials, networking and education.
Click here to watch the video from The Gardens at Ball.
Educational Sessions and Industry Insights
In addition to the impressive trial displays, attendees gained valuable production and business insights through a series of educational presentations. These sessions provided practical information growers can use when planning future mum programs and evaluating new market opportunities.
Access the Mums Selection Guide
Easily access our complete Color Selection Guide, which helps customers decide what percentage of each color class they should grow to maximize their business. Let us help you choose the best varieties for your market. View the Mums Selection Guide here.
See You Next Year
Thank you for helping make this year's event a success. We hope you left inspired, learned something new and discovered ideas that will help your business grow. We look forward to sharing more new mum genetics, trial results and production insights as we prepare for next season. See y’all at Ball for Fall 2027!