Presented by Details Flowers Software, Ball SB, and the Society of American Florists. Contest logistics proudly handled by Allure Farms.
We’re thrilled to kick off Stem Wars, an exciting floral design showdown featuring 16 incredible designers from across the industry! Each contestant will highlight Ball's stunning Ageratum & Didiscus varieties—and create a one-of-a-kind arrangement to compete for the crown.
The chosen contestants will go head-to-head in a March Madness-style bracket—all leading up to one designer being crowned champion and taking home over $3,000 in prizes!
This isn’t just a contest—it’s a celebration of creativity, artistry, and floral excellence. Join us in cheering on these talented designers, discovering new inspiration, and helping decide who will bloom to the top!
Join us for our annual March Madness-style bracket competition featuring Ball's brand-new Ageratum and Didscus varieties.
Let us know if you'd be interested in the opportunity to compete for fantastic floral prizes by Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026!
The Top 16 designers will be chosen and contacted on Wednesday, March 4th, 2026.
Ball Cut Flowers is dedicated to providing top-quality flowers that inspire floral professionals worldwide. As a trusted breeder and supplier, we offer a diverse selection of innovative and high-performing flower varieties, ensuring florists and event designers have access to the best blooms for their creations. Our commitment to excellence helps growers thrive, enhances floral trends, and strengthens the industry with reliable, standout products.
Details Flowers Software is an all-in-one platform built exclusively for florists to simplify and elevate event planning. The platform offers intuitive tools for creating proposals, building recipes, tracking costs and inventory, and processing payments. Through Details Direct, florists can source premium fresh flowers with transparent pricing, making it easier to order confidently and plan with accuracy. Details also supports the floral industry through education, mentorship, and national leadership, and was named a 2025 U.S. Chamber of Commerce Top 100 Small Business, recognized as a Culture Champion.
The Society of American Florists (SAF) is the premier trade association representing the floral industry. Committed to helping florists, wholesalers, growers, and suppliers thrive, SAF provides essential advocacy, education, and networking opportunities. Through industry events, business resources, and consumer outreach, SAF supports floral professionals in growing their businesses and elevating the impact of flowers in everyday life.
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It’s a floral showdown with Ageratum and Didiscus! Who will bloom brightest and take home the grand prize? Step into the ring and let your creativity shine!
The Stem Wars contest is open to professional florists and floral designers aged 18 or older who reside in locations where participation in such contests is legally allowed. Employees and immediate family members of Ball SB, Society of American Florists, or Details Flowers Software are not eligible to participate, ensuring a fair and unbiased competition.
Interested participants must submit an online entry form that includes their professional background and motivation for joining the contest. From these submissions, 16 participants will be selected to compete. Each chosen participant will receive a surprise box containing various stems of Ageratum and Didiscus to create their floral design.
By entering, participants grant Ball SB, Society of American Florists, and Details Flowers Software permission to use their designs for promotional purposes, including but not limited to social media, websites, and advertising. Participants retain ownership of their design images but allow the organizers to use the images without additional compensation.
Designs must be original and comply with the contest’s guidelines. Any designs containing offensive, plagiarized, or unsuitable material will be disqualified at the organizers' discretion. Participants must adhere to deadlines and requirements or risk disqualification.
Design & Submission Rules
Use Ageratum and Didiscus as the Star of Your Design-
Your arrangement should prominently feature Ageratum and Didiscus as the focal flower. Other blooms and elements can be included, but Ageratum and Didiscus must take center stage.
Submit Your Design Recipe-
All participants are required to submit a detailed recipe that includes a list of the flowers and materials used in their design, along with the quantity and stem count for each item.
Create an Original, Fresh Floral Design-
All entries must be original works created specifically for this contest. Designs should be made with fresh flowers—no permanent or artificial elements allowed.
Capture High-Quality Photos of Your Design-
Submissions must include at least one high-resolution, well-lit photo of the final design.
Behind-the-scenes photos and videos are encouraged to showcase your creative process.
Stay Within the Submission Deadline-
To be considered, all designs must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on March 16th. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Ball SB, The Society of American Florists, and Details Flowers Software are not responsible for technical issues, lost submissions, or unauthorized use of participant materials. By entering, participants acknowledge and accept the risks involved, releasing the organizers from any liability for damages or losses during the competition.
Personal information will be used only for administrative purposes related to the contest and will not be shared with third parties. Participants agree to have their names, location, and designs showcased for promotional activities related to the contest.
This contest is governed by the laws of Florida. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of Volusia County. The organizers reserve the right to modify, cancel, or suspend the contest if unforeseen circumstances arise.
For any questions or assistance, participants can contact the contest organizers at hello@detailsflowers.com.
