Ball Horticultural Shares Its Favorite Garden Trends for 2026
Ball Horticultural has shared some of the developing 2026 gardening trends making an impact on the industry and some accompanying varieties that reflect each new movement.
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Maximalist Gardens
Bring maximalism to the garden with a beautiful range of colors, textures, and sizes that are sure to make any space pop.
- Shamrock™ Lavender Lantana — Brings bold color and texture to a garden with mounded blooms, great for combination designs.
- Phlox Candy Cloud™ Blue — Fills in the gaps with bright color and heavy flower coverage, ideal for adding an extra layer to a garden space.
- Venti™ PinkBurst Dahlia — A bicolor bloom that elevates a garden with dimensional blooms.
Making Space for Pollinators
Create a welcoming environment that gives back by planting pollinator-friendly plants that support bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
- Elegant™ Hot Mixture Zinnia — Offers a color mix of eye-catching warm tones, drawing in butterflies and bees.
- Penstemon Mountain Treats™ Rose — Attracts hummingbirds with nectar-rich blossoms that rebloom throughout the season.
- Veronica Skyward™ Blue — Keeps the pollinators happy all season long with this dense, high-flower-count addition that adds height and dimension.
Microgardening
Make the most of every inch with compact, container-friendly plants that thrive on balconies, patios, and small yards.
- Shock Wave® Rose Vein Spreading Petunia — These small-but-mighty petunia blooms make a great addition to hanging baskets.
- 4D™ Pink Lemonade Osteospermum — Ideal for small containers, baskets, and mixed planting, these mounded blooms bring unique texture and color to small spaces.
- Main Stage™ Magenta Glacier Sky Petunia — Creates a trail of long-lasting summer color in hanging baskets with these classic trailing petunias.
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Ball Horticultural Company is an internationally renowned breeder, producer, and wholesale distributor of ornamental plants. The company has worldwide production, sales, marketing, and distribution through its many subsidiaries on six continents in 20 countries. For further information, visit www.ballhort.com. See all author stories here.