Floral Duel: The Battle of the Delphiniums!

Floral Duel: The Battle of the Delphiniums!

At Ball, we believe in the power of extraordinary flowers to transform floral design. That’s why, in collaboration with Details Flowers Software, the Society of American Florists, and Ball SB, we are launching the Delphinium Duel, a competition designed to challenge your creativity and highlight the beauty of these exceptional flowers.

Delphiniums are elegant, textured, and vibrant, yet they are often underestimated in floral design. This competition gives you the opportunity to showcase their true potential in innovative and dazzling arrangements.

Competition Details

• 🌿 Open to florists and floral designers.
• 🌿 Participants must reside in the U.S. or Canada.
• 🌿 Only 16 designers will be selected to compete.

Competition Dynamics

1. 1️⃣ Participant Selection – 16 florists will be chosen.
2. 2️⃣ Material Reception – Each participant will receive a surprise box with premium delphinium varieties.
3. 3️⃣ Design Creation – Design an innovative floral composition using the provided materials.
4. 4️⃣ Photo Submission – Upload a high-quality image of your masterpiece.
5. 5️⃣ Public Voting – Creations will compete in elimination rounds from March 25 to April 11, 2025.
6. 6️⃣ Winner Announcement – On April 11, 2025, the champion of the Delphinium Duel will be revealed.

Prizes & Benefits

• 🏆 $500 credit for premium flowers from Ball SB.
• 🏆 One-year subscription to Details Flowers Software.
• 🏆 Free registration for SAF Phoenix and a subscription to Floral Management Magazine.
• 🏆 Industry recognition and visibility.

💐 Don’t miss the chance to showcase your talent and elevate the prominence of delphiniums in modern floristry!

Important Dates

• 📅 Registration Deadline: March 7, 2025.
• 📅 Material Reception: Week of March 15, 2025.
• 📅 Design Submission Deadline: March 24, 2025.
• 📅 Voting Period: March 25 – April 11, 2025.
• 📅 Winner Announcement: April 11, 2025.

Evaluation Criteria

• 🔹 Creativity & originality.
• 🔹 Innovative use of delphiniums.
• 🔹 Composition & visual balance.
• 🔹 Presentation quality & photography.