From our beginnings as a wholesale cut flower operation started by George J. Ball in 1905, Ball Horticultural Company has grown into a leader in all facets of horticulture, supplying inputs to horticultural producers around the world. Our global family of breeders, research and development teams, seed and vegetative producers, and distribution companies has a strong presence on six continents in 17 countries.
We’re proud that thousands of our varieties are making history in the world of gardening. Among these are Wave® spreading petunias, Cool Wave® spreading pansies, Sombrero and ‘Cheyenne Spirit’ Echinacea, Flutterby Buddleia, BOOST high-nutrition vegetables, Black Velvet petunias, Fiesta double impatiens, and Divine New Guinea impatiens. In addition, Ball also contributes notable varieties to the cut flower, potted flowering plant, and foliage plant segments of the horticulture industry.
Dümmen Orange is a leading global breeder and propagator of flowers and plants, offering an impressive patented portfolio of crops and varieties to growers, wholesalers and retailers around the world.
With a legacy more than a century in the making, a world-class R&D team, and a diversified network of owned propagation sites supported by a global supply chain, Dümmen Orange is the trusted source for industry expertise and breeding advancement.
Dümmen Orange has its headquarters in De Lier (the Netherlands) and employs 6,600 people worldwide.
At McHutchison our mission is to provide the best and most service-oriented wholesale distribution of plants and related products in North America. Our dedicated staff of company owners is our most fundamental resource, and they make their everyday about providing tailored business solutions that drive growth and value for our customers and suppliers. Our teams combine extensive experience and creative thinking to make sure you always have the best suppliers and most sustainable solutions to build your business. We take pride in our ability to maintain a future vision filled with growth and opportunities, while staying true to our unwavering commitment of distributing the utmost quality products and services.