--- title: Introducing Stem Wars! description: Join the 2026 Stem Wars floral design contest for a chance to showcase your skills, win prizes, and work with new Ageratum and Didiscus varieties. 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Following the success of [**Sunflower Madness**](https://blog.detailsflowers.com/blog/sunflower-madness-contestants-2022) and [**Duel of the Delphiniums**](https://blog.detailsflowers.com/blog/duel-of-the-delphiniums-contestants), Stem Wars brings florists together once again for a high-energy, March Madness–style competition that celebrates creativity, craftsmanship, and community. This year’s twist? Designers will be among the first to work with brand-new Ageratum and Didiscus varieties from Ball SB, offering a rare opportunity to experiment with fresh product introductions before they hit the broader market. ## Ageratum & Didiscus: Fresh Stems, Endless Possibilities ![Thin Blog Images-Feb-12-2026-09-40-12-7833-PM](https://blog.detailsflowers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Thin%20Blog%20Images-Feb-12-2026-09-40-12-7833-PM.png?width=800&height=300&name=Thin%20Blog%20Images-Feb-12-2026-09-40-12-7833-PM.png) Stem Wars challenges designers to push their creativity using two exciting focal players: Ageratum and Didiscus. These varieties bring distinctive texture, movement, and color to floral work—making them ideal for designers who love experimenting with form and composition. Whether you lean modern and minimal or lush and expressive, these stems open the door to designs that feel unexpected and memorable. The [Ageratum](https://ballsb.com/en/variety/328-ageratum-jj), also known as "floss-flower" for its dental floss-like petals, has small flowers resembling fluffy pompons. The flowers are produced in dense clusters in purple color, adding a touch of freshness and vitality to any floral arrangement. Its delicate and abundant flowers stand out for their durability. Didiscus, often called blue lace flower, is a soft, airy bloom made up of tiny clustered florets that form a delicate, rounded head. Most loved in its misty blue tones, it brings a rare touch of true blue into designs. Its light texture and graceful shape make it perfect for garden-style arrangements, adding movement and a fresh, just-gathered feel without overpowering other flowers. It’s an easy way to introduce softness and dimension to any composition. We can’t wait to see how florists interpret these new varieties and bring them to life through their own creative lens. ## How Stem Wars Works ![Duel of the Delphiniums Email Header-Feb-13-2026-02-07-05-6293-PM](https://blog.detailsflowers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Duel%20of%20the%20Delphiniums%20Email%20Header-Feb-13-2026-02-07-05-6293-PM.png?width=800&height=385&name=Duel%20of%20the%20Delphiniums%20Email%20Header-Feb-13-2026-02-07-05-6293-PM.png) Here’s how the competition unfolds: ### Submit Your Entry Interested in competing? Start by completing the entry form and sharing why you should be selected. The Deadline to apply is **March 3, 2026** ### Top 16 Designers Selected From all submissions, **16 designers** will be chosen to compete. Each selected participant will receive a box containing** Ageratum**** and Didiscus varieties** to use in their design. **The Top 16 will be chosen and contacted by March 6, 2026.** ### Create & Submit Your Design Designers will have until **March 16** to create their piece and submit a high-quality photo of their final design. ### Head-to-Head Public Voting The first bracket will be revealed on **March 17**, with designs going head-to-head in weekly public voting rounds. Winners advance until one champion remains. ### Final Showdown The last two designs will face off, and the **Stem Wars Champion** will be crowned on **April 10, 2026**. ## The Grand Prize | ![Blog Grid-3](https://blog.detailsflowers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Grid-3.gif?width=255&height=255&name=Blog%20Grid-3.gif) | ![details-prize](https://blog.detailsflowers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/details-prize.gif?width=600&height=600&name=details-prize.gif) | ![Blog Grid-4](https://blog.detailsflowers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Grid-4.gif?width=255&height=255&name=Blog%20Grid-4.gif) | | --- | --- | --- | The winning designer will take home: - **$500 credit to Ball SB** to shop from their exceptional selection of products - **One-year subscription to Details Flowers Software**, helping streamline workflows and support creative and business growth - **One complimentary registration to the 2026 Society of American Florists Annual Conference** in Amelia Island, Florida, plus a one-year subscription to *Floral Management* magazine Not too shabby for showing off your floral skills. ## Why Participate? Participants gain exposure across the floral community, engage with fellow designers, and share their work with a wide audience. Designers also get hands-on experience with newly introduced Ball SB varieties, while Ball SB gains valuable insight into how florists bring these products to life in real-world designs. It’s a win for creativity—and for the industry as a whole. Visit the [official contest page](https://info.detailsflowers.com/stemwars) to review rules, submission guidelines, and entry details. Don’t miss your chance to compete, connect, and be part of one of the floral industry’s most exciting design showdowns! 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