Darwin Perennials acquires perennial production location from Aris Horticulture

Darwin Perennials, a division of Ball Horticultural Company, recently announced the purchase of the perennial unrooted cutting production facility, Green Leaf Plants Colombia or Flores del Amanecer (FDA), from Aris Horticulture Inc.

FDA is located in Bogota, Colombia, and is a supplier of high-quality unrooted cutting and tissue-culture propagated perennials and cutflower varieties. This acquisition will strengthen Darwin Perennials’ supply chain into the North American market.

In a recent decision, effective Aug. 1, 2014, Aris Horticulture will cease its distribution activity. Aris Horticultural Services (AHS) in Barberton, Ohio, to focus on its Green Leaf Plants perennial young plant supply program out of Lancaster, PA. AHS orders booked for delivery on or after Aug. 1 will be serviced by Ball Seed Company.  

Green Leaf Plants young plant sales will continue through multiple distributors, including the Blooms of Bressingham and Darwin Perennials programs and other leading perennial varieties on the market. In addition, Aris will continue to operate its Keepsake Plants premium finished program of azaleas, tropical hibiscus, and other premium potted plants.

For further information, visit www.darwinperennials.com and www.glplants.com.