Ball ColorLink

Ball ColorLink is your business partner! Our dedicated team links you to a world of color available through Ball Seed. ColorLink representatives assists all sizes of operations in the professional horticulture industry, and our goal is to service your account with integrity. In short, we are prepared to help you grow your business and support your needs along the way.

Solutions Tailored for the Small Grower

Our dedicated West Chicago office representatives will work to find what you need from a supplier that is the best fit for your requirements, ensuring you get the best value for your budget.

Our focus is on your success

Annuals, perennials, cut flowers, bulbs, vegetables and more are available in different forms and tray sizes: Our selection is vast and varied. Our reliable supplier network gives you many choices when it comes to sourcing your plants. Looking for something in particular? Let us see what we can find for you!

See our Supplier List

Solutions for your business

Search inventory, track your orders and manage your business with ease with Ball Seed WebTrack, the premier online customer experience for the horticulture industry. Cultural information, free downloadable bench cards, print-quality photos and more are available online

Peace of mind

Something not going to be available? In most instances we are able to notify you prior to shipment so you can make another selection. Problems with the order? We also help file claims with the supplier or carrier. And if you need replacements, the depth of our supplier network helps us find what you need.

Contact Ball ColorLink ... and Ask About EDGE!

Our EDGE subscription service helps you control costs and enjoy free shipping!

Tel: 800 686-7380
Fax: 888 686-7300
E-Orders: ColorLinkOrders@ballhort.com
Email: ColorLink@ballhort.com

When should I order?

The ideal time to order any crop is immediately after the season in which it is sold.

You’ll be familiar with what did not sell and what was in greatest demand.
New variety introductions can be added and order adjustments can be made at a later date.

Download our “When To Order” resource guide

We look forward to doing business with you!

Our team of eight ColorLink Specialists are stationed in our Ball home office of West Chicago, Ill., however we assist new and small-business owners throughout the U.S. and Canada. We specialize in placing orders, tracking shipments, navigating Ball Seed WebTrack®, and finding just the right supplier to meet your needs.

Our regional team of five ADRs offers their horticultural expertise and experience to our mid-size ColorLink customers. By helping you navigate our supply network, assisting with WebTrack, and understanding complex regional growing needs, your ADR is the perfect partner to support the needs of your growing business.

Let’s meet the teams now! Read through their stories as they each share a little bit about their lives – and reveal their favorite flower or houseplant.

Joy Barker

“When I’m not at Ball, I enjoy simple pleasures like cooking, good wine, and working in the garden. I am amazed by the ever-changing nature of the horticulture industry. Working at Ball and providing service to our small business customers is right where I want to be. I’m inspired by the many stories and experiences our customers share with us every day. I lead our fantastic ColorLink service team and consider it a great privilege. Although I’m unable to pick a single favorite plant, one that I find to be a real stunner and work horse in my yard is the Rex Begonia. Without a bloom, its foliage is a knockout! Bring on Spring!”

Heather Paglialong-Ivanovich

“In my role as Business Development Specialist I create newsletters, manage the ColorLink social media profiles, travel to trade shows, and assist our wonderful customers. The best thing about Ball, hands down, is our customers. In my free time, I like to photograph bands, create art and bake. I spend most of my time with my husband, my daughter, Lyric Ava, and our animals Izzy (Old English Bulldog), Hazel (Pit Bull), and Elsie (Lilac Point Siamese cat). My favorite plant is a good old-fashioned Pothos simply because they do not ever die!”

Audrey DeHaeseleer

“I got my start at Ball in 2006 and have worked in ColorLink the entire time. I like that we have the opportunity to work with our customers to help them achieve success. I have been married for more than 30 years and have two adult children and one grandson. I live very close to Ball, so my commute is great! My favorite plant is my Christmas Cactus. It blooms every year!”

Alicia Zapata

“In my free time I enjoy spending time with family, swimming, dancing, going to new places, and especially joy rides in the car. My favorite plant is a blue hydrangea. I love working for Ball because I gain inner satisfaction when I service our customers to the fullest!”

Theresa Gooch

“In my role at Ball I enjoy working for the ColorLink team. I am married with three amazing children and seven grandchildren, of whom I am very proud. I also have two of the sweetest cats – they’re sisters! They make me laugh. My favorite plants are Snapdragons.”

Adrianna Guerrero

“I enjoy cooking, spending time with my family, and Zumba! My favorite plant is my jade plant.”

Gray Schekhtayan

“When I’m not working, I enjoy thrifting, cooking with friends, and going to local forest preserves, arboretums, and botanic gardens. My favorite plants are Peonies and Lilacs.”

Linda Borck

“I enjoy working with the ColorLink Team, helping customers to make their business succeed. I am always adding new plants to my yard. My favorites are Peonies, Roses, Echinacea, Hibiscus and Poppies.”

Candace Wilcox

“I have a dual role at Ball Seed where I oversee the ColorLink Sales Team (ADRs) and am also the Regional Business Manager in the Southwest Region. I work remotely and am based out of Texas. I have a business degree from the University of North Texas and have spent over 20 years of my career in the Horticulture industry. I always say that “plants picked me.” My favorite plants are foliage types and anything with a single Daisy. I love spending time outdoors, or anywhere really, with my husband and two grown sons.”

Dave Dowling

“I owned a cut flower farm in Montgomery County, Maryland, for 20 years. With field, high-tunnel and greenhouse production, I produced cut flowers year-round. I joined Ball in December 2020, and I keep busy as a Ball ColorLink Account Development Rep and advisor for small-to-medium-sized cut flower growers across the U.S. I have been active in the Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers over many years. My favorite cut flower changes with the season, but Peonies, Ranunculus, Lisianthus and Lilies all make my ‘favorite’ list.”

Tasia Amavisca

“Hello! I’m Tasia and I service the Pacific and Midwest region. With a bachelor’s degree in horticulture, I’ve been working in this industry for about 10 years, specifically in the retail nursery world. My favorite plants (because I could never narrow it down to just one) are Fuchsias, Hydrangeas, Philodendron ‘Birkin’, and Hibiscus. When I’m not working I enjoy cooking, reading and exploring Oregon with my fiancé and Bernese mountain dog.”

Sarah Houtsma

“I service the Southeast-Southwest region. I graduated from the University of Georgia with a horticulture degree and minor in agribusiness. I’m originally from New Jersey. My favorite activities are gardening with my boyfriend, walking my dog Max, cooking, sewing and watching football! My favorite houseplant would be my Peace Lily.”

Dawn Wiemers

“I service the Midwest Region from my home in Northern California. I started working for Ball in July of 2022, but prior to that I was a Ball Seed customer for 26 years working for a wholesale bedding plant grower. I always knew what a wonderful company Ball was and now I’m so excited to be part of the team! My husband Bryan and I have two daughters. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. We love taking our trailer camping to the ocean or in the mountains. We really enjoy the outdoors and taking in the beautiful sights. One of my favorite flowers is Alstroemeria because I love picking them and putting them in the house.”

Ashley Emola

“I service the Great Lakes and Northeast regions. I am from Texas and graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in Bioenvironmental Science with a focus in Plant Pathology. Prior to joining the team at Ball, I worked in both the horticulture industry as an assistant grower, as well as the medical device industry focusing on training and customer service. I love spending time outside with my husband Kris, our son Kaleb, and two dogs. My favorite flowers are Peonies and Hydrangeas!”

Marion Clark

“I service the Account Development Representatives and their customers. Growing up in a family in the Landscape Industry means that I’ve loved working with plants from a young age. I have worked in a garden center and for a florist before I joined the team here at Ball and it’s been so amazing seeing this side of the industry! In my free time I take care of my extensive house plant collection and patio garden, as well as hike, and play video games with my family. I have a bunch of favorite plants including Passion Flowers, Bells of Ireland, Rubber Trees, and Ginkgo Trees.”