As the 2026 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show, Rooted: Origins of American Gardening, returns to the Pennsylvania Convention Center February 28 - March 8, PHS is sharing its list of experiences for attendees. From gardens and international floral artistry to hands-on workshops, family-friendly fun, and signature after-hours events, the Flower Show offers unforgettable moments for visitors of all ages and interests.
Now in its 197th year, the award-winning PHS Philadelphia Flower Show is the nation's largest and the world's longest-running horticultural event. Serving as PHS's main fundraiser, the Show supports the organization's year-round work to create healthier, greener communities throughout the Greater Philadelphia region. In celebration of America's upcoming 250th anniversary, Rooted: Origins of American Gardening honors the people, places, and traditions that have shaped gardening in the United States, inviting visitors to explore how personal stories, culture, and creativity are deeply connected through plants.
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The Flower Show is more than a place to view exhibits; it is a hub for discovery, creativity, and shared experiences. To support this multi-dimensional experience, PHS will debut a thoughtfully reimagined layout supported by a new wayfinding framework that helps guests easily navigate the Show through five core experiences: SEE, SHOP, MAKE, LEARN, and PLAY. From first look to final stroll, the framework encourages guests to move through the Show with intention, curiosity, and delight.
Tickets for the 2026 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show are on sale now at the link here.
The Flower Show features a wide range of exhibits that explore history, culture, and plants through different lenses. "First Ladies and Their Orchids" highlights nineteen U.S. First Ladies honored with orchids, blending American history with horticulture, while the Emerging Florists Display Area showcases four installations by up-and-coming designers using bold color and personal storytelling. The PHS Gold Medal Plants display presents the 2026 award-winning plants in real garden settings to help visitors make confident planting choices. Competitive Classes celebrate horticultural and design excellence, from Miniature Settings and balcony designs to Botanical Arts inspired by iconic style eras. "Before 250" honors Pennsylvania's Indigenous Lenni Lenape roots through a landscape focused on native plants and stewardship, while the American Landscape Showcase brings together four renowned designers to interpret American gardening in honor of the nation's 250th anniversary. "Rooted in Time," created by the Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators, uses detailed artwork to explore the enduring role of native plants and fungi across 250 years.
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Beyond the exhibits, the Show offers shopping, hands-on making, learning, and special events. The re-imagined Flower Show Marketplace provides an easy-to-browse destination for plants, décor, tools, and gifts, while Artisan Row invites guests to create garden-inspired keepsakes with local makers. Potting Parties offer hands-on floral arranging workshops led by Tu Bloom, and Know to Grow sessions feature daily talks from horticultural experts on topics ranging from native plants to intensive planting. Family Frolic brings a full day of kid-friendly activities, while Blossom & Breathe offers a relaxing evening with wellness vendors and yoga. Fido Friday welcomes leashed dogs for a pet-friendly night at the Show, and Flowers After Hours: The Folklore of the Forest transforms the space into an after-dark celebration filled with fantasy, cocktails, and music.
