The countdown has begun for the 2025 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show, the nation’s largest and longest-running horticultural event. This year’s theme, Gardens of Tomorrow, promises to transport visitors into a visionary world where innovation, sustainability, and artistry collide. From March 1 to March 9, 2025, the Pennsylvania Convention Center will transform into a breathtaking showcase of floral and garden design, offering a glimpse into the future of horticulture.
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) unveiled a first look at the 2025 Flower Show during a press conference at the Franklin Institute on January 16. Attendees were treated to a sneak peek of the Show’s artistic spaces, including the stunning Entrance Garden, Futura Florentia. Designed by PHS, this garden captures the essence of flowers as symbols of the future, evoking growth, beauty, and vitality in a poetic, natural style.
What to Expect at the 2025 Flower Show
The 2025 Flower Show will feature an array of exhibits, interactive experiences, and educational opportunities. Here are some highlights:
Top Exhibits
- Futura Florentia: The Entrance Garden will immerse visitors in a lush landscape with water features, soundscapes, and 21 white Okami cherry trees.
- Tomorrow’s Eden: A two-tiered garden by Japanese designer Kazuyuki Ishihara and artist Iftikhar Ahmed will explore climate adaptation and ecosystem sustainability.
- PLANTPOP x Ekodome: A multimedia experience showcasing time-lapse flower displays and futuristic greenhouses.
- Design Gallery: A competitive display of floral arrangements, pressed plants, and photography by talented artists and designers.
Interactive Experiences
- Artisan Row: Create your own floral-inspired crafts, from bouquets to terrariums, alongside expert artisans.
- Butterflies Live!: Walk through a serene exhibit featuring hundreds of native and exotic butterflies.
- Potting Parties: Learn container gardening techniques from Tu Bloom, the official botanical artist for the Grammys.
- Bloom Bar: Purchase pre-made floral crowns to wear as you explore the Show.
Special Events
- Family Frolic (March 2): A day dedicated to families with hands-on activities for young gardeners.
- Blossom & Breathe (March 7): A wellness-focused event featuring yoga sessions and a botanical bazaar.
- Flowers After Hours: OUT OF THIS WORLD (March 8): A 21+ cosmic celebration with a dance party, space fashion show, and galactic cocktails.
Tickets and Visitor Information
Tickets for the 2025 Flower Show are on sale now at tickets.phsonline.org. Online tickets are discounted, and group rates are available for parties of 25 or more. The Show will run from March 1-9, 2025, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center (1101 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA 19107).
Hours:
•March 1-8: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
•March 9: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
For more information, visit phsonline.org/the-flower-show.