The 2025 Philadelphia Flower Show will return to the Pennsylvania Convention Center (1101 Arch St.) from March 1 to 9, and with it comes pop-ups, vendors, colorful flower displays, huge horticultural immersive experiences, speakers, and much more.
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society has recently announced what this year will hold, all centering around the theme of ‘Gardens of Tomorrow.’
“The 2025 Philadelphia Flower Show is a celebration of innovation, resilience, and creativity in gardening,” said Seth Pearsoll, VP and Creative Director of the Philadelphia Flower Show in a statement.
“This year’s theme, by design, invokes a sense of optimism, highlighting how planting something today is a small gesture that promotes a brighter future. Our remarkable lineup of world-class exhibitors will explore what this future holds for gardens and landscapes. From sustainable designs and adaptive reuse to breathtaking artistic expressions, this Show will inspire and captivate every visitor.”
The theme will come right into play with the show’s entrance exhibit. Titled “Futura Florentia”, this sections is meant to capture the idea of flowers as a symbol of the future while “evoking growth, beauty, and vitality in a natural, poetic style.”
The 2025 Philadelphia Flower Show will also bring together several new designers to create works of art for its “Future Flowers” design challenge. Renowned landscape architecture and urban design firm OLIN has partnered up with Remark Glass for an admission, and so has famed floral designers Lily Beelen, Mike Boerma, Berit Laursen, and Ahti Lyra. Visitors can also catch displays from Simply Nia Design (a former member of the Black Girl Florists Collective) and Bloom Bold & Co (who also happens to be a former member of BGFC).
Those who have attended the show in years past will also recognize floral installations from Susan Cohan, Apiary Studios, Robertson’s Flowers & Events and more.
The show is known for its unique experiences as much as its known for its exhibits: The annual educational lecture series, Know to Grow, will return this year with industry experts leading presentations on different subjects like garden design, vegetable gardening, native plants, container gardening, shade gardening, houseplants, and information on PHS programs.
Artisan Row will also be back with a variety of creative goods spanning fresh floral crowns, Flower Show candles, custom scents, fresh and dried bouquets, terrariums, hand-painted vases, botanical jewelry, custom hats, bags and more. The show will once again feature Butterflies Live!, aka a way to experience native and exotic butterflies up close. Visitors can also visit a Butterfly Kiosk this year, where guests will have the opportunity to purchase butterfly magnets or clips to commemorate their visit.
Younger guests will love the Kids Cocoon, a younger-focused play space where kids can plant seedlings, enjoy story time, and participate in activities and live programming from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, (excluding Sunday, March 9). As a release notes, in partnership with The Franklin Institute (TFI), Kids Cocoon will feature a Flower Show-themed version of TFI’s Creation Station, where children can create floral-inspired masterpieces using LEGO bricks.
The Bloom Bar and Potting Parties will also return in 2025. With the former, visitors have the opportunity to purchase pre-assembled, fresh floral crowns, and with the latter, guests can attend container gardening workshops hosted by designer Tu Bloom, The Official Botanical Artist of the Grammy Awards.
Certain days of the Philadelphia Flower Show will also hold special events. Sunday, March 2, will feature “Family Frolic” with events tied to younger audiences, Friday, March 7, is titled “Blossom and Breathe” and will feature access to an exclusive community of wellness vendors in a botanical bazaar, and multiple yoga sessions. Saturday, March 8, on the other hand will be dubbed “Flowers After Hours”. This specific activation (8:30 to 11:30 p.m.) will feature a cosmic dance party, alien encounter photo ops, galaxy-inspired cocktails, a space fashion show and music curated by SNACKTIME (21+, tickets available online.)
Throughout the 2025 Philadelphia Flower Show, participants can additionally find the Marketplace, Maker’s Mart, PHS Shop, Early Morning Tours and Early Morning Photography Tours.
As a release notes, those with a PHS membership can save with discounted tickets, gain early access at a Member’s Preview Day (Feb. 28), and receive other discounts at select shops (on top of year-round perks.) Tickets to the 2025 Philadelphia Flower Show range in price (kids $25, adults $49) more information on which selection you wish to purchase and a full list of events and activations can be found online.
“At the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, our purpose is using horticulture to foster a healthier, more sustainable, more beautiful future,” finished Matt Rader, President of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society in a statement.
“The 2025 Philadelphia Flower Show, Gardens of Tomorrow, showcases the power of plants, sustainability, and innovation. As a fundraiser, the Flower Show supports PHS’s programs that bring trees, gardens, and beauty into neighborhoods and schools across the city and region while also cultivating the next generation of horticultural leaders. We’re proud to offer a glimpse into the future of the industry while advancing our mission to create a greener, healthier, and more equitable world through gardening.”
More information can be found at phsonline.org
