As winter continues to take its toll on Philadelphia Temperatures below freezinga small sign that spring is less than two months away. The 2025 Philadelphia Flower Show returns to the Pennsylvania Convention Center on March 1, but organizers offered a sneak peek Thursday, introducing “Gardens of Tomorrow” as this year's show theme.
The entrance garden of the exhibition is called “Futura Florentia” and is intended to capture the idea of flowers as a symbol of the future.
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Mayor Cherelle Parker attended and previewed the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society press conference at the Franklin Institute.
“The tradition reminds the world why we, Philadelphia, the sixth largest city in the country, birthplace of democracy,” said Mayor Cherelle Parker, “why we should and will continue to be a city of innovation, creativity and community.” honestly: resilience.”
PHS President Matt Rader said this year's show will showcase “the power of plants, sustainability and innovation.”
The Philadelphia Flower Show is approaching its 200th year. The first event was held in 1829 at the Masonic Hall on Chestnut Street.
This is what we know about the Philadelphia Flower Show 2025.
How to get tickets to the 2025 Philadelphia Flower Show
Tickets for the 196th Philadelphia Flower Show are on sale now. General admission tickets are $25 for children ages 5 to 17, $30 for students with a valid ID between 18 and 24, and $49.99 for adults. Ticket protection can be added at an additional cost.
PHS members can purchase tickets that include members-only hours and more. Another option is the “Twilight Ticket,” which saves a visitor $10 if they arrive after 4 p.m. The PHS offers a full list of ticket options online.
The show runs March 1-9.
What's new at the Philadelphia Flower Show 2025?
The Philadelphia Flower Show welcomes both new and returning exhibitions each year. According to a press release, there will be several new exhibitors at the 2025 show.
Floral designers Lily Beelan, Mike Boerma, Berit Lauresen and Ahti Lyra will present their “Future Flowers” design, which “represents hope, resilience and the excitement and promise of the future.”
OLIN and Remark Glass showcase a garden titled “Don’t Call it Dirt, Don’t Call it Trash.”
“This innovative installation highlights the potential of circular materials by transforming items often considered trash – jars, bottles, wood scraps and food scraps – into recycled glass sand, biochar and compost,” a PHS press release describes the garden.
Japanese garden designer Kazuyuki Ishihara is collaborating with Iftikhar Ahmed of Treeline Designz on a two-tiered garden called “Tomorrow's Eden – Gardens for a Changing World” that “explores the interplay of two distinct but interconnected garden spaces.”
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Simply Nia Design, a Black Girl Florists alum, will host an exhibition focused on faith, perseverance and collective goodness. It will be their first independent exhibition, the PHS said.
Bloom Bold & Co, a Philadelphia-based floral designer and former member of Black Girl Florists, will also have its first independent exhibition. The PHS said the exhibit will explore time through a deconstructed clock.
What's returning to the 2025 Philadelphia Flower Show?
According to PHS, returning exhibitors include Jennifer Designs, Robertson's Flowers & Events, Susan Cohan and Apiary Studios.
Jennifer Designs will have an immersive exhibit called “Welcoming Wildlife Home,” which will feature a home filled with flowers and wild creatures, according to PHS.
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Robertson's Flowers & Events is back with an exhibition inspired by the Chinese proverb “One generation plants the trees and the other gets the shade.”
The PHS describes the exhibit as follows: “At the center stands a majestic tree symbolizing the world, with an intricate root system that extends throughout the exhibit, representing the interconnectedness of communities.”
Cohan has a futuristic garden in a reimagined post-industrial space called Field of Vision 25/50.
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Apiary Studios, winner of the 2024 Best in Show – Landscape award, is back with an exhibition “that explores the nostalgia of childhood play and the journey through the stages of life.”
Lankenau High School, Mercer Community College, Lakeside School, Temple University, Delaware Valley University, Bucks County Community College and WB Saul High School will also have exhibits.
What are the Philadelphia Flower Show 2025 events?
At least three events are planned for the 2025 flower show.
Sunday March 2nd, Family Frolic is a special day dedicated to parents. Entry is free between 10am and 3pm and the day features hands-on activities and entertainment for families.
Blossom and Breate, which is new, will take place on Friday, March 7th. According to PHS, Honey Buz Natural Skincare and Noel Davis of Paris Fit have teamed up to bring wellness providers to the Flower Show. Paris Fit offers two yoga sessions with Philadelphia Eagles cheerleader Arielle Hunt, and visitors can enjoy Silent Philly's silent yoga technology. The event will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. and PHS says there is an additional fee for a yoga class.
“Flowers After Hours” will take place on Saturday, March 8, between 8:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. Tickets are required. The PHS says “Flowers After Hours” will feature a dance party, alien encounter photography opportunities, drinks and a space fashion show.
A complete list of activities and events for the 2025 Flower Show can be found on the PHS website.