2025 Philadelphia Flower Show Opens: What You Need To Know

PHILADELPHIA — The 2025 Philadelphia Flower Show is nearly here. This year's show opens Saturday, March 1 and will go through March 9. It will be held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch St. in Philadelphia.

The theme for the 196th Philadelphia Flower Show is "Gardens of Tomorrow."

Tickets range from $20 to $49.99 when purchasing them online here, and from $20 to $54.99 at the box office. Group discounts are available by emailing advtix@pennhort.org.

Several new designers to joined the show this year to create works of art for its “Future Flowers” design challenge. Famed floral designers Lily Beelen, Mike Boerma, Berit Laursen, and Ahti Lyra have been tasked with creating their interpretation of a “future flower” that represents hope, resilience, and the excitement and promise of the future.

OLIN, a renowned landscape architecture and urban design firm, has partnered with Remark Glass to create a transformative garden titled "Don't Call it Dirt, Don't Call it Trash." This installation highlights the potential of circular materials by repurposing items often deemed garbage—glass jars, bottles, woody debris, and food waste—into recycled glass sand, biochar, and compost. These elements, essential to the soils of the future, emphasize a renewable and biologically rich approach to sustainable landscaping. See how one can use these materials to create an environmentally sound landscape for the future.

Kazuyuki Ishihara, a celebrated Japanese garden designer, will collaborate with the visionary Iftikhar Ahmed of Treeline Designz on a two-tiered garden titled "Tomorrow’s Eden - Gardens for a Changing World."

According to event organizers:

This exhibit explores the interplay between two distinct yet interconnected garden spaces, highlighting how one garden can uplift and sustain the other. Inspired by the resilience of nature amidst threats like pollution, climate change, and drought, the garden presents a hopeful vision of regeneration and renewal. Visitors will journey through a lush, futuristic landscape that celebrates the adaptability of plants and emphasizes humanity’s responsibility to preserve the delicate balance of our planet.

New York’s Simply Nia Design is a former member of the Black Girl Florists collective who will be exhibiting independently at the Show for the first time. Her exhibit will focus on faith, perseverance, and collective goodness. Drawing inspiration from the heavens, she envisions ethereal spaces filled with pastel hues and breathtaking florals, anchored by carnations. Often overlooked as ordinary, carnations—known for their longevity, durability, and vibrant colorways—take center stage in her design, proving that beauty truly lies in the eye of the beholder.

Here are some additional details about the exhibits, provided by organizers:

Also new this year, is Bloom Bold & Co: this Philadelphia native is another former member of the Black Girl Florists collective who will exhibit independently and will create an exhibit that explores time through the medium of a deconstructed clock, visually representing how the security of our collective future, as well as the floral industry, is determined by the time and effort we invest into the next generation of designers, growers, and environmental stewards.

This year’s Flower Show welcomes back fan-favorite exhibitor Jennifer Designs, presenting an enchanting exhibit titled "Welcoming Wildlife Home." This display brings to life a home overtaken by florals and wild creatures, symbolizing the harmonious interaction between humans and nature. Through a rich tapestry of plants and thoughtfully crafted habitats, the exhibit underscores the vital role of wildlife in sustaining a thriving, biodiverse ecosystem and how intentional design can support the balance of the natural world while inviting its beauty into our daily lives.

Robertson’s Flowers & Events returns with an exhibit rooted in the Chinese proverb, "One generation plants the trees, and the other gets the shade." At its center stands a majestic tree symbolizing the world, with an intricate root system stretching across the display to represent the interconnectedness of communities. This design highlights the impact of individual and collective actions on the planet’s health, emphasizing the shared responsibility to nurture a thriving, sustainable world for future generations.

Renowned exhibitor Susan Cohan returns with "Field of Vision 25/50," a futuristic garden set in a reimagined post-industrial space. Using recycled urban materials, including a repurposed water tower, the exhibit highlights water conservation and the need for shelter and shade—key elements for gardens of the future. This forward-thinking garden demonstrates how adaptive reuse can be sustainable, inclusive, and strikingly beautiful.

Apiary Studios, the Flower Show’s 2024 "Best in Show – Landscape" winner returns with an imaginative exhibit exploring the nostalgia of childhood play and the journey through life’s stages. Featuring plants like pussy willow, clover, daisies, and grass, the display unfolds across distinct spaces, each symbolizing a phase of life. The "Woodland Meadow" evokes infancy with its lush, protective environment, while the "Savannah" reflects youth in an open, playful setting with primitive structures like teepees. "Kid City" captures the ambition and hubris of middle age with built environments, and the "Mountain Grotto" represents maturity, wisdom, and the tranquil perspective of old age.

Local educational exhibitors who are training the horticultural experts of tomorrow will bring future-focused environmental and sustainability practices to life.

Lankenau High School envisions a green classroom of tomorrow while Mercer County Community College focuses on urban green infrastructure, highlighting street tree plantings, stormwater management, and ecological diversity.

The Lakeside School imagines a futuristic biodome featuring hydroponics, tropical plants, and microgreens, while Temple University examines the intersection of reforestation and mental health with a reflective installation.

Delaware Valley University takes visitors "Into the Clouds" with a vision of 2150, where technology and ecology merge to create immersive, digital gardening landscapes.

The University of Delaware’s "Lab to Landscape" explores advancements in plant breeding and soil science, highlighting cutting-edge research critical to the future of horticulture.

For the first time, the Flower Show will feature a student-created floral exhibition by Bucks County Community College’s Floral Design Program, which will offer a playful futuristic twist for the visitor. This exhibition will feature nine unique floral and sculpture installations reimagining the art of floral arranging.

Finally, W.B. Saul High School highlights the interconnectedness of air, water, soil, and human quality, emphasizing their importance in shaping a sustainable future.

The Flower Show will offer attendees a plethora of things to do. From activities for children, to shopping and elevated DIY crafting and educational sessions, the Flower Show features something for all interests.

Know to Grow Educational Sessions

The Philadelphia Flower Show’s educational lecture series, Know to Grow, will return this year with industry experts leading presentations on diverse topics several times a day. Presentation topics include garden design, vegetable gardening, native plants, container gardening, shade gardening, houseplants, and information on PHS programs. Whether you are "plant-curious" or a professional, learn something new and walk away with practical takeaways from acclaimed experts.

New this year, attend Know to Grow sessions March 7 to March 9 and hear from presenters sponsored by Great Grow Along - the world’s largest virtual garden festival. GGA is excited to be showcasing a curated list of popular gardening experts and authors sharing tips, ideas, and inspiration to make your 2025 garden great! Other Know to Grow partners include Fine Gardening Magazine and Timber Press. Free with admission.

Artisan Row

Artisan Row is the Flower Show’s experiential hub where guests can create an elevated floral or gardening-inspired craft working side-by-side with artisans. Now even larger due to popular demand, Artisan Row will feature eight artisans creating fresh floral crowns, Flower Show candles, custom scents, fresh and dried bouquets, terrariums, hand painted vases, botanical jewelry, custom hats, bags and more. Purchase required.

Butterflies Live!

Experience native and exotic butterflies with spectacular color in a serene setting. Hundreds of pollinators will spread their wings together in this all-ages activity. This is an all-ages activity, perfect for both kids and kids at heart. Purchase required.

Butterfly Kiosk

Guests will have the opportunity to purchase adorable butterfly magnets or clips as they exit Butterflies Live! to commemorate their visit with these breathtaking pollinators.

Kids Cocoon

Families can explore the Kids Cocoon, a kid-focused play space where young visitors can plant seedlings, enjoy story time, and participate in engaging activities and live programming from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, excluding Sunday, March 9. 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. Free with admission.

Bloom Bar

Back by popular demand, Bloom Bar provides a walk-up experience offering guests the opportunity to purchase pre-assembled, fresh floral crowns in the heart of the Show floor. These gorgeous, wearable pieces of floral art offer a beautiful way for guests to grab, go, and wear -- showing off their floral best. A pop-up Bloom Bar Cart will be stationed at the main entrance with pre-made floral crowns so you can be decked out in flowers for all your photo moments. Purchase required.

Potting Parties

Learn the tricks of the trade at these energetic container gardening workshops hosted by designer Tu Bloom, The Official Botanical Artist of the Grammy Awards. These parties are engaging for all, and end with you taking home your very own creation to be enjoyed all season long. Purchase required.

Family Frolic

Sunday – This special day at the Flower Show is dedicated to those with little ones. Packed with hands-on activities and entertainment for families with programming and activities in partnership with museums, nonprofits, and universities. Free with admission from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Blossom and Breathe

Friday, March 7 – Visit the Flower Show for a celebration of beauty, wellness, and natural healing! This special event will collaborate with Honey Buz Natural Skincare and Noel Davis of Paris Fit, to offer Flower Show guests access to an exclusive community of wellness vendors in a botanical bazaar. Plus, visitors can participate in two yoga sessions led by Paris Fit featuring Philadelphia Eagles cheerleader Arielle Hunt, and experience silent yoga technology from Silent Philly for a truly immersive experience. Blossom & Breathe is a chance to unwind, connect with local wellness experts, and experience the calming power of flowers in a unique and transformative setting - the Flower Show! Event free with admission from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., yoga class for an additional fee

Flowers After Hours

Saturday, March 8 – Step into a galactic adventure packed with campy vibes, interstellar charm, and eclectic experiences at our annual Flower Show after-hours dance party. Immerse yourself in an iridescent celebration with this year's theme, "OUT OF THIS WORLD!" an unforgettable night of cosmic celebration that blends the nostalgia of 80s and 90s pop culture with futuristic, space-age aesthetics. Dress in your boldest, most eccentric and daring best, and dance the night away among the gardens.

The evening will feature a cosmic dance party, alien encounter photo ops, galaxy-inspired cocktails, and a space fashion show. Plus, music will be curated by SNACKTIME, the live band for “They Call it Late Night” with Jason Kelce on ESPN, and feature DJs Muhammad Carr, Lady B and Touchtone, and Val Fleury.

Guests can explore all the Flower Show floral, garden, and landscape designs during the event and peruse the PHS Hamilton Horticourt plant competition and Artistic and Design galleries. This event is for guests 21 years of age and older. ID is required to enter. Hours are 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Purchase Required.

Early Morning Tours

Early Morning Tours, sponsored by PURE Insurance, are the best way to see the Flower Show – sharing two hours on the Show floor with an experienced tour guide ahead of public hours! You will learn about our exhibitors, how the gardens are made, tour the Hamilton Horticourt, and get up close to spectacular floral designs! All Early Morning Tour ticket holders are allowed to stay as long as they like following their tour. Early Morning Tours will be offered daily Saturday through March 9. Tours will run 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Purchase required.

Early Morning Photography Tours

Start your day at The Flower Show with a personal, guided photography tour! This experience offers both novice and professional photographers the opportunity to capture the beauty of the Flower Show ahead of general admission hours. Listen to fascinating stories about the Show’s exhibits and get the behind-the-scenes scoop on how this historic Show comes together. Early Morning Photography Tours are led by expert photographers and Flower Show docents and will be offered daily Saturday through March 9. Tours will run 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Purchase required.

Marketplace

The Flower Show’s shopping paradise will feature a curated collection of vendors to meet all your gardening needs including decorative garden wares, garden tools, garden apparel and accessories, live plants, florals, jewelry, and home decor.

Makers Market

The Flower Show Makers Market features a variety of regional artists and their handmade wares; with 33 curated artists and makers selling artwork, jewelry, decor, and apparel.

PHS Shop

The PHS Shop is your go-to place for must-have memorabilia items from the 2025 Philadelphia Flower Show, including t-shirts, mugs, totes, and other exciting items — all with the 2025 Flower Show artwork to treasure long after the Show ends.

Visit the Philadelphia Flower Show's website for full details.

SEPTA will be offering extra service on Regional Rail, along with frequent transit options, for the Floer Show.

All Regional Rail trains stop at Jefferson Station, which is located on the lower level of the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

Starting Saturday, SEPTA will provide additional Regional Rail trips. This Saturday and Sunday, as wellas March 8 and March9, extra trains will operate on the Lansdale/Doylestown; Paoli/Thorndale; and Fox Chase Lines Regional Rail Lines.

The Market-Frankford Line [L], Broad Street Line [B] and the Trolley lines [T], offer frequent service, stopping at 13th Street, one block from the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

In addition, bus routes 4, 16, 17, 23, 27, 33, 38, 44, 45, 48, 61, 78, 124 and 125 stop at or near the Convention Center.

Flower Show attendees are encouraged to load funds onto a SEPTA Key Card for ease of travel. For buses, subways, and trolleys, customers can use contactless payment options like credit and debit cards and Apple, Google, and Samsung Pay.

On Regional Rail, passengers can buy fares on the train when traveling towards the city using cash or a credit or debit card. However, for trips leaving the city, passengers must purchase fares in advance to be able to access the waiting and boarding areas.

The following Day Passes can be added to your Key Card for travel to, from and around the show:

• Convenience Pass (buses, subways, and trolleys): $6, good for 8 trips
• Neighborhood Flex Pass (buses, subways and trolleys, and Regional Rail up to Zone 2 Stations):$10, good for 10 trips
• Anywhere FleX Pass (All SEPTA modes): $13, good for 10 trips

SEPTA's Multi-Rider feature is available for travel in all modes and allows up to five passengers traveling together to pay with a single SEPTA Key Card. To do this, the multiple-passenger option must be activated under the My Account section onilne here or by calling 855-567-3782.