The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) has unveiled the highly anticipated 2025 Philadelphia Flower Show, Gardens of Tomorrow. It took place fromMarch 1-9, 2025, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. this year’s event featrured cutting-edge floral design, sustainability, and horticultural innovation. As the nation’s largest and longest-running flower show, the Philadelphia Flower Show continued to attract top designers, gardening enthusiasts, and nature lovers from around the world.
Futura Florentia: A Visionary Entrance Garden
This year’s entrance garden, “Futura Florentia”, set the stage for a futuristic approach to floral artistry. Designed by PHS, this immersive display embodied growth, beauty, and resilience—showcasing how plants can symbolize a sustainable and thriving future.
Highlights of the 2025 Exhibits
Future Flowers Design Challenge
Renowned floral designers Lily Beelen, Mike Boerma, Berit Laursen, and Ahti Lyra debuted exclusive interpretations of “future flowers,” reflecting themes of hope and renewal.
Sustainable and Adaptive Gardens
- OLIN & Remark Glass presented “Don’t Call it Dirt, Don’t Call it Trash”, repurposing waste materials into a visionary eco-friendly garden.
- Kazuyuki Ishihara & Iftikhar Ahmed collaborated on “Tomorrow’s Eden”, a multi-tiered garden exploring resilience against climate change.
- Simply Nia Design & Bloom Bold & Co., former members of Black Girl Florists, debuted stunning installations focused on faith, time, and community.
Returning Favorites
- Jennifer Designs presented “Welcoming Wildlife Home”, an interactive floral display celebrating biodiversity.
- Robertson’s Flowers & Events offersed an exhibit inspired by the proverb, “One generation plants the trees, and the other gets the shade.”
- Susan Cohan reimagined urban gardening in “Field of Vision 25/50”, highlighting water conservation and adaptive reuse.
- Apiary Studios, the 2024 “Best in Show” winner, returned with an exhibit themed around life’s stages through floral landscapes.
Interactive Experiences and Events
Beyond the breathtaking displays, the Flower Show offered numerous hands-on activities:
- Know to Grow Sessions: Learning from top gardening experts on sustainability, urban gardening, and floral design.
- Artisan Row: Creating your own floral crowns, botanical jewelry, and handcrafted home decor.
- Butterflies Live! Immersing yourself in a colorful world of live butterflies.
- Potting Parties: Joining Grammy Awards’ Official Botanical Artist, Tu Bloom, in a fun and educational container gardening workshop.
- Flowers After Hours (March 8): A space-themed dance party featured live music, intergalactic cocktails, and immersive floral installations.
- Blossom & Breathe (March 7): A wellness event featured yoga, botanical skincare, and holistic healing workshops.
- Early Morning Photography Tours: Capturing the beauty of the Flower Show before public hours.
Plan Your Future Visit
To stay updated, visit the official PHS Philadelphia Flower Show page.
Join the PHS Membership Program for exclusive benefits, including discounted tickets and early access on Preview Day (Feb 28). Learn more at PHS Membership.
A Show for the Future
The 2025 Philadelphia Flower Show wasn’t just about flowers—it was a vision of the future, showcasing sustainability, innovation, and the transformative power of horticulture. Whether you are an avid gardener, a floral enthusiast, or simply looking for inspiration, this year’s show was an unforgettable experience.