On the 16th of January , the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society ( PHS ) host a press group discussion at the Franklin Institute to unveil a first look at the 2025 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show , ' Gardens of Tomorrow ' . The consequence boast aesthetic rendering of Show space and exhibits , including the 2025 PHS - designed Entrance Garden , ' Futura Florentia ' , alongside a shortlist of new and reelect exhibitors , and upcoming activations and events .
The name of the Flower Show Entrance Garden , ' Futura Florentia ' is stand for to capture the melodic theme of flower as a symbol of the future while suggest growth , beauty , and vitality in a natural , poetic style .
" At the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society , our purpose is using horticulture to foster a sizable , more sustainable , more beautiful future tense , " say Matt Rader , President of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society . " The 2025 Philadelphia Flower Show , Gardens of Tomorrow , showcases the mightiness of plant , sustainability , and innovation . As a fundraiser , the Flower Show supports PHS ’s programs that contribute trees , gardens , and beauty into neighborhoods and school across the city and region while also cultivating the next coevals of horticultural leader . We ’re gallant to declare oneself a glimpse into the future of the diligence while advancing our mission to make a greener , healthier , and more just world through horticulture . "
" The 2025 Philadelphia Flower Show is a solemnization of founding , resiliency , and creativity in gardening , " said Seth Pearsoll , VP and Creative Director of the Philadelphia Flower Show . " This twelvemonth ’s theme , by aim , invokes a common sense of optimism , highlighting how planting something today is a small gesture that promotes a brighter future . Our remarkable lineup of world - form exhibitors will explore what this future hold for gardens and landscapes . From sustainable designing and adaptative reuse to breathtaking artistic expression , this Show will inspire and capture every visitor . "
newfangled peak show exhibitorsThe Flower Show is excited to receive several new house decorator to create works of graphics for its ' succeeding Flowers’design challenge . flowered designers Lily Beelen , Mike Boerma , Berit Laursen , and Ahti Lyra have been task with creating their interpretation of a ' succeeding flush ' that represent hope , resiliency , and the excitement and promise of the future .
OLIN , a landscape painting architecture and urban design house , has partnered with Remark Glass to create a garden title ' Do n’t Call it Dirt , Do n’t Call it Trash' . This innovative installing highlights the potential of circular materials by repurposing item often deemed garbage — glass jars , bottles , woody debris , and food waste — into recycled glass backbone , biochar , and compost . These elements , " essential " to the soils of the future , stress a renewable and biologically rich approach to sustainable landscape gardening .
New York ’s Simply Nia Design is a former fellow member of the Black Girl Florists collective who will be exhibit independently at the Show for the first time . Her showing will focus on faith , perseverance , and collective goodness . Drawing inspiration from the heavens , she envisions ethereal spaces filled with pastel hues and breathtaking florals , drop anchor by Dianthus caryophyllus . Often miss as ordinary , carnations — known for their longevity , durability , and vivacious colorways — take middle stage in her design , demonstrate that smasher truly lies in the centre of the percipient .
Also fresh this year , is Bloom Bold & Co – this Philadelphia native is another former appendage of the Black Girl Florists collective who will exhibit independently and will make an exhibit that explore prison term through the medium of a deconstruct clock , visually representing how the security department of our collective future , as well as the flowered industry , is determined by the time and effort we invest into the next generation of designers , growers , and environmental stewards .
Robertson ’s Flowers & Events render with an showing rooted in the Chinese proverb , " One genesis plants the tree , and the other aim the shade . " At its essence stands a majestic tree symbolizing the Earth , with an intricate root system stretching across the display to represent the interconnectedness of communities . This design play up the impact of individual and collective action at law on the major planet ’s health , emphasizing the partake in responsibleness to nurture a flourishing , sustainable world for future generations .
Apiary Studios , the Flower Show ’s 2024 ' Best in Show – Landscape ' winner returns with an imaginative showing exploring the nostalgia of childhood play and the journey through life ’s stages . Featuring plants like puss willow , clover , daisy , and Gunter Grass , the display extend across discrete spaces , each symbolise a stage of lifespan . " The ' Woodland Meadow ' conjure up infancy with its lush , protective environment , while the " Savannah " reflects youth in an open , playful mount with primitive complex body part like teepees . ' Kid City ' captures the ambition and hubris of middle historic period with built environment , and the " Mountain Grotto " play maturity , wiseness , and the tranquil perspective of old age . "
Flower show activitiesIn addition to all the things to see at the Flower Show , there is a overplus of matter to do . From activities for fry , to shopping and upgrade DIY crafting and educational school term .
make love to Grow Educational Sessions - The Philadelphia Flower Show ’s educational lecture series , Know to Grow , will yield this yr with industriousness experts top presentations on diverse topics several times a day . Presentation topic admit garden design , veggie horticulture , native plants , container gardening , spook gardening , houseplants , and entropy on PHS programs . Whether you are ' plant life - curious’or a professional , take something new and take the air away with practical takeaways from experts .
Artisan Row- Artisan Row is the Flower Show ’s existential hub where guests can create a flowered or horticulture - invigorate trade shape side - by - side with artisans . Now even larger due to popular demand , Artisan Row will boast 8 craftsman creating fresh floral crowns , Flower Show candle , custom aroma , clean and dehydrated bouquets , terrariums , hired man paint vases , botanical jewelry , customs hats , bagful and more . Purchase required .
Butterflies Live ! - " Experience native and alien butterfly stroke with spectacular colouration in a serene setting . Hundreds of pollinators will spread their wing together in this all - age body process . This is an all - eld bodily function , perfect for both kids and kids at sum . " Purchase required .
Butterfly Kiosk - Guests will have the opportunity to purchase butterfly magnets or clip as they exit Butterflies Live ! to commemorate their visit with these pollinator .
Kids Cocoon - Families can search the Kids Cocoon , a Thomas Kid - focused play space where young visitors can embed seedling , bask tarradiddle time , and participate in activities and live programing 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 - theme version of TFI ’s Creation Station , where children can make floral - inspired masterpieces using LEGO ® bricks . Free with admission charge .
Bloom Bar - Back by democratic need , Bloom Bar provides a walk - up experience offering guests the chance to purchase pre - assembled , fresh floral crowns in the sum of the Show story . " These gorgeous , wearable firearm of flowered art bid a beautiful way for guest to snap up , go , and outwear – showing off their flowered best . A pop - up Bloom Bar Cart will be post at the principal entranceway with pre - made flowered crowns so you could be bedight out in efflorescence for all your photo moment . " Purchase required .
Potting Parties - Learn the legerdemain of the trade at these gumptious container gardening workshops hosted by designer Tu Bloom , The Official Botanical Artist of the Grammy Awards . " These parties are engaging for all , and finish with you carry home your very own foundation to be enjoyed all season long . " leverage required .
Flower show eventsFamily Frolic - Sunday , March 2 – This special twenty-four hours at the Flower Show is dedicated to those with trivial ones . Packed with hand - on activities and entertainment for families with programing and activities in partnership with museums , nonprofit , and universities . Free with admission from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm .
Blossom and Breathe - Friday , March 7 – call in the Flower Show for a celebration of beauty , wellness , and lifelike healing ! This special event will collaborate with Honey Buz Natural Skincare and Noel Davis of Paris Fit , to offer Flower Show guest access to an exclusive community of health seller in a botanical bazar . Plus , visitors can participate in 2 yoga session top by Paris Fit featuring Philadelphia Eagles cheerleader Arielle Hunt , and experience silent yoga engineering science from Silent Philly for a truly immersive experience . " Blossom & Breathe is a prospect to unwind , connect with local wellness experts , and experience the becalm power of flowers in a unique and transformative setting - the Flower Show ! " Event detached with admission from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm , yoga family for an additional fee
Flowers After Hours - Saturday , March 8 – " Step into a astronomic adventure packed with camp vibes , interstellar charm , and eclectic experiences at our one-year Flower Show after - hours saltation party ! Immerse yourself in an iridescent festivity with this year ’s theme , OUT OF THIS WORLD ! an unforgettable Nox of cosmic celebration that blends the nostalgia of 80s and 90s protrude culture with futurist , space - age aesthetic . frock in your boldest , most eccentric and daring good , and dance the night aside among the gardens . "
The even will boast : A cosmic terpsichore political party , exotic encounter photograph ops , galaxy - inspired cocktail , and a space fashion show . Plus , medicine will be curated by SNACKTIME , the alive band for ' They Call it Late Night’with Jason Kelce on ESPN , and have a line - up of disc jockey : Muhammad Carr , Lady B and Touchtone , and Val Fleury .
former Morning Photography Tours - start out your daytime at The Flower Show with a personal , guided picture taking tour . This experience offers both novice and professional photographers the opportunity to charm the mantrap of the Flower Show ahead of worldwide admission hour . Listen to tarradiddle about the Show ’s exhibit and get the behind - the - scenes max on how this Show comes together . Early cockcrow Photography hitch are led by expert photographers and Flower Show docents and will be offered casual March 1 – 9 . tour will run 8 am – 10 am . Purchase necessitate .
