Philadelphia Flower Show Announces NEW 2026 Theme

By Jill Brooke

The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show –  what I’ve told you is the single BEST flower show in the world – has just announced that their theme for the 2026 show is “Rooted: Origins of American Gardening.”

The show will run from February 28-March 8th, 2026.

This theme will have some of the best florists in the world interpreting the rich stories, cultural traditions, and personal histories that have shaped American gardening through generations.

Tickets for the 2026 Philadelphia Flower Show are on sale now. So mark your calendars! Great show to bring friends, family. and anyone you want to foster better relationships. It really is an experience that I recommend on anyone’s bucket list.

The 2026 Flower Show marks the final chapter in a three-year trilogy of themes exploring the past, present, and future of gardening. In 2024, United by Flowers celebrated the current connections and community that grow through shared gardeningexperiences. In 2025, Gardens of Tomorrow sparked imaginations with visions of what the next generation of gardens could bring. Now, in 2026, Rooted: Origins of American Gardening looks to the past to honor the cultures, traditions, and stories that have planted the seeds of today’s gardens.  

Together, these three themes tell a powerful story of the imagination, legacy, and cultural roots of gardening, setting the stage for the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s landmark 200th anniversary in 2027. 

“This year’s Flower Show feels especially personal because every plant or garden carries a story behind it. We all have memories tied to plants and Rooted: Origins of American Gardening is about sharing those diverse experiences and the ways they connect us. It will be a show filled with memory, meaning, and incredible creativity,” said Seth Pearsoll, Vice President and Creative Director of the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show. 

Now in its 197th year, the award-winning PHS Philadelphia Flower Show is a world-renowned gardening event and PHS’s main fundraiser for its acclaimed greening work throughout the Philadelphia region that aims to advance health and well-being for all.