2026 Philadelphia Flower Show:  ROOTED - Origins of American Gardening

Explore the powerful connections between people, plants, and places, and ask yourself, "What is my plant story?"  Whether you're a seasoned horticulturist or simply a lover of nature's beauty, this trip promises something for everyone.  Cutting-edge gardens crafted by world-renowned designers await.  

The 2026 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show celebrates the stories that ground us in gardening, whether it's the notsalgia of a grandparent's garden, a beloved family recipe that begins with the bright scent of freshly picked herbs and vegetables, or the heritage traditions that shape how we plant, grow, and gather.  Through immersive garden exhibits and stunning floral displays, Rooted:  Origins of American Gardening, brings to life the personal stories, cultural traditions, and horticultural inspiration that connects us to plants, each other, and shape how we garden today. 

As Philadelphia celebrates the 250th anniversary of American independence, the 2026 Flower Show offers a chance to reflect on the gardening legacies we've inherited and the ones we're growing for the future, shaped by people and plants from around the world.  This year's show will combine legacy and belongings with breathtaking artistry and larger-than-life creations that will take guests on a journey through a vivid world full of memory and magnificence. 

The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show is an award winning and world-renowned event where floral garden artistry, expertise, passion, and color are on full display.  Starting in 1829, the Flower Show is both the nation's largest and the world's longest-running horticultural event, featuring floral displays by designers from around the globe.  In addition to acres of garden displays, the Show hosts competitions in horticulture and artistic floral arranging, educational gardening demonstrations, shopping opportunities, interactive family-friendly activities, and events for guests of all ages. 

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 gardening experiences.  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. 

The Philadelphia Flower Show is produced by the nonprofit Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) and is a fundraiser to support its mission to use horticulture to improve the health and well-being of the Greater Philadelphia region. PHS harnesses the power of gardening to advance it's four impact priorities: creating healthy living environments; increasing access to fresh food; expanding economic opportunity; and building meaningful social connections.