February 25, 2026 – PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) is getting ready to open the 2026 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show, Rooted: Origins of American Gardening on February 28, 2026. This year’s Flower Show pays homage to the people, places, and traditions that have shaped gardening, from cherished family memories to time-honored practices that continue to inspire today.
Now in its 197th year, the award-winning PHS Philadelphia Flower Show is a world-renowned gardening event, known for their exhibits, classes, competitions, and doubles as PHS’s main fundraiser to support their mission of advancing health and well-being for the Greater Philadelphia region through horticulture.
Each year, businesses across Philadelphia naturally rally around the Flower Show as a point of civic pride, welcoming visitors from near and far and celebrating the event in their own ways. This inaugural dining partnership highlights a select group of restaurants that chose to create a variety of Flower Show-themed dishes and drinks for guests. The specials will focus on plant-based, vegetable-forward, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients. The dining partners are primarily within walking distance of the Convention Center, are easily accessible by public transportation (Old City, Queen Village, and Francisville), and represent a wide breadth of cuisine types, giving food and cocktail lovers a variety of unique options.
“The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show has always been woven into the cultural fabric of this city, bringing people together around the beauty, creativity, and inspiration that flowers and plants provide. This new dining partnership reflects the same spirit; an incredible variety of unique restaurants offering experiences that extend the magic of the Flower Show into neighborhoods across Philadelphia.” – Matt Rader, President of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society.
DINING PARTNERS
The following restaurants will be participating: Fringe Bar, Libertee Grounds, Leo, Southwark, Wilder, Darling Jack’s Tavern, Bud and Marilyns, Barbuzzo, The Prime Rib, Luk Fu, Pearl & Mary, Sampan, Double Knot, Dear Daphni, and Prunella. The full list of food and drink offerings can be found below.
Drinks
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Barbuzzo (PHOTO): The French Farmer PT Deux - Tito's vodka, st germain, gentian flower amaro, lemon juice
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Bud and Marilyns (PHOTO): The Regal Beagle - American dry gin, aperol, elderflower, citrus
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Darling Jacks (PHOTO): Meadowlands - London dry gin, hibiscus syrup, ginger, lime
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Dear Daphni: Birds & Bees Mocktail
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Double Knot: Rose Knot cocktail
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Fringe Bar: Fleur 75 - Jasmine Bluecoat gin, strawberry oleo saccharum, fresh lemon juice, sparkling wine
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Leo : Botanical 75 - Ketel one Grapefruit & Rose spirit, Grapefruit juice, Lemon juice, Rose syrup, Prosecco
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Libertee Grounds : Fleur de fizz - tequila, hibiscus, lemon, bubbles
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Luk Fu: Lychee Rose Spritz - Empress Elderflower Rose Gin, Passion Fruit Syrup, Club Soda, Lychee Nut
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Pearl & Mary: Hibiscus Spritz
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Sampan: Kiku-Masamune Kimoto "Elegant Flower" Sake & Bangkok Bloom Mocktail
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Southwark (PHOTO): Thank You, Little Roots cocktail – Clarified Milk Punch, Grappa, Green Tea, Lemon, Lavender, Mint
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The Prime Rib: Secret Garden Spritz - Chandon Rose champagne, Creme De Violette Liqueur, House-Made floral simple syrup, rose/lavender bitters
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Wilder: Touch Grass - Nasturtium infused Hendricks, sweet vermouth, maraschino, pink peppercorn
Food
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Fringe Bar: Viet Shrimp Salad - Thinly shredded cabbage & carrot, poached shrimp, red onion, cucumbers, cherry tomato, cilantro, basil, mint, jalapeños, Viet lime vinaigrette, fish sauce, peanuts, fried shallots (GF)
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Leo: Lettuces - Whipped Feta, Bell Pepper Hot Sauce, Breadcrumbs (PHOTO) and Tiny Sweets - Carrot Cake, Polenta Cake, Gelée (PHOTO)
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Libertee Grounds (PHOTO): Greenhouse Banh Mi - Thai chili fritter, chili & hot sesame oil, pickled banh mi vegetables, lettuce, herbs, vegan sriracha mayo, seeded long roll, served with fries
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Prunella: Flower Show Pizza Special - Garlic cream base, sauteed dandelion greens, caramelized leeks, fontina cheese, goat cheese and garnished with edible flowers
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Southwark: Mixed Autumn Leaves - Pear, Lanchego, Walnuts, Kohlrabi, Focaccia Croutons, Fresh Ginger Vinaigrette
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Wilder: Hibiscus Crudo - Hibiscus cured hamachi, hibiscus acqua pazza, apple, and lime
ABOUT THE PHS PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW
The award-winning PHS Philadelphia Flower Show is the nation's largest, and the world’s longest-running horticultural event and features stunning displays by some of the world’s premier floral and landscape designers. Started in 1829 by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, the Show introduces diverse and sustainable plant varieties and garden and design concepts. In addition to acres of garden displays, the Flower Show hosts world-renowned competitions in horticulture and artistic floral arranging, gardening presentations and demonstrations, and special events.
ABOUT THE PENNSYLVANIA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS), an internationally recognized nonprofit organization founded in 1827, uses horticulture to advance the health and well-being of the Greater Philadelphia region. PHS programs create healthier living environments, increase access to fresh food, expand access to jobs and economic opportunities, and strengthen deeper social connections between people. PHS’s work spans 250 neighborhoods; an expansive network of public gardens and landscapes; year-round learning experiences; and the nation’s signature gardening event, the Philadelphia Flower Show. PHS provides everyone with opportunities to garden for the greater good as a participant, member, donor, or volunteer.
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