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November 17, 2025 – PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) is thrilled to welcome the holiday season with a limited-time only ticket sale for the 2026 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show, Rooted: Origins of American Gardening. Select tickets will be available at special holiday pricing, making it the perfect opportunity to give the gift of the Flower Show while celebrating Philadelphia’s rich horticultural traditions. Treat your loved ones to the beauty of flowers and create unforgettable memories at the best prices of the year.
To benefit from special discounts this holiday season, visit the PHS Flower Show website and sign up for email updates. Subscribers that sign up will be the first to hear about exclusive holiday offers that help you share the beauty and wonder of the Flower Show with friends and family.
The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show is a cherished Philadelphia tradition, celebrated for its stunning displays, innovative gardening practices, and deep connection to the region’s horticultural heritage. As one of the region’s most iconic annual events, it has become a symbol of Philadelphia’s creativity and a proud part of America’s cultural landscape. In 2026, as the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, Rooted: Origins of American Gardening brings to life the personal stories, creativity, and cultural traditions that have shaped American gardening, making this the perfect experience to share with loved ones this holiday season.
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 lauded greening work throughout the Philadelphia region that aims to advance health and well-being for all.
Ticketing Options
PHS offers a variety of tickets to suit every Flower Show experience and select tickets will be available at special holiday pricing. Ticket options with standard pricing include:
Any-Day Flex Pass – $60, one-time, any day admission, does not require a date selection
Adult Ticket – $43 weekday and $54 weekend, all-day show access, must select day
Student Ticket – $25 weekday and $30 weekend, students are ages 18-24 with valid student identification, must select day
Child Ticket – $20 weekday and $25 weekend, ages 5-17 (children under age 4 are free)
Twilight Tickets – $33 weekday and $44 weekend, valid for entry after 4pm
Floral Fanatic Pass – $100, unlimited daily entry for entire Flower Show run
The new Any-Day Flex Pass is the perfect gift for Flower Show lovers. This one-time admission ticket can be used on any day of the Show, weekday or weekend, giving recipients the freedom to choose the day that works best for them. Purchase now and let your friends or family decide later when to visit. It’s a thoughtful, flexible gift that guarantees a magical experience among breathtaking gardens and floral displays.
All ticket purchases will be subject to a $3 processing fee.
PHS MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Become a PHS Member and experience the Flower Show like no one else. Enjoy the serenity and beauty of Member’s Preview Day on February 27, your chance to explore the Show early and linger among the gardens. Members also receive free or discounted tickets, savings at select shops, and special perks all year long. Best of all, your membership supports the vital work of PHS in communities across the region. To become a member, visit PHSonline.org/support-phs/membership.
10% discount on two or more Flower Show tickets (by member level and valid for preview and public hours) or join as an Activist or higher level for complimentary member Flower Show tickets! All member tickets are good for one-time use any day throughout the Show.
Special edition Flower Show gift
Access to Members’ Preview Day and Members-only preview hours
Access to the Flower Show Members’ Lounge to relax and rejuvenate
Hear from famed garden speakers at exclusive Members-only Know to Grow sessions
Discounts at participating Flower Show Marketplace vendors
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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