Philadelphia Flower Show announces 2026 award winners
The 2026 Philadelphia Flower Show award winners highlight design, plant quality and education. See the top exhibits and apply insights to refine your strategies.
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society announced award winners for the 2026 Philadelphia Flower Show, held Feb. 28 through March 8 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
This year’s theme, “Rooted: Origins of American Gardening,” highlighted evolving gardening traditions, with exhibits emphasizing design, plant selection and storytelling relevant to both public gardens and commercial growers.
“We are proud to recognize this year’s award winners whose exceptional design, horticultural skill, and storytelling elevate the Flower Show experience,” said vice president and creative director Seth Pearsoll.
Arrange received the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show Cup for Best in Show – Floral for “My Atomic Number,” an exhibit focused on plant-driven design and material use (shown above).
Mark Cook Landscape & Contracting earned Best in Show – Landscape for “The Unseen Palette,” which showcased layered plantings and color application.
In the Educational Exhibits category, Mercer County Community College won Best in Show for an exhibit tracing New Jersey’s horticultural history and production practices. The display highlighted the role of research, education and industry in modern plant cultivation.
Across categories, awards recognized achievements in plant quality, design execution, sustainability and educational value. Exhibits were evaluated on horticultural excellence, craftsmanship and visitor engagement.
For greenhouse growers, the show underscored trends in mixed plantings, storytelling in merchandising and integration of education into plant displays, all of which can influence retail and production strategies.