PHILADELPHIA, PA – March 2, 2026 – The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) is pleased to announce the award winners of the 2026 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show, Rooted: Origins of American Gardening. This year’s Flower Show is in full bloom inside the Pennsylvania Convention Center, running until March 8, 2026. Featuring breathtaking landscapes, imaginative floral artistry, and innovative design, the 2026 show invites visitors to explore how gardening traditions continue to evolve and inspire.
“We are proud to recognize this year’s award winners whose exceptional design, horticultural skill, and storytelling elevate the Flower Show experience. Their work not only honors the rich roots of American gardening but also demonstrates how creativity and innovation can inspire more resilient, beautiful, and connected communities,” said PHS’s Vice President and Creative Director of the Flower Show, Seth Pearsoll.
“The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show Cup for Best in Show,” “The Philadelphia Trophy,” and “The Mayor’s Trophy” are among the many coveted awards bestowed on designers.
The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show Cup for Best in Show – Floral was awarded to Arrange, LLC for their exhibit, “My Atomic Number.” This unique floral exhibit reflects the founder’s personal gardening origin story, shaped by his curiosity, discovery, and an enduring connection to the natural world. Drawing on memories of exploration and wonder, the exhibit channels energy, pressure, and transformation into a bold floral expression. Through layered textures and dynamic form, the arrangement captures a journey of growth where fascination with nature evolves into a powerful creative force seeking a new shape.
The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show Cup for Best in Show – Landscape was awarded to Mark Cook Landscape & Contracting, LLC for their exhibit, “The Unseen Palette”. This exhibit captures the instinctive nature of artistic creation, where unspoken ideas take form through bold color, layered plantings, and expressive design. Rooted in the rich history of horticulture, the exhibit envisions an infinite palette in which flowers and textures emerge in a dynamic, purposeful composition.
Recognizing outstanding emerging talent in the Educational Exhibits category, which features high school and university participants, The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show Cup for Best in Show – Educational Exhibits for the highest-scoring exhibit demonstrating exceptional educational merit was awarded to Mercer County Community College for their exhibit, “Peter Henderson to Present: The Horticulturists of the Garden State”. This garden traces New Jersey’s horticultural legacy from pioneering 19th-century grower Peter Henderson to modern innovators who shaped plant production across the state. The exhibit recreates a working farm environment that illustrates how research, industry, and education continue to influence gardening and agriculture today.
The 2026 Philadelphia Flower Show takes place from February 28 – March 8. Visit PHSonline.org/the-flower-show for additional information. Tickets can be purchased online at tickets.PHSonline.org.
PHS MEDAL WINNERS
PHS awards medals for all three categories of exhibitors based on different criteria to celebrate creativity and exceptional execution. Exhibits are scored and awards are given based on quality of design, horticultural excellence, plantsmanship, construction and craftsmanship, visitor experience, and educational value (for Educational exhibits).
PHS Gold Medal – for major exhibits receiving 90-100 points
Landscape
- Irwin Landscaping, Inc.
- Kelly D. Norris
- Laurel-Brook Gardens
- Mark Cook Landscape & Contracting
Floral
- American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD)
- Arrange, LLC
- Robertson’s Flowers & Events
Educational
- Lankenau Environmental Science Magnet High School
- Mercer County Community College
- Temple University Department of Landscape Architecture and HorticulturePHS Silver Medal – for major exhibits receiving 80-89 points
Landscape
- Apiary Studio
- Susan Cohan Gardens
- The Men’s Garden Club of Philadelphia
- Unknown Studio
Floral
- Bloom Bold Co
- Jennifer Designs
- Rachel Cho Floral Design
Educational
- Delaware Valley University
- Lakeside School Greenhouse
- University of Delaware
- W.B. Saul High School
PHS Bronze Medal – for major exhibits receiving 65-79 points.
Landscape
- Design Under Sky
- Floral
- TissaRose
- Simply Nia Design
Educational
- Bucks County Community College Floral Design Program
ABOUT THE PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW
The award-winning PHS Philadelphia Flower Show is the nation’s largest and the world’s longest-running horticultural event, featuring 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 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 opportunity, 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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