PHS announces summer 2021 move to outdoor venue for Philadelphia Flower Show

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) announced via press release it will completely reimagine its Philadelphia Flower Show to allow for a new, safe experience in a historic Philadelphia park that will provide all of the beauty and horticultural inspiration that guests have experienced for more than 192 years and so much more.

The Philadelphia Flower Show will take place June 5-13, 2021 at the historic Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park (FDR Park) in South Philadelphia, taking advantage of the park’s inspiring natural beauty and expansive central location adjacent to South Philadelphia’s Sports Complex area.

The show’s move to an outdoor venue, the first time in its history, will allow for new creative expression and horticultural displays as well as social distancing and the health benefits of being outside.

This departure from the show’s typical late winter timing is in response to the pandemic. PHS has been working closely with event experts and city officials to plan for a safe environment that will include timed and date specific ticketing that limits attendance at any given time and allows for social distancing and other safety precautions.

The expanded show will cover 15 acres allowing for a spectacular presentation of the nation’s most looked-to gardening and floral attraction. This new format will introduce many exciting new features while continuing to include cherished elements of traditional Philadelphia Flower Shows. The show raises funds to support health and wellbeing through PHS programs, such as those that bolster food security and tree canopy in communities that have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic throughout the region.

The early June dates at the height of the growing season provide a multitude of opportunities for gardeners to get inspired and get growing after their show visit. Visitors will have an entirely new themed experience that will take place within three distinct “Districts” that feature all manner of Plants, Design and Gardening and created for all skill levels.

Public safety is a critical component for the upcoming show and adherence to recommendations from the CDC and City/State health officials is paramount to show planning. Timed and dated entry as well as cleaning and social distancing guidelines are part of the early plans. PHS will continue to work closely with health officials leading up to the show with updated guidance available at www.PHSonline.org.  

For more details regarding the 2021 Philadelphia Flower Show, please visit: PHSonline.org.

Ticketing Information:

Tickets go on sale in January and early purchase is recommended: PHSonline.org 

PHS members may choose from a variety of special ticketing offers.  Membership includes a contribution to PHS regionwide greening efforts as well as year-round benefits of interest to gardeners of all skill levels. To become a PHS member or to purchase membership as a gift, visit: PHSonline.org/support-phs/membership

Show Dates and Hours:

Attendees must reserve a date and time of visit for all tickets purchased. Tickets are limited. Advance purchase strongly recommended.

Saturday, June 5: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

• AM Entry: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• PM Entry: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Sunday, June 6 – Sunday, June 13: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

• AM Entry: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• PM Entry: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Entry is prohibited within 30 minutes of show closing each day.