Philadelphia International Flower Show

2012 Theme: Islands of Aloha

March 4 – March 11, 2012

The 2012 Philadelphia International Flower Show will travel to the “Islands of Aloha,” as the Pennsylvania Convention Center will be transformed into a Hawaiian paradise.

Visitors will enter through a giant wave of orchids and towering waterfalls. Showcase gardens will highlight the flowers, plants, stories, art and culture of Hawaii’s six Big Islands.

Guests will also have the opportunity to participate in a traditional Hawaiian luau, featuring hula dancing, music and chants or visit a Hawaiian Village and Marketplace.

Purchase your tickets for the 2012 Philadelphia International Flower Show in advance by clicking the button below.

The Experience

When you enter the Philadelphia Flower Show, you’ll experience a heady dose of spring — just when it’s most needed.

Share the delight with the thousands of visitors from around the globe who tour 10+ acres of indoor display space to celebrate the beauty of plants and the art of gardening. Revel in the lush floral displays, examine the competitive specimen plants and be inspired by the creative garden designs and flower crafts.

Pause for a few moments to learn from the experts, who give talks on the floor of the show, or ask questions at the information booths. Be sure to shop at the Marketplace — featuring more than 130 vendors — for the perfect tool, book, plant or other garden gift.

History

The Philadelphia Flower Show is deeply rooted in the history of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS), which was founded in 1827. Charter members brought interesting plants to display at meetings and, eventually, to share with the public. In the 1960s, PHS took over management of the Philadelphia Flower Show, also encouraging participation by amateurs — individuals and garden clubs.

With the help of hundreds of volunteers the show raises significant funds to support PHS’s community greening programs and other civic initiatives in Philadelphia.

Insider Tip

Free, regularly scheduled special lectures and demonstrations on horticultural topics are held in rooms near to the show exhibition hall.

Kids’ Stuff

Flower Show displays are kaleidoscopes of shapes and colors, many featuring pools and fountains, small statuary, topiary and other elements that appeal to kids.

Hotel Packages

Philadelphia blossoms during Flower Show Week! Several Philadelphia hotels are offering special packages when you book your stay during the Flower Show. For a complete list of participating hotels and rates, click the button below.

Special Offer

Purchase tickets for the Flower Show and receive 10% off tickets to Van Gogh Up Close at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. When you buy a ticket to the Flower Show at theflowershow.com, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the Philadelphia Museum of Art website where you can purchase a discounted*, timed ticket to Van Gogh Up Close (subject to availability).

*Discounted ticket price is $22.50 (plus $3.50 service fee per ticket). To receive the discount, you must first purchase a Flower Show ticket on theflowershow.com and click the link provided in your confirmation email.

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