2026 Philadelphia Flower Show award winners named
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) has announced the award winners of the 2026 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show, Rooted: Origins of American Gardening.
This year’s show featured breathtaking landscapes, imaginative floral artistry and innovative design.
“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 Seth Pearsoll, vice president and creative director of the show.
“The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show Cup for Best in Show,” “The Philadelphia Trophy” and “The Mayor’s Trophy” are among the many awards given to designers.
The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show Cup for Best in Show — Floral was awarded to Arrange for its exhibit, “My Atomic Number.” This 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 for its 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 its 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.
Photos courtesy of the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show.
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