Philadelphia Flower Show, Best of Garden Shows

The annual Philadelphia Flower Show promises to be one of the most spectacular of the Philadelphia events for 2010 and will be enjoyed by garden enthusiasts and daytrippers alike. With the show renamed the Philadelphia International Flower Show and recently voted one of the top 100 attractions in the US it should be a final triumph for outgoing president Jane Pepper.

Entitled “Passport to the World” the garden show not only features beautiful flower, plant and themed garden displays from across the globe but also garden presentations and lectures, environmentally sound garden developments and music, dance and gift items from around the world.

Philadelphia Flower Show, Pennsylvania Convention Center, from 28 February 2010

Taking place in the Pennsylvania Convention Center from 28 February to 7 March, the location details and opening times for the event are as follows:

• Pennsylvania Convention Center, 12th & Arch Streets, Philadelphia, PA19107-2299
• Sunday, 28 February, 8am – 6pm
• Monday – Friday, 1 March – 5 March, 10am – 9.30pm
• Saturday, 6 March, 8am – 9.30pm
• Sunday, 7 March, 8am – 6pm

Displays & Garden Shows for this Year’s Flower Show

With over 60 major exhibitors and feature presentations, this year’s Philadelphia Flower Show really promises spectacular displays. Some of the displays and garden shows will include:

• Tropical and exotic Amazonian jungle waterfall display complete with live tropical birds,
• Water features a major part in the beautiful orchid display of Singapore,
• An Indian wedding extravaganza decorated with beautiful jasmine and lotus blooms,
• Grandmom’s Green Backyard features the type of garden loved by adults and kids alike,
• Whilst prolific and colorful blooming bulbs illustrate a Dutch canal scene,
• An artistic display illustrating the Zulu culture of Africa, featuring thatched huts, live drummers, and traditional cultural items from the region,
• Three garden features from New Zealand display the traditional Maori styles to the bog gardens established by many of the Irish and Scottish settlers,
• Additional features from Asia illustrate the tranquility of the Japanese garden, the timeless beauty of the traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony is captured by the Subaru® Japanese Tea House feature, the Thai tea house and the art of Ikebana, the Japanese flower arranging,
• Secret Garden tribute to Jane Pepper, outgoing President of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society,
• The centerpiece “Passport to the World” displays will feature Victorian style displays and exhibits reminiscent of the great, pioneering explorers and collectors of the 18th Century.

Details of many more beautiful displays featured at the show can be found on the website presented by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. The information here just goes to prove that the Philadelphia Flower Show can be justly proud of its reputation as the oldest and largest indoor flower show in the world.

Garden Presentations, Music, Dance & Shopping Experiences from Around the World

Details of just some of the varied entertainments for the Philadelphia Flower Show follow:

• Over 150 free gardening lectures, presentations and displays will entertain and educate gardeners from the novice to the expert,
• Live performances of music and dance from Bollywood, Africa and South America,
• Traditional afternoon tea in elegant surroundings is an optional but enjoyable extra,
• Hundreds of retailers from across the world combine to provide everything from garden implements, home decor, art and jewelry to international crafts and gift items,
• Free wine and spirits tastings, together with the sale of international wines and spirits.

Philadelphia Flower Show in top 100 American events for 2010

The Philadelphia Flower Show has now been designated one of the top 100 events in North America by ABA (the American Bus Association). ABA represent commercial interests of motorcoach and tour operators throughout the US and Canada. With just one overnight visit to an event by a motor coach tour adding between $5000 to $13000 to a local economy, it’s obvious just how important the Philadelphia Flower Show has now become to the commercial interests of the city of Philadelphia.

Brief Detail of the Philadelphia Flower Show

The Philadelphia Flower Show has been a tradition in Philadelphia since 1829 and now attracts over 250,000 visitors to the city annually. All proceeds from the flower show are shared equally between the PHS community charity, Philadelphia Green, and the Horticultural Society.

Finally, it does seem certain that the 2010 flower show will be one of the unmissable Philadelphia events. A visit to the show will be a great day out for garden enthusiasts and tourists alike. The spectacular and heady mix of food, dance, music together with the beauty of the displays and scents of the flowers and plants will surely combine to ensure this is a truly memorable visitor occasion.

Advance tickets are priced from $23 for adults and $13 for children with discounts for students.