The Philadelphia Flower Show is returning to the Convention Center in 2023. The theme? The Garden Electric.
When the Philadelphia Flower Show shifted outdoors to South Philly due to COVID-19 concerns the past two years, the temporary showgrounds at FDR Park were designed as a respite from uncertain times, where exhibits explored the restorative and healing powers of plants and gardens.
Delightfully themed “The Garden Electric,” the show will focus on striking textures, bold colors, rich fragrances, and wild plant pairings — and feature far more fresh-cut selections deemed too delicate for the South Philly elements, said Seth Pearsoll, the show’s design director. “Part of the flower show needs to respond to what’s going on in the world at large,” he said. “We’re trying to make sure that we’re relevant in this space. Going back inside, it’s what people know and expect. So we need to be the absolute best version of ourselves.”in June, only two days after wrapping up the 2022 show, after working closely with city health officials.there were initial stumbles with parking, transportation, and ticketing that planners worked to overcome.
“The fact that they are able to return here after the last two years being down at FDR Park is just another sign of our recovery,” he said. “Going outdoors gave us a good excuse to shake things up,” Pearsoll said, noting that some of the more popular additions to South Philly shows will now be a part of the Convention Center experience.