How the floral exhibits are judged
- Professional floral exhibits are large staged designs, scored on a points scale: gold for 90 to 100 points, silver for 80 to 89 and bronze for 65 to 79.
- The top floral prize is the PHS Cup for Best in Show, Floral.
- Amateurs, garden clubs and schools enter competitive classes for arrangements, botanical arts, pressed plants and larger design exhibits, alongside thousands of plant entries.
History
The show was first held in 1829 and is often described as the oldest and largest indoor flower show in the world. It moved to the Convention Center in 1996 and was held outdoors in 2021 and 2022. In 2019 it hosted the floristry World Cup.
Best in Show, Floral
| Year | Exhibitor | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Arrange, LLC | 'My Atomic Number' |
| 2025 | Jennifer Designs | 'Welcoming Wildlife Home' |
| 2024 | ARRANGE Floral & Event Design | Orchid exhibit |
Photos
Photo: Laura Blanchard from Philadelphia, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Photo: Laura Blanchard from Philadelphia, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Sources
- American Public Gardens Association: 2026 award winners
- Greenhouse Grower: 2025 award winners
- Greenhouse Grower: 2024 award winners
- PhillyVoice: 2027 theme
- PHS library: history of the Horticourt
Checked November 2026. Dates and rules change, so check the official site before you travel or enter.
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