Announcing the 2026 Philadelphia Flower Show Award Winners
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) has announced the award winners of the 2026 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show, Rooted: Origins of American Gardening.
“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,” says PHS’s Vice President and Creative Director of the Flower Show, Seth Pearsoll.
“The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show Cup for Best in Show,” “The Philadelphia Trophy,” and “The Mayor’s Trophy” are among the many coveted awards bestowed on designers.
The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show Cup for Best in Show — Floral
The “My Atomic Number” exhibit from Arrange, LLC, the winner of the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show Cup for Best in Show — Floral. | Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show Cup for Best in Show — Floral was awarded to Arrange, LLC for its exhibit, “My Atomic Number.”
The exhibit reflects the founder’s personal gardening origin story, shaped by his curiosity, discovery, and a 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
“The Unseen Palette” exhibit from Mark Cook Landscape & Contracting, the winner of the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show Cup for Best in Show — Landscape. | Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show Cup for Best in Show — Landscape was awarded to Mark Cook Landscape & Contracting, LLC for its exhibit, “The Unseen Palette”.
The exhibit captures the instinctive nature of artistic creation, where unspoken ideas take form through bold color, layered plantings, and expressive design. Rooted in the history of horticulture, the exhibit envisions an infinite palette in which flowers and textures emerge in a dynamic, purposeful composition.
The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show Cup for Best in Show — Educational Exhibits
The “Peter Henderson to Present: The Horticulturists of the Garden State” exhibit from Mercer County Community College, the winner of the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show Cup for Best in Show — Educational Exhibits. | Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
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”.
The exhibit traces New Jersey’s horticultural legacy from pioneering 19th-century grower Peter Henderson to modern innovators who shaped plant production across the state. It recreates a working farm environment that illustrates how research, industry, and education continue to influence gardening and agriculture today.
To explore the full list of award winners from the 2026 Philadelphia Flower Show, please click here.
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