Vibes of the 1960s emanate from the Philadelphia Flower Show (PFS) this year. ‘Flower Power,’ the show’s theme, pays homage to our love affair with flowers and the 50^th anniversary of Woodstock.

As you walk into the show, you will hear strains of the Beatles, Aretha, Crosby, Stills, and Nash, and others. Look up and you will see a hanging multicolor “meadow” of nearly 8,000 flowers.

But before strolling down memory lane, the “Olympics” of the floral world requires some attention.

Designers Attend from 23 Countries

The PFS hosted the 2019 FTD World Cup, the world’s most prestigious floral design competition. Sponsored by Florists’ Transworld Delivery (FTD), it is held roughly every four to six years. It was last held in the United States in 1985.

The designers were chosen to represent their countries based on various criteria including winning national competitions. Each designer worked in a “pod” creating a series of floral arrangements.

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Few people have better insight into the Philadelphia Flower Show than Sam Lemheney, Vice President and Chief of Shows & Events for the Pennsylvania Horticulture Society (PHS). Here are some of his thoughts about this year’s show:

Laura: The theme of this year’s show is quite playful. How did you choose it?

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The Philadelphia Flower Show is an annual rite of spring for me, even if it comes a few weeks early. It invariably inspires me and gives me hope that I will soon be gardening.

The 2019 show titled “Flower Power” pays homage to the music and culture of the 1960s and the 50^th anniversary of Woodstock. It also explores the pervasive role that flowers play in our lives. The show runs from March 2 through the 10.  

This year a world-renown event, the FTD World Championship, will at the show from March 1-3. The championship will bring together top designers from 23 countries for the three-day competition. Visitors can watch designers compete during the opening days of the show. The competition has not been held in the United States since 1985. Visitors can watch designers compete and their displays will remain on display for the entire show.  

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