Philadelphia Flower Show looks toward future with 2025 theme

The 2025 Philadelphia Flower Show 's theme is "Gardens of Tomorrow."

Why it matters: The spectacle of flowers and plants is one of the most anticipated annual events.

Driving the news: The Flower Show returns to the Pennsylvania Convention Center from March 1-9 for its 196th year.

• Tickets: $20-$90

Zoom in: Next year's theme will challenge designers, expert gardeners and novices to imagine "how to cultivate the possibilities of tomorrow through gardening," per a news release from the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, which puts on the show.

What's new: A Floral Fanatic Pass ($90) will grant daily access to the show, plus premium seating at the event's lectures.

What to expect: Perennial favorites will return, including the entrance garden featuring water features and lit archway, as well as the houseplant and indoor plant competition.

• Plus: Butterflies Live! , workshops and crafting.