The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) has predicted global gardening trends, drawing insights from the 2026 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show, themed 'Rooted: Origins of American Gardening'.
These annual predictions serve as a significant bellwether for the horticultural industry. They influence landscape designers, nurseries, and home gardeners across the country. The trends highlighted by PHS often dictate plant availability and design aesthetics for the upcoming seasons. This forecast arrives as the U.S. nursery stock market continues its expansion, with sales reaching $5.34 billion, a 17% increase since 2019, according to a USDA NASS 2024 Horticulture Operations Report cited by Greenhouse Grower. The show's insights provide a roadmap for this growing market.
What We Know So Far
- The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society released its official forecast for gardening trends that will be showcased at the 2026 Philadelphia Flower Show.
- The theme for the 2026 show is 'Rooted: Origins of American Gardening,' which inspired designers to focus on heritage and ecology, according to PHS.
- Key landscape design trends include "rewilded" natural spaces and accessible, tech-integrated gardens, as reported by Floral Daily.
- Predicted plant choices lean toward bold tropicals like Monstera deliciosa, unique carnivorous plants, and mass plantings of classic flowers like hydrangeas and roses.
- Floral arrangement trends are expected to emphasize sculptural installations, monochromatic color schemes, and a strong preference for locally sourced flowers.
- Seth Pearsoll, PHS Vice President and Creative Director, stated the show influences global gardening by highlighting immersive gardens that connect to heritage and plant care.
