Philadelphia International Flower Show: March 4 - 11, 2012
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In 2012, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society will take visitors on a trip to a whole new Philadelphia International Flower Show. Guests will have fun, learn more, and be wowed by real-time floral competitions, the world’s largest lettuce wall, internationally renowned speakers, and a whole new layout of displays. The upcoming International Flower Show is set for March 4th through 11th, 2012.
They will also navigate the Show and take home ideas on the new Mobile Application. The Flower Show App for Smartphone users will provide free maps, schedules, special offers, Show features, and parking advice.
The new vibe of the Show will be most evident in the themed gardens. “Hawaii: Islands of Aloha,” this year’s rallying theme, will introduce a tropical experience that blends next-stage digital technology with the natural beauty and rich culture of the islands, and so much more.
This is not your grandmother’s Flower Show … but she’s going to love it!
Known as the Nation’s Flower Show, this year’s presentation will take place March 4-11 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Breaking from tradition and moving in new directions is exactly what PHS President Drew Becher had in mind when he challenged designers to take the 2012 Show exhibits to new heights.
“This is a Show that will appeal to anyone who enjoys excitement, fantastic design, and a full-tilt experience,” Becher said. “Whether you’re a Show veteran or a first-timer, you’ve never seen a Flower Show like this.”
Working with creative wizards from Klip TV, Show Director Sam Lemheney tapped into new motion graphics to magically transform waterfalls into lava flows and sculptural forms into breaking waves. As visitors enter the halls, they will be transported to a new world, one with a multi-dimensional sensory experience amid a canopy of tropical flowers that rivals the Pacific paradise.
The 2012 Flower Show will unveil an expanded Designer’s Studio, a venue devoted to the introduction of flower varieties and inspiring designs. Daily competitions by professional and amateur flower arrangers will be critiqued on the spot by judges and audience members. This participatory attraction will put the REAL in reality programming.
The creative artistry of local amateur designers will be showcased for the first time among the large landscaped displays. The popular pressed plants, miniatures, and floral designs will go with the Hawaiian flow, with titles such as Blue Lagoon, Diamond Head, Surf’s Up and Island Vibe.
Gardeners of all skill levels will find an ocean of ideas in the free lectures and demonstrations on topics such as lei-making and Hawaiian quilting, green roofs and walls, organic gardening and edible landscapes, native plants, tree and lawn care, and ornamental horticulture.
For more information, visit: www.theflowershow.com/ShowInfo/index.html
