Mar 5, 2013

184th Philadelphia Flower Show finds inspiration in British culture

Michelle Deal-Zimmerman 0 Comment Nation, The Baltimore Sun 184th Philadelphia Flower Show, horticulture, Philadelphia

Prepare for the British Invasion. The nearly 184th Philadelphia Flower Show runs through March 10 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. This year’s theme is “Brilliant!” with exhibits focusing on the landscapes, culture and beauty of Great Britain. The event, sponsored by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, offers a variety of exhibits that pay homage to all things British, including a digitally enhanced rendition of Big Ben, cottage gardens, a floral take on the crown jewels and a greened-up version of the royal gates.

: The 2013 Philadelphia Flower Show: Visitors at the show can walk through the “Royal Gates” to enter the exhibit. (Michelle Deal-Zimmerman/Baltimore Sun)

: This year’s show features a “Brilliant!” theme paying tribute to all things British, including the Beatles in this Sgt. Pepper garden motif. (Michelle Deal- Zimmerman/Baltimore Sun)

: This digital replica of Big Ben lights up to play British music videos at the 184th Philadelphia Flower Show. (Michelle Deal- Zimmerman/Baltimore Sun)

: Seen is a small tablescape features antique silver at the 2013 Philadelphia Flower Show. (Michelle Deal- Zimmerman/Baltimore Sun)

: A range of inspired floral displays are shown at the show at the 184th Philadelphia Flower Show. (Michelle Deal- Zimmerman/Baltimore Sun)

: This year’s show features a “Brilliant!” theme paying tribute to all things British. (Michelle Deal-Zimmerman/Baltimore Sun)

: Bold colors displayed at the 2013 Philadelphia Flower Show, which pays tribute to all things British. (Michelle Deal-Zimmerman/Baltimore Sun)

: This year’s show features a “Brilliant!” theme paying tribute to all things British. (Michelle Deal-Zimmerman/Baltimore Sun)

: A tribute to the Beatles, seen is a a yellow submarine display at the 184th Philadelphia Flower Show. (Michelle Deal- Zimmerman/Baltimore Sun)

: The 2013 Philadelphia Flower Show paying tribute to all things British. (Michelle Deal-Zimmerman/Baltimore Sun)

: Children visiting the flower show can search for these small queen figurines as part of a scavenger hunt at the 2013 Philadelphia Flower Show. (Michelle Deal-Zimmerman/Baltimore Sun)

: British crowns depicted by flowers at the 2013 Philadelphia Flower Show. (Michelle Deal-Zimmerman/Baltimore Sun)

: A floral depiction of a British crown is seen at the 2013 Philadelphia Flower Show. (Michelle Deal-Zimmerman/Baltimore Sun)

: This year’s show features a “Brilliant!” theme paying tribute to all things British, including this floral display of the crown jewels. (Michelle Deal-Zimmerman/Baltimore Sun)