City News Blog: Hollis Garden Comes Alive for the 5th Annual Plantae-Palooza
LAKELAND, FL (February 9, 2026) | The City of Lakeland is excited to announce the 5th annual Plantae-Palooza Garden Festival, returning to Hollis Garden on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This FREE community favorite celebrates five years of connecting residents with nature and will feature a diverse selection of vendors offering a wide variety of plants:
- Orchids, Bromeliads, Tillandsias, Aroids, Desert Roses, Plumerias, Tropical Plants
- Annual & Perennial Flowers, House Plants, String of Plants, Caladiums, Amaryllis, Camellias
- Ferns, Roses, Grasses, Exotic Fruit Trees, Native Plants, Succulents, Caudiciforms, Carnivorous Plants
- Butterfly Attractants, Bamboo, Spices, Herbs, Rare Flowering Trees, Palms, Cycads, and more!
Wesley Sours, who oversees Hollis Garden as part of the Parks Division, shared his enthusiasm, “We are thrilled to host the fourth Plantae-Palooza Garden Festival and Plant Sale. This FREE event has become a favorite in the plant community. Our Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Department is proud to welcome everyone to Hollis Garden to celebrate horticulture in Lakeland’s botanical treasure. Local plant societies and garden clubs will also be present to share their expertise and answer any questions.”
Featured Vendors include:
- Tropiflora
- Third Insight Design
- Mad Plants
- Bee Tropical
- My Crazy Plant Life
- The Green House
- Local Societies & Garden Clubs
- Others
A portion of the event’s proceeds will benefit the Hollis Garden Perpetual Care Fund. Located at 614 East Orange Street in downtown Lakeland, Hollis Garden is a stunning 1.2-acre botanical display garden nestled within historic Lake Mirror Park. Featuring over 10,000 flowers, ornamental shrubs, and native trees, it boasts a neo-classical architectural design, patterned flower beds, public art, and ornamental fountains.
To learn more about the Garden and hours of operation, visit lakelandgov.net/hollisgarden. Visit Plantae-Palooza at Hollis Garden to celebrate the wonders of plants and the joy of gardening
Contacts
Jamin Smith
Digital Content Creator
City of Lakeland
Jamin.Smith@lakelandGov.net
About Lakeland
The City of Lakeland was incorporated in January 1885 and has grown to become one of the largest inland communities in Florida. With a current population fast approaching 130,000 Lakeland continues to grow. It has been designated a Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area by the US Census Bureau for over 30 years. With tourist attractions and gulf beaches only an hour away, Lakeland continues to capitalize on its ideal central Florida location along the I-4 corridor. The City owns and operates Lakeland Electric, the third largest publicly owned utility in Florida and it was one of the first to offer power in the Sunshine State in 1889.
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