Don't miss the Camellia events at Villa Carlotta (Tremezzina, Como) on Sunday, March 29th. A special highlight, the camellia is one of the garden's most extraordinary treasures.
Today, it is one of the most common flowers in gardens, with countless varieties, but when it arrived in Europe from Japan in the late 18th century, its then-rare beauty aroused great wonder. The spectacular blooms, which extend from February to April for the later varieties, annually grace the garden with evocative shades of white, pink, and red.
A guided tour dedicated to the history, botanical characteristics, and timeless charm of camellias, a symbol of Lake Como's gardening tradition.
The journey to discover the Camellias of Lake Como continues at Villa Melzi (Bellagio, Como) and Villa Monastero (Varenna, Lecco).
Today, it is one of the most common flowers in gardens, with countless varieties, but when it arrived in Europe from Japan in the late 18th century, its then-rare beauty aroused great wonder. The spectacular blooms, which extend from February to April for the later varieties, annually grace the garden with evocative shades of white, pink, and red.
A guided tour dedicated to the history, botanical characteristics, and timeless charm of camellias, a symbol of Lake Como's gardening tradition.
The journey to discover the Camellias of Lake Como continues at Villa Melzi (Bellagio, Como) and Villa Monastero (Varenna, Lecco).