The Rocca di Lonato del Garda (Lonato del Garda, BS) is preparing to transform into a riot of colors and scents for ''Flowers in the fortress. Rare Plant and Flower Market Exhibition,'' one of Italy's most anticipated events.
Now in its 18th year, the event, sponsored by Grandi Giardini Italiani, is an unmissable event for gardening enthusiasts and professionals, thanks to a carefully selected selection of nursery gardeners, artisans, and industry specialists. The secret of its success lies in the combination of the beauty of rare plants and the timeless charm of the Visconti-Venetian fortress, overlooking Lake Garda and the Brescia plain: a place suspended in time, where history, nature, and contemplation blend harmoniously.
An experience of botany, history, and landscape
During the event, visitors will be able to discover and purchase sought-after botanical varieties for gardens and terraces, as well as tour one of the most important fortified complexes in Northern Italy. The itinerary also includes the heritage of the Ugo Da Como Foundation, with its gardens and the evocative Casa Museo del Podestà, recently restored.
Focus 2026: Medicinal Plants
This year's edition is enriched with a scientific and sensorial exploration curated by Paolo and Marco Gramaglia, who will guide the public through the discovery of medicinal plants and ''simples,'' the historic protagonists of ancient apothecaries, in a dialogue between botany and well-being.
Excellence in Horticulture
Selected by the Garden Club Brescia and the Fondazione Ugo Da Como, the best Italian producers of:
2026 also marks the 50th anniversary of the Garden Club Brescia, celebrating half a century of commitment to promoting green culture.
Not just plants
Alongside the botanical offerings, there will also be space for:
Of particular note are the creations of Giusy Ferrari Cielo, an internationally renowned floral artist, who will present extraordinary paper flower arrangements: true works of art inspired by nature.
Related exhibition
The event also offers the opportunity to visit the exhibition:
'' Italy of the Miracle. Art, Design and Advertising 1948-1968'' (until June 7, 2026), dedicated to the economic boom and the birth of Made in Italy.
Now in its 18th year, the event, sponsored by Grandi Giardini Italiani, is an unmissable event for gardening enthusiasts and professionals, thanks to a carefully selected selection of nursery gardeners, artisans, and industry specialists. The secret of its success lies in the combination of the beauty of rare plants and the timeless charm of the Visconti-Venetian fortress, overlooking Lake Garda and the Brescia plain: a place suspended in time, where history, nature, and contemplation blend harmoniously.
An experience of botany, history, and landscape
During the event, visitors will be able to discover and purchase sought-after botanical varieties for gardens and terraces, as well as tour one of the most important fortified complexes in Northern Italy. The itinerary also includes the heritage of the Ugo Da Como Foundation, with its gardens and the evocative Casa Museo del Podestà, recently restored.
Focus 2026: Medicinal Plants
This year's edition is enriched with a scientific and sensorial exploration curated by Paolo and Marco Gramaglia, who will guide the public through the discovery of medicinal plants and ''simples,'' the historic protagonists of ancient apothecaries, in a dialogue between botany and well-being.
Excellence in Horticulture
Selected by the Garden Club Brescia and the Fondazione Ugo Da Como, the best Italian producers of:
- herbaceous perennials, roses, and peonies
- aromatic and medicinal plants
- citrus trees, olive trees, and palm trees
- irises, lavender, clematis
- aquatic plants, succulents, and tillandsias
- hydrangeas, camellias, and heirloom fruits
2026 also marks the 50th anniversary of the Garden Club Brescia, celebrating half a century of commitment to promoting green culture.
Not just plants
Alongside the botanical offerings, there will also be space for:
- outdoor furniture and decorations
- specialized publishing
- natural cosmetics
- natural fiber clothing
- floral accessories and beehive products
Of particular note are the creations of Giusy Ferrari Cielo, an internationally renowned floral artist, who will present extraordinary paper flower arrangements: true works of art inspired by nature.
Related exhibition
The event also offers the opportunity to visit the exhibition:
'' Italy of the Miracle. Art, Design and Advertising 1948-1968'' (until June 7, 2026), dedicated to the economic boom and the birth of Made in Italy.