Spring Edition of the Ancient Camellia Flower Show

Exhibitions, tastings, walks in the countryside, concerts and she, the undisputed queen of the event: the camellia .
This and much more is the Mostra Antiche Camelie della Lucchesia, an international event that has reached its XXXIV edition this year.

During the event there will be:

GUIDED TOURS OF THE CAMELIETO TEA CEREMONY
GUIDED EXCURSIONS ON THE PATHS OF MONTE PISANO
PAINTING AND PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITIONS
TASTINGS OF TYPICAL DISHES OF LUCCA CUISINE
MARKETS
ANIMATION FOR CHILDREN

THE VILLAGE OF CAMELLIAS

The exhibition, which will celebrate its 34th anniversary in 2023, takes place more precisely in Sant’Andrea and Pieve di Compito, called “Borgo delle Camelie”. Two countries, these, whose characteristics have remained almost unchanged over the centuries. They rise on the slopes of Monte Pisano, in an area where the characteristic elements are green landscapes, springs and streams as well as quiet. In addition to the Borgo delle Camelie, the event extends with events also in the villas of the Capannori area and in Lucca.

We want to enhance the territory and the nature that invests it. Il Camelieto, now a garden of excellence since 2016, expanded and today can boast more than a thousand cultivars. Complete with Higo, Sasanqua, Sinensis, Higo camellias, and an educational area of ​​the species. More info: http://www.camellietumcompitese.com

Reservations are compulsory for groups, by email to info@camellielucchesia.it specifying the day, number of participants and arrival time, the latter to be agreed based on availability.
nb The shuttles leave from 10 to 17 at the Frantoio Sociale del Compitese car park, in Pieve di Compito.

It will be possible to purchase camellias.

The gardens and parks of Tuscany, and of Lucca in particular, are full of camellias from the 19th century. Since their arrival at the end of the 18th century, camellias have enjoyed great success as ornamental plants both for their adaptability to our climate and for their beauty due to their evergreen foliage and spectacular flowering. In Tuscany there are particularly numerous cultivars (man-made varieties) also imported abroad.

THE COMPITESE CAMELLIETUM
The pride of the Borgo delle Camelie is the Camellietum Compitese which, on an area of ​​10,000 square meters, houses 1,000 cultivars of camellias dating from the 1800s to the present day. Due to its unique characteristics, it has been awarded the title of “Garden of Excellence”, recognized in 40 gardens around the world, 14 of which in Europe.

The Camellietum offers visitors the opportunity to learn about the genus Camellia from a botanical point of view, its propagation, its history and its diffusion in the Capannori area from 1800 to today. The intent is to ensure its protection and conservation over time.