Fabrizio Sintoni and Luca Bacci: Italy's Only Seed-Sown Tree Peony Gardeners

In Forlì, Italy, Fabrizio Sintoni and Luca Bacci have created an experimental garden behind their home, known for being the only people in Italy to sow tree peonies from seed. Their garden, which opens to the countryside, is a botanical laboratory featuring a mix of rustic and tropical plants, succulents and aquatic species, without following traditional gardening rules. The peonies peak in late April during the 'Peonia Days,' when the couple opens the garden to visitors. They also host picnics, lunches, school activities, and firefly-watching evenings. The garden includes a tillandsia from the former garden of the Mike Bongiorno family in Rapallo and rare species collected from travels. The couple aims to create gardens from scratch, imprinting their vision. The article is by Silvia Camporesi.