Peony blooming at the Vivai delle Commande in Carmagnola
Peonie in Fiore is the spring event that draws botany enthusiasts, photographers, and curious visitors every year to the Vivai delle Commande, located in the Tuninetti district of Carmagnola, in the province of Turin. For two days, the nursery opens its gates for free, transforming into a vast flower garden where guests can admire the simultaneous blooming of over four thousand peonies.
The Vivai delle Commande have been cultivating the peonyโthe so-called Queen of Flowersโfor over twenty years, building a collection of significant botanical value. During the event, visitors can observe numerous herbaceous, shrub, and intersectional peony varieties, as well as a collection of Hosta. Special attention is given to Itoh hybrids, with eighteen varieties that combine the characteristics of herbaceous and shrub peonies, resulting in spectacular, long-lasting blooms.
Every edition introduces new cultivars, the result of the nurserymen's research and passion. Recent additions include the herbaceous peony Coral Fay, with its vibrant magenta flowers, and the international hybrid Court Jester, known for its unique features. The variety of shapes, shades, and scents makes every walk through the rows a unique experience, capable of surprising even the most seasoned visitors.
Located south of Turin, Carmagnola is famous for its agricultural traditions and the pepper that bears its name. Peonie in Fiore adds a delicate and refined appointment to the town's calendar, perfect for a spring excursion in Piedmont. The event, supported by Turismo Torino e Provincia, has become a classic for garden lovers looking to discover a hidden, floral corner of the Turin territory.
For the 2026 edition, the Vivai delle Commande in Carmagnola opened their park for free during the weekend of May 16 and 17, from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Among the flowering rows, visitors could admire herbaceous, shrub, and intersectional varieties, with a special focus on eighteen Itoh hybrids.
New features included the herbaceous peony Coral Fay, with its magenta flowers, and the international hybrid Court Jester. During the two days, it was possible to purchase potted plants or pre-order bare-root specimens for autumn, while the parking area was managed by volunteers from a charitable foundation.
Opening of the blooming park on Saturday, May 16, and Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Free tour among over four thousand herbaceous, shrub, intersectional, and Hosta peonies, with a focus on eighteen Itoh hybrids. Sale of potted plants and pre-ordering of bare-root specimens for autumn; stalls with local products and refreshments by local exhibitors.
Vivai delle Commande, Frazione Tuninetti, 10022 Carmagnola (TO).
By car: Carmagnola is accessible via the A6 Turin-Savona motorway (Carmagnola exit) or the SS20 state road; the Tuninetti district is just a few minutes from the town center. By train: Carmagnola station on the Turin-Savona line, followed by a short drive to the nurseries.
Open from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Free admission. Parking is managed by volunteers; voluntary donations are welcome.
Phone +39 320 020 6744 - email [email protected] - website peonie.it.
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Vivai delle Commande
Frazione Tuninetti, 10022 Carmagnola