OUR ROOMS

La Margherita

Dimension: 20.30 m²

The Daisy is claimed to have prophetic powers. Lovers pluck the petals to see if their love is reciprocated. In the Middle Ages, women publicly recognized their love when they granted their suitor permission to decorate his armour with two daisies.

Others assigned an entirely different message to this flower: when a woman was not sure of her lover’s affection she decorated her forehead with daisies.
The daisy is a symbol of simplicity, freshness and purity.

Il Fiordaliso

Dimension: 20.30 m²

The origins of the Cornflower are extremely ancient, with traces dating back to the Neolithic era. It is known as the “herb of magic spells“.

According to legend the Goddess Flora, after finding the dead body of her lover Cyanus in a field full of cornflowers, decided to name these flowers after him. Hence the botanical name of the flower, Centaurea Cyanus; Centaurea comes from the story of the centaur Chiron, who cured a poisoned arrow wound on his foot with the flower juice.

In the East, lovers give it to their beloved in the hope of obtaining her favours. In flower language it signifies happiness and light heartedness.

La Camelia

Dimension: 26.04 m²

The Camellia comes from China and Japan, where there are many different varieties. Camellias were imported into Europe by G. J. Camel starting from the second half of the eighteenth century. However, this beautiful plant only reached its great popularity in the following century, after the success of Dumas’ novel, “The Lady of the Camellias“.
Since then, in fact, the Camellia flower came into use as an ornament for necklines and hemlines on women’s dresses; Madame Chanel pinned it to the lapel of her suits, thus spreading the fashion.

In the 30s, the Camellia was an essential feature in the majority of late Romantic gardens throughout Europe. Tea is made from the leaves of several varieties.

In flower language the Camellia signifies perfect beauty and unaffected superiority. When given as a gift it is a sign of esteem.

L’Ortensia

Dimension: 22.86 m²

A very ancient plant, with fossil remains dating to the Tertiary Era, around 70 to 120 million years ago. The hydrangea evokes the coolness of shady and secluded locations, swept through by soft and silent breezes.

Commonly known as hortensia, its botanical name is Hydrangea, from the Greek roots that associates the word hydor (meaning water) with angeion (vase). This term probably refers to the unusual form of its seed pods that recall water drops.

A symbol of coldness and loneliness, it should never be given to singles. It also symbolizes appreciation for understanding.

L’Iris

Dimension: 22.80 m²

In Greek mythology Iris was the messenger of the Gods, the divinity who, travelling on a rainbow, allowed a “dialogue” between Olympus and Earth.

The iris flower owes its name to the diversity of its colours that bring to mind the colours of the rainbow. The first species of this flower are also said to have been brought to Egypt from Syria by the pharaoh Thutmose.

In Italy irises are very common in the Tuscan countryside; this flower apparently inspired the coat of arms of the city of Florence, which has always been known as the Florentine Iris. King Louis of France also chose it as a symbol of his country. The iris is one of Japan’s national flowers. The meaning associated to this flower is a message of good tidings.

La Viola

Dimension: 18.30 m²

The violet has always been greatly appreciated, both for its pleasant aspect and delicate scent, by all peoples and in all times.
For the ancient Romans and Arabs it was customary to add violets or violet extract to drinks, in order to give them a more delicate and pleasant touch.

Many poets have celebrated and inserted the violet in their verses, praising it as one of the most beautiful and delicate flowers.

It is also a recurrent flower in paintings and decorations, and its use in perfumes and essences is well known.
In flower language, the violet is an emblem of humility and modesty.

L’Erica

Dimension: 18.30 m²

A very widespread plant in Europe, also as a wild plant, heather is cultivated in gardens, but it is increasingly used also in outdoor flower beds or flower arrangements, especially dried ones; the small spikes of persistent, colourful campanulas, and the bright, needle-like leaves also make it particularly suitable for centrepieces, arrangements and garlands.
White Erica symbolizes protection, admiration and the hope that dreams and wishes will come true; pinkish-purple Erica symbolizes solitude.

La Veronica

Dimension: 18.30 m²

Folklore refers to this plant as “Holy eyes“, “Divine eyes“.
The shape of the flower is in fact very similar to the eye as well as its colour, light blue, which is compared to the colour of the sky. This is directly connected to its attributed symbology in flower language; Veronica, in fact symbolizes, adieu.

In the past, it was common to give Veronica flowers to a departing friend, in the hope that the divine eyes would always watch over and protect them.

La Dalia

Dimension: 24.36 m²

The Dahlia originally came from Mexico, and was brought to Europe with great difficulty, mainly owing to the long voyage that the bulbs had to undergo. The first seeds were possibly imported by a Swedish botanist.

The poet Goethe was a great admirer of this flower and he praised its beauty on various occasions. In the past the Dahlia was used in cuisine, as proved by the many recipes that have come down to us.
The values commonly assigned to the Dahlia are gratitude and precariousness.

La Rosa

Dimension: 22.57 m²

The Rose is universally known as the symbol of secrets, of things not to be revealed or to be treated with the utmost discretion.
In fact, its concentric overlapping petals fold around a central bud, like a small and delicate jewel casket, not to be pried open for any reason.

Not by chance, an unopened rose embodies feminine chastity, while an open one symbolizes the ephemeral beauty of youth. Its scent is known as the perfume of perfumes, with an influence on beauty and sensitivity.

The Rose, main symbol of love, can take on different meanings according to its colour: Red symbolizes love and passion; Yellow symbolizes jealousy and at the same time unfaithfulness; White symbolizes chastity and purity; Pink symbolizes fascination and tenderness.