L'IPPOCASTANO

L’Ippocastano is a rose nursery devoted to cultivating and selling antique, rare and collectible roses. Founded by Maria Angela, the business takes its name from a centuries-old horse chestnut tree beside her family home, reflecting the personal history and passion behind the nursery. Its collection brings together many rose groups, including Gallica, Alba, Damask, Portland, Centifolia, Bourbon, Rugosa, botanical, shrub and climbing roses.

Plants are cultivated using natural methods, and customers can contact the nursery to ask about individual varieties. L’Ippocastano also helps enthusiasts search for roses that have become difficult to find or are no longer sold in Italy, sourcing them from other countries where possible. Beyond plant sales, the nursery offers rose-garden design and creation, and hosts pruning courses, events and exhibitions in its garden.

Its website shares practical advice on choosing roses for different garden settings, preparing soil, planting, watering, winter protection and pruning, helping gardeners care for their roses throughout the year