Shrubs

There are four ancient varieties of hydrangeas in the garden. Among these, a specimen of Hydrangea paniculata stands out, which was already of this size in 1908. There is also a group of large hydrangeas that add color to a shaded area with their spherical inflorescences that fade from pink to blue. Walking along the paths, you will discover a long row of hydrangeas planted at the base of the wisteria. Curiously, there is only one specimen of rhododendron, although the Biella area is known for the widespread presence of these acid-loving plants.

During the 1990s, Francesco and Silvia Alberti La Marmora created a border of perennial plants enriched by several shrubs, including a myrtle, a Choisia  ternata and a Phlomis fruticosa.

As you approach the terrace, you will notice two shrubs facing each other on either side of the path: these are pomegranate trees. They are a new addition: this shrub was typical of ancient Italian gardens and was chosen for its strong symbolic meaning of fertility.