Mestre Fiori Fiorista

Considered one of the entryways to Venice, the mainland city of Mestre has plenty to offer residents and visitors. The streets in the center of town are home to several shops, galleries, cafes and restaurants. Since there is more land in Mestre than in the actual city of Venice there are more plants and flowers growing in the area. Dusty miller, geraniums, carnations and daisies are favorites, and these flowers are not only planted in gardens but in pots and baskets as well. Many of the shops use these and other flowers to let customers know that they are open, but if you see a pot of mums the business is closed for mourning. Gladioli are often used as cut flowers, and many of the area’s private gardens grow the tall spikes as well. Azaleas and oleanders often line streets and walkways. It is also impossible to miss the pink, white, red and yellow roses. Since each color has its own meaning many gardens grow more than one variety. This allows residents to give the appropriate colored rose to friends and family as a way to show their feelings. One can also find asters and astilbe growing in Mestre, along with globe flowers and asters.