Peony, the most vivid among the flowers.
Peony, the most spectacular in the country of incense.
Some people say that you are coquettish, how can a coquettish life be so full.
Some people say that you are rich, but you know that you have experienced poverty...
In my childhood memory, a song "Song of Peony" was sung all over the country.
Peony is one of the traditional Chinese flowers and is known as the "king of flowers". Peony is proudly independent with her graceful and luxurious, glamorous attitude. It is the king of flowers, a symbol of wealth and power, and the darling of people's hearts.
The petals of the peony are layered on top of each other, spreading out like a splendid splendor, and each piece exudes a unique charm. Her stamens are like stars, shining with wisdom. The leaves of the peony are as green as emerald, and they are full of vitality, indicating her vitality.
It belongs to the family Paeoniaceae, a genus of Paeoniae, perennial deciduous shrubs. The flowers of peonies are huge, colorful, and beautiful, and have high ornamental value. Common colors are red, pink, yellow, white, purple, etc., and the petals are layered, soft in texture, and exude fragrance. The stems of peony are up to 2 meters tall and the branches are short and thick. The leaves are usually two-fold and three-out, green on the surface, glabrous, pale green on the back, sometimes powdery, petioles 5-11 cm long, and glabrous on the leaf axis. Flowers solitary apex, bracts 5, oblong-elliptic, sepals 5, green, broadly ovate, petals 5 or double, rose-colored, reddish-purple, pink to white, usually very variable, obovate, irregularly wavy at apex, anthers oblong, 4 mm long, disc leathery, cup-shaped, purplish-red, carpel 5, densely pubescent. Follicles oblong with dense yellowish-brown bristles. The flowering period is May, and the fruiting period is June.
The propagation methods of peony include branching, grafting, sowing, etc., but most of them are divided and grafted, and the sowing method is mostly used to cultivate new varieties.
Peony not only has ornamental value, but also has rich cultural connotations. In ancient literature and art, peonies were endowed with symbolic meanings of wealth, elegance, and beauty. Many literati and writers praised the beauty and quality of peonies through poetry and paintings. At the same time, peony is also an important element in traditional Chinese culture, and is widely used in handicrafts, clothing, home furnishings and other fields.
Peony also has medicinal properties. The roots and leaves of peony can be used as medicine, which has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, invigorating blood and removing stasis. In traditional Chinese medicine, peony is used to treat a variety of ailments such as colds, coughs, mouth ulcers, etc.
As a unique flower in China, peony has no underestimate its ornamental, practical and cultural value. It has a rich allegorical and symbolic meaning in Chinese culture.
The peony flower has a rich meaning and symbolism in Chinese culture. The main symbolic meaning is wealth and honor, because the peony flower is regarded as a symbol of magnificence, nobility and elegance, and is often used as a metaphor for wealth, nobility, glory and other beautiful things.
Jiang Tingxi, "Hundred Kinds of Peony Spectrum" part
In addition to the symbolism of wealth and honor, the peony flower is also endowed with the quality of courage and tenacity. This symbolism stems from the peony's ability to grow in harsh environments, showing tenacious vitality. This tenacity and perseverance echo people's quest for courage and tenacity.
The growth of peonies is not all smooth sailing. Its growth process is full of challenges and grinding. Its buds have been frostbitten by the cold and devastated by violent storms. However, it never gave in, but with amazing perseverance and resilience, it overcame the difficulties of growing up again and again. The tenacity of the peony makes it shine more brightly in the face of adversity.
Jiang Tingxi, "Hundred Kinds of Peony Spectrum" part
Peony also has a wide range of artistic applications in Chinese culture. In ancient Chinese literature and art, peony flowers were an important theme. Many literati and writers praised the beauty and nobility of peony flowers by writing poems and paintings. In addition, peony has also appeared in various literary works, dramas, music, paintings and other art forms, and has become an important symbol of Chinese culture.
"Hundred Kinds of Peony Spectrum" is a work painted by Jiang Tingxi when he was in the inner court. A full set of peony spectrum 200 open, in the name of "Yuan, Heng, Li, Zhen" divided into 4 volumes, all of which have been pre-collected by Qianlong, Jiaqing, Xuantong three emperors, and there are "Shiqu Treasures, Imperial Study Treasures" and other seals of the collection to prove the source.
Heze and Luoyang all use peony as the city flower, and the peony flower festival is held from April 15 to 25 every year in Caozhou Peony Garden, Baihuayuan, Ancient and Modern Garden, Luoyang Wangcheng Park, Peony Park and Botanical Garden.
In terms of love and romance, the peony flower also has a special symbolic meaning. In ancient literature and art, peony flowers were often used to express romantic and beautiful love. It represents the yearning and pursuit of love, and is a symbol of beautiful love.
In addition, the peony flower is also regarded as a symbol of beauty and purity. Its petals are intricate and gorgeous, making a lasting impression. In traditional culture, peony flowers are regarded as a representative of beauty, purity, and elegance.
As a plant with multiple values such as ornamental, cultural and medicinal use, peony has a pivotal position in Chinese culture. It not only beautifies people's lives, but also conveys the unique charm and spiritual connotation of Chinese culture.