What is the flower language of peony (the meaning and legend of peony)

Peony flowers are beautiful in appearance, natural and elegant, with excellent color, fragrance and rhyme, which can be compared with peony with national color and fragrance. There is a saying that peony is king and peony is phase. Peony has been loved and favored by people since ancient times. If we want to say why, it must have a lot to do with the flower language of Paeonia lactiflora and its symbolic significance.

About peony

Peony, also known as Cao Li, Prime Minister Flower, Boneless Flower, etc. Paeonia lactiflora is the city flower of Yangzhou, with large and gorgeous flowers and rich varieties, including white, pink, red, purple, yellow, green, black and multicolor. The ancients commented on flowers: peony comes first, peony comes second, which means peony is the king of flowers and peony is the phase of flowers. The ancients described the beauty as "standing like a peony and sitting like a peony", which shows that peony flowers have occupied a very important position in people's hearts since ancient times. Because it blooms late, it is also called "Dianchun".

Paeonia lactiflora is one of the earliest cultivated flowers in China, ranking first among herbs. It is known as "Hua Xian" and "Flower Appearance", and is listed as one of the "six famous flowers", also known as "God of Mayflower". In foreign countries, Paeonia lactiflora is also favored and has the reputation of "the queen of flowers". Paeonia lactiflora has been the love flower of China since ancient times, and now it is also called the representative flower of Valentine's Day in China.

Paeonia lactiflora is cold-tolerant, fat-loving, afraid of waterlogging and wet soil, but it is also drought-tolerant. Potted peony leaves are easy to die in the hot summer sun, so pay attention to shading. Paeonia lactiflora is a fleshy root with a long root system, so it should be planted in fertile and loose sandy loam with good drainage.

The legend of peony

Legend has it that a long time ago, there was a plague among the people, and the flower god couldn't bear to see this scene. He stole the elixir of the Queen Mother and came down to save people. The flower god turned the elixir into peony and peony, so peony is still taking medicine until now. In our real life, the medicinal value of peony is also high. Paeonia lactiflora is divided into Paeonia lactiflora and Paeonia lactiflora, and Paeonia lactiflora can nourish blood and calm the liver. The red medicine is to cool blood and promote blood circulation, which can dissipate blood stasis. Among the prescriptions for nourishing yin, nourishing blood and regulating menstruation, there is often the medicine of Paeonia lactiflora. Therefore, peony flower is also called the flower of gynecology.

What is peony flower language?

Peony's flower language is beautiful, moving, reluctant, inseparable and sincere. In ancient times, when men and women interacted, they gave peony to each other to express their love or farewell, so it was also called "leaving the grass". Now, Paeonia lactiflora has become the representative flower of Valentine's Day in China and the love flower of China.

What is the meaning and symbol of peony?

Peony represents beautiful, touching, reluctant and affectionate love. Usually suitable for lovers, lovers and unrequited lovers. For him (her), it means love at first sight, which means making love and leaving. Peony also represents sincerity and constancy. Giving it to a friend can increase the friendship between two people.

Paeonia lactiflora contains shyness, which means missing and is a symbol of wealth and beauty. The ancients described beauty as "standing like a peony, sitting like a peony".

Paeonia lactiflora has a long history in China. Their symbolic meaning is friendship and love, so they are very suitable for sending friends and lovers. Peony is the representative flower of China Tanabata, so it is very appropriate to send peony flowers to people you like on Tanabata.

Summary: China's love peony is not only beautiful, but also can cure diseases. It embodies the moral character of the Chinese nation as jade as peony, industrious and pragmatic, as light as peony and as soft as jade. Pink peony is like rosy clouds on the horizon, and it is also like a shy girl in love. Romantic and subtle peony reflects the appearance of spring. The custom of Shangsi Festival and the love song of "Give it a spoonful of medicine" have been passed down from the singing of the Book of Songs to the Han, Tang, Ming and Qing Dynasties. Since ancient times, peony has always been a melody of love and a romantic folk song.