What kinds of plum blossoms are there?

Plum blossom, also known as Han Mei and Chimonanthus praecox, belongs to the genus Prunus in Rosaceae and is native to China. Plum blossom has a long history and rich cultural connotation, and is known as one of the "four gentlemen in flowers". There are many varieties of plum blossoms, which can be divided into the following categories according to the characteristics of patterns and colors:

1. Single-petaled plum: The number of petals is 5, arranged radially. Single plum blossom pattern is simple and generous, with rich and varied colors, such as red, pink, white and yellow. Among them, red plum symbolizes perseverance, and Bai Mei symbolizes noble quality.

Red Plum

2. Double plum blossom: the number of petals is more than 5, which is arranged in a cascade. The pattern of double plums is full, mainly red and pink. The ornamental value of double plum is high, especially some rare double plum varieties, such as green sepal plum and jade butterfly plum, which are deeply loved by people.

Red Plum

3. Green sepals: The calyx is green and the petals are lavender. The green sepals have beautiful patterns, fresh and refined colors, giving people a sense of tranquility and distance. Green sepal plum has a long history of cultivation in China and is known as the "king of plum blossoms".

Red Plum

4. Jade Butterfly Plum: The petals are white or pale pink, and the flowers look like butterflies. Jade butterfly plum is elegant in pattern and pure in color, giving people a fresh and refined feeling. Jade butterfly plum is common in the south of China, and it is one of the common ornamental flowers during the Spring Festival.

Red Plum

5. Chimonanthus praecox: The flowering period is in the twelfth month or the first month, hence the name Chimonanthus praecox. Chimonanthus praecox is rich in color, including red, pink, white and yellow. Chimonanthus praecox has a unique shape and wavy petals, giving people a unique aesthetic feeling. Chimonanthus praecox, which is common in southern China, is one of the common ornamental flowers in the Spring Festival.

Red Plum

6. Bamei: Petals are divided into inner and outer layers. The inner petals are round and the outer petals are flat. 20% off plum blossom is bright and colorful, including red, pink, white and yellow. Bachongmei is common in southern China, and it is one of the common ornamental flowers during the Spring Festival.

Red Plum

7. Pearl Plum: The petals are obovate, and there is a cluster of small yellow particles in the center of the stamens, which looks like pearls. Pearl plum blossom is unique, mainly in red and pink. Pearl plum, which is common in southern China, is one of the common ornamental flowers during the Spring Festival.