Chunlan Tanbi (Peach Blossom Pool Jade) Variety Introduction

This variety was discovered in 2007 in Taohuatan Town, Jing County, Anhui Province, the very place where Wang Lun bade farewell to Li Bai. Junziguo purchased it from flower pickers in the mountainous area and named it Taohuatan Bi, abbreviated as Tanbi, in commemoration.

The leaves of this variety are thick, glutinous, glossy and upright; the flowers are large, emerald-green and handsome, with tall stems. It is considered far superior to the old variety Wang Xiaochun, and is truly a top-grade drifting-fairy (Piaoxian) treasure. This flower has five petals that drift with grace, bearing a velvety sheen; the petal edges have transparent cicada-wing margins, and crystal lines are inlaid in the center of the petals, like the clear emerald waters of Peach Blossom Pool. The holding petals (pengban) drift and flip, with dots of red spots like peach blossoms blooming, contrasting charmingly with the emerald-translucent lake waters. The petals of this flower are especially emerald-green, with five petals that drift with grace, bearing a velvety sheen; the petal edges have transparent cicada-wing margins, and crystal lines are inlaid in the center of the petals, like the clear emerald waters of Peach Blossom Pool. The holding petals drift and flip, with dots of red spots like peach blossoms blooming, contrasting charmingly with the emerald-translucent lake waters. Admiring this flower and reciting Li Bai's immortal masterpiece fills one with awe at the wonder of nature's creation. It is considered a top-grade variety among the drifting-type narcissus (Piaomen Shuixian) orchids.

Admiring this flower and reciting Li Bai's immortal masterpiece fills one with awe at the wonder of nature's creation. The cultural connotation and unique charm bestowed upon a native variety by its geography and human heritage are beyond compare with hybrid varieties born in test tubes.