What are the symbolic meanings and significance of the peony?

I. Symbolism

The peony is the national flower of our country, symbolizing elegant temperament and very noble people. It is graceful and luxurious, implying the prosperity of the motherland. In traditional Chinese painting, the most common flower is the peony, because it also represents good fortune and wealth, making it quite an excellent choice whether hung at home or given as a gift.

II. Flower Language

Its flower language is deep affection, completeness, and opulent wealth and honor. Different flower colors correspond to different flower languages; the common red peony's flower language is wealth and completeness, and its attribute is fire; the yellow one's color is very bright and beautiful, and its flower language is brightness, wealth, and luxury; the purple one's flower language is embarrassment, and its attribute is dark; the autumn peony's flower language is life, and faint love. There is also the uncommon black one, whose flower language is love even in death; the green one's is dedicated giving and faint love.