Peony Symbolism and Flower Language in the World Flower Language Encyclopedia

  The peony is a traditional famous flower of China. It is elegant and charming, noble and magnificent, combining the beauty of color, fragrance, and charm, captivating all who see it. Throughout history, many poets have written poems in its praise. For example, a Tang dynasty poem praised it: “A fine name calls it the king of a hundred flowers.” Also, in the Song dynasty ci poem “On the Love of the Lotus,” it is written: “The peony is the wealthy and noble one among flowers.” These famous lines have been passed down through the ages. “King of a hundred flowers” and “wealthy and noble flower” thus became alternative names praising the peony.

  The people of the Tang dynasty loved peonies even more. During the peony blooming season, they would hold a grand peony festival, and the entire city of Chang'an would turn out, intoxicated and ecstatic. The imperial palace also valued peonies greatly. The poet Li Zhengfeng praised it as “national beauty” and “heavenly fragrance,” which the Tang emperor greatly appreciated. “National beauty and heavenly fragrance” thus became another elegant name for the peony. With its unique richness, magnificence, and lushness, the peony has been regarded in traditional Chinese consciousness as a symbol of prosperity, happiness, and peace.

  Peony flowers are large and gorgeous, and have always been regarded by people as a symbol of wealth and prosperity. Legend has it that China's first female emperor Wu Zetian, after drinking wine, drunkenly ordered all flowers to bloom simultaneously in the depths of winter. All flowers dared not disobey, except the peony, which defied the decree and did not bloom, showing its steadfast integrity. In a rage, Wu Zetian banished the peony to Luoyang. However, the peony thereby won more people's love and appreciation. To this day, Luoyang's peonies remain extremely famous. Peonies come in rich colors, with meanings that differ accordingly:

  The peony is a precious flower unique to China. It is noble and magnificent, rich and dignified, with a rich fragrance. It has long been known as “national beauty and heavenly fragrance” and is praised as a symbol of wealth, auspiciousness, and prosperity.

  Peony flower language: completeness, deep affection, wealth.

  Peony: completeness, deep affection, wealth, noble and magnificent, life, anticipation, faint love.

  Red peony: A red flower with broad, full petals, called the king of a hundred flowers. Its flower language is “wealth, completeness,” and its attribute is fire. Also flower language: I will cherish your love.

  Purple peony: A peony with purple petals. Its flower language is 'embarrassment,' and its attribute is dark.

  White peony: noble and pure, dignified and elegant, with countless charms, national beauty and heavenly fragrance, a person of trustworthiness. Flower language: cherish yourself.

  Green peony: life, anticipation, faint love, dedication with all your heart.

  Black peony: love even in death In fact, there is no pure black peony in the peony family. People customarily call deep red and deep purple peonies black peonies.

  Pink peony: noble and magnificent, rich and splendid. Flower language: believe in me!

  Yellow peony: supreme, unmatched.