What are the precious flowers? A rundown of the ten most precious flowers
Plum blossom is hailed as the foremost of China's ten most precious flowers, blooming in the cold; the peony is the king of flowers, graceful and luxurious; the chrysanthemum is one of the four noble plants, possessing a noble character; the orchid is known as the gentleman; the China rose is the queen of flowers; the azalea blooms in brilliant colors; and the lotus emerges from the mud unstained, a symbol of the incorruptible.
The ten most precious flowers: 1. Plum blossom
The plum blossom is the leader among flowers. Since ancient times, plum blossom has been deeply loved by scholars and literati. Its proud, solitary air of blooming in the cold is the quality and spirit that poets pursue. The line "If the headwind understands my meaning, do not easily destroy it" captures the plum blossom's tenacious character, hoping the north wind will no longer ravage it.
2. Peony
Our country also has the peony, and the peony has the title of king of flowers. The peony is noble and gorgeous. When it blooms, the flowers are compact and brilliantly colorful. It is the embodiment of happiness and beauty, and also of prosperity. In ancient times, women of status would use peonies as decorations on their clothing to set off their noble status.
3. Chrysanthemum
The chrysanthemum is one of the four noble plants. Its flower shape dances in the wind like a sword, in a thousand postures. When it blooms, it seems like a graceful maiden dancing in spring. The chrysanthemum has been deeply loved by everyone from ancient times to the present. Its noble, proud quality of not going along with worldly ways is also what people have always pursued.
4. Orchid
The orchid is known as the gentleman. Its leaves are elegant and graceful, verdant through all four seasons; all year round it keeps the true color of life. Especially in winter, when all other flowers have withered, the orchid remains lush and green. It is suitable for placement in a study, where it can set off a scholarly atmosphere and reflect the owner's elegant qualities.
5. China rose
The China rose is the queen of flowers. The plant is a mass of blooms, with petals packed tightly together one by one, highly ornamental. Even in wind and rain, it shows a charming, unwithering posture. It is suitable for planting in a courtyard, where it can serve as a very good decoration.
6. Azalea
The azalea is also a common flowering ornamental plant in daily life. The azalea's petals layer upon layer, in brilliant colors, like rippling waves rising and falling in circles. Bathed in sunlight, it is very dazzling and eye-catching. The azalea is full of fragrance and is suitable for planting indoors and in courtyards.
7. Camellia
The camellia is the delicate guest among flowers. The camellia's colors are rich and varied. When spring arrives, the camellias bloom all over the tree, very spectacular. The petals wrap around in layers, and the arrival of the camellia seems like a messenger of spring.
8. Lotus
The lotus is the hibiscus of the water. "Emerging from the mud unstained, bathed in clear ripples without being flirtatious" describes its quality and also expresses the true meaning of not going along with worldly ways. Its flowers are delicate and lovely, growing in muddy places yet not stained by the mud, still maintaining a noble quality. This is also the quality that people have always pursued.
9. Osmanthus
Whenever the osmanthus blooms, its fragrance spreads for ten li, sweet and charming, highly ornamental. Moreover, the osmanthus blooms around the Mid-Autumn Festival, when family gathers together to share in the beauty of the osmanthus.
10. Narcissus
The narcissus is known as the fairy of the waves. The narcissus has a noble character, growing in clear water, graceful and slender, with pure white color. Whenever it is deep winter, you can smell the narcissus, and it is highly ornamental. It can be placed in an indoor environment.