The language of peonies is rich in meaning, representing beauty and farewell

The language of the peony (Paeonia lactiflora) usually refers to being beautiful and charming, reluctant parting, and devoted love. In our traditional culture it has always been an important flower for expressing love and the sorrow of parting; in ancient times, when lovers or close friends parted, they often gave peonies as gifts to convey the feeling of being unable to bear separation.

From a cultural perspective, the peony has a long history of cultivation; as early as in the "Classic of Poetry" there are descriptions of giving peonies as farewell gifts, so it is also called the "jiangli grass" (farewell grass). The peony blooms in late spring and early summer, right after the tree peony flowering season. The ancients revered the tree peony as the king of flowers and compared the herbaceous peony to the flower minister; the two share equal fame, each with its own charm.

In practical use, the peony is a classic flower for expressing love. Giving it to a lover can convey sincere and unchanging feelings, and giving it to a close friend expresses cherishing the time spent together. Because its flower shape is full and its temperament gentle, the peony also often appears in wedding floral arrangements and home flower arrangements, symbolizing a happy marriage and a happy life.

It should be noted that peonies of different colors have slightly different emphases in meaning: red is mostly associated with passionate love, pink is often used to describe gentleness and beauty, and white carries more of the meaning of purity and farewell. In addition, the peony and the tree peony are similar in appearance, but the peony is an herbaceous plant while the tree peony is a woody plant, so they can be distinguished when buying and giving them.