"Only peony is the real national color, and the capital moves when flowers bloom." Peony has been known as the king of flowers since ancient times. It is famous for its elegant flower shape, color and fragrance, and even becomes synonymous with individual regions. In geomantic omen, peony flowers also have the meaning and function of prosperity and career promotion. Therefore, it is very auspicious to plant peony flowers on both sides of the gate, and it is also very bright and beautiful.
Peony symbolizes wealth and good luck. Since ancient times, there has been a saying that peony blooms with wealth. It's good to plant peony in front of the door. It is lucky to plant peony flowers in front of the door. The blooming of peony indicates the wealth of flowers, with inherent nobility and elegance, representing the emergence of the king's spirit in the prosperous times, which can turn Feng Shui into a good direction.
Botanical history of peony;
According to Shennong's Classic of Materia Medica, "Peony is cold, a deer and leek are born in the valley, and a mouse is born." Dozens of medical slips were found in the tombs of the early Eastern Han Dynasty unearthed in Wuwei City, Gansu Province. Peony is native to the mountainous or hilly areas of the Yangtze River and Yellow River basins in China. People discovered its medicinal and ornamental value and changed it from wild to domestic.
From the Southern and Northern Dynasties, "there are many peonies in Yongjia bamboo" to the present. In the long-term cultivation process, peony has changed, and many varieties with large flowers and bright colors have appeared, which has attracted more and more attention. Its planting range has been expanded from the provinces in the Yangtze River and Yellow River basins to the whole country. Now it has spread to the northeast and southeast of China, as well as Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang, Tibet and other places.