What is the Peony a symbol of?
Mudan, tree peony, is a very beautiful plant originating in China. It, the Chinese national flower, was yet another honour to be added to the accolades and honorific titles bestowed on it over the centuries. For example, the names Hua Wang (the King of flowers), Fu Gui Hua (riches and honour flower) and Bai Liang Jin (costly flower over hundreds liang gold) given to tree peony indicate that the flower is the symbol of happiness and good luck. The plant symbolizes the characteristic temperament and cultural features of the Chinese nation, the prosperity of the county, and the diligence of the people. Shaoyao, herbaceous peony, is known as the Queen of flowers. It is the lovers flower in the ancient China. It symbolizes the goodliness and love between man and woman.
