The peony varieties suitable for planting in Hunan include Luoyang Red Peony, Yulouchun Peony, Yao Huang, Wei Zi, Zhao Fen, Bean Green, etc. These varieties grew well under the temperature and humidity conditions in Hunan and were suitable for ornamental planting. At the same time, peony could also play a medicinal role. Peonies were suitable to be planted in spring or autumn every year. The best planting time was between March and May every year. Peony cultivation methods included splitting, transplanting, and sowing. In Hunan, the cultivation and planting of peonies were very common.
The top ten rare and precious varieties of peonies included Yao Huang, Wei Zi, Bai Xueta, Qinglong Lying in Ink Pool, Zhao Fen, and Xiantao Peony.
The top 10 rare and precious peony varieties included Yao Huang, Wei Zi, Zhao Fen, Er Qiao, Luoyang Red, Royal Yihuang, Drunken Concubine Yang, Green Dragon Lying in the Ink Pool, White Snow Pagoda, and Bean Green.
Wenhai Peony was a rare peony species that Sun Wenhai had cultivated in the Caozhou Hundred Flowers Garden in Heze for more than ten years. It was a new breed produced by the directional crossbreeding of the flower king peony and the spring red delicate peony. Wenhai peony had the characteristics of large flowers, bright colors, sun resistance, fast growth, and long flowering period. Its flowering period usually begins around April 15th every year and can last for about half a month. At the 2019 Beijing World Hordening Exposition, Wenhai Peony won the judges with its large flowers and bright colors, and won the Silver Award. The cultivation process of Wenhai Peony took more than ten years. After years of hard work and transplanting, it finally formed today's variety.
Peonies were suitable for lovers, parents, teachers, friends, and classmates. Red peonies represented wealth and could be given to lovers, parents, teachers, and friends to express blessings and wealth. Purple peonies were suitable for friends or classmates. Its flower language was embarrassed and could be used to express indescribable feelings. White peonies represented purity and dignity. They were suitable for friends, lovers, and teachers to express elegance and purity. According to the different colors and language of the flowers, they could choose the suitable peony flowers to give to different people.
The peony species suitable for planting in Guangdong were Mulan Peony, Yellow Peony, Guangdong Peony, Shantou-style Peony, and Shenzhen-style Peony. These varieties grew well under the climate and soil conditions of Guangdong. Their flowers were large and plump, colorful, beautiful, and had a long flowering period. Among them, Guangdong peony was a native species with strong adaptability and resistance to pests, so it was widely planted and promoted. Peonies in Shan Tou were suitable to be planted in warm and humid climate conditions, while peonies in Shen Zhen were mostly double or semi-double peonies with high ornamental value. In general, the climate in Guangdong was very suitable for planting peonies. Planting these varieties could create beautiful landscapes in the garden.
Well, you could consider mythical creatures like dragons or unicorns. They add a sense of wonder and adventure. Also, fairies or goblins can provide interesting elements to the plot.
The bamboo species suitable for the cold resistance in the north were yellow bamboo, early bamboo, spotted bamboo, purple bamboo, golden jade bamboo, bamboo, black bamboo, green bamboo, golden bamboo, red bamboo, giant bamboo, etc. These bamboo species had strong cold resistance and could grow and reproduce in the cold environment of the northern region. Among them, yellow bamboo, early garden bamboo, gold-inlaid jade bamboo, purple bamboo and other varieties were planted in a large area in the north and widely used. These bamboo species not only had cold resistance, but also had ornamental value, which could provide beautiful landscapes for the northern region's landscape.
The peony flower was a herbaceous flower that belonged to the peony family. There were two ways to raise it: planting it on the ground and potted it. Peony flowers were planted in the soil in autumn, and after the spring rain of the following year, they would germinate, grow, and bloom. Potted peony flowers needed to be controlled by people to water them. Usually, they would bask in the sun more, and every time they were planted, they would be mixed with base fertilizer. The planting time of peony planted in the ground should be between early September and late October. If it was too early or too late, it would affect the growth of peony. Peony flowers bloomed late, usually from late April to early May. Peony flowers not only had ornamental value, but also medicinal value. It was known as the flower of love in China and was also the representative flower of the Qixi Festival. The peony flower's flower language included reluctant to part, reluctant to part, and affectionate, implying longing and beauty. In Chinese culture, peony flowers had always been a common flower in painting, symbolizing friendship and love.
The Peony Pavilion was a play by Tang Xianzu, a writer of the Ming Dynasty. The story was mainly about the love story between Du Liniang, the daughter of Du Bao, the prefect of Nan 'an Prefecture, and Liu Mengmei, a scholar from Lingnan. After Du Liniang went out to the garden privately, she had a tryst with Liu Mengmei in her dream. From then on, she fell ill and eventually died of longing. When Liu Mengmei entered the capital to take the examination, she found Du Liniang's self-portrait in the temple. She fell in love with Du Liniang and had a tryst with the ghost of the person in the portrait. In order to stay with Li Niang, Liu Mengmei risked her life to dig the grave and open the coffin, bringing Du Liniang back to life. The two of them formed a good relationship and went to Lin 'an together. However, after Du Bao was promoted to prime minister, he refused to acknowledge their marriage. In the end, after a series of disputes, Du Liniang and Liu Mengmei finally got married. The Peony Pavilion was famous for its affectionate love story and graceful melody. It was a classic in Chinese opera culture.
The Taiping Peony was a type of flower-shaped peony that had a beautiful flower posture and a spectacular aura. Its petals were thick and plump, and it had many stamens. The flowering period was about seven days. Taiping Peony belonged to the Southwest peony species and adapted to the southern climate, including the Southwest, Jiangnan, and Northern regions. It was pink in color, surrounded by flowers, concentrated in flowering, bright in color, and luxurious in temperament. It was deeply loved by people. Taiping Peony was planted in Taiping Town, Dianjiang County, Chongqing, forming a large-scale Taiping Peony Garden, attracting many tourists. In addition, the Taiping Peony was also planted in the Kaizhi Peak tourist area. There were various precious peony varieties in the scenic area. In general, the Taiping Peony was a very adaptable peony species. It had rich colors and spectacular flower postures, suitable for planting in the north and south.