The Heze peony belonged to the peony group of the Central Plains, belonging to the peony family. It was a specialty of Heze City, Shandong Province. Heze was the famous "hometown of peonies". Its geographical location was superior, and it was close to the Yellow River in the north. It had rich climate resources, fertile soil, and sufficient sunlight, which was suitable for the growth of peonies. The characteristics of Heze Peony were remarkable. There were nine colors, including pink, red (including purple-red), purple, blue, yellow, white, black, green, compound color, etc. There were ten flower types, such as single-petal type, lotus type, etc. The flowers of Heze peony were bright, large and plump. They had the characteristics of large flowers, beautiful shapes, and gorgeous colors. Most of the varieties had obvious characteristics. The plant type was generally shorter than other varieties. A few varieties were only about 50cm tall. The size, thickness, color, and engraving of the leaves were extremely variable. The flower type was the most complete, and the evolution of the flower type of the variety was high. Peonies in Heze were widely used and had high ornamental value. They could be planted in courtyards, potted plants, cut flowers, smoked flowers, etc. They were mostly planted in parks, courtyards, flower beds, grass centers, and beside buildings. Peony seed oil was rich and unique in nutrition. The content of fatty acid was as high as 92%. Many indicators exceeded olive oil. It was a treasure among vegetable oil. Heze was the production base, export base, and ornamental base with the largest variety of peony in the world. In 2023, it was approved by Heze City Market Supervision Administration as a local geographical indication product. In 2016, the former General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quality Supervision approved the implementation of geographical indication product protection for "Heze Peony Seed Oil". As of 2017, Heze City had 30400 hectares (456,000 mu) of oil peonies, ranking first in China. The ornamental peony cultivation area was 2000 hectares (30,000 mu), and the ornamental peonies produced were sold in Japan, the United States, the Netherlands and other countries. The early flowering period of Heze peony in 2024 was about April 1-April 10, the full flowering period was about April 11-April 15, and the late flowering period was about April 20-April 30. However, the best viewing period every year was not fixed due to external factors such as cold and warm climate and rainfall. Generally speaking, flowers bloomed the most in mid-April every year. The local Heze International Peony Culture and Travel Festival was also held. There were many peony gardens for viewing, such as Caozhou Peony Garden, Caozhou Hundred Flowers Garden, Ancient and Modern Garden, China Peony Garden, Tianxiang Park, Yao and Shun Peony Industrial Park, etc. These peony gardens had their own characteristics. The original work was equally exciting. You could click on the original work of "The Story of Rose" to understand the plot in advance!
Peonies and lotuses were different in many ways: 1. ** Appearance **: - ** Flower size and shape **: Peony flowers are larger, with the characteristic of " flower as big as a pot ";; lotus flowers are relatively smaller, but the lotus flower stems are green, with dotted black color to imitate the stem surface of the small thorns, and the ratio of the stem to the flower has its own characteristics. - ** Petals and stamens **: Peony petals are many and colorful, giving people a sense of grace and luxury; Lotus petals are white, red, and other colors, the stamen is yellow, and the flowers and wide green leaves echo each other. 2. ** Duration of flowering period **: Peonies have a shorter flowering period of less than a month, while lotuses have a longer flowering period of nearly half a year. 3. ** Symbolism **: - Peony: It was the representative of elegance and dignity. It was praised as the " national beauty and heavenly fragrance." It was the inheritance of the king's flower in traditional China culture. It symbolized nobility and extraordinariness. It represented the yearning and pursuit of beauty. In history, it had been cultivated since the Tang Dynasty and developed into many varieties. It was a floral treasure and a cultural symbol. - ** Lotus Flower **: A symbol of transcendence from the secular world. It is untainted by mud and clean without being bewitched. It symbolizes the spiritual realm of inner peace and transcendence of turmoil. In Buddhism, it represents the wisdom and compassion of Buddha. At the same time, it is also the flower of life. The blooming flower born from the soil symbolizes the endless life and the blooming of hope. In ancient culture, it also expressed the spiritual pursuit of people's pursuit of freedom and happiness. 4. ** Illustration of artistic value **: - Peony: With its magnificent image and colorful colors, it has become a common element in paintings, calligraphy, and photography. - [Lotus Flower]: Its quiet and quiet nature has become the source of inspiration for poetry, music, and dance works. 5. ** Garden Value **: - ** Peony **: The Peony Garden showcased the concept of harmony between man and nature. - ** Lotus **: The lotus pond creates a peaceful and peaceful atmosphere. 6. ** Medical Value **: - [Peony: It can be used to treat some gynecological diseases in traditional Chinese medicine.] - [Lotus Flower: It has the effect of clearing away heat and detoxification, nourishing the lungs and relieving cough.] " Fairy Dream of Tang Shi: Fate of Peony " is equally wonderful. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
Ouyang Huiling's Peony and Lotus Chinese Painting Exhibition collection was priced at 40 yuan. It was a 95-grade collection with only one piece. It was located in Pingxiang, Jiangxi Province. It could be sent to Chaoyang District Beijing City. The shipping fee was 6 yuan. It was 68 yuan and was free of charge (express delivery). It was published by Jiujiu Hongyi Exhibition in 2003. The binding was soft and hardcover. "Fairy Dream of Tang Shi: Fate of Peony" is equally wonderful. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
Peony and peony had the following differences: 1. ** Plant type **: Peony is a tree plant, about 2 meters tall. It survives in winter and blossoms in spring. Peony is a herbaceous plant, about 1 meter tall. Its branches die in winter and sprout and bloom again in spring. 2. ** Color of stem **: The peony stem is made of wood and is brown in color; the peony stem is made of grass and is green in color. 3. ** Leaf luster **: Peony leaves are wide and thick, with a crack at the front end. The leaves are dark and lusterless. Peony leaves are narrow and thin, with a narrow tip at the front end. There is no division. The leaves are bright and bright green. 4. ** Blooming position of flowers **: Peony flowers grow on the top, the flower shape is large, the flower stalk is short, and the flowers are often hidden among the leaves; Peony flowers grow on the top or on the top of the axilla branches, the flower stalk is long, and the flowers are on the leaves. 5. ** Flowering period **: Peony blossoms in mid-April, while peony blossoms in May to June. The difference between the two blooms is about 15 days. In addition, peonies were native to the Qinling Mountains and Daba Mountains in the west. They had thousands of years of natural growth history and more than 1500 years of artificial cultivation history. They were Chinese specialty flowers, cultivated in many places in China and introduced by many countries. Their flowers were beautiful, rich in color, high in ornamental value, and had certain medicinal value. Their petals were edible and could also be made into wine, tea, beverages, and so on. Peony was a typical medicinal and ornamental plant. It was first discovered in the northeast of China. It liked light, was cold-resistant, had strong adaptability, and had good resistance. As long as it avoided saline-alkalized land and low-lying areas, it could grow normally. "Fairy Dream of Tang Shi: Fate of Peony" is equally wonderful. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
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The peony fairy in the peony garden had many manifestations. In Caozhou Peony Garden in Heze, there was a sculpture of "Peony Fairy". There would also be a peony fairy garden show in the garden. Many peony fairies dressed in Han clothes showed their charming beauty. In Luoyang, Henan Province, the Peony Fairy was the mascot of the Luoyang Peony Festival. In addition, there was a statue of a peony fairy in the Peony Garden Scenic Area of Nansong Village in Sanmenxia City. It was controversial because of its ugly appearance. The statue was about 5.8 meters high and cost about 80,000 yuan. It was carved by the villagers themselves. " Fairy Dream of Tang Shi: Fate of Peony " is equally wonderful. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
Liu Hun's poem Peony described and evaluated the peony from a unique perspective, which could be read in contrast with the cultural significance of the peony itself. Peony itself was a symbol of wealth in the Tang Dynasty and was highly respected. At that time, from the nobles to the common people, they all showed great love for peonies. For example, Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty and Yang Guifei admired peonies and even attracted Li Bai to write poems. Moreover, the planting of peonies in the Tang Dynasty gradually spread all over Chang 'an City from only the dignitaries, which reflected the flourishing scene of peonies at that time and the status of peonies in people's hearts. At the same time, peonies had extremely high commercial value. For example, watching peonies in some places required taxes, and precious varieties were expensive. In Liu Hun's poem "Peony","Recently, I have no choice but to buy peonies. I have to buy one for tens of thousands of dollars", which shows the high price of peonies, reflecting the phenomenon of spending money like dirt to buy peonies at that time. " It's only now that we can see clearly, but there are also many hollyhocks." He compared peony with ordinary hollyhocks, comparing things with things, and ridiculed the rich idlers who spent thousands of dollars to buy flowers and the abnormal phenomenon of flowers at that time. Liu Hun's poem expressed his condemnation of the luxury and extravagance of the bureaucrats and aristocrats, as well as his worries about the sufferings of the people. This was in contrast to the general view of the public that peonies were a symbol of wealth and were worth buying at a high price. Through such a comparison, one could have a deeper understanding of the many aspects of peony in Tang society. It represented wealth and was loved, but it also caused social problems due to excessive pursuit. " Fairy Dream of Tang Shi: Fate of Peony " is equally wonderful. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
The Zixia Fairy Peony was a perennially fallen leaf shrub plant of the peony family of the Ranunculus family. It had the reputation of a " hundred-year-old peony ". It was an ancient peony flower, but no specific connection was found between it and the Peony Fairy. The Peony Fairy was a flower fairy who managed the peony flowers under the jurisdiction of the Flower Fairy. In some legends, there were descriptions of the origins of the Peony Fairy. For example, on Wu Zetian's birthday, she ordered a hundred flowers to bloom. The peony fairy followed the concept of the timing of the flower blooming and did not let the peony bloom before receiving the instructions of the Hundred Flower Fairy, which angered Wu Zetian and caused the peony to be punished. There were also folk stories about Liu Xiu and the girl who saved him admiring peonies in the temple. However, these stories mainly revolved around the role of the peony fairy in the peony-related events, and did not clearly indicate the origin of the peony fairy. " Fairy Dream of Tang Shi: Fate of Peony " is equally wonderful. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
"Peony Demon in Front of the Court" came from Liu Yuxi's "Appreciating Peonies" in the Tang Dynasty. From the literal meaning, it meant that although the peony in front of the court was enchanting and gorgeous, it lacked bone structure. From the perspective of the background and meaning of poetry creation, Liu Yuxi's life was upright and generous, and his official career was bumpy. In the more than 20 years of his relegation, the mountains and rivers on the border nourished his heroic feelings, but also gave him cold eyes and profundity. In his eyes, although peony had ornamental value, it lacked a kind of "bone" compared to peony. The " bone grid " here could be understood as a symbol of spiritual level. Peony symbolized wealth and honor. Peony was a herbaceous plant. After the flowers bloomed, only the roots in the soil were left. Peony stood upright in the wind no matter what, even if the branches were rugged. Peony seemed a little weak in comparison. From the way the poem was expressed, it was a method of contrast. The poet first commented on the peony, then used the "Peony Demon without Style" to set off the high standard and the beauty of the peony, thus achieving the purpose of praising the peony. " Fairy Dream of Tang Shi: Fate of Peony " is equally wonderful. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
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 China culture, peony flowers had always been a common flower in painting, symbolizing friendship and love.
In Luoyang, the Peony Fairy was the mascot of the Luoyang Peony Flower Fair in Henan Province. In the "Peony Legend" viewing area of Caozhou Peony Garden Scenic Area, there was a sculpture of "Peony Fairy" in front of Tingyu Pavilion, which was completed in 1988 and recorded in 2001. There were also jade sculptures of Ge Turban in Caozhou Hundred Flowers Garden in Heze, all of which were related to the legendary stories related to peonies. The Peony Fairy was also given a magic wand by the Flower Goddess to control the blooming of the peony flowers and was responsible for presiding over the blooming ceremony. " Fairy Dream of Tang Shi: Fate of Peony " is equally wonderful. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!