Every spring, peony flowers bloom, emitting a rich fragrance and beautiful blossoms, becoming known as the "flower of spring". But do you know the length and timing of the peony blooming season? Understanding these basic facts can help you appreciate them more skillfully. Let's explore together.
I. What are Peonies
Peony, scientific name "Paeonia lactiflora Pall", belongs to the Angiospermae division, Dicotyledoneae class, Theales order, Paeoniaceae family. Its flowers are colorful and varied in form, making it one of China's traditional famous flowers.
II. Peony Blooming Season
The blooming season of peonies is generally between late April and mid-June each year, but the specific time is also affected by climate, region and other factors. The length of the blooming season varies by variety, usually around 10 days.
III. Differences in Blooming Seasons Among Different Varieties
Different varieties of peonies have different blooming seasons and times. For example, herbaceous peonies bloom earlier, from late April to early May; while tree peonies bloom from mid-May to early June; and herbaceous peonies bloom from late May to early June.
IV. Factors Affecting Peony Blooming Season
The blooming season of peonies is affected by temperature, light, soil moisture and other factors. Generally speaking, higher temperatures, sufficient light, and moist soil are conducive to the growth and flowering of peonies.
V. How to Enjoy Peonies Early
If you want to enjoy peonies early, you can cultivate them indoors and use artificial lighting to simulate sunlight conditions to make them bloom early. Additionally, when planting outdoors, you can master fertilization and watering techniques in spring to promote flower bud differentiation and growth, allowing you to enjoy the beauty of peonies earlier.
VI. Relationship Between Peony Blooming Season and Solar Terms
On the third day of the third lunar month is China's traditional festival "Shangsi Festival", which is also the traditional time for appreciating peonies, because on this day it has entered spring, with suitable temperatures, and peonies are in full bloom.
VII. When is the Best Time to Appreciate Peonies
Although the peony blooming season is short, the time is not fixed, generally between mid-May and mid-June. At this time, the temperature is suitable, and the flowers are more vibrant. Going to appreciate them at this time allows you to see the most beautiful peonies.
VIII. How to Appreciate the Beauty of Peonies
To appreciate the beauty of peonies, you need to consider multiple aspects. First, choose varieties you like, then in landscape design, consider color coordination and layout, and also pay attention to photography angles and light selection.
IX. How to Buy Peonies
When buying peonies, choose high-quality varieties with straight shapes, complete buds, and healthy roots, and ensure proper humidity and light conditions for planting.
X. How to Care for Peonies
Caring for peonies requires skills such as fertilizing, watering, loosening soil, and pruning. Generally, fertilize once in spring and autumn each year, and prune flower branches promptly after the blooming season to keep the root system unobstructed.
XI. Legends About Peonies
Peony is one of the traditional famous flowers of the Chinese nation, with many beautiful legends. The most famous one is "Peony Competition", which tells the story of the beautiful competition among peony flowers, symbolizing good and harmonious interpersonal relationships.
XII. Status of Peonies in Culture and Art
Peonies hold a very important position in culture and art, being sung by poets, depicted by painters, and cast in bronze bells, etc. Their beautiful forms and rich fragrances often become inspiration and creative material for literati and scholars.
XIII. Poems and Songs Related to Peonies
There are also countless poems and songs related to peonies, such as Bai Juyi's "Ode to Grass on the Ancient Plain": "The grass grows lush on the ancient plain, withering and reviving every year. Wild fire cannot burn it out, spring wind brings it back to life. Fragrant grass spreads along ancient paths, bright green connects to desolate cities. Again sending off the traveler, dense grass fills parting feelings." And there are also "The Peony Pavilion" that has been passed down to this day.
XIV. Medicinal Value of Peonies
Peony flowers also have important uses in traditional Chinese medicine, capable of clearing heat and cooling blood, detoxifying and reducing swelling, relieving pain, and moistening lungs. In addition, peony flowers can extract flower oil, used in the perfume industry, cosmetics industry and other fields.
XV. Through the introduction above, we have learned about the basic knowledge of peonies, including blooming season length, opening time, appreciation skills, legends, cultural and artistic value, etc. Only by deeply understanding these basic facts can we better appreciate and admire the beauty of this famous flower.
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