The flower language and meaning of the purse peony
With its unique heart-shaped flower shape, the purse peony has become a poetic existence in the garden flowers. This kind of plant, which looks like a brocade bag, not only carries traditional Oriental aesthetics, but also stands out in the flower language system with its multiple symbolic meanings. From ancient times to the present, purse peony has always occupied a special position in the poetry and painting of literati and literati. Three-fold interpretation of the promise of the flower of promise when the purse peony is in bud and ready to be released, the two outer petals hug each other tightly, shaped like an envelope waiting to be opened. This form gives it the special meaning of "promise to pursue" and has become a natural letterhead for ancient boudoirs to convey their thoughts. In modern marriage proposal scenes, pairing a purse peony with a diamond ring can not only show sincerity but also be full of classical romance. Witness of the Eternal Heart The blooming purse peony shows a perfect heart-shaped outline, and the nectaries hanging from the base of the petals are like a heart-shaped pendant. In the study of plant culture, this form is interpreted as a concrete expression of "eternal love." Gardening experts suggest that planting a combination of red and white purse peonies on the wedding anniversary can create a "heart-to-heart" landscape effect. The dialectical beauty of despair The crystal secretions at the calyx are poetically transformed into "lovers 'tears", giving the purse peony the contradictory image of "desperate love." Japanese flower path research shows that pairing inverted purse peonies with ivy can deeply interpret the bitterness and persistence in love. This flower arrangement technique is common in traditional room decorations. Tracing the origin of the purse peony culture, a textual research on the legend of the jade girl According to the folk story about "the jade girl embroidering a purse", there are similar records in "Qunfang Pu" and "Materia Medica Yan Yi". Scholars have found that this legend actually integrated the Tang Dynasty border guard system with the Song Dynasty embroidery culture, completing the materialization and inheritance of historical memory through flower forms. The evolution of garden application has evolved from exclusive court in the Song Dynasty to popularization among the people in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The history of cultivation of purse peonies confirms the aesthetic changes of China's classical gardens. In modern landscape design, hebao peony often forms the "Three Elegances in the Garden" with Taihu Lake stone and green bamboo. Its shade-resistant characteristics are particularly suitable for creating a winding path leading to tranquility.
As a traditional flower with both ornamental value and cultural depth, purse peony is rejuvenated in contemporary garden art. Mastering the connotation and cultivation points of its flower language can not only improve the aesthetic level of the courtyard, but also inherit the essence of oriental culture through plant carriers. Regularly pruning residual flowers, keeping the soil slightly acidic, and setting up climbing brackets are the three key tips to extend the viewing period of Hebao Peony.