Place of origin:
treePeony originated in China, is widely considered as one of the representatives of traditional Chinese flowers. Peony cultivation in China dates back more than 2,000 years to the Western Han dynasty, and is particularly famous in the Luoyang region.
The history of treepeonies:
The history of tree peonies in China can be traced back to the 9th century BC. In ancient China, peony was regarded as the symbol of royalty and nobility, and was endowed with the meaning of nobility, wealth, honor and prosperity. It is known as the“King of Flowers”, known as one of the four traditional Chinese famous flowers. In China’s history and culture, peony has been widely described in painting, poetry, literary works and other art forms, as an important cultural and aesthetic elements. It also has certain medicinal value in Chinese traditional medicine. In addition to China, peonies are also widely cultivated and appreciated in other Asian countries such as Japan and South Korea.
The time when tree peonies entered Europe
In Europe, peonies were introduced in the 16th century, and soon became the jewel of European noble gardens. The history of tree peony planting and breeding can be traced back to ancient times, many varieties of breeding and reproduction through hundreds of years of time. Today, the peony has become a worldwide popular flowers, there are many different varieties and colors to choose from. In a word, as an ancient and precious flower, peony originated from China and is widely planted and appreciated all over the world.