I was born in May. And peonies always bloomed on my birthday. The most favorite - with a patterned leaf, a bright center and a delicate aroma - are pink. And it was a matter of time before such a pattern appeared in the Mokosh assortment. Creating another sling with this pattern, I always remember spring. Time after winter cold and gloom. Flowering gardens and the warmth of loved ones nearby.
For me it is a symbol of spring and awakening!
The birthplace of terry flowers is China. Fluffy inflorescences adorned the imperial gardens 200 BC. Only the emperor and his relatives had the right to wear silk clothes with their image. From the language of the Middle Kingdom, the name of the flower is translated as "the flower of wealth and nobility."
In China, a peony means spring, so one of the popular images in Chinese painting is a lush bud and a butterfly, as symbols of the rebirth of life.
In Japan, peony varieties appeared thanks to wandering Chinese monks and immediately won the hearts of the inhabitants of the islands. They have their own symbolism in Hanakotobe, the Japanese language of flowers. According to him, the peony personifies courage and courage. Samurai applied his image to the armor to increase morale and meet a worthy opponent.
It owes its Latin name to the healer god Pean (or Peon), who healed gods and people from wounds received in battles.
In Western culture, peonies are a symbol of good luck, happiness, and a happy marriage.
