Top Ten Famous Flowers in China

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The King of Flowers - Peony

The most beautiful flower - plum blossom

The Gentleman among Flowers——Chrysanthemum

Fairy among flowers——Lotus

The fragrance of kings - orchid

The fragrance of Jiuli——osmanthus

Queen of Flowers——Rose

Treasure among flowers - Camellia

Beauty among flowers——Azalea

Fairy Lingbo - Narcissus

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It is often said that in the season of flowers, the mood is always beautiful and comfortable. Do you know what famous flowers there are in China? Plum blossoms, orchids, bamboos and chrysanthemums are the elegance of ancient times. So what are the top ten famous flowers in modern China? Are the flowers in your home included?

The King of Flowers - Peony

The King of Flowers - Peony

The main ornamental parts of peonies are flowers. Their flowers are graceful and magnificent, and are known as the "national beauty and heavenly fragrance" and the "king of flowers". There are two traditional famous varieties - Yao Huang and Wei Zi. Peonies can be planted in special gardens in parks and scenic spots; they can be planted in flower beds in classical gardens and residential courtyards; they can be planted naturally as solitary plants, cluster plants or in patches in garden green spaces. It is also suitable for arranging flower borders, flower beds, flower belts, and potted plants for viewing. The application is even more flexible. It can delay the flowering period to make it bloom all year round. The root bark is used as medicine and the petals can be used to make wine.

The most beautiful flower - plum blossom

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Plum blossom is the spiritual symbol of our Chinese nation and China. It is known as the "chief among flowers" and has strong and universal appeal and driving force. Plum blossoms are elegant and extraordinary, with a heart of ice and jade quality, and a unique fragrance from ancient times. It symbolizes the spiritual quality of perseverance, perseverance, courage to take the lead, and continuous self-improvement. Other flowers only bloom in spring, but it is different. The colder it is, the more wind and snow pressure it has, the more energetic and beautiful the flowers bloom. It is the most courageous of our Chinese nation! For thousands of years, its lofty character and steadfastness of standing proud of the snow, welcoming the cold, and having an iron heart and an iron heart have encouraged generations of Chinese people to brave hardships and forge ahead, creating an excellent life and civilization. Some people think that Mei's character and integrity almost express the spiritual outlook of our "descendants of the dragon". People across the country, from the wealthy to the common people, have loved plum blossoms for thousands of years. "In the history of literature and art, the number of plum poems and plum paintings is so large that it is beyond the reach of any flower."

The gentleman among flowers - chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum (scientific name Dendranthema morifolium, commonly used chrysanthemum, Latin Flos Chrysanthemi), a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It is a valuable ornamental flower cultivated through long-term artificial selection. It is also called art chrysanthemum. Its varieties have been There are more than 3,000 species. Chrysanthemum is one of the top ten famous flowers in China. It has been cultivated in China for more than 3,000 years. The introduction of Chinese chrysanthemum to Europe began around the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. Chinese people love chrysanthemums very much, and there has been an annual chrysanthemum event among the people since the Song Dynasty. In ancient myths and legends, chrysanthemums have been given the meaning of good luck and longevity. Chinese poets and painters throughout the dynasties have recited poems and paintings with chrysanthemum as the theme. Therefore, a large number of literary and artistic works and chrysanthemum art experiences have left many famous works to people, which will be passed down for a long time.

Fairy among flowers - lotus

Lotus, also known as lotus and water hibiscus, is a famous aquatic flower in my country and the city flower of Jinan City, the spring capital of the world. It has a long history of cultivation and is also the flower of ancient literati and poets. It also symbolizes the moral integrity of "coming out of the mud but not stained, washing the clear ripples without being evil", dignified and beautiful. Lotus is a perennial aquatic herbaceous plant of the Nymphaeaceae family. It has a thick, knotted rhizome and is commonly known as "lotus root". Its leaves are shield-shaped and are divided into two types: "floating leaves" and "standing leaves". The flowers are divided into single and double petals, and the flower colors are pink, yellow, white, and there are also multi-color varieties. Lotus is cultivated in many parts of our country. Some have beautiful flowers, some can produce lotus roots, and some specialize in producing lotus seeds. Lotus is an important aquatic flower in the waterscape garden. It is planted with water lilies, water onions and cattails to make the waterscape garden particularly beautiful and spectacular. The flowering period of lotus is 7 months to 8 months, and the fruit ripening period is 9 months. Sow seeds and plant lotus roots for propagation. Lotus root and lotus seeds are edible, while lotus pods and lotus seeds are used as medicine, which has the effect of clearing away heat and calming the nerves. Fresh and refined, free from dust and stains. Symbolizes innocence and purity.

The fragrance of kings - orchids

The ancients had a special liking for the Chinese orchid. The Chinese orchid was called "Hui" in ancient times. "Hui" refers to the center "Hui Xin" of the Chinese orchid. It is often named together with the Angelica dahurica of the Umbellaceae family. "Huizhi", Zhilan is called "the fragrance of the king", "the leader of all fragrances", "the best fragrance in the world", etc. Chinese orchid orchid is the representative of orchid and cymbidium. Chinese orchids: Chunlan, Jianlan, Hanlan and Molan are all called cymbidium.

Confucius, the ancestor of Chinese culture, once said: "Zhilan grows in a deep valley, and it does not lose its beauty because there is no one there. A gentleman cultivates morality and does not change his moral character because of poverty." Confucius also said: "Living with good people is like entering Zhilan's room. If you don't smell its fragrance for a long time, you will be transformed into it." "Qin Cao·Yi Lan Cao" records: "Confucius returned to Lu in self-defense. In the hidden valley, he saw fragrant orchid growing alone. He sighed and said: Zhi orchid should be the king's fragrant, but now it is alone with other grasses." He called it "the king of fragrant orchid". The saying "fragrance" has been passed down to this day, which is enough to prove the status of Chinese orchid in history and culture. "Hizhi" is one of the candidates for my country's national flower.

The fragrance of the nine miles - Osmanthus

Blooming around the National Day, "the golden breeze brings coolness and the fragrance spreads for ten miles" is a symbol of good luck and good luck. Osmanthus is a small evergreen tree of the Oleaceae family. In the south, it is mostly used for garden greening ; There are many varieties of osmanthus in indoor pots in the north, and there are 4 species that are commonly cultivated : Jingui (golden flowers), silver osmanthus (yellow and white flowers), osmanthus (orange Red Osmanthus ) and Osmanthus fragrans ( have milky white flowers ) can be cultivated by grafting and high pressure strip grafting in spring, and bud grafting in autumn. Osmanthus osmanthus seedlings or ligustrum lucidum can be used as the rootstock. Osmanthus fragrans has high economic value. The flowers can be used to extract spices and can also be smoked to make scented tea. It symbolizes good luck and fragrance, and is famous throughout the country. Sense

Queen of Flowers - Rose

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Rose is not only a traditional famous flower in my country, but also a specialty of my country and a world-famous flower. It is widely cultivated in various countries around the world. It is designated as the city flower by Laizhou City. It is divided into four categories: modern rose, Fenghua rose, vine rose and miniature rose. As the name suggests, the modern rose has flowers every month and blooms in all seasons. The modern rose is composed of the Chinese rose and the European rose. It is a hybrid of flowering roses and blooms most abundantly in May and 9 months. Vine rose has vine-like branches and large flowers. It blooms from the middle of 5 to 10. The miniature rose has a low plant shape and small flowers. It blooms all year round and is suitable for indoor potting in gardens. For greening, it can also be planted in special gardens. It can be propagated by cutting and grafting, and can be budded or grafted. The rose flowers can be used to extract essence and be used as food and cosmetic spices. Effective. The passion is like fire and the appearance is beautiful. It symbolizes the long-term dedication of this flower.

The treasure of flowers-Camellia

Camellia is a "fancy guest among flowers". It is evergreen all year round. In winter and spring, it blooms in red, pink, White flowers, the flowers are like peonies, with single and double petals. Camellia is an evergreen shrub or tree of the family Theaceae, with leaves alternate, oval, leathery, and shiny. Produced in Yunnan and Sichuan in my country, it is mostly used for courtyard greening in the south and indoor potted plants in the north. Camellia likes a warm and humid climate, requires a shaded environment in summer, and is suitable for growing in acidic soil. Sowing, cutting and grafting propagation. Camellia can artificially control the flowering period. If it needs to bloom during the Spring Festival, the light and temperature can be increased at the beginning of December. Generally speaking, under the temperature condition of 25℃, 40< /span>It will bloom in just 3 days. If you need to delay flowering, you can put the seedling pot in a cold room between 2℃~3℃. If you need to bloom on May Day, you can Increase the temperature 40 days in advance to encourage flowering. The delicate guests among the flowers are competing to bloom. It symbolizes the magnificent scene of seeing flowers in the snow until spring dawn.

Beauty among flowers - Rhododendron

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Rhododendron is an evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub in the Rhododendron family of the Ericaceae family, and is a world-famous ornamental flower. According to incomplete statistics, there are about 800 species of Rhododendron plants in the world, and there are 650 species native to my country.

In recent years, my country has introduced a large number of Western rhododendrons. Western Rhododendron has a low plant shape, dense flowers, and rich colors. It is suitable for indoor potting. Its flowering period coincides with the Spring Festival in my country, and it is favored by flower lovers. Rhododendron likes a warm, semi-shady environment and is suitable for growing in acidic humus soil. Propagation by cuttings, high branch layering or grafting. For indoor potted plants, watering should be controlled after flowering. The pot soil should be "dry and wet". Too dry or too wet soil can easily cause a large number of fallen leaves. Usually in the middle of April, the seedling pots are moved outdoors under a ventilated pergola. They should not be exposed to strong light. They should be regularly watered with fermented grass water or 0.2% ferrous sulfate water. It can prevent leaf tips from turning yellow. Rhododendron can be used as medicine, especially the wild azalea in Northeast China and North my country, which has very significant curative effects. The flowers are blooming and beautiful. It symbolizes the two branches folded in the palm of the hand, and it does not look like the precious value that people have.

Fairy Lingbo - Narcissus

Narcissus is known as the "Lingbo Fairy" and is a traditional famous flower in my country. Zhangzhou narcissus is the most famous. It has large bulbs, beautiful shape, many flowers, and rich fragrance. It is deeply loved by Chinese people and sells well in the international market. Narcissus is a winter ornamental flower that can be grown in water or potted. Bulbs can be used for propagation. Common cultivated varieties include "Marigold Yintai" (single-petaled flowers) and "Yu Linglong" (double-petaled flowers< span>).

Narcissus has delicate stems and leaves and a pleasant floral fragrance. It can be used to decorate study rooms and living rooms, making it particularly vibrant. Narcissus stems and leaves are juicy and slightly poisonous and should not be eaten by mistake. Ingestion by livestock can cause convulsions. Pounding the bulbs and applying them externally can treat sores and carbuncles. Lingbo jade stands, fragrant and fragrant. It symbolizes the beauty of Bai Yuying's body with green sleeves, yellow crown and white jade.

The most beautiful flower - plum blossom

The Gentleman among Flowers——Chrysanthemum

Fairy among flowers——Lotus

The fragrance of kings - orchid

The fragrance of Jiuli——osmanthus

Queen of Flowers——Rose

Treasure among flowers - Camellia

Beauty among flowers——Azalea

Fairy Lingbo - Narcissus

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