Peony

Every flower has its own symbolic meaning and

the meanings of the Peony flowers are:

 Honor
 Romance
 Beauty
 Bashfulness
 Wealth

Honor – The Peony flower is a symbol of honor and this meaning goes especially for the people
who made their families proud through some kind of success. This symbolic meaning certainly
makes the Peony flower a great gift for those who just graduated or made any other kind of
successful act.

Romance – The Peony flower is also a symbol of romance and love. The beautiful Peony
flowers can be a great gift for someone who is your crush or for your partner, especially if you
want to show how deep and serious your emotions really are.

Beauty – The beautiful Peony flower is a symbol of beauty and grace. This symbolical meaning
is present in most cultures and the Peony flower is seen as a reflection of this symbolical
meaning. They are used to symbolize someone’s beauty and uniqueness, which is why this
symbolic meaning lasted until today.

Bashfulness – The symbolic meaning of bashfulness and shame is also linked to the Peony
flower. This gorgeous flower has these two negative associations and you need to be careful
when gifting someone this flower, because you might send this message as well.

Wealth – The Peony flower has long been a part of royal gardens and balconies. These gorgeous
flowers stood out because of their gentleness and fragile beauty, which made them a status
symbol and one of royalties’ favorite flowers in gardens.

Peony Flower – Etymological meaning

The Peony flower is also known as the Paeonia. This second name is actually the scientific name
for the Peony flower and it is being used in many countries around the globe, which makes it
easier for people to recognize this species.

The name Peony comes from the Greek name Paeon. He was a student of Asclepius who was the
god of medicine. When student showed greater knowledge than his teacher Asclepius, Zeus
decided to turn the young Paeon into a beautiful flower and stop his progress. After this event,
this beautiful flower was named Paeonia.
Peony Flower – Symbolism

Peony is a gorgeous scented flower that has been adorned with gardens since ancient times.
Various beliefs and symbolism are associated with peony. The origin of the symbolism of peony
originates from the East where, due to its gloomy holding and red color, colors of life, beauty,
wealth and unification, this flower symbolizes honor and wealth. His symbolic meaning is the
inspiration for various forms of art.

Some botanists claim that the first peony in England brought Roman legions back to 1200. It is
said that this flower has been described in botanical books as early as 1636 and is being
cultivated in Europe for more than 600 years. Initially, he decorated the gardens of the rich and
the imperial gardens, and is also called the imperial flower. The flowers of woody peony in
Europe were transmitted about 200 years ago, but only recently, this grateful and durable plant
began to grow larger in gardens.

The name of peony originates from the Chinese word show you, which means the most beautiful.
Pineapple in China is a symbol of wealth, beauty and honor, probably because of its red color,
and along with the flower of plums is the traditional symbol of China.

Japan has accepted peony and beliefs similar to Chinese. Both in China and Japan, peony is a
symbol of good fortune and peace, especially when displayed in full bloom.

In Chinese art peony is used symbolically. The motifs of peony, especially red, can be found in
famous Chinese silks, Chinese dishes, and wooden carvings.

Pigment symbolizes beauty and romance, happy marriage and good fortune. Peony bouquets are
considered to be a sign of happiness when entering into marriage and are therefore a frequent
choice for weddings. The flower of peony is often the 12th flower in a bridal bouquet.

Pureness symbolizes shyness. In the Victorian era, naughty nymphs were thought to be hiding in
the magnificent petals of this flower.

Peony is a traditional symbol of China, Mongolia, and also the Indian state flower. He is also a
motive on postage stamps.

The Serbs of peony are often used in love magic, in those passionate moments in which the girl
is eager to win the heart of the young man she liked. It is believed that the rooted root of the
peony above the cradle preserves the newborn from the hideous views.

Pine is considered a plant that protects the body, the spirit and the soul, attracts happiness and
helps to refuse negative energy and break the curse. That is why he was often planted in the
garden to protect the home from evil, and his seed and root were used as a protection.

In the feng shui, peony has long been used as a cure for love and romance, and its symbol is
often considered a metaphor for female beauty. The image of peony is not recommended in the
bedroom of older couples, due to possible adventures with younger women.
In the cosmetics industry, peony is most often used as a perfume essence. Perfumes containing
the essence of the flowers of peony underscore the femininity of the lady. It is believed that
ladies who like these perfumes are probably sometimes stubborn.

Peony Flower – Color meaning

Colors of the flower can add a lot to the overall symbolic meaning of the flower. It is certainly
not the same if you gift someone a red rose and a yellow one, therefore colors have a very strong
impact on the message we want to send.

Peony flower comes in several colors and they are:

Deep red

 The deep red Peony flower is a symbol of love and passion. This beautiful flower is also a symbol
of honor and respect, which are especially important in China and Japan. Some cultures
associate the red color with wealth and abundance, which explains the symbolic meaning of this
beautiful flower which is linked to these traits.

Pink

 The pink Peony flower is a symbol of romance and this flower color is usually a part of wedding
bouquets and wedding celebrations. This can be a perfect gift for your partner and everyone
who has stolen your heart.

White

 The white Peony flower is a symbol of beauty and also shame. This beautiful flower can be a
great way to apologize to someone for embarrassing yourself or to ask for forgiveness because
of something you did. The white or really pale pink Peony flowers are also commonly used in
wedding bouquets just like the pink ones.