Luoyang has a long history of peony planting. Dating back to Southern and Northern Dynasties (420-581), people began to grow peonies in Luoyang. During the Tang Dynasty (618-907), peonies gained popularity in imperial gardens and were planted on a massive scale. In the Song Dynasty (960-1270), Luoyang peony cultivation skills matured and the city became the center of peony planting.
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A peony represented wealth and social status in ancient China. [Photo / Mu Mian] |
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Peony flowers blossom every year from early April to mid May. [Photo / Mu Mian] |
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A large field of of yellow peonies. [Photo / Mu Mian] |
