Recently, there are more and more topics about peony flowers, which are nothing more than Luoyang peony is the best in the world, or Heze peony is the best in the world. Of course, there is also a Xiangyang. Some netizens dug up a slogan in Xiangyang-why go to Luoyang to enjoy flowers when the peony is in Xiangyang? This is tough enough to directly attack Luoyang from the root, but is it really like that?
Let's talk about peony flowers in detail!
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Stir up three cities
Luoyang, Heze and Xiangyang, who is the best in the world?
Let's start with the slogan. It's actually just a propaganda slogan. Not enough to prove, and it can't be true. If you look through the old news on the Internet, there are countless stories, such as "The peony in the world comes from Chang 'an", "The peony in the world comes from Heze" and "The peony in the world comes from Shanxi". As for "why go to Luoyang to enjoy flowers", it is a marketing tool. At that time, there was a saying, "Disney is too far away, so it is better to go to Suzhou Amusement City.
Peony is graceful and elegant, ranking among the top ten famous flowers in China (orchid, plum blossom, peony, lotus, chrysanthemum, rose, osmanthus, azalea, daffodil and camellia). Many people regard peony as the national flower, but there is no clear national flower in China.
Peony is native to the mountainous areas around Qinling Mountain and Daba Mountain in western China, and there are also many wild areas in Qinling Mountain and northern Shaanxi Mountain.
As an ornamental plant, it began in the Southern and Northern Dynasties.
The introduction and cultivation of royalty and dignitaries in Sui Dynasty was a transitional stage.
The Tang Dynasty developed rapidly. Please note that Chang 'an and Luoyang should be distinguished here.
The prosperity of peony began in the early Tang dynasty, and some people think it is the prosperous Tang dynasty.
In short, peony flowers shine brilliantly in Chang 'an and Luoyang, attracting much attention. Peony with good appearance is worth 10,000 yuan, but the price of rice bucket is thirteen, and Qi Qingdou can't compete with San Qian (a bucket of rice is thirteen yuan, and a bucket of rice between Qingzhou and qi zhou is only San Qian), which shows that peony is expensive!
Luoyang peony ranks first in the world, which is inseparable from Luoyang's geographical environment and historical position.
"Luoyang is the most suitable flower, and peony is especially strange in the world." (Ouyang Xiu)
Luoyang area has beautiful mountains and rivers, and the ancient capital raises flowers. It is said that there was a man named Song Danfu in Luoyang at that time who was good at growing flowers. At the call of Li Longji, Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, he went to Lishan to plant peonies of different colors, which showed that it was a common practice to plant and enjoy flowers at that time. From emperors to ordinary people, everyone knows peony and everyone loves it. It is called the national flower of the Tang Dynasty.
As for the saying that "Luoyang peony is the best in the world", it may have evolved from Ouyang Xiu's "Tales of Luoyang Peony", "Those who leave Luoyang are the best in the world today". Ouyang Xiu was a Song Dynasty person, which means that Luoyang peony flourished in the Tang Dynasty and in the Song Dynasty, ranking first in the world.
However, there are no flowers with a hundred flowers. With the change of dynasties and historical changes, in the Southern Song Dynasty, peony in Tian Peng, Sichuan Province rose, and sometimes it flourished in Luoyang.
At present, the main attractions of Luoyang Peony are Wangcheng Park, China National Garden, Shenzhou Peony Garden, International Peony Garden, National Peony Garden and Peony Park.
Among them, Wangcheng Park was built on the ruins of Wangcheng in the Eastern Zhou Dynasty. China National Garden is located on the site of the ancient city of Sui and Tang Dynasties in Luonan. China Peony Garden is opposite to Baima Temple; Guose Peony Garden is located in Mangshan Town, also known as Luoyang National Peony Gene Bank in China.
Obviously, Luoyang peony is better than Luoyang's historical and cultural heritage, at least it is a plus item!
Heze was called Cao Zhou in ancient times, so it is said that Heze Peony and Cao Zhou Peony are the best in the world.
Heze peony developed later than Luoyang peony, but there is a great momentum for latecomers to catch up.
As mentioned above, peony flourished in the Tang and Song Dynasties, especially in Chang 'an and Luoyang, but after the Ming Dynasty, the planting center of peony shifted.
Where did it move?
Cao Zhou, of course.
Cao Zhou was the ancient state of Cao, and Zhou Wuwang named his sixth brother, Zhen Xuan, as the capital of Tao Qiu.
The Northern Zhou Dynasty changed Western Yanzhou to Cao Zhou.
In the third year of Sui Daye, it was changed to Yin Ji County.
Tang Wude returned to Cao Zhou four years later.
In the fourth year of Hongwu in Ming Dynasty, Shandong was reduced to Cao County, Shandong Province, which belonged to Yanzhou Prefecture.
In the second year of Yongzheng in Qing Dynasty, Cao Zhou was promoted to Zhili Prefecture, and in the thirteenth year of Yongzheng, it was promoted to Caozhou Prefecture.
There are many places of interest in Caozhou, such as Wang Yao Tomb, Tang Tomb, Yi Yin Tomb and Wang Shun Temple. It shows the historical and cultural background of Cao Zhou, and it is also quite rich and heavy!
Let's talk about Cao Zhou Peony, which was recorded as early as the Southern Song Dynasty and cultivated during Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty. In the Qing dynasty, it became more prosperous, with the cultivated area reaching 1000 mu. Several peony gardens have been built, especially Muli Garden, Ningxiang Garden and Rest Garden.
Being able to build gardens and plant peonies is enough to show that the local Cao Zhou peonies are flourishing and become a common practice.
As for the statement that "Cao Zhou peony is the best in the world", according to Cao Nan's Peony Classic, "Cao Nan peony is the best in the sea in the Ming Dynasty", the statement that "Cao Zhou peony is the best in the world" was born in the Qing Dynasty and is by no means invented by modern people.
The scenic spots for viewing peony in Heze include Cao Zhou Baihua Garden, Cao Zhou Peony Garden, Ancient and Modern Garden and China Peony Garden.
Among them, Cao Zhou Baihua Garden, formerly known as Wanhua Village, was built in Jiajing period of Ming Dynasty. There is a peony king in the garden in the Ming Dynasty, which is said to have been cultivated by He Yingrui, a senior minister of the Ministry of Industry during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty. Its plant height is 2.6 meters and its crown width reaches 4 meters. It is one of the largest and oldest peony plants in China.
Cao Zhou Peony Garden is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction, which was developed on the basis of more than 65,438+00 peony gardens since Ming and Qing Dynasties. In the east of the Peony Garden, near the ancient water river, it is the site of the ancient battlefield Guilin Battle.
In addition, there are two graceful white marble fairy peonies in the peony garden, one is called "Jin Ge" and the other is called "Jade Edition". There is this story in Strange Tales from a Lonely Studio.
Ancient and modern gardens were founded by Wang Meng in Hongwu period of Ming Dynasty, rebuilt by Wang Zisong in Qianlong period of Qing Dynasty, and rebuilt by Wang Yuchang in Tongzhi period of late Qing Dynasty. The park was rebuilt on 1958 and named "Ancient and Modern Garden".
Judging from the above situation, Heze Peony is worthy of the name and does not lack historical and cultural details as some people on the Internet say. In fact, Cao Zhou Peony has a long history, and Heze Peony is famous for making peony a local industry, which is better than Luoyang Peony.
At present, spring is full, peony flowers are in full bloom, and peony flowers are held everywhere. For a time, tourists were woven. Who is the best in the world? I don't know what you think.
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