Chinese New Year came which means Spring is not far! Why not buy some flowers to decorate your house? Here are some flowers that you can get it very easily.

 

Plum blossom 梅花 mei hua

In traditional Chinese culture, plum blossom stands for noble, unsullied and modest qualities. Along with orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum, they are praised as the “Four Men of Noble Character”.

 


Plum blossom cake is one of the most famous snacks in Nanjing, Suzhou and Wuxi. Made in the shape of plum blossom, the cake is made of sticky rice, jam, nuts and red bean paste.


Orchid 兰花 lan hua

As one of the “Four Men of Noble Character” in Chinese culture, the orchid is better known for its delicate fragrance. And its Chinese character “lan” has being widely used in women’s names for thousands of years.

 

Narcissus 水仙花 shui xian hua

According to historical records, the original narcissus was imported from Italy in the Tang Dynasty. Chinese people cultivated better flowers after centuries of breeding. In China, narcissus can be sculptured into various kinds of bonsais. The flowers are often used as a decoration during the Chinese New Year.

 

Peony 牡丹花 mu dan hua

In many New Year pictures, fairy children always hold peonies that bear people’s wishes for an auspicious and rich new year.

Dried peony petals can also be added in tea and traditional Chinese medicine to alleviate pain caused by menstruation.

 

Sweet-scented osmanthus 桂花 gui hua

The little yellow flowers are often added to porridge, cakes and tea to enhance the taste. In Guangxi province where many osmanthus trees are planted, the perfume produced by the flowers has become an important local specialty.

 

Chrysanthemum 菊花 ju hua

The chrysanthemums he referenced came to symbolize humility, rather than seeking fame and wealth. With its unsophisticated beauty, chrysanthemum is also a symbol of longevity in Chinese myths and literature.

 

According to traditional Chinese medicine theory, chrysanthemum tea can relieve internal heat and fever. Pillows made of dried chrysanthemum are also good for people’s eyes.

Chinese rose 月季 yue ji

Chinese people started to grow the rose about 2,000 years ago. In the Han Dynasty (206 BC – AD 220), Chinese roses were widely grown in royal gardens. And in the Tang Dynasty, the flowers found their way into most regions along the Yangtze River.

 

Apart from being extracted to make perfume, the roots, leaves and flowers of Chinese roses are used in traditional Chinese medicine to cure menstruation disorders.


Azalea 杜鹃花 du juan hua

In Chinese mytholgy, a melancholy bird named Du Juan bleated day and night until it spat blood, which painted all the flowers on the hill red. The flowers were named after the miserable bird.

 

 The whole plant can be used in traditional Chinese medicine and can help to cure kidney illness and deafness.


Lotus 荷花 he hua

In ancient Chinese literature, the lotus is often connected with women’s noble and pure personality. In the Chinese classic The Dream of the Red Chamber, Qing Wen, an honest and upright maid of protagonist Jia Baoyu, becomes a lotus fairy after passing away.

 

The flower, along with its leaves, seeds and roots have being widely used in both Chinese cuisine and traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years.


Camellia 山茶花 shan cha hua

Coco Chanel’s favorite flower, the camellia, has been planted in China as early as the Three Kingdoms (AD 220 – 280).

 

There is a poem Ode to Camellia, written by a lady called “Madame Huarui”, that describes the camellia as “Blooming on the hills, like burning sunset glow and floating pink clouds…the scenery is more beautiful than hundreds of flowers blooming in heaven.”

 

Flower Markets in the Neighborhood

At the following flower markets, you can get these flowers easily and with a very good bargin.

 

Laitai Flower Shopping Mall 莱太花卉市场

Address:

朝阳区麦子店西路9号 (美国使馆附近)

9 West Maizidian Road (Nearby the U.S Embassy)

 

 

Sunhe Flower Market 孙河花卉市场


Address:

朝阳区京顺路孙河大桥南侧

South of Sunhe Bridge, Jingshun Road

 

 

 Dongjiao Flower Market 东郊花卉市场

Address:

西大望路甲12号

A12, W Dawang Road

 

 

Zhongshuda Forest Flower Market 中蔬大森林花卉市场

Address:

海淀区中关村大街12号

12, Zhongguancun Avenue

 

 

Hangtianqiao Flower Market 航天桥花卉市场

Address:

海淀区西三环中路7号

7, W 3rd Ring Middle Road

 

Asian Game Village Flower Market 亚运村花卉市场

Address:

朝阳区小关北里43号(亚运村由奥体东门向东至第一个路口右转路东古玩城院内)

43, Xiaoguanbeili

 

 

 

 



 

 





 

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