6. The peony 牡丹
The large, rich peony flowers look great in gardens and this is exactly why they are often seen as part of outdoors arrangements. The beauty of these flowers was appreciated since ages, by specialists and common people alike. The emperor of China was so amazed by the powerful scent and by the aspect of the peony that he named it the national flower of his country.
花园里花朵大大的、富丽堂皇的牡丹花看上去美极了，这就是为什么我们总能在户外布景看到它们。这些漂亮的花朵数百年来都被花卉专家和普通人们赞赏称颂。中国的帝王惊艳于它浓郁的花香和外观，把它命为国花。