The Chinese name for the peony is mudan, which translates to ‘red’, but can also mean ... It is often called luoyang hua, ...

This enraged the empress, who ordered the peony degraded and moved to Luoyang. Since then, the plant flourished here. Locate twelve kilometers south of Luoyang, the Longmen Grottoes are among the ...

Founded in 1978, the Luoyang National Peony Garden showcases countless varieties ... flowers with pale or buttery yellow petals. Hints of red flares at the petal base add more drama to this ...