When do peonies bloom in Beijing?

1. When to open

Peony is one of the flowers that has always been loved by people and has a relatively long history. Beijing is located in the northern region. The peonies here usually bloom from April to May. The peak flowering period is usually around late April to early May, which is the most suitable time for viewing. However, it is also affected by the climate. If the weather conditions are not good that year, the blooming period may be delayed. There are many places to view the flowers, including Jingshan Park, Beijing Botanical Garden, Huairou Qiaozi Town and other places. The flowers are very spectacular and beautiful when in full bloom. The colors of the flowers are very rich, including red purple, yellow, pink purple, white, green, blue, purple, pink, and various intermediate colors.

2. What are the varieties?

There are many varieties of peonies in Beijing, and you can enjoy hundreds of them, not just domestic ones. In addition to the commonly mentioned Heze peony and Luoyang peony, there are many rare varieties, such as Jiangsu and Zhejiang peony, Gansu peony, etc. Among them are some Japanese peonies. They are blooming in various postures, with various flower shapes and clear layers, and are very ornamental.