A plant, and its flower, of the ranunculaceous genus Pæonia. Of the four or five species, one is a shrub; the rest are perennial herbs with showy flowers, often double in cultivation.

any of numerous plants widely cultivated for their showy single or double red or pink or white flowers

The peony is a symbol of love and affection and is representative of good luck and of spring in the cycle of the four seasons.

King of flowers. An omen of good fortune. Emblem of love and affection and feminine beauty. The sign of spring.

Large ruffled, round bloom with soft, feathery petals. The colors range from white to a variety of pinks to deep red. These pricey blooms are available in the spring and summer.

The flower of wealth and respectability used in rug design.

The peony or paeony (Paeonia) is the sole genus in the flowering plant family Paeoniaceae. They are native to Asia, southern Europe and western North America.