How did peonies become associated with good fortune and wealth

[{"selector":"#anim-71ae97e1-f947-46a2-bdf9-2465fcd7e353","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-b05a02cf-803a-4a41-8de3-a32d70896ef6","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Peonies have become associated with good fortune and wealth primarily due to their deep-rooted significance in Chinese culture, where they are often referred to as the "King of Flowers.

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[{"selector":"#anim-172b3fbe-8ee1-4e38-a448-3dcfb58dc71a","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-77c4855b-580a-475b-a67f-70a7a67218c4","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Historically, peonies were cultivated in Chinese gardens as early as 1000 BC, and their beauty and rarity made them a symbol of nobility and affluence.

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[{"selector":"#anim-740a073b-ba12-437d-a80e-33313177d4ee","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-53951d6b-ad5a-4394-ba84-69ab4eff2981","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Additionally, the vibrant colors of peonies, particularly yellow, are linked to happiness and success, enhancing their reputation as symbols of good luck.

[{"selector":"#anim-58582a77-8f32-4872-944c-6c09306a6059","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-8fc06381-48b3-4b36-b7b1-6e5cbb81f3ea","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Overall, the combination of historical significance, cultural practices, and the flower's majestic appearance has solidified the peony's status as a symbol of wealth and good fortune across various cultures.

How did peonies become associated with good fortune and wealth

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