Flowers You Must Get During Chinese New Year

January 20th, 2023 Posted by Gift Flowers

Yay, Chinese New Year (CNY) is around the corner! 

It’s time to celebrate a new year, make smart resolutions, and find an excuse to bring your loved ones together.

Chinese New Year marks the first day of the lunar calendar, and it ranks among the top most important holidays in the culture of China. Unlike the conventional New Year that’s only celebrated on the 1st of January, the Chinese version is celebrated for approximately 16 days, with the first 7 being public holidays.

While there are various ways to mark the festivities, buying flowers is a great way to spruce up your space for the celebrations. Not only do they make your room look lavishly beautiful, but they also have spiritual symbolism, which Chinese culture associates with various positive energies.

Below are five types of flowers that Chinese people get during CNY to attract what they want.

• The Orchid

Orchids have an undeniable beauty and are widely known for their simplicity. They are a staple in Chinese culture and are often associated with various symbolisms.

A vast number of people associate this beautiful flower with wealth and success. Others believe it promotes a calming environment, which is why they are common in Spas and other places that seek to create a stress-free space.

Besides, when you present it as a gift, the Chinese view it as a sign of respect and admiration for the recipient. 
Getting a bunch this Chinese New Year draws in the spirit of prosperity and adds a beautiful decor element to your home. They come in different color variations, allowing you to pick one that complements your home.

• Chrysanthemums

Chrysanthemums, also known as mums, are a beloved flower for the people in China for their multiple glorious symbolism.

For this reason, their popularity has gone global, considering you may find them listed among well-loved flowers across the board.

Mums stand for happiness, vitality, and long life. As a result, they have been the go-to flower gift during the lunar New year festivities since time immemorial. The Chinese also believe in their fantastic healing capabilities, using them to make tea that they consider a natural medicine.

So, as you pick your bouquet targeting to draw longevity and joy into your home, make your floral arrangement lovelier by picking chrysanthemums of varying shapes and colors.

• Lucky bamboo

If you are looking for the perfect flower for this lunar new year, why not consider the lucky bamboo?

Originating in China approximately 5,000 years ago, the lucky bamboo is among the well-known Feng Shui symbols. Chinese culture considers it lucky, believing it attracts many positive energies depending on the number of stalks you select.

Arranging two stalks of the lucky bamboo symbolizes love and marriage, while three stalks bring happiness. For wealth, fortune, or good luck, set them in stalks of eight, nine, and eleven, respectively. If you pick five stalks and place them facing the east, ancient Chinese tradition states that you will attract good health.

• Peach Blossoms

If you are a starry-eyed romantic, a visit to the flower market should not end unless you come home with a beautiful bouquet of Peach Blossoms. 

These beautiful flowers are a symbol of romance, making them particularly common with people who are looking for love. It is believed that the better the Peach Blossoms bloom, the luckier in love you will be in the coming year.

Still in Chinese culture, Peach blossoms also symbolize prosperity and growth. Some even believe it can be used to ward off evil spirits. Whichever may be, these beauties fill your space with nothing but positive vibes. So, if your single friend invites you to their home for the festivities, greet them with a bouquet of peach blossoms and let love bloom.

• Peonies

Peonies are among the most preferred flowers at weddings and other joyful celebrations, and for good reasons.

Peonies are colorful and a beautiful sight to see. They are considered a great gift in China as they are believed to bring good fortune and convey the need to act with honor and respect.

Last but not least, they are known for their healing properties, making them popular in ancient Chinese medicine. Apart from their symbolism, peonies are an excellent addition to any home. They produce a range of sweet scents, enough to leave your home smelling delightful.

Conclusion

As you may have noticed, flowers are integral to Chinese tradition. They are not just exotic home decor to spruce up your home but have deep symbolic meanings.

This Chinese New Year, tap into your spiritual side and dress up your living space with any of the flowers mentioned above. The one to pick depends on the energy you want to draw in and gear yourself up for one of the most positive years so far.