Blue-flowering Corydalis, related to poppies, is among the most attractive of spring-blooming perennials. The botanical name means crested lark and refers to the birdlike appearance of the attractive ...

IT’S NOT SURPRISING that tree peonies are the national flower of China. The magnificent flowers can be as big as dinner plates. They come in a wide variety of vibrant colors, and many are fragrant.

A 120-year-old peony tree in central China’s Luoyang city blooming with 256 blossoms has become centre of attraction for tourists visiting it from across the country. The flower, preferred by royal ...