Peonies bloom at Wuhan Botanical Garden | 武汉植物园牡丹花进入盛花期

　　Peony flowers are in full bloom at the Wuhan Botanical Garden. By means of transplantation, the interruption of the dormancy of the flowers, and cultivation in the greenhouse, the garden has advanced the florescence of peonies, which is normally in April, to the Spring Festival season. On show are over 40 varieties, including types from France, the U.S., and Japan.

　　武汉植物园内，原本4月中旬盛开的牡丹花，借移植、打破休眠期、温室培育等方式，将花期提前。包括来自来自法国、美国、日本等国的40多个品种的牡丹惊艳亮相。

　　Peony flowers in full bloom at Wuhan Botanical Garden

　　"This year several exhibition halls are set up for the peony show which covers about 600 square meters. The main hall showcases the traditional Chinese garden which is characterized by pavilions, terraces, and towers," said a representative in charge of the garden. In addition to the main hall and another six small theme halls, there is a hall displaying calligraphy works and paintings. Visitors can have pictures taken of themselves dressed in hanfu or holding some traditional Chinese items such as oiled paper umbrellas, calligraphic works, paintings or red lanterns.

　　“这一届牡丹展设置了多个展厅，面积约600平方米，主展厅以中式游园为灵感，打造亭台楼阁的古典园林场景。”武汉植物园相关负责人介绍。除主展厅外，本次展览还有一个书画展厅及六个小型主题展厅。游客可身着汉服，取厅内的油纸伞、书画、灯笼等国风道具拍照。

　　(Edited by Zheng Xiaoan)