Question: Why is the plum blossom China’s favourite flower?
Answer: Because it blooms through winter, symbolising resilience, perseverance and hope.

Question: What do the plum blossom’s five petals represent?
Answer: They traditionally symbolise the Five Blessings: longevity, prosperity, health, virtue and a peaceful life.

Question: Why has the plum blossom inspired Chinese poets for centuries?
Answer: Its ability to bloom through hardship made it a lasting symbol of integrity, courage and endurance.