winter peony; tree peony
Refers to the tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa) that blooms in winter, often protected by straw covers in Japanese gardens.
The winter peonies are blooming beautifully in the snow.
Standard kanji spelling for this winter-blooming peony.
Katakana spelling, often used in botanical or catalog contexts.
Compound of 冬 (fuyu, 'winter') and 牡丹 (botan, 'peony').