winter peony; tree peony
Refers to a tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa) that blooms in winter, often cultivated for seasonal display.
Winter peonies are blooming in the winter garden.
Standard kanji spelling for this seasonal plant name.
Katakana spelling, often used in botanical or decorative contexts.
Compound of 寒 (kan, 'cold, winter') and 牡丹 (botan, 'peony'). The reading かんぼたん follows standard on'yomi for the kanji.