In the Name of Blossom
| In the Name of Blossom | |
|---|---|
Promotional poster | |
| 锦绣芳华 | |
| Genre | |
| Based on | Flourished Peony by Yi Qianchong |
| Written by | Zhang Yuanang |
| Directed by | Ding Ziguang |
| Starring | Yang Zi Li Xian |
| Opening theme | Song of the Sea of Clouds |
| Ending theme | Fang Hua Yin by Zhang Zining |
| Country of origin | China |
| Original language | Mandarin |
| No. of seasons | 2[a] |
| No. of episodes | 24 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Sun Xu |
| Production locations | Laoling Film Studio Hengdian World Studios |
| Production companies | Zhejiang Huace Film & TV Co. Ltd. |
| Original release | |
| Network | Hunan Television Mango TV Migu Video |
| Release | 30 June – 19 July 2025 |
| Related | |
| Flourished Peony | |
In the Name of Blossom (Chinese: 锦绣芳华; pinyin: Jǐn Xiù Fāng Huá) is a 2025 Chinese historical television series directed by Ding Ziguang and produced by Croton Media. It is based on the novel Flourished Peony by Yi Qianchong and stars Yang Zi and Li Xian in the lead roles. It is the second season of the television series Flourished Peony. The series premiered on Mango TV and Migu Video on 30 June. It was released on Hunan Television's Golden Eagle Theatre on 3 July,[1] and ended its run on 19 July.[2]
Synopsis
The talented owner of Chang'an's flourishing Fangyuan Garden, He Weifang, gains notoriety for arranging a magnificent peony display for visiting dignitaries. She transitions from business to compassion after learning the truth about her mother's death, starting clinics and instructing trades. She and Jiang Chang Yang support the emperor throughout a period of political turmoil and assist in quelling Prince Ning's uprising, all the while fostering a strong, resilient love.
Cast
Main
Supporting
- Wei Zheming as Liu Chang
- Zhang Yaqin as Li Youzhen
- Tu Songyan as Prince Ning
- Qu Zheming as the Emperor
- Shen Mengchen as Huangfu Lingge
- Tong Mengshi as Li Xing
- Dong Jie as Aunt Feng
- Shao Yun as Qin Shengyi
- Xin Peng as Wang Qing
- Yang Kun as Aunt Sun
- Guan Le as Zhu Fu
- Sun Meilin as Lü Gengchun
- Zhang Qi as Xu Zuping
- Xu Lingyue as Xiao Xuexi
- Jiang Changyang's sister-in-law.
- Zhang Lei as Father Liu
- Liu Chang's father.
- Hao Wenting as Mother Liu
- Liu Chang's mother.
- Gu Zicheng as Qin Liulang
- Yuan Ran as mother of He Weifang
- Chen Sisi as aunt of He Weifang
- Liao Yinyue as Yu Lu
- Bao Chenxi as Lian Zhou
- Ma Yi as Cao Yuying
- Deputy head of the flower business.
- Guo Zhe as Chuan Yu
- Jiang Changyang's bodyguard.
- Zhou Pu as Uncle Wu
- Manager of the private home for orphans which was opened by Jiang Changyang.
- Lin Zilu as Bi Yu
- Li Youzhen's personal maid.
- Xie Xin as Madam Yun
- Owner of Hua Yun Lou.
- Wang Tianyu as Qiu Shi
- Liu Chang's guard.
- Mu Tong as She Yan
- Emperor's guard.
- Chen Yilong as Pei Zhong
- Kui Yuan as Ah Tao
- Hu Yiyan as Qing Que
- Ni Hanjin as Yu Zheng
- Gao Sheng as Ah Ci
Soundtrack
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Liu Fang (流芳)" (Theme Song) | Jin Dazhou Wu Shuting | Jin Dazhou | Tan Weiwei | |
| 2. | "Bu Feng Bu Ruo (不逢不若)" (Interlude) | Wang Yuyan | Yang Zi | ||
| 3. | "Ru Shuang (如霜)" (Interlude) | Zhang Pengpeng Jin Dazhou | Jin Dazhou | Jam Hsiao | |
| 4. | "Qing Niao Gui (青鸟归)" (Interlude) | Zhang Pengpeng Jin Dazhou | Jin Dazhou | Terry Lin | |
| 5. | "Yu Zhang Xing (豫章行)" (Interlude) | Fu Xuan | Wang Shimi | Guo Keyu | |
| 6. | "Fang Hua Yin (芳华吟)" (Ending Theme Song) | Wu Shuting Jin Dazhou | Sun Aili | Zhang Zining | |
| 7. | "Song of the Sea of Cloud (云海长歌)" (Opening Music) | Jin Dazhou |
Production
The filming began on January 2, 2024 in Hengdian World Studios. The crew later moved to Xiangyang and Laoling Film Studio in north China's Shandong province.[3] Yang Zi and Li Xian acted in the lead roles. This series is their third collaboration after the 2019 hit television series Go Go Squid! and the 2020 film Soul Snatcher.
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30th Asian Television Award | Best Production Design | Zhu Hanbing | Nominated | |
| 16th Macau International Television Festival | Best Television Drama | In the Name of Blossom | Pending | ||
| Best Director | Ding Ziguang | Pending | |||
| Best Actor | Li Xian | Pending | |||
| Best Actress | Yang Zi | Pending | |||
| Best Screeplay | Zhang Yuan'ang | Pending |
Notes
- ^ This series is the second season.
References
- ^ "《国色芳华》续篇《锦绣芳华》开播，杨紫李现续写盛唐牡丹故事__南方+_南方plus". www.nfnews.com (in Chinese).
- ^ "杨紫李现领衔主演《锦绣芳华》收官 共彰唐风国韵美学体系". cn.chinadaily.com.cn (in Chinese).
- ^ "杨紫和李现五年后二搭!《国色芳华》开机" (in Chinese). 3 January 2024.
External links
- In the Name of Blossom on Weibo (in Chinese)
- In the Name of Blossom at IMDb
- In the Name of Blossom at Douban (in Chinese)