Biblical plants have also found a place in the gardens
This is not the only religious symbol reflected in the choice of plants—in the gardens of the castle district, at the entrances, and around the statues, the white lily plays an important role as a symbol of purity, virginity, peace, truth, and the Word; it is the flower of the Virgin Mary, but due to the Annunciation, it is also associated with the Archangel Gabriel, just as it is an important motif in the iconography of Saint Imre, Saint Anne, and Saint Margaret of the House of Árpád.
The evergreen with purple flowers, the small mock orange, is a symbol of eternal life, associated with the cult of St. George and the warding off of evil.
The fragrant peony, found mainly around the Grand Provost’s House, is a symbol of the Virgin Mary, and as a thornless variety of rose, it also alludes to sinlessness and innocence, while the bellflower is also a symbol of Mary, and with its dove-like flowers, it is also a symbol of the Holy Spirit.
