Color:

Primrose

Primula vulgaris

Perennial

Popular

Primrose Family

Early spring bloomers with clusters of colorful flowers. Low-growing plants. Name means 'first rose'. Victorian favorite. Symbol of young, undying love.

Bloom Season

Spring

Habitat

Temperate

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Perfect For

Wedding

Care & Vase Life

Stays fresh for 3 to 5 days

when properly cared for

Better enjoyed as a potted plant than cut flower

If cut, keep extremely cold and mist regularly

Short stems suit small, low arrangements

Change water daily for any chance of longevity

Better as potted plant than cut flower

If cut, keep very cold and mist regularly

Change water daily

Short stems

Fragrance Profile

Mild

Light, sweet fragrance with honey notes in some varieties

Safety Information

Toxic to Cats

Toxic to Dogs

Toxic to Humans

Primula obconica can cause skin irritation (primula dermatitis). Other species may cause mild stomach upset if ingested.

Fun Facts

The name means "first rose" in Latin, as they're among the first spring flowers

Victorian "primrose leagues" used the flower as a political symbol

Benjamin Disraeli's favorite flower was the primrose - it adorns his statue

Primroses were used in medieval medicine to treat paralysis and rheumatism

Origin & History

Native to Europe & Asia

Primroses are native to Europe and temperate Asia. The Romans considered them a cure for paralysis, and medieval herbalists used them widely. In Victorian Britain, Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli's love of primroses led to the formation of the Primrose League political organization after his death.