
Cyclamen
Cyclamen persicum
Primula vulgaris
Early spring bloomers with clusters of colorful flowers. Low-growing plants. Name means 'first rose'. Victorian favorite. Symbol of young, undying love.
Spring
Temperate
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Stays fresh for 3 to 5 days
when properly cared for
Light, sweet fragrance with honey notes in some varieties
Primula obconica can cause skin irritation (primula dermatitis). Other species may cause mild stomach upset if ingested.
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
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.

Rosa cultivars