What are Primroses?
Primroses are showy ornamental flowers which can be found growing in gardens and in the wild on every continent except Antarctica, although they thrive in the cool temperate zones of the Northern Hemisphere in particular. There are a number of primrose varieties, but the most famous is probably Primula vulgaris, the Common or English Primrose, which is planted as an ornamental in many gardens. Primroses are a cinch to grow, and they are quite attractive, with a delicate aroma which some people find quite pleasing. The term “primrose” can refer to any plant in the Primula genus. Flowers in this genus are characterized by having broad basal leaves which grow low to the ground, fleshy stalks, and five-petaled flowers which may be white, yellow, red, purple, pink, or creamy in color. The flowers also have a very subtle sweet aroma which can be enhanced by massing the flowers close together, creating a richly scented planting. Primroses are perennials, and they can be coaxed into flowering
