They are unforgiving of drought conditions and often die quickly after wilting. While cinerarias will bloom for several weeks indoors if properly maintained, they are difficult to force into bloom again. Therefore, once they have finished flowering, plants are normally discarded. Some plants are small and mounded with large flowers resting directly on top of the foliage. Others have smaller flowers that encircle the stems several inches above the leaves.
Flowers are available in a wide range of primary and pastel colors.
The leaves are wavy, medium to light green and frame the flowers well. Primroses bloom for several weeks indoors at temperatures between 45 degrees to 60 degrees F. Well-drained soils with consistent moisture that are best. While primroses are very attractive while in bloom, plants decline quickly after blooming and are normally discarded. In some areas of the country, primroses are hardy outdoors. However, they are do not survive outdoors in Iowa.