Of primrose plants, Marie Iannotti comments that they are "unusually vivid" as spring bloomers. "Unlike the subtle pastels associated with spring," continues About's Gardening Guide, "primroses shout out in bold yellows, reds, pinks and blues." I don't know about you, but after enduring the long winter, I could soon use a little vivid spring color with primrose plants -- or with any plants, for that matter!