How to Use flowering in a Sentence

flowering

1 of 2 adjective
  • These non-flowering, rootless plants have stems and leaves and reproduce through spores.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
  • These non-flowering, rootless plants have stems and leaves and reproduce through spores.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
  • This applies to both flowering plants and non-flowering plants, like ferns.
    — Cori Sears, The Spruce, 8 June 2026
  • Take 4 to 6-inch cuttings from healthy, non-flowering tomato stems.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Cohen also said 18- to 34-year-olds bought more flowering and leafy houseplants last year than any other age group.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 18 Apr. 2021
  • To propagate begonias, take 3- to 4-inch cuttings from non-flowering begonia stems.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Some enthusiasts say hardneck garlic has a richer, more pungent flavor than non-flowering types, but not all gardeners agree, Bubl said.
    — oregonlive, 27 Sep. 2021
  • The main problem with nandinas in general is their tendency to become invasive, a problem that is solved by planting non-flowering cultivars like 'Lemon-Lime'.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025

flowering

2 of 2 noun
  • Plant in full sun for best flowering.
    — Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Digging them up as soon as they’re done flowering isn’t a good idea.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Same goes for mock orange, flowering quince, and deutzia.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
  • For even growth and the best flowering, the tree should have direct sun for at least four hours a day.
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Also, when flowering shoots become too long they can be cut back to sprout from their base.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
  • For an extra flush of blooms, cut the plants back after the first round of flowering.
    — Angela England, The Spruce, 22 Feb. 2026
  • This does not impact flowering, as bluebeard blooms on new growth.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
  • Here are some of the most dangerous flowering weeds around.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 22 June 2026
  • Here are some of the most dangerous flowering weeds around.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
  • Here are some of the most dangerous flowering weeds around.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
  • This spreads out the flowering window.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2025
  • Cut it back in spring after flowering is finished.
    — Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
  • Volatile weather patterns can cause less plant growth and flowering.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2025
  • The two could be seen posing together in front of a flowering rose bush.
    — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
  • The rainfall in those months is critical for the flowering of the new crop.
    — Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • These resilient flowering trees are a no-brainer in most of the South.
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 21 June 2026
  • Prune in late spring to early summer once the first flowering has finished.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Hang orchids from trees and feed every other week for best growth and flowering.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026
  • The door to the west wing, filled with flowering and ornamental plants, was open.
    — Emilie Hardman, JSTOR Daily, 6 May 2026
  • Artificial stems with flowering buds or leaves are a chic choice, too.
    — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
  • This likely explains the trees’ lack of flowering.
    — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
  • These may include poor or reduced flowering, weak shoot growth, or sparse foliage.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Plus, this small flowering fruit tree will reward you with pretty spring blossoms.
    — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 8 May 2026
  • Place your crepe myrtle tree in full sun for the best flowering and air circulation.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 25 June 2026
  • Deadhead your chaste tree in late winter to promote flowering in the spring and summer months.
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
  • Look for poor or reduced flowering, weak shoot growth, or sparse foliage as signs of reduced vigor.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Plants have good heat and drought tolerance, but flowering often wanes in the summer months.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Good sun exposure makes flowering quince produce more blooms from late winter to spring.
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
  • However, pruning plants at the wrong time of the year can impact flowering.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2025
  • This perennial vine will grow in part shade, but flowering will be limited.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026

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