in bloom

phrase

variants or in full bloom
: having flowers
The bushes should be in bloom soon.

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When in bloom, the compact, mounding plants resemble a cushion covered in small double flowers in white, yellow, lavender, pink, purple, red, orange, bronze or rust. ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026 When to Stop Deadheading Plants Many perennials and annuals can benefit from deadheading from spring through early fall while these plants are actively in bloom. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026 Summer’s heating up with the fall festivals in bloom, with IndieWire off to Venice, Telluride, and Toronto in the coming weeks to assess the new films that will define the fall. Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2026 While the visual presentation mirrored Chelsea in bloom, the flavor profiles carried the experience with classic rose and pistachio pairings and strawberries at their peak ripeness. Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in bloom

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“In bloom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20bloom. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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