rebloom
verb
re·bloom
(ˌ)rē-ˈblüm 
rebloomed; reblooming; reblooms
: to bloom again
especially
: to bloom again in the same growing season
Certain varieties of iris will rebloom in late fall.
a reblooming daylily
rebloomer
noun
plural rebloomers
These roses are dependable rebloomers.
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The have butterfly-like blooms that float over the foliage from late spring to early summer; some types rebloom.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026
Deadheading, or removing old blooms, helps perennials and annuals to rebloom, but not all flowers require this upkeep.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2026
This is how the bulb rebuilds energy to emerge again and rebloom the following year.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2026
Follow these instructions, and your orchid should rebloom—and be patient!
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 10 Feb. 2026
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026
Deadheading, or removing old blooms, helps perennials and annuals to rebloom, but not all flowers require this upkeep.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2026
This is how the bulb rebuilds energy to emerge again and rebloom the following year.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2026
Follow these instructions, and your orchid should rebloom—and be patient!
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Rebloom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rebloom. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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