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
• The clock counts down; time stops; then comes the flowering of fire.
  — Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 20 July 2023
• 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
• Full sun will help with the flowering, but pentas will bloom in partial shade as well.
  — Marissa Wu, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2024
• 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
• Prune spring flowering trees and shrubs after the blossoms fade.
  — Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2023
• 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
• These resilient flowering trees are a no-brainer in most of the South.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 21 July 2023
• 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
• Artificial stems with flowering buds or leaves are a chic choice, too.
  — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 27 June 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
• Its flowering stems work well as cut flowers for arrangements.
  — Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 17 Mar. 2023
• Place your crepe myrtle tree in full sun for the best flowering and air circulation.
  — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 25 June 2026