Example Sentences

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"You can't argue with a primrose, they're absolutely glorious... red campions will flower all year round, and they are just so beneficial to all sorts of insects and wildlife," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Your scented geraniums will flower better in full sun, but given that the scented leaves are the main attraction, growing the plants in part shade makes it easier to keep up with watering.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 6, 2022

In the Northern Hemisphere, owners and managers of plant nurseries have to plan lighting schedules for a long- day plant that will flower in February.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

“It jumps between periods to build out character relations and motivations, and to plant the seeds of coincidence that will flower into closure.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2021

Life will flower again There will be no pain.

From "Lucky Broken Girl" by Ruth Behar