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To maximize flowering, prune late blooming clematis hard in February by clipping vines back to the lowest set of flower buds.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2024
Mums easily dehydrate, which leads to brown, crunchy foliage and flower buds.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Nov. 2024
Pruning loropetalum later can cause a risk of cutting off flower buds which can result in having fewer flowers next season.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024
Camellias start to set flower buds when growth resumes in spring and summer.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024
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First Known Use
1703, in the meaning defined above
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“Flower bud.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flower%20bud. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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