FLORESCENCE Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

florescence

noun

flȯ-ˈre-sᵊn(t)s

Definition of florescence

as in bloom

a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement the florescence of Mayan art in the seventh century a.d.

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Why Deadheading Will Help Next Year’s Roses Deadheading is the practice of removing dead blooms from your plant to encourage more growth.

— Mallory Carra, The Spruce, 14 Aug. 2026
Warm and lush, earthy and bold, the scent has an ornate quality that’s more vase-of-roses-in-a-chinoiserie-sitting-room than dewy, garden-fresh bloom.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2026

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For large, mature plants, dividing can also help support vigorous blooming, as overcrowding can negatively impact the plant’s ability to develop blooms.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026
Once blooms fade, seeds eventually begin to form, the plant becomes leggy, and blooming slows.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 July 2026

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