What is the meaning of the word "early-flowering"?

Definitions:

  1. Of plants that bloom during the spring. copy to clipboard ADJECTIVE
    • Early-flowering plants provide a welcome burst of color in the garden during the early months of the year. copy to clipboard
  2. Refers to plants that bloom earlier in the growing season compared to other plants, a characteristic particularly significant in gardening, horticulture, and botany for planning and designing landscapes that offer color and interest early in the year. copy to clipboard ADJECTIVE
    • The garden was filled with early-flowering bulbs, bringing vibrant colors to the landscape in late winter. copy to clipboard
  3. Refers to plants that bloom or produce flowers earlier than usual or than other plants of the same kind. copy to clipboard ADJECTIVE
    • She designed her garden to include a mix of early-flowering perennials to ensure continuous color from late winter through spring. copy to clipboard

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