1. (想法或艺术风格)成熟，风行，盛行
The flowering of something such as an idea or artistic style is the development of its popularity and success.

2. 开花的;有花的
Flowering shrubs, trees, or plants are those which produce noticeable flowers.

1. the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms

Synonym: blossomingflorescenceinflorescenceanthesisefflorescence

2. a developmental process

e.g. the flowering of antebellum culture

Synonym: unfolding