Their friendship began to 'blossom' [='bloom', 'flower', 'flourish'] during the summer.
The trees have finished 'blossoming'. [='blooming', 'flowering']
Their business seemed to 'blossom' [='take off'] overnight.
(..) like this one. All animals, rare or common, ultimately depend for their energy on the sun. In Japan the arrival of the cherry blossom announces the beginning of spring. The sun's energy brings colour to the landscape. The earth, as it makes its annual journey around the sun, (..)2006 TvShow: Planet Earth Title: From Pole to Pole Season: 1 Episode 1