What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bloomer putting pot like that on stove (10)" mean?

The definition is "Bloomer". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AGA (synonym="stove") + PAN (synonym="pot") + THUS (synonym="like that") = AGAPANTHUS; definition: "Bloomer" The answer is AGAPANTHUS.

Bloomer putting pot like that on stove (10)

Guardian Cryptic #29641 | 18 Across | 2025-03-13 flower

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