What does the cryptic crossword clue "Opening present and flowers in this? (6,3)" mean?

The definition is "flowers in this". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). WINDOW (synonym="”Opening”") + BOX (synonym="a “present” or gift") = WINDOWBOX; definition: "flowers in this?" The answer is WINDOWBOX.

Opening present and flowers in this? (6,3)

Guardian Cryptic #29227 | 16 Down | 2023-11-14 flower

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