What does the cryptic crossword clue "Perhaps dog at college a bloomer (7)" mean?

The definition is "bloomer". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of A ("a") + PET (synonym of "dog") + UNI (synonym of "college") = PETUNIA; definition: "bloomer" The answer is PETUNIA.

Perhaps dog at college a bloomer (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29256 | 19 Down | 2023-12-18 flower

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