What does the cryptic crossword clue "Suggestion burying uncovered bulb will produce flower (5)" mean?

The definition is "flower". The wordplay uses a deletion. UL (synonym="UL") in TIP (synonym="=suggestion, hint") = TULIP; definition: "flower" The answer is TULIP.

Suggestion burying uncovered bulb will produce flower (5)

Independent Cryptic #11840 | 22 Down | 2024-09-20 flower

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