Mistakes made with flowers (8)

I believe the answer is:

bloomers

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'mistakes' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for bloomers that I've seen before include "Undergarments popularised by Amelia" , "displayed in bed" , "Mistakes, underpants, loaves or flowers" , "Boobs" , "of bakers, gardeners and > underwear suppliers?" .)

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